SECOND CAVALRY OFFICER’S DRESS EPAULETS.

SECOND CAVALRY OFFICER’S DRESS EPAULETS. Civil War style epaulets measuring almost 8″ long and 5-3/4″ wide with stamped brass crescent on the outer ends. Formed on a metal base, they are covered on the upper surface with gold lace fabric and bordered with gold bullion wire. Likewise the tassels, approx 3″ long, are made of coiled bullion wire. Each epaulet bears a silver bar of a First Lt. as well as the number “2” on a circular field of yellow cloth bordered by gold bullion. The undersides are lined with red silk and red oilcloth. Both have spring attachments for the uniform. The epaulets are contained in a black japanned tin box with hinged lid, marked “M.C. LILLEY & CO MILITARY AND SOCIETY GOODS”. CONDITION: Both epaulets are in very good condition with the exception that the yellow field is missing from one of the circular regimental insignia. “2” is present. Slight wear and damage to some of the tassels as well as to the linings. Box retains excellent form, however the finish is rather heavily scratched and worn. 4-32555 DM44 (400-800)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	2114	$402.00	SECOND CAVALRY OFFICER’S DRESS EPAULETS. Civil War style epaulets measuring almost 8″ long and 5-3/4″ wide with stamped brass crescent on the outer ends. Formed on a metal base, they are covered on the upper surface with gold lace fabric and bordered with gold bullion wire. Likewise the tassels, approx 3″ long, are made of coiled bullion wire. Each epaulet bears a silver bar of a First Lt. as well as the number “2” on a circular field of yellow cloth bordered by gold bullion. The undersides are lined with red silk and red oilcloth. Both have spring attachments for the uniform. The epaulets are contained in a black japanned tin box with hinged lid, marked “M.C. LILLEY & CO MILITARY AND SOCIETY GOODS”. CONDITION: Both epaulets are in very good condition with the exception that the yellow field is missing from one of the circular regimental insignia. “2” is present. Slight wear and damage to some of the tassels as well as to the linings. Box retains excellent form, however the finish is rather heavily scratched and worn. 4-32555 DM44 (400-800) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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