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US Civil War Carved Bone Rings and Insignia Lot
4/30/2014 - Firearms and Militaria: Live Salesroom Auction
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.

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Sold: $660.00
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