This Confederate artillery round is a fired, 3" bourreleted Mullane Type 1 common shell recovered from Culp's Hill in Gettysburg. The projectile, recovered sometime after the battle, has a bourreleted case exterior and is missing its copper fuse adapter plug and its copper disc sabot. Remnants of the fuse plug are visible in the nose of the shell. Made for the 3" wrought iron (Ordnance) Rifle, this shell measures 7" long, has a 2.94" diameter and weighs 8 pounds. Never cleaned, the body surface has acquired a moderate coating of rust overall along with a thin coating of surface dirt. The base of this Mullane retains portions of two of its three iron pins. Center bolt has broken off but a trace of it remains. This CS Mullane was recovered from Culp's Hill and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Presented here is a Confederate, 3" common Read shell of the 'Virginia pattern' recovered from Culp's Hill in Gettysburg sometime after the battle. The fired artillery round is in complete condition, being intact with its CS copper fuse adapter and thick copper tapered ring sabot. Seven excellent and distinct lands and grooves are clearly evident on the sabot, as is the lathe dimple on the base. Made for the CS 3" Ordnance Rifle, this shell has been professionally cleaned and measures 7¼" long, has a 2.94" diameter and weighs 7 pounds. Shell has a moderately, rust pockmarked iron body overall. This CS 'Virginia Pattern' Read projectile, recovered from Culp's Hill on the battlefield at Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This artillery specimen is a Confederate 3", bourreleted Read percussion shell. The projectile, made for a CS 3" Ordnance Rifle, was found along the Baltimore Pike in Gettysburg sometime after the battle. This artillery round is missing its wood adapter paper time fuse and its original copper tapered ring sabot. Shell base exhibits the recess for the convex ring sabot. Exterior of this cylindrical shell exhibits a smooth surface with a dusty patina overall. Body has light surface rusting with a coating of dirt. Lathe dog has been chipped off long ago as well as much of the base bourrelete band. Length: 9"; diameter: 2.85", weight 8 pounds. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This specimen of Confederate ordnance is a 3", bourreleted Read percussion shell. The fired projectile, made for a CS 3" Ordnance Rifle, was found along the base of Culp's Hill in Gettysburg sometime after the battle. The cylindrical shell is complete with its copper CS variant time fuse adapter and copper tapered ring sabot. Fuse adapter is slightly scuffed over on one edge but is in fine condition. Iron body still retains the lathe dog near the nose area and the dimple at the base. Also visible at the base of the shell is a single flame groove on the bottom band. Exterior surface of this Read shell, cleaned at one time, exhibits moderate to heavy rust pockmarking and wears a dark brown patina overall. Length: 7¾"; diameter: 2.95", weight 8 pounds. This CS Read shell from Culp's Hill is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This item is an interesting exploded C.S. 3-Inch Read Shell. Moderately pitted, this shell is almost complete; a portion of the bottom and side is missing exposing the inside of the shell. This most likely resulted when it was fired. It measures approximately 7 inches long and 3 inches in diameter. The fuse is missing exposing the inside of the shell. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at the base of Culp's Hill by Rock Creek. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels. It would make a nice display piece for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg related collection.

This original, 12-pound spherical case-shot shell was recovered from the Little Round Top battlefield area at Gettysburg sometime after the fighting stopped. The spherical artillery round is missing its circular Borman fuse that is 1.5" in diameter and made of equal parts of lead and tin. The intact cavity of the fuse opening exhibits a heavily rusted iron Borman underplug with its flash hole easily visible in the center. Spanner holes are rusted over. No mold seam visible. Never cleaned. The specimen is lightly pitted and wears just surface dirt. Has a wonderful light brown patina overall. This 12-pound spherical shell, recovered from Little Round Top at Gettysburg, is identified by John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a nice U.S. 4.52-inch solid spherical shot. Shot rounds such as this were usually fired to ricochet from one target to another causing extensive damage. Moderately pitted and rusted, it was found in relic condition on Little Round Top. It weighs 12 pounds, is unfused, and was meant to be fired from a 12-pounder smooth bore gun. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection from the museum listing and would make an excellent display item for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg collection.

