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2118
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$690.00
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PAIR OF FIRST CAVALRY OFFICER’S SHOULDER KNOTS PLUS A SINGLE FIFTH CAVALRY KNOT. The First Cav. knots are 1872 pattern consisting of standard grade gold bullion cord surrounding yellow fields on which there are silver embroidered First Lt.’s bars flanking the number “1”. Each knot has an eagle button bearing the letter “C”. The undersides are covered with dark blue cloth and have hooks and springs for attaching to the uniform. The springs are marked “TRADE MARK” with a figure of a knight holding a sword and shield. The Fifth Cav. knot is for a Second Lt., having only a “5” on the yellow field. At the opposite end is a cav. officer’s eagle button. On the underside is a spring and hook for attachment marked with the same trade mark logo as above. CONDITION: Very good with some degree of soiling on the yellow fields. One knot is missing most of one of the Lt. bars and the other is damaged. Fifth Cav. knot is heavily tarnished and soil but is complete. 4-32527 DM87 (500-1,500)
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. |