$123
Two Memorial Medals for the 3rd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery and 188th Pennsylvania Infantry, c. late 19th century, a medal with a top ladder bar with laurels, a blue and yellow ribbon, and an eagle and flags over a shield marked inside "1861/IN MEMORIUM/THE THIRD PA HEAVY ARTILLERY/AND/188TH REGT PENNA VOLUNTEERS/1865" with a coastal artillery scene, and a medal with a top ladder bar with laurels, a red and blue ribbon, and an eagle and flags over a shield marked inside "1861/IN MEMORIUM/THE THIRD PA HEAVY ARTILLERY/AND/188TH REGT PENNA VOLUNTEERS/1865." Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio. Estimate $200-400 Both in good condition with some loss to the blue section of the ribbon on the second medal. 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:
2017-10-18
