$1,845
1st Regiment United States Sharpshooters Bronze Medal of New York State, U. S. Mint, c. 1861-65, bronze medal with the New York state seal on the obverse, and the reverse marked "PRESENTED/TO THE/1ST REGIMENT U.S.S.S./N.Y.S.V./BY/REUBEN E. FENTON,/GOVERNOR/In Pursuance of Concurrent Resolutions/PASSED BY THE/SENATE AND ASSEMBLY/OF THE/STATE OF NEW YORK,/AS A/MOMENTO OF THE COURAGE/OF HER/SOLDIERS AND SAILORS.," ht. 4 3/8, wd. 3 1/8 in. Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio. Estimate $400-600 In very good condition with a few very light dings on the edges. 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
