Item Number: M00351
Item Title: Pair of Smith patent shoulder straps for Captain of Infantry
Price: $450
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Provenance: US
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Description:Smith received a patent on June 18, 1861 for a metallic false embroidered shoulder strap. This is a rare pair of captain of infantry straps. These straps are 1-5/8 inches wide and 4 inches in length. The stamped-brass, false embroidered border is 7/16 inches wide. Blue field retains good color with no wear to the surface nap. The bars are also of stamped brass.
This pair is quite attractive and in excellent condition.