Raber Antiques 9-9-2026
Lot 465:
Description
A hand-carved stone sculptural bust depicting a United States Army Special Forces soldier, identified by inscription as Master Sergeant Jerry Haney. The figure is portrayed wearing a military beret featuring a carved Special Forces crest consisting of a vertical dagger over crossed arrows set upon a shield-shaped flash. The soldier is shown in uniform with a visible collar. The bust is carved from a mottled, translucent stone with natural reddish-brown veining and inclusions, likely soapstone or alabaster, and is mounted on a contoured dark wood base. The following hand-incised inscription is present on the lower front of the stone: D2713 MSG Jerry Haney, USAR RET. 85 The inscription identifies the subject as Master Sergeant (MSG) Jerry Haney, who retired from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) in 1985. The alphanumeric code D2713 likely refers to a unit designation or a personnel record number. 14×8
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