CONFEDERATE ERA VEST AND SASH.

CONFEDERATE ERA VEST AND SASH. Single breasted gray wool vest with 9 enlisted eagle buttons with “HORSTMANN & ALLIEN-NY” back mark. Buttonholes are sewn by hand. Collar has a black velvet lining, a typical feature on many Civil War coats. The back of the vest is made with brown cotton. This is a typical vest that could have been used by a Confederate officer. Crimson silk sash has faded to a more purple color. Sash is of type worn by officers during the Civil War. Accompanying letter from Les Jensen concludes, “This vest and sash are of types that may date from the Civil War period to about 1880.” Jensen also states that “it is important to remember that sashes were dropped for all but generals (who wore buff sashes) in the US 1872 regulations, and generally, state militias followed the US regulations. Thus, the crimson silk sash tends to be more likely from the Civil War period than later.” CONDITION: Very good overall with scattered mothing, including 3 or 4 1/4” holes. Sash shows fading. Tightening strap in back is broken, but intact. Two-prong buckle is still present. Brown backing has numerous small tears and small holes. 4-56272-1 JS250 (1,000-2,000)

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
	2335	$2,357.00	CONFEDERATE ERA VEST AND SASH. Single breasted gray wool vest with 9 enlisted eagle buttons with “HORSTMANN & ALLIEN-NY” back mark. Buttonholes are sewn by hand. Collar has a black velvet lining, a typical feature on many Civil War coats. The back of the vest is made with brown cotton. This is a typical vest that could have been used by a Confederate officer. Crimson silk sash has faded to a more purple color. Sash is of type worn by officers during the Civil War. Accompanying letter from Les Jensen concludes, “This vest and sash are of types that may date from the Civil War period to about 1880.” Jensen also states that “it is important to remember that sashes were dropped for all but generals (who wore buff sashes) in the US 1872 regulations, and generally, state militias followed the US regulations. Thus, the crimson silk sash tends to be more likely from the Civil War period than later.” CONDITION: Very good overall with scattered mothing, including 3 or 4 1/4” holes. Sash shows fading. Tightening strap in back is broken, but intact. Two-prong buckle is still present. Brown backing has numerous small tears and small holes. 4-56272-1 JS250 (1,000-2,000) 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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