Rare LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD/CUSTERS LAST STAND ARTIFACT with provenance from HERITAGE AUCTIONS. This artifact was owned and documented by author Glenwood J. Swanson. Photographs of the artifact appear on page 280 of Glenwood Swanson‘s book about George Armstrong Custer titled “GA Custer, His Life and Times”. Please note that a photocopy of page 280 of Swanson’s book and a photocopy of the book’s cover will be shipped with the provenance and the artifact itself. The artifact can be seen in the listing pictures. The artifact is described in this way by Heritage auctions:

Rare leather and cloth fragments from the Little Bighorn Battlefield. Most items made of these perishable materials failed to survive over a century of exposure to the often harsh Montana weather. These pieces were found on several areas of the field, as well as near the large fire pit located in the Indian camp. All are pictured of page 280 of Glenwood Swanson‘s “GA Custer, His Life and Times”. I certify that the items pictured above are from my personal collection and are authentic as described, signed Glenwood J. Swanson date June 1, 2018. Heritage Auctions 3500 Maple Ave. 17th floor Dallas, Texas.


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