DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 557
Red McCombs | 1888 "Texas Best Drilled Soldier" Gold Medal to Pvt. Knoll of Washington Guards Presented by State of Texas
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Sold for
$4,500
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
"Texas Best Drilled Soldier" 14K gold medal presented by State of Texas during the dedication of the State Capitol in Austin, 1888, to Pvt. Knoll of the Washington Guards, Galveston
length 3.75 in.
total weight: 22.6g
Provenance: Property from the personal estate collection of iconic Texas businessman, civic leader and philanthropist Billy Joe Red McCombs (1927-2023) from his home in Olmos Park, Texas; this lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity as property from the McCombs personal estate
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