Here is a nice, original C.S. 3.58-inch solid spherical shot. Shot rounds such as this were usually fired to ricochet from one target to another causing extensive damage. Very lightly pitted, never cleaned, and with an attractive patina, it was found in relic condition in the field behind Devil's Den. It weighs 6 pounds, is unfused, and was meant to be fired from a 6-pounder smooth bore 3.67-Inch gun. The mold seem, which identifies it as Confederate, is plainly visible. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's by a contemporary tag and would make an excellent display item for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg collection.

Presented here is a Confederate 3", "Virginia Pattern" Read percussion shell made for a CS 3" Rifle (2.9"caliber). Projectile was found on Culp's Hill sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. This fired, cylindrical shell is missing the flange of its copper CS variant time fuse adapter but still retains portions of the tubular shank inside the nose. Never cleaned, the iron body exterior wears a pleasing mottled dark brown appearance and has some surface dirt. Lathe dog still intact as is the base dimple. The early design of this type Read shell was poor and when it was fired, large chunks of shell base were prone to have its sabot top expand into the shell and 'chip off', as is visible on this specimen. Clearly visible is the copper tapered ring sabot at the shell base. One third of the sabot has broken away from firing. Sabot band also exhibits a vertical crack in the remaining portion, as well as the rifling lands and grooves. Length: 7¾"; diameter: 2.95", weight 7 pounds. This CS Read shell from Culp's Hill is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This item is a very nice fired U.S. 3.67 inch Parrott type III common shell. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the David Plank Farm (Weikert Farm) behind Little Round Top. Lightly pitted, this is a very choice, attractive shell; except for a few impact marks, the surfaces are sooth and problem free. It is one of the most attractive Gettysburg shell relics from the John Geiselman collection. It measures 9 ¼ inches tall, 3.6 inches in diameter, and weighs approximately 18 pounds including the sabot. It has the remains of the zinc time fuse plug, easily visible on the top of the shell. This shell was fired from Captain Elijah D. Taft's 5th New York Independent Battery, the only 20-pounder Parrott battery present at Gettysburg during the three days. This battery was positioned along the Baltimore Pike near the entrance to Evergreen Cemetery, and also near the Taneytown Road entrance to Evergreen Cemetery. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and would make a really great display item for an artillery, Gettysburg, or Civil War collection.

This original 12-pound spherical shell found at Gettysburg is in very good dug condition. Recovered from the battlefield area south of the present-day North Carolina Monument, this circular projectile is missing its large Borman time fuse adapter but still retains the center iron underplug. Round time fuse opening still exhibits strong threading. Has no mold seam. Never cleaned. The smooth, hard surface of this specimen wears a wonderful light brown patina overall and sports just a light film of surface dirt. This 12-pound spherical shell, recovered from south of the North Carolina Monument on the Gettysburg battlefield, is identified by John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

A fine artillery specimen is this original, 12-pound spherical shell found on Little Round Top at Gettysburg. In very good dug condition, this circular projectile is complete with its large Borman time fuse adapter still tightly set into the shell body. Shell, with no mold seam, has been professionally deactivated but never cleaned. The surface of this round shell wears a light rust coat and exhibits a pleasing mottled appearance. Scattered surface dirt. This 12-pound spherical shell, recovered from Little Round Top on the Gettysburg battlefield, is identified by John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a Type I Hotchkiss percussion case-shot shell without sabot or base cup that was found on the Gettysburg site of the National Guard Armory when its foundation was dug. Produced by the Federal Ordnance Department, this artillery round retains its original, lead, Hotchkiss Type-1, time fuse without the paper insert tightly secured in the nose. Exterior of this cylindrical shell bears a pockmarked surface and a moderate to heavy layer of rust. Some surface dirt is scattered overall. Never cleaned. Length: 5½"; diameter: 2¾". This item is identified on John Geiselman's museum listing.

Produced by the Federal Ordnance Department, here is a fine, fired Type II Hotchkiss percussion shell sans its sabot and base cup. Once part of the Chritzman Collection, this projectile was recovered from Herr's Ridge on the Gettysburg battlefield shortly after the fighting stopped. This artillery round retains its original, brass version Hotchkiss time fuse with the screwdriver slot. Fuse is a bit battered but clean and intact and remarkably, it can still be unscrewed from the projectile. Exterior of this cylindrical shell bears a smooth, hard surface that has acquired a pleasing, dark brown patina. Three deep flame grooves adorn the shell's main section. Never cleaned, shell has no rust but does exhibit some light surface dirt. Length: 5½"; diameter: 2¾". This item is identified on John Geiselman's museum listing.

