$523
Identified Southern Cross of Honor, c. 1899, brass bar engraved "STEPHEN BOSWELL/CO. B 1ST GA VOLS," with a brass Maltese cross marked "SOUTHERN/CROSS/OF/HONOR/DEO/VINDICE/1861/1865," marked on the back "UNITED/DAUGHTERS/CONFEDERACY/TO THE/U.C.V.," ht. 2 in. Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio. Estimate $200-400 In very good condition with some patination. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-10-26
