Description
This is a Wonderful Spanish-American War Period United State Marine Corps Parade Dress Flag Bearer's Carrying Base.
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.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: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.