Here is an original segment of a sabot band from a U.S. 3-inch Hotchkiss shell. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg in Reynold's Woods. Lightly pitted and made of lead, it has heavy grooves from being fired, is slightly concave/convex, and measures approximately 3 ½ inches in length and 1-½ inches wide. It has never been cleaned and has taken on a nice gray patina. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This item is a very nice fragment of an exploded U.S. 3-Inch Hotchkiss Shell. Moderately pitted, this fragment consists of the nose with the fuse still intact. It measures approximately 2 inches in diameter round by approximately ¾ inches high. The fuse appears to be a lead time fuse commonly used the Hotchkiss case shot shells. It was found in relic condition at an unknown location in Gettysburg. It is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and would make a nice display piece for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg related collection.

This item is a very nice fragment of the bottom of a fired U.S. 3-Inch Shenkl Shell. Moderately pitted, this fragment is irregularly shaped, measures 3 ½ inches long, and sections of two ribs are still visible. It was found in relic condition on the Codori Farm in Gettysburg. This shell fragment has never been cleaned, has an attractive orange and gray patina, and is identified from John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag. This item would make a nice display piece for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg related collection.

Here is an interesting, original fragment of a U.S. 3-Inch Parrott shell. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at the Devil's Den. Moderately pitted with some light rust, this piece is from the bottom section of a Parrott shell and measures approximately 1 7/8 inches high by 2.8 inches wide. The wrought iron sabot ring, although slightly deformed, is still attached and the pre-rifling is evident. It has never been cleaned and has taken on a nice orange, red, and gray patina. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and would make a nice display piece for an artillery, Gettysburg, or Civil War collection.

This item is an interesting U.S. Artillery Friction Primer Fuse from General Meade's Headquarters (actually found in the house). Virtually as issued by the U.S., this friction fuse measures 2 3/8 inches long, still has the steel color but with the smallest amount of rust. The lanyard attaching pull wire is intact. Mounted on a 6 inch by 2 ¼ inch piece of ¾ inch modern plywood, this piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary inscribed tag. It comes with a small (4 inch by 1 inch) cardboard tag in John's handwriting that states "PRIMING FUZE FOUND IN HOUSE / OF GENERAL MEADE'S HEADQUARTERS / FROM HESS COL, OF GETTYBURG". It would make a very nice, attractive display item for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg collection.

Here is a very nice U.S. Borman time fuse from a fired projectile. John Geiselman obtained this piece second hand; Lester Wherley found it in relic condition in Gettysburg at the Peach Orchard. Lightly pitted, made of lead and tin, and "dished" from firing, it still has some dirt adhering. It measures 1.6 inches in diameter, has a wrench slot with some numbers still visible, and has been set for 3 seconds using a pointed tool. The Artillerymen often used a pointed woodworker's implement to set the time as they found it easier to use than a Borman wrench. The screw threads are visible. The Belgian Army adopted Borman time fuses for use in 1835. After extensive testing in 1851, the U.S. adopted it as the primary time fuse for smoothbore artillery. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing. It would make an excellent display piece for a Gettysburg, artillery, or Civil War collection.

This artillery artifact from Little Round Top at Gettysburg is a very nice, intact brass fuse adapter used with the U.S. 3" Schenkl percussion shell. This standard brass fuse adapter is remarkable in that it still retains its original anvil cap and brass screw inside the cylindrical fuse. The Schenkl percussion fuse was highly regarded and was used in a number of 3" projectiles. This version measures over 2½" long and has a flanged head but a portion of the head has been distorted from firing. Threaded portion of the fuse is still intact, as is the small hole for the brass set screw on the tube extension. Never cleaned, the exterior of this fuse adapter wears a dusky green patina and a thin coating of surface dirt. This US 3" Schenkl fuse adapter, recovered from Little Round Top on the battlefield of Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This item is an original canister ball. John Geiselman obtained it from the Plank Collection of Gettysburg relics. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on East Cavalry Field. Lightly pitted, it measures a round 1-½ inches in diameter. Prior to being fired, it was usually housed in a tin cylinder with other iron balls packed in sawdust. Th is relic is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag. It is an inexpensive relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield and would make an excellent display item for a Civil War, artillery, or Gettysburg collection.

This item is an original iron canister ball. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg in Reynold's Woods. Lightly pitted and rusted, it measures a round 1-inch. This relic clearly shows a heavy mold seam around the circumference and two mold knock-off marks at opposite ends. Prior to being fired, it was usually housed in a tin cylinder with other iron balls packed in sawdust. This is an inexpensive relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield and would make an excellent display item for a Civil War, artillery, or Gettysburg collection. It comes with a small custom wooden base from John Geiselman's collection and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

Here is a single, large canister ball recovered from the Codori Farm on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. In fine relic condition, this artillery canister ball, once part of the Norbert Ollier Collection, measures 1.5" in diameter. Never cleaned, the hard exterior exhibits light rust and wear a dark brown patina. This large-sized canister ball from the Codori Farm in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Here is a single, large canister ball recovered from the Codori Farm on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. In fine relic condition, this artillery canister ball, once part of the Norbert Ollier Collection, measures 1.5" in diameter. Never cleaned, the hard exterior exhibits light rust and wear a dark brown patina. This large-sized canister ball from the Codori Farm in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Here is a single, large canister ball recovered from the Codori Farm on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. In fine relic condition, this artillery canister ball, once part of the Norbert Ollier Collection, measures 1.5" in diameter. Never cleaned, the hard exterior exhibits light rust and wear a dark brown patina. This large-sized canister ball from the Codori Farm in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Here is a single, large canister ball recovered from the Codori Farm on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. In fine relic condition, this artillery canister ball, once part of the Norbert Ollier Collection, measures 1.5" in diameter. Never cleaned, the hard exterior exhibits light rust and wear a dark brown patina. This large-sized canister ball from the Codori Farm in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Here is a single, large canister ball recovered from the Codori Farm on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. In fine relic condition, this artillery canister ball, once part of the Norbert Ollier Collection, measures 1.5" in diameter. Never cleaned, the hard exterior exhibits light rust and wear a dark brown patina. This large-sized canister ball from the Codori Farm in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Here is a single, large canister ball recovered from the Codori Farm on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. In fine relic condition, this artillery canister ball, once part of the Norbert Ollier Collection, measures 1.5" in diameter. Never cleaned, the hard exterior exhibits light rust and wear a dark brown patina. This large-sized canister ball from the Codori Farm in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Here is a single, large canister ball recovered from the Codori Farm on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. In fine relic condition, this artillery canister ball, once part of the Norbert Ollier Collection, measures 1.5" in diameter. Never cleaned, the hard exterior exhibits light rust and wear a dark brown patina. This large-sized canister ball from the Codori Farm in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Here is a single, small-sized canister ball recovered from the Codori Farm on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. In fine relic condition, this artillery canister ball, once part of the Norbert Ollier Collection, measures 1" in diameter. Never cleaned, the hard exterior exhibits light rust and wear a dark brown patina. No seam visible, but canister does retain a portion of the original sprue. This small canister ball from the Codori Farm in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This item is an original and attractive iron canister ball. John Geiselman obtained this canister ball with the following provenance: It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg in L.D. Woods by Ralph Grove. Lightly pitted and rusted, it measures a round 1-½ inches. This relic clearly shows a light mold seam around the circumference. Prior to being fired, it was usually housed in a tin cylinder with other iron balls packed in sawdust. It comes with a small custom wooden base from John Geiselman's collection and a small paper tag with John's handwriting identifying it as "CANISTER BALL FOUND IN L.D. WOODS BY RALPH GROVE". It is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag. This is an inexpensive relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield and would make an excellent display item for a Civil War, artillery, or Gettysburg collection.

This item is an original iron canister ball. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Wheatfield. Lightly pitted and rusted, it measures a round 1-inch. This relic clearly shows a mold seam around the circumference and a mold knock-off mark. Prior to being fired, it was usually housed in a tin cylinder with other iron balls packed in sawdust. This is an inexpensive relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield and would make an excellent display item for a Civil War, artillery, or Gettysburg collection. It is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This item is an original iron canister ball. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on Culp's Hill. Lightly pitted and rusted, it measures a round 1-inch. This relic clearly shows a mold knock-off mark. Prior to being fired, it was usually housed in a tin cylinder with other iron balls packed in sawdust. This is an inexpensive relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield and would make an excellent display item for a Civil War, artillery, or Gettysburg collection. It is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This item is a very nice Large Flat Jacket Button. John Geiselman obtained it from Dr. Satchel; it was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at the Lutheran Theological Seminary. Almost new and if polished, it would appear to be as made. The rear loop is still attached, intact, and unbent. It measures approximately 1 1/16 inches in diameter and is made of brass. There are no maker's marks visible. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag. It is very attractive and would make a fine addition to a Gettysburg, Civil War, or any other historic collection.

