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Group of Civil War Era Union Accoutrements: 2 Belts & U.S. Plates, 3 Cap Pouches, a Sword Knot, a Holster & A Carbine Thimble

American Civil War

Lot contains three cap pouches, all signed in some way. One is marked E.METZGER/PHILA and with ordnance sub inspector stamp with the name struck too weakly to read. Second example shows a weak 47 stamp, and is scratched De Peyster/Co. C 24 Mass Vol./Hatchers Va. June 8th 64. Final example exhibits an illegible maker mark on the inner flap obscured by cracking, and mounts to a leather belt with brass US belt plate. Leather carbine thimble struck with maker mark to the strap reading E.METZGER/PHILA. Also included is a leather sword knot signed E.GAYLORD/CHICOPEE/MASS, a leather belt with standard brass US belt plate, and a civil war pattern leather holster with brass studs, and a closed toe.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

All items in Good condition. Some crazing, cracking, and flaking to the outer surfaces with much of the leather remaining supple. Some mold discolorations to the sword knot. Thimble has hardened, and shows spreading cracks.

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Group of Civil War Era Union Accoutrements: 2 Belts & U.S. Plates, 3 Cap Pouches, a Sword Knot, a Holster & A Carbine Thimble

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