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Lot 462
Sale 1046 - American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann
Lots 1-296
Jun 21, 2022
10:00AM ET
Lots 297-560
Jun 22, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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$400 -
600
Price Realized
$594
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Lot Description
[CIVIL WAR]. Second lieutenant shoulder straps with CDV.
1 1/2 x 4 in. second lieutenant shoulder straps (bullion darkened, brass wire starting to loosen, light mothing). Consisting of embroidered gold bullion single borders with twisted wire inner and outer borders. With blue-green wool felt centers, it is unclear if the green color is original or if is blue sun-faded to green. With fold-over cloth backs, open centers, and visible stitching. Possibly for a sharpshooter or a medical officer.
[With:] Vignetted bust portrait of a second lieutenant with dark green shoulder straps. Auburn, NY: Harter's Fine Art Gallery, n.d. 2 1/16 x 3 5/8 in. hand-colored albumen CDV on cardstock mount (soiling, a few spots). Green 3-cent revenue stamp affixed to verso. Photographer's imprint to verso.
The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

