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 infantry 1st Lieutenant's shoulder boards with embroidered border and bars, with a dark blue broadcloth background, and a pair of infantry 1st lieutenant's shoulder boards with embroidered border and bars, with a light blue broadcloth background.
Estimate $200-400

The dark blue pair has a few light moth tracks and some soiling, the light blue pair has a few moth nips and loose strands of embroidery.


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