Military Accoutrements

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US MODEL 1892 FIELD BUGLE - HEADQUARTERS A.E.F. 1917-18

US MODEL 1892 FIELD BUGLE - HEADQUARTERS A.E.F. 1917-18

Bell markings: “U.S. / J.T.L. /Jerome / Thibouville—Lamy & Co./ Manufacturers / 68 r. Beauville/ Paris / HQ. Of brass. Standard 1892 double loop, measuring 17” in length w/ mouthpiece.  … (380-80). Learn More »

AMES MODEL 1832 SHORT SWORD WITH SCABBARD AND BELT

AMES MODEL 1832 SHORT SWORD WITH SCABBARD AND BELT

This Federal edged weapon is an Ames Model 1832 U.S. Foot Artilleryman’s short sword in excellent original condition.  Handsome and ruggedly made, this blade specimen is a product of the Ames… (490-6822). Learn More »

STAMPED BRASS, LEAD-FILLED TEXAS STAR BELT PLATE

STAMPED BRASS, LEAD-FILLED TEXAS STAR BELT PLATE

While the star motif might be used by any militia company and was associated during the war not only with Texas, but with Mississippi and Louisiana, these stamped brass belt plates with raised star,… (1179-2141). Learn More »

“WACO GUARDS” STYLE BELT PLATE, CA. 1880

“WACO GUARDS” STYLE BELT PLATE, CA. 1880

This belt plate shows to have been dug and has a modern note with it that it turned up at an estate sale in Austin, TX, in 2002. The plate is a deep, olive green with some gray and thin brown residue,… (1179-1584). Learn More »

TWO-PIECE INTERLOCKING STAR SASH BUCKLE

TWO-PIECE INTERLOCKING STAR SASH BUCKLE

The star motif is most strongly associated with militia units from Mississippi and Texas and this two-piece interlocking buckle was formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum. The star,… (1179-1591). Learn More »

POSTWAR TWO-PIECE INTERLOCKING STAR SWORD BELT PLATE

POSTWAR TWO-PIECE INTERLOCKING STAR SWORD BELT PLATE

Formerly in the Texas Civil War Museum, this is a very good example of a postwar militia belt plate using the star motif. This was suitable for use by a militia unit of any state who might select… (1179-1594). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S GILT BRASS EAGLEHEAD SPURS IN ORIGINAL COLOR

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S GILT BRASS EAGLEHEAD SPURS IN ORIGINAL COLOR

This is a very good condition set of nicely detailed eaglehead spurs with 80 or 90 percent of their gilt finish on the exterior, cast and chased with the outstretched wings making up the entirety of… (490-6821). Learn More »

EXCELLENT US MODEL 1873 ORDNANCE ENTRENCHING TOOL

EXCELLENT US MODEL 1873 ORDNANCE ENTRENCHING TOOL

The “Ordnance Entrenching Tool,” or “Ordnance Infantry Entrenching Tool,” was intended to be a competitor with the trowel bayonet for adoption by the army, which was trying to adapt its… (169-806). Learn More »

$550.00
ON HOLD

SCARCE MCELROY AND HUNT CONFEDERATE FRAME BUCKLE

SCARCE MCELROY AND HUNT CONFEDERATE FRAME BUCKLE

McElroy and Hunt were the only Confederate firm to mark their belt buckles and this some of the better markings we have seen. These were sand cast, and between occasional file or  finish work,… (1083-10). Learn More »

NON-DUG CONFEDERATE SPUR - TEXAS CONNECTION

NON-DUG CONFEDERATE SPUR - TEXAS CONNECTION

This non-excavated Confederate spur with a Texas provenance was displayed at the Texas Civil War Museum next to an identical one dug at a campsite in Missouri. This is in excellent condition, with no… (1179-1506). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE SPUR EXCAVATED IN MISSOURI- TEXAS CONNECTION

