Smith received a patent on June 18, 1861 for a metallic false embroidered shoulder strap. This is a rare pair of major of infantry straps. These straps are 1-5/8 inches wide and 4 inches in length. The stamped-brass, false embroidered border is 7/16” wide. Blue field retains good color with no wear to the surface nap. No patent stamp appears on the undersides. The major’s oak leaves are also of stamped brass. An accompanying card notes that these were purchased from Francis Bannerman Co., N.Y.C. in 1940.

This pair is quite attractive and in excellent condition.   [jet]

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