Here is an original and rare Federal 2.6" Type 1 Hotchkiss Bolt recovered from the Town Square soon after the Battle of Gettysburg. This remarkable Gettysburg relic, once part of the Mitchell Collection, has the iron shell body with its pointed nose intact but sans the lead sabot and iron base cup. Surface of this Bolt is strong and smooth and wears a mottled brown and beige coloring overall. Used primarily in the 6-Pound Wiard Rifle, the Federal Ordnance Dept purchase only 1,785 of these projectiles, a ratio of one to every seven shells produced. Bolt, which is in very good condition, measures 6" long, has a diameter of 2.5" and weighs 5.5 pounds. Never cleaned. This wonderful, 2.6" Type 1 Hotchkiss Bolt, part of the Mitchell Collection, was recovered from the Town Center Square in Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Here is a nose section of a U.S. 3-inch Type I Hotchkiss shell with a brass percussion fuse. During the war, the Federal Ordnance Department procured almost three hundred thousand shells such as these. This shell was found in relic condition in Gettysburg in the Wheatfield. Very lightly pitted, it measures approximately 3 inches in diameter, is 7 inches long; the lead sabot band and base cup are missing. The percussion fuse with a screwdriver slot is intact, still unscrews, and can be removed. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing and would make an excellent addition to an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg collection and/or display.

This 3" Schenkl percussion shell fragment was recovered from the Gettysburg battlefield area of Picket's Charge sometime after the fighting. In nice relic condition, this artillery fragment measures 3½" long and 2" at the widest point. Never cleaned, the exterior of this narrow shell frag exhibits two portions of the raised ribs from the tapered tail. Piece wears just light rust and a coating of surface dirt. The interior portion shows a section of the charge cavity. This shell fragment, from the fields of Picket's Charge in Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This Gettysburg Battlefield artifact is a fragment of a 12-pound spherical shell recovered from the area of Pickett's Charge, scene of the famous Confederate charge on the third day of battle. Picked up by John Geiselman years after the fighting, this small fragment measures 2½" long by 1¾" wide and has light rust pitting along with some surface dirt overall. Never cleaned. This excavated artillery relic from the area of Pickett's Charge on the battlefield at Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a fragment of a 4.52", 12 pound spherical shell recovered from the fields of Pickett's Charge on the Gettysburg battlefield. In nice relic condition, this artillery fragment measures 3" long and is 2¼" at the widest point. Never cleaned, the exterior of this frag exhibits moderate rust cover and is pockmarked. The interior portion shows a section of the charge cavity. This shell fragment, from the Pickett's Charge area in Gettysburg, was picked up by John Geiselman and is identified in his collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This item is a nice fragment from an unknown type of artillery shell. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Codori Farm. Moderately pitted, it measures approximately 3 ¾ inches by 2 ½ inches and is slightly convex/concave. Specimen is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels. This item is an inexpensive relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield and would make an excellent addition to an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg display/collection.

Here is an interesting sabot from a fired U.S. 3-inch Hotchkiss canister. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at the Culp's Hill. Lightly pitted and made of lead, it measures an irregular shape of approximately 3 inches by 3 inches. Some of the raised lettering on the bottom is still readable and says " T K / 3 IN / JAN 7 / 1862" for the type of shell and patent date. The inside bottom of this sabot has indentations from nine canister balls when it was fired. Item identified on John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels. This item would make an excellent addition to an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg collection and/or display.

