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Lot 268
[MILITARIA] Civil War Era Drum Major's Baton
Estimate: $250 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
Drum major's baton with wood shaft and decorative cord wrapping in "X" or diamond pattern, 46 in. overall from silver bulb at head to heavy metal ferrule tip, approx. 3 5/8 in. diam. bulb crown.
This tall, decorative mace was used by a principal musician to visually signal drum and fife lines, acting as a primary tool for military musicians who were relaying tactical orders across chaotic battlefields. The drum major was a non-commissioned staff officer.
A rarely encountered artifact from the Civil War-era.
Note: This lot cannot be packaged and shipped in-house. Successful bidders winning items marked as being packaged and shipped by a third-party service are responsible for paying the third party directly. We are happy to offer complimentary drop-off service to local third-party packing/shipping companies in Columbus, Ohio.
[Civil War, Union, Confederate] [Relics, Militaria, Accouterment, Equipment, Uniforms]
Condition
Overall good condition. Cord possibly replaced.
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