Image Lot Price Description

2185
$741.00

GROUP OF MARYLAND NATIONAL GUARD UNIFORMS & HEAD GEAR.

This group consists of two National Guard uniforms, one being a navy/black double breasted frock coat with U.S. Navy buttons with Maryland State Seal embroidered emblems on collar and on accompanying hat which has Maryland State Seal and eagle embroidered over a pair of crossed fouled anchors. Hat has maker mark of “Oehm & Co. / Army & Navy Contractors / Baltimore Md.”. The other uniform with its accompanying kepi is cadet gray enlisted frock of the 5th Maryland National Guard, also with Baltimore maker’s mark in hat. Also accompanying is a japanned cased pair of gilted epaulettes with 5th Infantry cushions, silver oak leaf insignia and great seal buttons. Also included are two variant 5th Maryland National Guard parade helmets. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Fair to very good overall. Uniforms appear complete including the Naval coat having a Maryland National Guard medal attached. Typical wear and blemishes after 100+ years. Some folds and creases to helmets, but all sound and displayable. 49055-42 (400-600) – Lot 2185


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015
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