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THBInsignia and Buttons Belonging to Francis H. Swan of the USS Ostego
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LiveOct 31, 2018
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Insignia and Buttons Belonging to Francis H. Swan of the USS Ostego
Lot of 18, including 10 naval coat buttons, 0.75 in. each, featuring an active eagle perched on an anchor and surrounded by 11 stars on obverse, with " Josh Starkey / London / 23 Conduit St " stamped on verso; four naval cuff buttons, 0.5 in. each, featuring the same obverse design and stamped " Scovill Mf'g Co " on verso; two naval insignia, 2.25 x 1.5 in., featuring crossed anchors; one petty officer badge, 1 x 1.6 in.; and one silver star pin, 1.5 x 1.5 in., with pin back still intact.
Consignor note relates that these items belonged to Acting Assistant Paymaster Francis H. Swan of the USS Ostego , who accompanied Lieutenant Cushing on his mission to destroy the USS Albemarle , and was captured and held at Libby Prison.Three coat buttons with significant darkening/discoloration on obverse; star pin with some discoloration on obverse.Condition
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