Exhibits rust-colored patina, w/moderate pitting. Most likely fired Rowan's Artillery Battery on South Confederate Avenue. Good Wheatfield artifact, identified in John Geiselman's'museum collection.

Here is a large base fragment of a fired U.S. 3" Hotchkiss shell found near the Gettysburg headquarters of General George Meade after the fighting. Once part of the Chritzman Collection, the exterior of this cylindrical shell base exhibits remnants of the three flame grooves but is missing its sabot. In moderately pitted condition, the surface exhibits a dark patina with just scattered spots of light rust. Length: 5", base diameter: 2". These items identified on John Geiselman's museum listing.

This item is a very nice fragment of a U.S. 3 Inch Shenkl Case Shot. Moderately pitted, this fragment composes approximately 75% of a complete shell; the top ½ is missing most likely resulting from the explosion when it was fired. It measures 9 inches long, has the fuse threads still visible, and has seven ribs on the complete conical tail. John Geiselman purchased this relic from the Chritzman collection. At least three lead case shot balls embedded in the black matrix are still intact in the bottom of this fragment. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection from his museum listing and still has a white circular label marked "11".

This artifact is an iron fragment from a US 3" Schenkl shell which was recovered from the Trostle Farm at Gettysburg. The artifact exhibits light rusting and shows a portion of one of the ribs on the cone. Never cleaned, this piece measures 3¼" long and 1½" wide. Fragment was recovered at the Trostle Farm sometime after the battle and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This small grouping consists of a shell fragment from a fired U.S. / C.S. 4.52" twelve pound spherical case shot projectile together with three iron Hotchkiss percussion artillery round and was recovered from Little Round Top in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. The curved fragment measures almost 4" long and retains a light coating of surface rust and dirt oin the surface and the cavity. The three iron balls have also acquired a light coating of surface rust. These items are identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This item is the lower remains of a U.S. Schenkl Percussion fuse. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Wheatfield. Lightly pitted and dirt encrusted, these remains measure approximately 2 inches long and is made of brass. About six brass threads are still intact, as is the side hole for the brass safety screw. The upper part of this fuse is split and the entire cavity is filled with dirt.

Here are the remains of a U.S. 3" Schenkl combination zinc fuse adapter recovered from the Wheatfield on the Gettysburg battlefield. The top of the index plate has a number of pre-drilled holes for ½ second intervals and the lower portion of the fuse stock has a series of 20 holes spiraling down in a c.c.w. direction. In very nice relic condition, the surface exhibits a light gray patina with residue from the Wheatfield dirt still embedded in small crevices. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here are the remains of a U.S. 3" Schenkl percussion brass fuse adapter that was recovered from the Wheatfield on the Gettysburg battlefield. In good relic condition, the 2.5" long fuse adapter surface exhibits a mellow green patina and displays a large, 1¼" long open slit on the side. Residue from the Wheatfield dirt still embedded in the fuse threads. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Measures .75" in diameter, exhibits pitting & a chalky exterior. Ball is identified in John Geiselman's museum collection.

This single canister ball, sometimes referred to as 'grape shot', measures 1" in diameter, corroded & rusted. Mounted on small wooden stand, measuring 1.375 x 1.375 x .625". Identified in John Geiselman's museum collection.

Here is a very nice Regulation 1839 Pattern, Infantry Enlisted Waist Belt Plate. This is an early battlefield pick-up; it was found in relic condition soon after the Battle of Gettysburg. Toned a pleasing golden brown, it has a die struck rolled brass face that measures an oval 57mm x 89 mm; the back is lead filled with the belt tongue and lead covered brass hooks still intact and undamaged. There are no stamped marker's marks visible on the back. This piece is in excellent condition; there are only a few very minor rim hits that do not detract from its appearance. It would make an excellent addition to a Civil War or Gettysburg collection and/or display.

Here is a very nice Regulation 1839 Pattern, Infantry Enlisted Waist Belt Plate. It was found in relic condition at Gettysburg on the backside of Culp's Hill near the breastworks. John Geiselman obtained it from the Chriztman Collection. Toned a pleasing golden brown, it has a die struck rolled brass face that measures an oval 57mm x 89 mm; the back is lead filled with the belt tongue and lead covered brass hooks still intact and undamaged. There are no stamped marker's marks visible on the back. The brass face has some very light old scratches and an edge bend at the lower left; otherwise, this piece is in excellent condition. It comes with John Geiselman's handwritten tag which states "CULPS HILL / NEAR BREASTWORKS / CHRISTMAN CO" in three lines and a circular paper handwritten tag with the number "13". It would make an excellent addition to a Civil War or Gettysburg collection and/or display.

