Pair of Civil War Era Federal Infantry Captain's Dress
Pair of Civil War Era Federal Infantry Captain's Dress Epaulettes
brass and gold bullion construction, these affixed with two rank bars (one missing with its outline remaining) plus a raised regimental "4" and a Paris-made gilt officer's button on a screw post. Included is a fitted japanned tin box and a 2nd lieutenant's shoulder strap with a paper cut-out 2nd Corps clover badge sewn to its field.
Box 5.5 x 10.25 x 7 in.
Perhaps the owner of this set served in the Union Army's second corps while a junior officer, hence the clover strap.
Private Collection of a North Carolina Gentleman
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Expected age toning; one epaulette bar missing as stated; the box repainted.
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Pair of Civil War Era Federal Infantry Captain's Dress Epaulettes
brass and gold bullion construction, these affixed with two rank bars (one missing with its outline remaining) plus a raised regimental "4" and a Paris-made gilt officer's button on a screw post. Included is a fitted japanned tin box and a 2nd lieutenant's shoulder strap with a paper cut-out 2nd Corps clover badge sewn to its field.
Box 5.5 x 10.25 x 7 in.
Perhaps the owner of this set served in the Union Army's second corps while a junior officer, hence the clover strap.
Private Collection of a North Carolina Gentleman
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Expected age toning; one epaulette bar missing as stated; the box repainted.
