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Belt, Buckle ,and Cap Box of Union Sgt Woods

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 500.00 USD
Belt, Buckle ,and Cap Box of Union Sgt Woods
<B>Belt, Buckle, and Cap Box of Union Sergeant William Woods of the 5th New Hampshire - Gettysburg, Killed at Petersburg.</B></I> This belt and buckle set was owned by Sergeant William Woods of the 5th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry who was killed at the Battle of Petersburg. He had seen much action before Petersburg at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. <BR><BR>This belt set includes a standard "US" brass buckle and cap box on a 2” wide, 40” long bridle leather belt. The entire set shows considerable wear, but the leather is still pliable with the stitching on the cap box intact. This is a great presentation piece worn by a soldier who fought at Gettysburg and died at Petersburg.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Smal (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)