CONFEDERATE SPUR EXCAVATED IN MISSOURI- TEXAS CONNECTION

This Confederate spur was dug from a campsite in Missouri and was displayed in the Texas Civil War Museum with a non-dug example having a Texas association, the two thus providing a good southern… (1179-1505). Learn More »

LARGE ROWELL “TEXAS” SPUR FOUND ON PADRE ISLAND, TX

LARGE ROWELL “TEXAS” SPUR FOUND ON PADRE ISLAND, TX

This single spur with a dozen long, spikey points to the large rowel was found on Padre Island, Texas, and was formerly in the Texas Civil War Museum. The spur is corroded and the tip of one side bar… (1179-1504). Learn More »

$75.00
SOLD

CONFEDERATE “BABY” WISHBONE FRAME BUCKLE FROM NASHVILLE

CONFEDERATE “BABY” WISHBONE FRAME BUCKLE FROM NASHVILLE

One of the more distinctive Confederate belt buckles is the forked-tongue or wishbone frame style from the shape of the movable tongue mounted on the center bar. The buckle is practical, light-weight,… (490-5846). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE ENLISTED MAN’S FRAME BUCKLE FROM COLD HARBOR

CONFEDERATE ENLISTED MAN’S FRAME BUCKLE FROM COLD HARBOR

These classic Confederate, brass, fixed-tongue frame buckles come in a variety of sizes and slight variations making them a distinct category for collectors of Confederate field gear and belt plates.… (490-5787). Learn More »

$650.00
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CONFEDERATE ENLISTED MAN’S FRAME BUCKLE

CONFEDERATE ENLISTED MAN’S FRAME BUCKLE

This fixed-tongue frame buckle is a classic Confederate soldier’s belt buckle. These brass buckles are a collecting specialty of their own, coming in a variety of sizes and showing variations in… (490-5855). Learn More »

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WAR US M1892 WWI BUGLE

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WAR US M1892 WWI BUGLE

Bell inscription: “Veterans of Foreign Wars / Chateau Post / No. 258./ Pittsburgh, PA.” Standard issue, but combat damaged and repaired, w/soldered outer loop and w/split seam at the mouthpiece.… (380-81). Learn More »

RARE USN GOSPORT NAVY YARD PRIMING FLASKN

RARE USN GOSPORT NAVY YARD PRIMING FLASK

Gosport Shipyard was the original name of the facility in Portsmouth, Virginia, that was founded in 1767, passed into the hands of Virginia in the Revolution, was leased from that state by the U.S.… (490-6824). Learn More »

TIN DRUM CANTEEN

TIN DRUM CANTEEN

Civil War era tin drum canteen is in very good condition. The body is solid with just some slight dings and dents. Spout and all three sling keepers are present. Canteen has some slight surface… (172-4012). Learn More »

$550.00
ON HOLD

M1859 CAVALRY SPUR FROM TEXAS

M1859 CAVALRY SPUR FROM TEXAS

Offered here is a single, excavated U.S. Model 1859 brass spur. This style has no groove inside nor any other markings or decoration. Rowel is mostly gone. Nice “dug” patina. Recovered from a… (1179-1494). Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

SMALL HUNTER’S POWDER HORN

SMALL HUNTER’S POWDER HORN

This horn dates roughly 1820-1850. It is a plain, working powder horn only about 5.5” long, a size sometimes thought to be just for priming powder for a flintlock, but convenient enough to be… (1179-1564). Learn More »

$39.50
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VERY RARE 1834 ENGINEER AND MEDICAL STAFF SWORD BY HENRY BOKER, BELONGING TO BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN HENDRICKSON, WHO LOST A LEG AT FREDERICKSBURG, 83rd NEW YORK VOLS (9th NYSM) AND 13th V.R.C.

New patterns of swords for the U.S. army were developed from 1832 to 1834. This elegant smallsword pattern (variously called by collectors the 1832 or 1834 pattern) was designated for officers of Engineers and Medical Staff (and Pay Department as… (870-325). Learn More »

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