Two Pairs of Infantry Captain's Shoulder Boards

Description:

Two Pairs of Infantry Captain's Shoulder Boards, c. 1861-65, a pair with brass false embroidered borders and bars with light blue broadcloth backing, and a pair with embroidered border and bars with a light blue broadcloth backing.
Estimate $300-500

both in very good condition, embroidered pair has one moth nip and a few light tracks.


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