This small, single canister round was recovered from Little Round Top on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. In nice relic condition, this artillery canister ball measures 1" in diameter. Never cleaned, the exterior of this ball exhibits the sprue and wears a coating of light rust. Canister rests on a small, wood block for display. This small-sized canister ball from Little Round Top in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This single, small canister round was recovered from Little Round Top on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. In nice relic condition, this artillery canister ball measures 1" in diameter. Never cleaned, the exterior of this ball wears a coating of light rust and exhibits the sprue. Canister rests on a small, wood block for display. This small-sized canister ball from Little Round Top in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This single, small canister round was recovered from Little Round Top on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. Once part of the David Plank Collection, this artillery canister ball, in nice relic condition, measures 1" in diameter. Never cleaned, the exterior of this ball wears a coating of light rust. Also visible is the center seam and two sprues. Canister rests on a small, triangular wood block for display. This small-sized canister ball, part of the David Plank collection from on Little Round Top in Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This small, single canister round was recovered from Little Round Top on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. In nice relic condition, this artillery canister ball measures 1" in diameter. Never cleaned, the exterior of this ball exhibits the sprue and also the cast seam. Specimen wears a coating of light rust and rests on a small, wood block for display. This small-sized canister ball from Little Round Top in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This single, medium-sized canister round was recovered from Little Round Top on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. This artillery canister ball, in nice relic condition, measures 1½" in diameter. Never cleaned, the exterior of this ball wears a coating of light rust. Also visible is some of the center seam. This medium-sized canister ball recovered from Little Round Top in Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Presented here is a single, large canister ball recovered from the Wheatfield on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. In fine relic condition, this artillery canister ball, once part of the Dr. Hill Collection, measures 1.5" in diameter. Never cleaned, the hard exterior of the round exhibits a strong seam and wears a dark brown patina. This large-sized canister ball from the Wheatfield in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This medium-sized, single canister round was recovered from the John Rose Farm on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. Once part of the Dr. Hill Collection, this artillery canister measures 1" in diameter. Specimen exhibits the sprue and also the cast seam. Never cleaned, the exterior of this ball wears a pleasing dark brown patina. This medium-sized canister ball from the Rose Farm in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Presented here is a very fine example of a US / CS Civil War grapeshot as recovered from the Little Round Top area on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. In nice relic condition, this circular remnant of an artillery 12-pound stand of grape measures almost 1¾" in diameter. Never cleaned, the exterior of this grapeshot exhibits no sprue or cast seam. Specimen's surface is hard and smooth and exhibits a dark, plum-brown patina overall. This large grapeshot from Little Round Top in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Brown twine with hook, coiled on 4.5" wooden spool, w/browned linen bag w/draw string. Cloth bag lightly soiled, but otherwise in vg condition, as are lanyard twine, spool & hook. Twine measure 12 1/2' long and is 1/8" thick. The hande measures 4 1/2" long and 1" in diameter. Identified in John Geiselman's collection from his contemporary inscribed labels. Great artillery collectible - the only one one we've ever sold from Gettysburg!

Here is a nice U.S. Parrott Percussion fuse (commonly called an anvil cap). It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on East Cavalry Field. This style fuse is known as the "West Point" style. Lightly pitted with some dirt still adhering, this item was made of zinc, measures approximately .9 inches long by 1.2 inches for the head diameter, and has 12 threads per inch. The threads are plainly visible. There are two spanner holes. Identified in John Geiselman's collection from his contemporary inscribed labels. This relic would make a wonderful addition to an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg collection and/or display.

Here is an original Confederate Time Fuse Adapter (commonly known as a fuse plug). This brass fuse adapter replaced the wooden adapter used early in the war and continued to be used until the war's end. This piece was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at an unknown location. Lightly pitted with some dirt still adhering, it is approximately 1 ¼ inches in diameter (at the head), is 1 7/8 inches long, and has 12 threads per inch. The head has two spanner holes for tightening the fuse into the shell. Identified in John Geiselman's collection from his contemporary inscribed labels. This relic would make a nice display item for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg collection.

