Original U.S. Civil War Confederate States of America $1000 First Series Bond Dated March 1864 - 16 ½ x 26” British Flags Commander of 773rd Tank Destroyer

Commander of 773rd Tank Destroyer Battalion

This example appears as if it was recovered from a battlefield due to the evidence of past pitting and oxidation present on the handle

Its potential association with Cook’s final expedition gives it exceptional research interest and a level of historical romance few maritime objects can equal

This earned him the VERWUNDETENABZEICHEN IN "Schwarz"

Original U.S. Civil War Confederate States of America $1000 First Series Bond Dated March 1864 - 16 ½ x 26” British Flags Commander of 773rd Tank DestroyerOriginal Item. Only One Available. This large $1,000 bond was authorized by the Act of February 17, 1864, and issued on March 1, 1864. The bond paid 6 percent interest a year, paying $30 twice a year on January and July for 30 years. The bonds were printed on thin paper with black over pink to dark red tint plates. A Confederate seal is at the top right corner of the bond. This example measures 16 x 26 and retains 59 of the $30 coupons on the bottom