Bidspirit auction | Civil War Box w/ 1861

Civil War Box w/ 1861 Stamp & Artifacts - A commemorative American Civil War souvenir display case presented in a black-finished wooden frame. The central graphic backdrop features printed battle scenes and locations including Bull Run 1861, Shiloh 1862, Gettysburg 1863, Atlanta 1864, and Appomattox 1865. The display contains a centrally mounted United States 3-cent George Washington postage stamp in a rose-colored ink, labeled Union Postage Stamp of 1861. To the right, three artifacts are set into white fiberfill batting: a plain brass-toned button labeled SOUTHERN BUTTON, a dark-patinated relief eagle button labeled NORTHERN BUTTON, and a lead Minnie ball bullet labeled BULLET USED BY BOTH SIDES. The printed text at the base provides a brief historical summary of the conflict starting in the summer of 1861. A blue adhesive tape fragment is present on the reverse, with printed text reading 3M and POST-IT.Measurements/notes: Display 12 in. L x 8 in. H.