November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Constructed of brass, this is a plain example of a T-bar backed Maryland Bottony cross pin. As part of the quartered Calvert-Crossland arms, revived on the state’s Great Seal in 1854, this cross with 3 lobes on the tip of each arm became a meaningful state symbol for Marylanders serving in Confederate forces even though their state itself did not secede. These were all privately purchased and varied in quality following the buyers wants and means. This is a very good example of the plainer, simpler ones that could be afforded by private soldiers. Bradley Johnson used the Bottony Cross on his headquarters flag while commanding the Maryland Line, and it is found on a guidon of the 4th Maryland (Chesapeake) Artillery. CONDITION: Very good. Evidence of older cleaning. T-bar pin in place.