Breastplate: Here is a very nice U.S Eagle Breast Plate. It was found in relic condition at Gettysburg on the eastside of Culp's Hill near the breastworks. Toned a pleasing golden brown, it has a die struck brass face that measures a circular 2 ½ inches; the back is lead filled with two attaching loops that are still intact. There are no stamped marker's marks visible on the back. The brass face has the "Dingee" eagle design and is lightly pitted and lightly dirt encrusted; otherwise, this piece is very attractive and in excellent condition.

Bullets: Accompanying the breast plate, there are three dropped U.S. .58 caliber three ring minie balls in a small porcelain dish (marked "ROYAL IRONSTONE CHINA / JOHNSON BROs / ENGLAND) approximately 2 5/8 inches by 2 7/8 inches. The bullets have residual dirt from being recovered on the eastside of Culp's Hill near the breastworks.

These items come with John Geiselman's handwritten tag which states "EAST / CULPS HILL / NEAR BREASTWORKS" in three lines. This grouping would make a nice addition to a Civil War or Gettysburg collection and/or display.

This item is a very nice US General Service Enlisted Man's Button. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Wheatfield. Very lightly pitted with some dirt still adhering, all design features (spread eagle clutching arrows and olive branches) are visible. The rear loop is still attached but slightly bent. It measures approximately ¾ inches in diameter and is a two piece button. The maker's marks are visible but unreadable on the reverse. This item is very attractive and would make a fine addition to a Gettysburg, Civil War, or any other historic collection.

This item is a very nice Pattern 1861 Elongated Cartridge Box for .69 caliber Ball ammunition. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on East Cavalry Field. Produced prior to February 1862 when orders for the .69 caliber box ceased, this cartridge box is in good condition. It is in remarkable condition for being a recovered piece so it must have been found soon after the battle. This piece has light to moderate crackling throughout and has some failed stitching on the sides and inside top flap. Most of the black bridle leather is still pliable but with a few spots of mold. The inner cover has the end flaps intact and there is an unreadable marker's mark. The inner implement pockets are intact with the closing flap complete; the brass button is sturdily attached and the two roller buckles are present with only one part of the left leather attaching loop loose. The box cover has a plate with heavy "US" letters and has an undamaged sewn closing strap. The plate measures an oval 3 ½ inches by 2 ¼ inches and has a raised outer edge. It is attached to the box cover with a heavy two looped wire. On the reverse of this cartridge box, the left shoulder strap stitching has detached; the remaining are complete and firmly stitched. The waist belt loops are complete and firmly riveted and stitched to the box. There are no tins with this cartridge box. This cartridge box is very attractive and would make an excellent addition to a Civil War or Gettysburg collection and/or display.