Here are three Federal time fuse adapters that were found on the fields of the Codori Farm after the Battle of Gettysburg. Items rest on a small, white ceramic dish. One of the artifacts is a Parrott zinc time fuse adapter of the early war style without the flange on the top and measures 1¾" in length. The second fuse is also a Parrott zinc fuse adapter but it is the short version. Both fuse adapters are absent the flange, have the two spanner holes on the top and wear a thin coat of surface dirt overall. The third fuse adapter is a Hotchkiss case-shot, time fuse adapter made of lead and equipped with two spanner holes on top. The lead fuse adapter has acquired a white oxidation overall and is missing the long tube portion of the fuse. These Hotchkiss fuses were almost exclusively used in case-shot projectiles and were later replaced with brass adapters with screwdriver slots. Recovered from the fields of the Codori Farm on the Gettysburg, these US fuse adapters are identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Presented here are two, time fuse adapters, one US and one CS, that were found on the fields of the Codori Farm after the Battle of Gettysburg. Both items rest on a small, white ceramic dish. The US example is a Parrott zinc time fuse adapter of the early war style without the flange on the top. The CS fuse example is a brass Confederate variant time fuse adapter. It is a slightly larger version of the common CS time fuse with the same shape and two spanner holes in the flange. The CS time fuse has a large portion of the original paper fuse insert still lodged inside. Fuse wears a light greenish patina as well as a thin coat of surface dirt overall. This grouping, recovered from the fields of the Codori Farm on the Gettysburg battlefield on the Emmitsburg Rd, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Brass device used in firing igniting cannon. Wire portion which attached lanyard missing. Brass tube and crossbar in very fine condition. This item NOT identified in John Geiselman's museum listing but was displayed in mounted showcase number one.

Fair condition, missing pull wire where lanyard would have attached. Moderate surface accumulation. Seam also visible on tube area. This item NOT identified in John Geiselman's museum listing. Mounted showcase number one.

Here is a fine grouping of Civil War artifacts recovered from the Worley Farm in Gettysburg sometime after the Battle. Displayed on a small, circular ceramic plate, the group consists of one dropped CS Gardner mine ball, six fired Federal .58 caliber 3-ring minie balls and one iron clasp from a socket bayonet. Never cleaned, all bullets host a coat of white oxidation along with some surface dirt from the fields. Fired bullets are slightly distorted. This grouping, recovered from the Worley Farm area in Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his own small paper label in his own writing.

Presented here is a nice grouping of Civil War artifacts recovered from a field near the Peach Trees sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. Displayed on a small, circular ceramic plate, the group consists of the bowl portion of a clay smoking pipe, a large brass rivet for leather accoutrements, three dropped Federal 3-ringer minie balls and one small case-shot. Never cleaned, all bullets wear a coat of white oxidation and surface dirt from the fields. Pipe bowl is remarkably intact save for one small chip at the top edge and on the stem. This fine grouping, recovered from a field near the Peach Orchard area, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his own small paper label in his own writing.

This grouping of Gettysburg Battlefield artifacts are in very good condition and consist of one brass CS time fuse adapter for rifled projectiles, one dropped CS Gardner minie ball, and two fired Federal .58 caliber bullets. These relics rest upon a small, square white ceramic dish and were recovered from the area of Reynold's Monument sometime after the battle. The brass cylindrical CS fuse adapter, in fine condition, measures 1.7" long and has a wide base opening for use with high explosive shells. Flange head diameter is 1.25" and exhibits the two spanner holes. Fuse had acquired a light greenish patina and has a coating of dirt on the overall surface. Never cleaned, the bullets have a thin coat of oxidation. This mixture of battlefield relics from the area near Reynold's Monument in Gettysburg are identified in John Geiselman's collection by his own handwritten museum tag.

This ensemble of dug artifacts consists mostly of fired minie balls recovered on the Winebrenner Farm from the battlefield of Gettysburg sometime after the battle. Included are the remains of a zinc Schenkl combination fuse, three CS Gardner minie balls, one dropped, one fired and one 'blowout'; one Federal 'Eagle I" coat button; six fired .69 caliber round balls; two fired Williams cleaners; 20 fired Federal 3-ringers and one fired carbine bullet. These relics rest on a medium-sized, white ceramic dish. The Schenkl combo-fuse adapter is distorted and wears a heavy coat of dirt on the surface. All bullets wear a cover of white oxidation and a coat of surface dirt. Never cleaned. This grouping of battlefield relics from the Winebrenner Farm in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his own handwritten paper tag.

