US Civil War Smith's Patent Infantry Captain's Shoulder Straps
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $375.00

Original era manufacture. New York retailer James S. Smith received a a patent in June 1861 for false embroidered, removable shoulder straps of stamped brass. Our pair displays a light blue wool interior panel for Infantry, in the rank of Captain. Minor mothing to the dark blue wool backing material, 7 of the 8 original attaching wires remain intact.