Sale 8243
New York, East
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12 May 1999
Price realised
USD 920
Estimate
THREE BRASS PLATES Consisting of: a two piece cast brass buckle with the victorious figure surrounded by the motto SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS; a press brass hat badge in the form of a bugle; another in the form of crossed cannons.
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