This grouping of dug artifacts consists mostly of fired minie balls recovered on the Slater Farm from the battlefield of Gettysburg sometime after the battle. Included are the remains of four, fired CS Gardner minie balls; one Federal 'Eagle Shield" button; one civilian vest button; one fired .69 caliber minie ball, five round balls, and three Enfield minie balls, one fired, one carved and one dropped. Also included are two carbine bullets; one pistol bullet; five, dropped Federal 3-ringers and 18 fired Federal 3-ringers including one 'Star base" minie. Relics rest on a medium-sized, oval, white ceramic dish. All bullets wear a coating of white oxidation and some surface dirt. Never cleaned. This grouping of battlefield relics from the Slater Farm in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his own handwritten paper tag.

This ensemble of artifacts consist of dropped, fired and carved minie balls, one brass CS time fuse adapter, three Federal 'Shield' buttons, three .69 caliber round balls and two WW2 brass collar uniform insignia. These relics, recovered from the Jacoby Farm on the battlefield of Gettysburg sometime after the battle, are in fine condition and rest on a medium-sized, white ceramic dish. The CS time fuse adapter has the same basic shape as seen on common CS fuse adapters with two spanner holes and wears a light green patina along with a thin coat of dirt on the surface. The dropped bullets are eleven Federal, .58 caliber 3-ring minie balls and a Williams cleaner. There are eight, fired Federal 3-ringers and one CS Gardner bullet. One carved Williams cleaner and one Enfield minie ball. All bullets wear a cover of white oxidation and also a thin coat of surface dirt. Three, brass, coat-size buttons are included and they are all Eagle 'Shield' type with flattened faces and shank intact. Never cleaned. This mixture of battlefield relics from the Jacoby Farm in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his own handwritten paper tag.

Section of oak, measuring 7 x 2.5 x 2", that has been shellacked. Tag bears ball point inscription: "From Pitzers woods par worked Henry Bittle." This piece was likely discovered by a "CCC" conservation corps worker. The date "1941"-"1.25"-is burned into one side of the wood. The bullet is .52 calber Sharps carbine projectile.

Lodged tightly in a section of hardwood rail fence that once stood along the Taneytown Road in Gettysburg is a Confederate "Johnson & Dow", three-ring minie ball. Recovered sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg, the fired, lead minie ball buried itself approximately half its length into this large, triangular-shaped chunk of rail slat that measures 7" long by 4" at the widest point. The circular base cavity of the bullet, its three expansion rings, and some of the original brown paper cover are clearly visible on the bullet. In very good condition, the wood bark surface of this rail section, still strong and tight, is weathered over with age and wears a dark, pleasing dusky gray coloring. Artifact comes with a modern typewritten note that identifies the wood rail as pre-dating the Civil War. Note also states that the bullet is a CS Gardner minie ball which is incorrect. This bullet in wood from the Taneytown Road is a stark momento of the Battle of Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Measures approximately 7" long. Zinc body with raised scroll leaf designs on both sides. Flask is heavily flattened on both sides. Brass nozzle intact. Missing steel opening spring. Side carrying rings intact. A few small scattered pinholes and approximately 1" seam split on right side. This item identified in John Geiselman's museum listing and with small circular white label attached with numeral "31" in John's hand. Mounted showcase number one.

This remarkable artifact from the Battle of Gettysburg is a brass powder flask that has been distorted from what appears to be the effects of a fired projectile. This 'struck' flask, found on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the war, was part of a Federal Rifleman's accoutrement grouping. Once a tear-drop shaped flask, this specimen is heavily twisted and mangled exhibits open seams and is missing the brass spout and collar at the top. Brass powder flask exhibits a spread-winged eagle over an embossed "US" displayed on both sides. Item measures 6" long and 3.5" across the base and has acquired a pleasing patina of green vertigris overall. This 'struck' veteran of the Gettysburg battlefield is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Large beltloop form of brass with hole on one end. This item NOT identified in John Geiselman's museum listing. Mounted showcase number one.

