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Lot 1106
Bullion Infantry Eagle Hat Badge and Single Shoulder Strap Attributed to Captain George W. Rockwood - 15th Mass Volunteers
Sale 1351 - Arms, Armor & Militaria Online
Lots Open
Oct 13, 2023
Lots Close
Oct 26, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$600 -
900
Price Realized
$360
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Lot Description
Bullion Infantry Eagle Hat Badge and Single Shoulder Strap Attributed to Captain George W. Rockwood - 15th Mass Volunteers
Shoulder strap 4" x 1.6" overall with .35" wide gold bullion boarder and nominally .62" x .25" individual bars arranged for captain's insignia. Backing material appears to be black wool broadcloth. Rear of strap with four collar hook style attachments. Eagle Hat badge nominally 2.44" tall by 1.65" wide. Brass wire attachment hook on rear face. Eagle with "red" eye. Consignor notes indicate these pieces of insignia belonged to Captain George W. Rockwood of the 15th Massachusetts Infantry. Rockwood was captured at Ball's Bluff on October 21, 1861 and was paroled on February 21, 1862. No provenance is included.