Lot 839
Field Soldiers' Personal Objects. A vintage collection of soldiers' personal items which includes: The Soldiers' Hymn-Book, Presented by the United States Christian Commission, Boston Young Men's Christian Association, c. 1860-1865, with. several soldiers names, one dated 1863, regiments, etc. Also, two tortoiseshell handled straight edge razors, one bone handled straight edge razor marked Westholm & Son, Sheffield with etched blade reading "Union It Must and Shall be Preserved" contained in a leather case, a bone handled shaving brush, a leather gunpowder flask, a tin coffee pot, a tin cannister, a tin camp candle holder, a field knife and fork, a brass crossed sword cavalry insignia, a military ID/ tag, a heart embossed buckle cover, a small carved wood cup with two bone dice, and a pair of scissors stamped 1865. All items very good to fine condition.
Estimated Value $300 - 450.
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| Realized $240 |
