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Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Rider Spurs
c. 1898
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, National Park Service
Oyster Bay, United States
According to Edith Roosevelt, these metal riding spurs were worn by Theodore Roosevelt in the Santiago Campaign during the Spanish American War. Roosevelt raised a volunteer cavalry regiment known as the "Rough Riders" to fight in the Spanish American War.
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Details
- Title: Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Rider Spurs
- Date Created: c. 1898
- Physical Dimensions: W 10 cm, L 19.5 cm
- Subject Keywords: United States. Army. Volunteer Cavalry, 1st, Military uniforms, Clothing and dress, Spanish-American War (1898)
- Contributor: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, National Park Service
- Medium: Metal and leather
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