Large beltloop form of brass with hole on one end. This item NOT identified in John Geiselman's museum listing. Mounted showcase number one.

This black leather, US percussion cap box is a fine example of an early Gettysburg battlefield pickup. In strong and tight condition, this unmarked, leather accoutrement appears to be of the early pattern. Piece exhibits only seam stitching which is still strong and tight and a total lack of brass or copper rivets in the 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 mis-shapened. Accoutrement retains both 'ears' or side covers on the inner flap as well as its leather closure tab. Box has its wool fleece pad but the wool and nipple pick are long gone. Backside of this box has two, original, leather vertical belt loops and sewn on. Stitching tight. A short length of thick twine is looped about the upper loops. Never cleaned. A Gettysburg battlefield artifact, this early 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 contemporary inscribed labels.

This US percussion cap box is a very good example of a late war pattern accoutrement found in Gettysburg. This cap box, a Bannerman-purchased piece, exhibits black leather in strong and tight condition. The accoutrement is marked with a large "U.S." on the outer flap indicative of a March 1864 or later manufacture. The inner flap bears the clear and strong markings of "JEWELL / MAKER / HARTFORD". Pliny Jewell and Sons were listed as leather makers in NYC and Hartford at 220 State St from 1856-1863. Piece exhibits both copper rivets and seam stitching in the construction that is still strong and tight. The black bridle leather is remarkably strong condition and exhibits very light surface cracking with some crazing and a few spots of surface scuffing. Outer flap slightly curved under on one side. Accoutrement retains both 'ears' or side covers on the inner flap as well as its leather closure tab. Box has its wool fleece pad but the wool and nipple pick are long gone. Backside of this box has two, original, leather vertical belt loops sewn on and riveted. Stitching tight. This late pattern percussion cap box is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Bone panel handles on each side. When folded knife measures approximately 3.5". Includes corkscrew, awl, and 2 knife blades (one severely worn and broken). Maker's name appears on each knife blade, but unfortunately through wear and use name is obscured but could possibly be identified through research. This item NOT identified in John Geiselman's museum listing.

Steel construction, heavy pitting and some major holes near drag, very weak at tip. Two iron carrying rings intact show signs of heavy use. Missing throat. Moderate to heavy surface rust. This item identified in John Geiselman's museum listing. Great relic from an important portion of the Gettysburg Battlefield.

Presented here is an unusual battlefield item in the form of a cavalry bit curb chain hook or attachment. Recovered from the battlefield at Gettysburg sometime after the fighting stopped, this brass hook resembles a regular knapsack hook with a copper rivet soldered to one end. However, this specimen was used on one side of the cavalry bridle bit to secure the curb chain situated under the horse's chin. Brass curb chain hook has acquired a nice, mellow bronze patina as well as a thin film of surface dirt. This cavalry bit curb chain hook from the Gettysburg battlefield is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Measures approximately 2.5". Spring portion missing. Brass hook and eyelet remain. This item identified in John Geiselman's museum listing. Mounted showcase number one.

Brass, missing top beltloop section. Secured inside is also oval belt adjustment ring. This item NOT identified in John Geiselman's museum listing. Mounted showcase number one.

Probably Confederate in manufacture. Roller still swivels. Measures approximately .75" by .75". This item not identified in John Geiselman's museum listing but John's small white label is attached with "26" in his hand. Mounted showcase number one.

This item not identified in John Geiselman's museum listing but attached is John's circular white sticker with "15" written in his hand. Mounted showcase number one.

Stamped brass eagle with device worn on US regulation army issue black felt hat. Very fine condition. All wires on reverse. Ex-Smith Flora collection of Fountaindale, PA, located just south of Gettysburg. This item identified in John Geiselman's museum listing and with circular white label attached with "2" in John's hand. Mounted showcase number one.