$2,583
Department of the Gulf and Silver Surrender of Port Hudson Medals, c. 1863, brass XIX corps badge marked "50th REGt/M.V.M./3/BRIG/!/DIV/19/ARMY CORPS" with a red circle in the center for the first division, tab at the top marked "DEP'T OF THE GULF," and a cased silver medallion marked on the obverse "at surrender of Port Hudson/July 8th 1863," with an eagle on a shield and a sunburst; the reverse marked "William C. Eustis/Co E 50th Regt/M.V.M./South Reading/Mass/sep 19 1862," with a red, white, and blue ribbon, in a leather-bound pasteboard box lined with red velvet and white silk. Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio. Estimate $400-600 Both medals in very good condition, some wear on the ribbon, and the box is in good condition. 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
