(12) U.S. Insignia, Cavalry & Artillery Shoulder

Lot description

(lot of 12) U.S. Army Insignia: (1) pair Model 1872 U.S. Cavalry Lieutenant shoulder boards, yellow and gilt bullion, hinged brass at back side for mounting; (1) pair should boards similar to 1883 Washington Artillery, red with gilt bullion, one with artillery button; (1) pair New York 71st Infantry National Guard epaulettes, dark blue with now shite braiding, partially brass framed with back mounting hook at backside; (1) Bugle insignia, 2nd Infantry Regiment, Company C, screw back, (3) 13th Infantry Regiment, Companies F, I, M, screw backs; (3) 13th Infantry Regiment from Companies A and B, pin backs; (1) 13th Field Artillery Regiment, Battery D, screw back; (1) 13th Pennsylvania National Guard Infantry Regiment, Company K, screw back, two groups housed in Riker boxes, for shipping largest measures 14.5" x 8" x 3", total of all 4.20lbs Provenance: Collection of T'Odon Charles (Chuck) Leshikar, Jr., (Texas,1946-2020), Vietnam, U.S. Army Lt. ,“Delta Raiders,” D Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Airborne Infantry Regiment, later Echo Company commander, Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, Soldiers Medal, Purple Heart. More information including the Silver Star citation see:  https://toddshistory.com/?cat=12