Rare Antique Civil War Crutches Family Heirloom Start Price USD 100.00 Current Price USD 213.61 Time Left - Bid Count 7 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, August 28, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 02, 2008 Location Zirconia, NC See more about 'Rare Antique Civil War Crutches Family Heirloom' Description 145 year-old crutches used by Civil War Veteran. Fourth generation family heirloom offered to earnest Civil War Collector. Great-grandfather, CSA, Fluvannia Artillary, was wounded 11-7-1863 at Kelly's Ford. His leg was amputated at Chimberazzo Hospital near Richmod, VA. His own written account... "My right leg now sleeps in Chimiberzzes Cemitary ok if I could find the spot where it was intered I would like to build a little monument around the dear old chum But thank God at the great day of reckoning we will come together." Included with listing are most interesting period documents ( letters, family records, photos ) for authenticity & history. No dates or labels on crutches. Dark wood, black leather arm pads, brass hardware. Measure 50in. & weigh about 5lbs. Museum quality item for display or serious collection. Unique listing has Reserve due to significance to family. Sells AS IS-sorry, no return/refund. Will require professional packing UPS Ground after PayPal confirmation. Thanks for viewing & considering a bid. Place a Bid!