Over 160 examples of Civilian, Union, Confederate, Western and others are shown with current retail values. Early catalog cuts, makers and markings illustrated. Many excavated Civil War Specimens are included. Concise and informative data including value is given on each spur with a full background on the history of all categories.

Written by an expert with over 35 years experience in the field. This pioneering reference is a must for the historian or collector of American militaria, the antique dealer or the horseman and to all those interested in collecting and preserving these colorful and valuable pieces of America’s past.