$3,998
Gold Massachusetts Hanging Ball Badge Named to Lieutenant George L. Lawrence, 1st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, c. 1863, red, white, and blue woven ribbon with a gold shield engraved "1st REGT./MASS VOLS," a suspended gold minie ball with the seal of Massachusetts on one side, and a blue enameled plate with the battles that the 1st Massachusetts fought, engraved along the rim of the bullet "Lieut. G. L. Lawrence," with gold pin on back, ht. 3 1/4 in. Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio. Note: George L. Lawrence, from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, enlisted in May, 1861 as a corporal and was promoted to Lieutenant in 1862. He served through the war and was part of the 3rd Army Corps provost guard. Estimate $2,000-3,000 In very good condition with a small amount of blue enamel loss. 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