This item is an original U.S. Percussion Cap Box recovered soon after the Battle of Gettysburg. It was found in Gettysburg on Little Round Top; John Geiselman obtained it from the Pitzer Collection. This piece is in good condition; the outer flap has moderate crackling and the inner flap has minor crackling. The capbox bottom has only minor crackling with only a few scuffmarks. It measures approximately 3 ¼ inches wide by 3 ¼ inches high by 2 inches deep. The belt loops and the stitching appear to be solid; the inside wool lining still adheres. The sewn capbox flap is torn, the vent pick is missing, and there are no visible markings. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This item is an original U.S. Percussion Capbox recovered soon after the Battle of Gettysburg. It was found in Gettysburg near Devil's Den; John Geiselman obtained this piece from the Dr Hill Collection. This piece is in good condition and is slightly flattened (may have been stepped on); the outer flap has very light crackling with a few scuff marks; the inner flap is heavily crackled but complete (the leather under the inner flap appears almost new), the wool liner on the inside of the box and nipple pick are missing. The capbox bottom has only minor crackling with only a few scuffmarks; the belt loops are complete and were sewn on and one appears to have been sewn on upside down. It measures approximately 3 ¼ inches wide by 3 ¼ inches high by 2 inches deep. The stud-closing flap and stud are intact but the closing flap is split. There is an oval maker's mark visible on the inner flap but it is not readable. This item is very attractive; the leather, overall, is pliable and the stitching intact. It will make an excellent addition to any Gettysburg or Civil War collection or display. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This black leather, US percussion cap box is an outstanding example of a pickup from the Gettysburg battlefield within days or weeks of the famous battle. In excellent condition, this scarce, unmarked, leather accoutrement appears to be of the early pattern manufactured ca. 1848. Piece exhibits only seam stitching which is still strong and tight and a total lack of brass or copper rivets in the construction. Also, the pear-shaped, brass finial is located at the bottom FRONT FACE of the box and not on the bottom as in later Civil War construction. The black bridle leather is still in remarkably strong condition and exhibits light to moderate surface cracking with some crazing and a few spots of surface scuffing. Not sunken or misshapen. Accoutrement retains both 'ears' or side covers on the inner flap. Box has its wool fleece pad but the wool and nipple pick are long gone. Backside of this box has one original, leather vertical belt loop and one modern replacement sewn on. Never cleaned. A Gettysburg battlefield artifact, this scarce, early first-pattern percussion cap box was picked up from the Gettysburg battlefield within days or weeks of the battle and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This black leather, US percussion cap box is a fine, complete example of an early pickup from the Gettysburg battlefield within days or weeks of the famous battle. In excellent condition, this scarce, unmarked, leather accoutrement appears to be of the early, first official pattern manufactured in 1845. Piece exhibits only seam stitching which is still strong and tight and a total lack of brass or copper rivets in the construction. Also, the pear-shaped, brass finial is located at the bottom FRONT FACE of the box and not on the bottom as in later Civil War construction. The black bridle leather is still in remarkably strong condition and exhibits light to moderate surface cracking with some crazing. Accoutrement retains both 'ears' or side covers on the inner flap. This early, first pattern percussion cap box never had a wool fleece pad inside, indicative of early 1845 manufacture. Nipple pick is missing. Backside of this box has its two original, leather vertical belt loops. Box appears slightly sunken or misshapen. Never cleaned. A wonderful Gettysburg battlefield artifact, this scarce, early first-pattern percussion cap box was picked up from the Gettysburg battlefield within days or weeks of the battle and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Cartridge complete, w/chalky lead bullet in rusted casing. Identified in John Geiselman's museum collection.

Here is a massive Confederate 'Fayetteville' type sabre bayonet found after a fire in a local barn on Cemetery Hill on the Gettysburg battlefield. This heavy artifact, once part of the Flohr Collection, exhibits a cast brass grip and guard that appears to be one piece. Grips have a distinctive fish-scale design and the guard is missing the ring portion that would attach to the rifle's muzzle, probably the result of a bullet strike. Also missing is the spring-latch release mechanism at the top of the grips. This standard bayonet measures 26½" long overall with the blade portion at 21½" long. No markings are visible on blade or grips. The steel blade, thick and heavy, has an unstopped fuller and exhibits a prominent "S" shaped curvature, most likely caused by the effects of tremendous heat from the barn fire. Never cleaned, this rebel edged weapon exhibits a pleasing dark brown patina with just a hint of light surface dirt and rust to the exterior. A Gettysburg battlefield artifact, this Fayetteville sabre bayonet specimen was recovered after a fire in a barn on Cemetery Hill and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This item is a small hand camp ax. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at a Field Hospital Site on Ralph Butt's Farm. Lightly pitted and rust encrusted, the ax head measures 5 inches by 3 inches; the ax hammer head is indented from heavy use in the past. The wooden handle is 6 inches long and has some wooden missing from use long ago. The blade edge is crisp and defect free and, if sharpened, would likely take a nice cutting edge. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing; it has a small worn circular paper tag with "63" written in John Geiselman's handwriting.

This specimen of the Federal M1858 'Bullseye' canteen is a survivor of the Battle of Gettysburg and is still in remarkable condition. Canteen was picked up by Walter Mehring in Reynold's Woods soon after the battle. Referred to as the Philadelphia Depot style, this canteen displays seven concentric rings on each side and is strong and intact with no dents or holes to the body. Canteen, in fine condition, retains its maker-marked pewter spout and its three, iron sling bands but is missing its wool cover, pull ring cork stopper and sling. Piece measures approximately 8" in diameter with all seams still tight. One side of the spheroid exhibits the original, tinned gray metal coloring while the opposite surface has acquired a light coating of rust overall. This US 'Bullseye' canteen, found in Reynold's Woods at Gettysburg Mr. Walter Mehring, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This is a small grouping of Civil War bullets. They were found in relic condition at an unknown location in Gettysburg. Included in this grouping are one fired .58 caliber U.S. minie ball, a .58 Caliber U.S. minie ball that has been cut and smashed, and a dropped .69 caliber musket ball. The bullets all show the white coating of having been buried for years. These relics are displayed in a small porcelain dish, which measures approximately 3 inches long by 2 5/8 inches wide. The dish is clearly marked on the bottom with an English design with words as "ROYAL IRONSTONE CHINA / JOHNSON BROSs / ENGLAND".

