Bidspirit auction | Isaac & Co. Confederate States

Isaac & Co. Confederate States Navy Belt Buckle and 2 Commemorative Medals - A trio of commemorative and historical metal items comprising a Confederate States Navy sword belt buckle, a Lotos Club award, and a figural bovine medal. The two-piece Civil War period naval buckle is constructed of brass with a circular central plate featuring a relief design of a fouled anchor behind crossed cannons, bordered by the text CONFEDERATE STATES NAVY and thirteen stars within a laurel wreath. The reverse of the hook is impressed ISSAC & Co. The Lotos Club Award of Merit is a bronze oval plaque featuring the club's crest and foundation date of 1870. The third item is a brass-toned metal steer head medal suspended from a maroon grosgrain ribbon with a pin-back closure. A rectangular red pebble-grain box and a light blue Tiffany & Co. box are present. Buckle: 2 1/4” H x 4” L. Award: 3 1/2” H x 2 1/2” W. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940–2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation.