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ARTIFACT:
This is a Wonderful Spanish-American War Period United State Marine Corps Parade Dress Flag Bearer's Carrying Base.
Originally affixed to a heavy Leather Belt, now gone, this beautifully crafted Solid Brass Artifact Makes For wonderful Stand-Alone display.
VINTAGE:
Spanish - American War Period circa 1898.
SIZE:
Approximately: Flag Bearer's Carrying Base 4" in height x 1-3/8" (Top outer part ) 1-1/16" (Top inner part) in diameter. / Heart shape base 5-3/8" in width x 3-3/8" in height.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Brass.
ATTACHMENT:
Would have originally been riveted to a heavy leather belt/brace.
MARKINGS:
"UNITED STATE MARINE CORPS"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Marine Corps collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VGEL20 LEGEX02/24/21 PsLEIEX02/21 SEIEX12/21/23
CONDITION:
7+ (Very Fine+ ): The Flag Bearer's Carrying Base shows moderate wear, with no damage, only spot of oxidation, top part moves 360 degrees. Overall it is very fine condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
