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ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY OFFICERS FORAGE
CAP GOLD BULLION CHIN CORD – NICE COMPLETE SPECIMEN IN
EXCELLENT CONDITION: Of the style worn by US
Army officers from the mid-1800’s through the end of the
century, this Officer’s gold bullion Forage or Kepi Cap
Chin Cord cords has survived in excellent condition.
The full length cords show no wear, with no fraying or
separation as is often seen, with the correct adjustment
knots intact and functional. The bullion has a minimal
amount of the expected tarnish, and there is still quite
a bit of glint and sparkle remaining. This set will
display quite well and would be a very good addition to
any Civil War, Indian War or Spanish American officer’s
grouping.
These officer’s cords, due to the nature of the bullion,
appear to have survived in far fewer numbers than did
the enlisted men’s cords, and examples in the condition
of this set are scarce indeed. (0213) $250
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