December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
A scarce pair of lieutenant's epaulettes that conform to the 1830 uniform regulations of the United States Navy, the straps and crescents of gold lace, both edged with gold embroidery work, with heavy, gold bullion fringe hanging from crescent end, with short gold fringing set underneath on a pressboard pad crescent, the undersides of the strap and crescent covered with blue velvet or plush cloth. There are 5/8 inch diameter flat, gilt-brass US Navy buttons fixed on the strap buttons, with rope bordered oval, with eagle on anchor, head facing right, encircled by stars; backmarks: "B&B. / SUPERFINE". Purchased from Jim Frasca in 2015. CONDITION: the straps and fringe tarnished, the buttons bright with 100% of gilding intact; blue undersides with some edge wear; otherwise fine.