Lot
771
US Civil War Carved Bone Rings and Insignia Lot
Includes two hand-carved and engraved bone rings with military motifs. The first ring has a federal shield and stars pattern flanked by five pointed stars with a "
1
" and
"A
" in their centers, interior dated "
1864
."
Second specimen has a cannon and dominos motif. Also included is a 1.25" bone disk corps badge engraved with the number "
1
" and pierced for attachment and a 2.5" federal shield, pierced for attachment and engraved on the reverse "
FOR MY / WIFE / MARTHA / CAMP DOUGLAS / 1864 / T.L.C.
" An attractive group that blends folk art and soldier life.
Est $
800
- $
1200