November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Lot consists of (A) CDV image of Confederate Signal Corps officer George A. Henley. Photographer back mark reads: "CHS. E. REES & CO. / PHOTOGRAPHIC / ARTISTS / RICHMOND, Va.". Hand signed to the reverse in iron ink: "Respectfully, Geo. A. Henley / C.S. Army / August, 12th 1864". Henley is shown seated wearing a Richmond Depot style jacket with a silver Maryland Cross on his left breast. Taken after he returned from the Army of the West in Holbrook's Independent Maryland Artillery. Pictured in the book "Band of Brothers" by Hartzler, pg. 208. (B) Sepia toned CDV of a Confederate Officer wearing a Maryland Cross on his kepi. He is wearing a striking double breasted frock coat with high style riding boots and spurs. Back mark for Bendann Bros. Gallery, Baltimore. (C) CDV of a Confederate soldier wearing a shorter style depot manufactured jacket with a Maryland Cross on his left breast. Back marked Bendann Bros, 207 Baltimore St, Baltimore. CONDITION: Excellent with trimmed corners to allow fitting into CDV album at some point in their existence. BRM.