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Comanche was widely renowned as the only surviving horse from Custer's command at the Battle of Little Bighorn. He was found wounded on the riverbank and nursed back to health by farrier Gustave Korn, who became his caretaker and friend for life. Comanche was considered the beloved mascot of the 7th Cavalry, and official orders were written that he be cared for well at the cavalry base for all his remaining years. He was given free run of the base - literally: He joined the men at the mess hall, visited the officers' quarters for sugar cubes, and trotted over to take his place at the front of the line each time the bugle sounded, calling the men to formation. When he passed away, he was given the honor of a full military funeral, one of only two horses to-date to receive that honor (the other being Blackjack, the famous riderless horse at the JFK funeral and over a thousand others).
While the living Comanche was a buckskin, many old photos (due to the photography process
Product Information
| Category | Toys & Collectibles > Action Figures & Accessories > Action Figures |
|---|---|
| Brand | Breyer |
| Condition | Like new |
