Two Pairs of Civil War Officer's Shoulder Boards

Description:

Two Pairs of Civil War Officer's Shoulder Boards, c. 1861-65, a pair of artillery captain's boards with embroidered border and bars, and a red superfine broadcloth background, and a pair of infantry major's boards with embroidered border and leaves, with a blue superfine broadcloth background.
Estimate $200-400

A few moth nips and tracks, as well as a few loose strands of embroidery.


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