This is a nice grouping of various type relics. They were found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the David Plank Farm along Taneytown Road. Included in this grouping are bullets, fuse parts, buckles, and other miscellaneous parts. There are twelve bullets: six three ring U.S. .58 caliber (dropped and fired), one .69 caliber ball, one .577 caliber Enfield bullet, and a few .54 caliber rifle musket bullets. Most of the bullets are lead colored most likely from being recovered soon after the Battle. This tray includes two fuse fragments: one an unidentified percussion type with safety wire still attached (possibly an Archer) and a screwdriver slot CS time fuse adapter. There are three small buckles, two roller type and one non-roller, most likely from cartridge box cases. Two small ornamental tin/brass plate segments are included; one approximately 2 inches by 1 ½ inches, the other 3 inches by ¾ inches. The last item is a brass cartridge box button with fragments of leather still adhering. These relics are housed on an unmarked pottery oval dish approximately 7 ½ inches by 5 inches. These items were identified from John Geiselman's collection with a handwritten 3 inch by ¾ inch tag that states "FROM / DAVID PLANKS FARM / ALONG TANEYTOWN ROAD" in three lines.

Here is a unique, interesting, and outstanding piece of Gettysburg history. It is a shell fragment embedded in a section of the barn beam from Forney's Barn on Oak Ridge. It was recovered not far from the site of the old Peace Light Inn along Mummasburg Road. This barn beam section measures 7 inches high by 5 inches deep by 6 inches wide and shows signs of being hand honed on three sides. U.S. Artillery probably fired this shell fragment at some of General Iverson's North Carolinian Brigade on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg. About 2:30 PM on July 1st, 1863, Iverson's Brigade crossed Forney's field unknowingly into a barrage of Union Artillery fire and, later, a wall of musket fire. This relic is most likely a result of that attack. An early Tipton photograph (5 ½ inches by 8 ½ inches) of the 16th Maine Infantry Monument on Reynolds's Avenue showing the Forney's Barn in the background accompanies this barn beam. Forney's Barn no longer exists but the site is easily accessible on the Battlefield. The embedded shell fragment measures approximately 1 inch by 1-½ inches. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing. It would make an excellent and unusual addition to a Gettysburg and/or Civil War collection or display.

Here is a unique and interesting piece of Gettysburg history. It is a bullet embedded in a piece of wood; it was recovered in Gettysburg at Evergreen Cemetery. The bullet type is deformed and unidentifiable and the wood shows signs of having grown around the bullet. This piece of wood measures a split and cut 5 ¾ inches by 3 inches and 2 inches. John Geiselman's museum listing identifies the wood as Mulberry but, to that, we are uncertain. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing. It is very attractive and would make an excellent addition to a Gettysburg Civil War collection and display.

This item is an unusual wooden Military Wagon Wheel Spoke. It was found in relic condition on the Gettysburg Battlefield by W. Williams under the stone fence on Pickett's charge. Somewhat weathered, it measures 22 ½ inches long; one end shows the shaping for attachment to the wheel hub and the other appears broken from the outer wheel. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing; it has John's original circular label with a handwritten "5". This item would make an excellent display piece from the Pickett's charge area.

This item is a Coronet Head 1830 U.S. Large Cent. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at an unknown location. Lightly pitted from being buried with some dirt still adhering, the coin grades a conservative VF-20 by American Numismatic Association standards. The net grade is lower for being pitted and for a heavy rim ding at 7 o'clock on the obverse. The entire obverse and reverse designs are readily identifiable; this coin is very attractive and would display well in any historic or Civil War collection.

This item is a Coronet Head 1831 U.S. Large Cent. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at an unknown location. Lightly pitted from being buried with some dirt still adhering, the coin grades a conservative F-15 by American Numismatic Association standards but is downgraded slightly for being pitted. The entire obverse and reverse designs are readily identifiable; this coin is very attractive and would display well in any historic or Civil War collection.

