Jeff TX Posted March 13, 2014 Share #1 Posted March 13, 2014 I have very little knowedge about 19th Century militaria so I am seeking sage advice on what this group is worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIl Sanow Posted March 13, 2014 Share #2 Posted March 13, 2014 The ribbon is certainly not IW -- it's for WW2 Victory Medal. Not sure what the ribbon is, but the button looks like a cadet's ball button--is it USMA? I assume you date the straps as IW --= they look later to me. IW era straps used metallic gold bullion trim -- that looks to be synthetic -- certainly post WW2. How do you conclude they are 19th century? G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAW Posted March 13, 2014 Share #3 Posted March 13, 2014 I agree with Gil....this stuff all seems to be later.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludwigh1980 Posted March 13, 2014 Share #4 Posted March 13, 2014 On the boards, is the trim and lt. Colonel oak leaves metal stamped brass applied to a wool base? These could be Smiths Patent boards which typically date civil war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leatherneck72 Posted March 13, 2014 Share #5 Posted March 13, 2014 Those borders almost look Smith Patent style. Close ups of the edges, and some of the backs will settle it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff TX Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted March 13, 2014 Gentlemen thank you for your insights. The IW period is what the seller claied. Here are better resolution pics for your review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff TX Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted March 13, 2014 Here's another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIl Sanow Posted March 13, 2014 Share #8 Posted March 13, 2014 That's a whole lot more information. It appears that the LTC leaves and border are metal and not bullion, which I could not tell before. I assume this is the Smith patent mentioned above, so they are 19th century. (I am not sure when Pettibone went out of business.) G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff TX Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted March 14, 2014 Thanks folks you helped me a great deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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