CONFEDERATE VIRGINIA INSIGNIA OF CAPTAIN JAMES B. MORGAN, 36TH VIRGINIA BATTL CAV.

CONFEDERATE VIRGINIA INSIGNIA OF CAPTAIN JAMES B. MORGAN, 36TH VIRGINIA BATTL CAV. Wonderful group of rare insignia identified to Captain James B. Morgan of General John McCausland’s Brigade. This group consists of a Virginia 2 piece saber belt plate, which measures properly with 50mm belt keepers and 87mm across. Buckle has die struck centerpiece typical of the most common excavated Virginia sword belt plates. There are 10 buttons in this group, 6 are coat sized 21mm and 4 are vest sized Virginia state seals, 14.5mm. There is a bullion hat cord with 1-1/2″ gilted acorn finials. The rarest object in the group with few examples known is a regulation Model 1858 Hardee hat insignia for the state of Virginia. This hat insignia is 3-1/4″ x 2-1/2″ with felt background and bullion wreath and “VA”. Insignia has proper metal back with two soldered loops. All this material is attached to a cardboard backing with an old brown ink tag which reads, “Worn by Capt. Jas.B.Morgan/McCausland’s Brigade”. General John McCausland was a very colorful character, being best known for burning Chambersburg, PA in 1863, just after the Gettysburg campaign. Captain James Morgan was in charge of Company F 14th Virginia Calvary when it was raised in Bone County on September 5, 1862. His company later transferred as Company E to the 36th Virginia Calvary. This is a wonderful group of identified Confederate insignia in beautiful condition, that we doubt could ever be duplicated. CONDITION: Overall very good and sound. Hat cord complete, acorn knots are still very tight with only the slightest fraying and soiling. Buttons are all Horstmann & Allien backmarked with exception of one vest which is Scovill/extra, and all retain some traces of orig gilt. The buckle is cleaned and polished, but all details are distinct as can be seen in photos. The embroidered hat insignia is complete, bullion has small areas of fray and oxidation, the felt background is sound and solid with only a few small areas of loss possibly from mothing. 4-44103 JS151 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	2174	$0.00	CONFEDERATE VIRGINIA INSIGNIA OF CAPTAIN JAMES B. MORGAN, 36TH VIRGINIA BATTL CAV. Wonderful group of rare insignia identified to Captain James B. Morgan of General John McCausland’s Brigade. This group consists of a Virginia 2 piece saber belt plate, which measures properly with 50mm belt keepers and 87mm across. Buckle has die struck centerpiece typical of the most common excavated Virginia sword belt plates. There are 10 buttons in this group, 6 are coat sized 21mm and 4 are vest sized Virginia state seals, 14.5mm. There is a bullion hat cord with 1-1/2″ gilted acorn finials. The rarest object in the group with few examples known is a regulation Model 1858 Hardee hat insignia for the state of Virginia. This hat insignia is 3-1/4″ x 2-1/2″ with felt background and bullion wreath and “VA”. Insignia has proper metal back with two soldered loops. All this material is attached to a cardboard backing with an old brown ink tag which reads, “Worn by Capt. Jas.B.Morgan/McCausland’s Brigade”. General John McCausland was a very colorful character, being best known for burning Chambersburg, PA in 1863, just after the Gettysburg campaign. Captain James Morgan was in charge of Company F 14th Virginia Calvary when it was raised in Bone County on September 5, 1862. His company later transferred as Company E to the 36th Virginia Calvary. This is a wonderful group of identified Confederate insignia in beautiful condition, that we doubt could ever be duplicated. CONDITION: Overall very good and sound. Hat cord complete, acorn knots are still very tight with only the slightest fraying and soiling. Buttons are all Horstmann & Allien backmarked with exception of one vest which is Scovill/extra, and all retain some traces of orig gilt. The buckle is cleaned and polished, but all details are distinct as can be seen in photos. The embroidered hat insignia is complete, bullion has small areas of fray and oxidation, the felt background is sound and solid with only a few small areas of loss possibly from mothing. 4-44103 JS151 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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