FEDERAL SLOUCH HAT, SHOULDER STRAPS & EPAULETS OF CAPT SAMUEL GRAVES 8TH MASS INFANTRY.

FEDERAL SLOUCH HAT, SHOULDER STRAPS & EPAULETS OF CAPT SAMUEL GRAVES 8TH MASS INFANTRY. This grouping was featured on the front cover of Volume 30, #6 “North South Trader” civil war magazine. Accompanying article gives history of Capt Graves and his unit. Speculations in article states that SG on hat could stand for Sutton Guards. Letter of authentication by Les Jensen accompanies this grouping. This is a rare opportunity to find a civil war slouch hat documented to an individual especially with accompanying shoulder straps and epaulettes. CONDITION: Slouch hat is well worn but still supple. Sewn edge band to hat is frayed. Hat cord worn. 2” Patent Sweat band intact. Shoulder straps are excellent. Do not appear to be used, but do have moth damage and do have large reductions in background on one strap. Epaulettes are cased in tin in Japanned box and are fine overall. An orig tag about 5” x 3” reads “these were used in the civil war by Capt Samuel c. graves Company C of Marble Head, Mass.” 4-56129, 4-56165 JS266 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2162	$4,600.00	FEDERAL SLOUCH HAT, SHOULDER STRAPS & EPAULETS OF CAPT SAMUEL GRAVES 8TH MASS INFANTRY. This grouping was featured on the front cover of Volume 30, #6 “North South Trader” civil war magazine. Accompanying article gives history of Capt Graves and his unit. Speculations in article states that SG on hat could stand for Sutton Guards. Letter of authentication by Les Jensen accompanies this grouping. This is a rare opportunity to find a civil war slouch hat documented to an individual especially with accompanying shoulder straps and epaulettes. CONDITION: Slouch hat is well worn but still supple. Sewn edge band to hat is frayed. Hat cord worn. 2” Patent Sweat band intact. Shoulder straps are excellent. Do not appear to be used, but do have moth damage and do have large reductions in background on one strap. Epaulettes are cased in tin in Japanned box and are fine overall. An orig tag about 5” x 3” reads “these were used in the civil war by Capt Samuel c. graves Company C of Marble Head, Mass.” 4-56129, 4-56165 JS266 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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