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Great Set of C. 1840 American Militia Infantry Officer's Epaulettes. Silver bullion boards with silvered brass crescents, ex... (Total: 2 Items)
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Great Set of C. 1840 American Militia Infantry Officer's Epaulettes. Silver bullion boards with silvered brass crescents, extensive, heavy ½" silver bullion fringe. Both epaulettes retain the silvered cuff size eagle I button with backmark of" Y. Smith & Co. New York", to which is attached a buff leather tie down. An additional buff leather tie down is attached at the mid point on both sides of the board. Both epaulettes with an elegant 2" embroidered gold bullion eagle with sequined wings and red eye. The undersides of the epaulettes exhibit white paste board with heavily padded white silk pillows. Epaulettes about perfect. Silk lining shows some wear but very good. A beautiful set of American epaulettes.Auction Info
2008 November Signature Civil War Auction #6015 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2008
20th-21st
Thursday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
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