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Lot 462

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$400 - 600
Price Realized
$594
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[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

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