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Civil War Kepi, 4 Button Sack Coat, Sword Belt, Insignia Group, English Cutlery-Handle Bowie Knife and New Hampshire Certifica...
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Fantastic Group Identified to Captain A. G. Cummings, 5th New Hampshire Infantry
Civil War Kepi, 4 Button Sack Coat, Sword Belt, Insignia Group, English Cutlery-Handle Bowie Knife and New Hampshire Certificate of Appreciation Belonging to Captain Albert G. Cummings, New Hampshire 5th Infantry. Albert Cummings, a native of Enfield, New Hampshire, enlisted as a private in April of 1861. He served for a time in the 1st New Hampshire Infantry but later mustered into A. Company of the 5th New Hampshire Infantry. He rapidly rose through the ranks first as sergeant, then 2nd lieutenant, 1st lieutenant and later captain. He was wounded three times during the war: at Fair Oaks, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. He was discharged in October of 1864. This amazing archive includes: (1) Civil War US officer's private purchase McDowell pattern forage cap. Standing 5" tall at the front and 6 3/4" at the heavily reinforced and stiffened seam at the back. Deep blue wool body shows areas of moderate moth damage and minor repairs. 5/8" tarred leather chinstrap with brass adjusting buckle and eagle side buttons, leather reinforced on the reverse with netting, eagle side buttons. 1 3/8" leather sweat band in fine condition. Full black cotton lining, crown embossed with an indecipherable makers name. (2) Sadly the officer's private purchase 4 Button sack coat exhibits extensive moth damage and losses. Front displays its four original Evans eagle I buttons, three matching buttons on each cuff. Three pocket front, one interior pocket. (3) Cummings' personal stencil, measuring approximately 3" x 1.25" bearing his name "A. G. Cummings" surrounded by a floral motif. (4) Unmarked 14 carat gold-plated pin-back Second Corps badge with red enamel center measuring approximately .75" x .75". (5) Pair of infantry lieutenant's shoulder straps with single row bullion borders and bars, measuring approximately 1.25" x 3.75". (6) Pair of infantry captain's shoulder straps with single bullion border and bars, measuring approximately 1.25" x 3". (7) 5th New Hampshire infantry hat badge, oval with bullion border and infantry horn with metal "5", all on an oval blue wool background measuring approximately 3.5" x 2.25" overall. (8) Small bullion infantry hat insignia measuring approximately 1.5" x 1.25". (9) Pair of infantry captain's shoulder straps with single (wide) bullion border and bars, measuring approximately 4.5" x 1.5". (10) Small round bullion captain's rank insignia, approximately 1.75" in diameter. Wide bullion border on wool with a stiff backing. Uncommonly encountered. (11) English cutlery-handle Bowie knife with a 6.75" blade (11.5" overall) marked "MANSON / SHEFFIELD" on the obverse ricasso. Obverse side of blade faintly etched with geometric designs and "American Hunting Knife" lettered on a panel. German-silver handle with ornate floral design. Gilt-stamped leather scabbard with German-silver throat and tip. Accompanied by a contemporary soft leather storage bag. (12) State of New Hampshire certificate of appreciation for Captain Cummings' participation in the war. 12.5" x 10", one page, partially printed, the remainder completed in manuscript. Paper a bit toned with some chipping along the edges, else very good condition. (13) Model 1851 Belt Plate and Officer's Sword Belt. No visible benchmark on the buckle or keeper. The leather belt is about 1.75" wide, enhanced with decorative white stitching. Cummings' stenciled name appears on the reverse side of the belt. The belt is complete with sword hangers and all brass fittings. The leather is a bit stiff, still it is in very good condition.Auction Info
2014 December 13 The Stephen Saathoff Collection of Civil War & Militaria Signature Auction - Dallas #6124 (go to Auction Home page)
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