American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

Each 1 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. artillery captain's shoulder straps (darkening/tarnish to bullion, velvet faded with significant losses to pile). Composed of double-borders and captain bars embroidered in gold bullion and bordered with twisted gold wire. With red velvet centers, fold-over cloth backs with open centers, and visible stitching.

[With:] 2 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. 1858 pattern artillery officer insignia (some verdigris, mothing to black wool). Gold bullion embroidered crossed cannons with ring at center on black felt. Red velvet in center with silvered brass regimental number "5."