#73 • Model 1836 Major General's Epauletes Attributed to Sam Houston

Part of Arms, Armor and The Early West (live auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

High bid $15,000.00

Status: Sold

6.25" x 3.5" epaulettes with 3.5" x .54 fringe backed by 3" x .26" fringe. Backed in padded yellow silk. Crescent with embroidered bight and dead bullion bordered by sequins. Each fitted with two silver bullion six-pointed stars of correct differing sizes, secured with pins. Hand stitching visible throughout. Each marked on underside "Gold" in pencil. **Very good condition overall. Bullion is bright with minimal pulling, unraveling, or fraying. Some pulling and detachment of cotton ties. No buttons.** Provenance Sam Houston Family Collection $2,000-$4,000