This item is an 1866 "With Rays" Shield Design 5 Cent piece. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at an unknown location. Lightly pitted from being buried with some dirt still adhering, the coin grades a conservative VF25 by American Numismatic Association standards but is downgraded slightly for being pitted. The entire obverse and reverse designs are readily identifiable. The "With Rays" feature is very scarce and only known for two years (1866,1867) of this type coin's design (1866-1883). Although a post-Civil War coin, a coin with this amount of wear would have circulated for about five years before being dropped on the Battlefield, making it in the early 1870's. It could have been dropped by a veteran returning to the battlefield, a tourist, local resident, or ? In any case, this coin is very attractive and would display well in any historic or Civil War collection.

This item is an 1867 "No Rays" Shield Design 5 Cent piece. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at an unknown location. Lightly pitted from being buried, the coin grades a conservative VF35 by American Numismatic Association standards but is downgraded slightly for being pitted. The entire obverse and reverse designs are readily identifiable. The "No Rays" feature is the commoner variety (versus the "with rays" design) for this year. Although a post-Civil War coin, a coin with this amount of wear would have circulated for less than five years before being dropped on the Battlefield, making it about 1870 It could have been dropped by a veteran returning to the battlefield, a tourist, local resident, or ? In any case, this coin is very attractive and would display well in any historic or Civil War collection.

This item is a British Large Penny. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at an unknown location. Lightly pitted from being buried with some dirt still adhering, the obverse design features King Gorge II; the reverse is weak but features the matron lady with staff. Some design details are weak on the obverse and reverse and the date is not readable. British coinage circulated freely before and during the Civil War; all circulating coinage specie was hoarded and quickly disappeared during the uncertainty of the war. This coin is very attractive and would display well in any historic or Civil War collection.

Here is a nice example of a U.S. Model 1842 Springfield .69 caliber smoothbore Musket Ramrod. Readily identifiable by the conical shaped end, this piece was found it in relic condition in Gettysburg along Willoughby Run. Lightly pitted, it measures 41 ¾ inches long; the conical head is undamaged and the screw threads are still visible. Since Model 1842 Musket's were used extensively by the Confederates, it is likely that this came from a musket carried by a Confederate soldier. This piece would make an excellent addition to your Gettysburg and/or Civil War related collection. It was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Bent and corroded, but complete w/trigger, guard & swivel sling. Interesting relic-very probably from 11th Corps infantryman's musket-from the northern Barlow's Knoll sector of the first day's fight. Identified in John Geiselman's Gettysburg collection.

This item is the remains of trigger guard from a Model 1861/1863 Musket. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on Culp's Hill. Heavily pitted and rusted, it measures approximately 7 1/2 inches long. Half the sling swivel and the trigger are still attached. Dirt and rust are still adhering. This piece was identified as from John Geiselman's collection.

This relic is an iron hammer for a US Model 1861 percussion rifled-musket and it was recovered from the Wheatfield at Gettysburg. The artifact exhibits heavy rusting and is missing a portion of the bottom screw hole. Never cleaned. The iron hammer was recovered at the Wheatfield sometime after the battle and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a U.S. Model 1861/1863 combination gun tool. It was found in relic condition at an unknown location in Gettysburg. Moderate rust & corrosion. Traces of black varnish used as preservation. Identified in the John Geiselman collection.

This is a small (2.5" long) section of a Confederate brass spur recovered from the Wheatfield at Gettysburg. The artifact includes the shank end that has the twin slots used to hold the leather spur straps. Never cleaned, this spur section wears a light coating of surface rust and some light dirt. The brass Confederate spur section was recovered at the Wheatfield sometime after the battle and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a remnant of a U.S. Model 1861 Cartridge Box, a leather belt loop. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Wheatfield. Very brittle with some cracking, it measures approximately 3 ¾ inches long and has the two rivets still attached. This piece was identified as from John Geiselman's collection.

This item is a large Iron Roller Buckle that appears to have been part of a Pattern 1859 McClellan Saddle. Usually attached on the near side of the leather girth strap, this buckle measures approximately 2 ¾ inches by 1 ¾ inches. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Wheatfield; it is moderately pitted and rusted. This piece was identified as from John Geiselman's collection.

This item is the heavily pitted and rusted remains of a heavy iron lock. It was found in the locked position in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Wheatfield. Heavily pitted and rusted, it measures approximately 4 ¼ inches by 3 inches. The lock cover is missing exposing a few inner parts. Dirt and rust are still adhering. This piece was identified as from John Geiselman's collection.

Circular lead lock 1" in diameter w/keyhole lock & shield cover. Covered w/green verdigris. Identified in John Geiselman's museum collection.