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Epaulets Similar to Marines Militia Undented Crescents w.Devices 4 Drop Fringe

$ 171.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Condition: Old Patina. Leather bottom backing. Includes plates for addition of drop fringe. Unmothed dark blue or black tops. Undented brass edging. Overall very good to fine condition.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)

    Description

    A pair of Epaulets of a similar style as used by the Marines in the Civil War.
    Unknown usage or origin but probably Pre-Civil War, Civil War, or immediately following.
    In any event they are very attractive, present well, and are in very good to fine condition.
    Brass button surrounds, edge trimming, and crescents are all in undented fine condition.
    Top extensions have dark blue to black wool material which is unmothed.
    Undersides have a thin leather backing and removable pieces for the addition of drop fringe.
    Blue wool portions of bottom are mothed a bit.
    Refer to photos.
    If anyone has any information as to the usage of these epaulets, please let me know.
    You are welcome to make a reasonable offer on these epaulets.
    With the drop fringe, similar ones often sell in the 0 to 00 range