Presented here is a three-piece grouping that includes one brass fuse adapter plug for US 3" Hotchkiss shell, the flange head section of a brass percussion fuse adapter plug, and an unknown brass, pull-ring type relic from the Spangler Farm. All three relics were recovered from the Spangler Farm at Gettysburg sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. The items are brass and are displayed on a small, rectangular ceramic plate. All brass wears a pleasing dark greenish-plum coloring. This fine grouping of artillery relics, recovered from the Spangler Farm area, are identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Presented here is a nice grouping of Civil War artifacts recovered from fields on the John Witherow Farm in Gettysburg sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. Displayed on a large, oval ceramic plate, the group consists of twenty-seven, dropped Federal .58 cal 3-ring minie balls, one .69 cal dropped Federal 3-ringer, one .69 cal round ball, and one post-war pistol bullet. In addition, there is one coat-size Federal "Shield" button with shank intact but slightly bent over. Never cleaned, all bullets wear a coat of white oxidation and button has a film of surface dirt from the fields. This fine grouping, recovered from a field on the John Witherow Farm area, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his own small paper label in his own writing.

This is a small grouping of recovered bullets. Ben Deer found them in relic condition in Gettysburg on his farm. Included in this grouping of bullets are four dropped .58 caliber U.S. bullets. Three bullets show the white coating of having been buried for years; one bullet is mostly gray colored. These relics are housed on a small pottery dish approximately 2 ¾ inches by 2 ¾ inches and is marked on the bottom with a British seal and the words "ROYAL IRONSTONE CHINA /. JOHNSON BROS. / ENGLAND". These items were identified from John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and is accompanied by a handwritten white paper tag (4 inches by ¾ inches) that states "FROM BENN DEER'S FARM / FOUND BY BENN DEER" in two lines. This bullet tray would make a nice display for a Gettysburg or Civil War collection.

This is a small grouping of recovered bullets. They were found in relic condition in Gettysburg at Barlow's Knoll. Included in this grouping of bullets are two dropped .54 caliber rifle musket bullets of Southern manufacture, one fired 58 caliber U.S. bullet (?), and one fired .58 caliber Williams Cleaner Type I. Three bullets show the white coating of having been buried for years. These relics are housed on a small pottery dish approximately 2 ¾ inches by 2 ¾ inches and is marked on the bottom with a British seal and the words "ROYAL IRONSTONE CHINA /. JOHNSON BROS. / ENGLAND". These items were identified from John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag. This bullet tray would make a nice display for a Gettysburg or Civil War collection.

This is a small grouping of Civil War bullets. They were found in relic condition at Horner's Mill in Gettysburg. Included in this grouping are two dropped .54 caliber Confederate Gardner bullets and one misfired .54 caliber Confederate Gardner bullet. The bullets all show the white coating of having been buried for years and have some dirt still encrusted. These relics are displayed in a small, unmarked porcelain dish, which measures approximately 2 ½ inches square. This grouping is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and is accompanied by a small white paper tag in John's handwriting, which says "AT HORNERS M.". It would make a nice display for a Civil War or Gettysburg collection.

This is a small grouping of recovered bullets. They were found in relic condition in Gettysburg at Barlow's Knoll. Included in this grouping of bullets are five dropped .58 caliber U.S. three ring rifle musket bullets. One bullet has a bisecting nail hole. All the bullets show the white coating of having been buried for years and have some dirt residue. These relics are housed on a small pottery dish approximately 2 ¾ inches by 2 ¾ inches and is marked on the bottom with a British seal and the words "ROYAL IRONSTONE CHINA /. JOHNSON BROS. / ENGLAND". These items were identified from John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag. This bullet tray would make a nice display for a Gettysburg or Civil War collection.

This is a small grouping of recovered bullets. They were found in relic condition in Gettysburg on Oak Ridge. Included in this grouping of bullets are two dropped and one fired .58 caliber U.S. three ring rifle musket bullets and one three ring .54 caliber bullet of Southern Manufacture. All the bullets show the white coating of having been buried for years and have some dirt residue. These relics are housed on a small pottery dish approximately 2 ¾ inches by 2 ¾ inches and is marked on the bottom with a British seal and the words "ROYAL IRONSTONE CHINA /. JOHNSON BROS. / ENGLAND". These items were identified from John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag. This bullet tray would make a nice display for a Gettysburg or Civil War collection.

This is a small grouping of recovered bullets. They were found in relic condition in Gettysburg at Barlow's Knoll. Included in this grouping of bullets are one dropped and one fired.58 caliber U.S. three ring rifle musket bullets. Both bullets show the white coating of having been buried for years and have some dirt residue. These relics are housed on a small unmarked pottery dish approximately 1 7/8 inches round. These items were identified from John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag. This bullet tray would make a nice display for a Gettysburg or Civil War collection.

Here is a recovered Model 1816 Springfield Musket lockplate. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Fulkenruth Farm (Sherfy Farm). Lightly pitted with some rust, it measures almost 6 ¾ inches long by 1-½ inches high and is missing the hammer and all reverse parts. The Eagle, "US" stamp, and parts of the Springfield letters show plainly. This piece is identified from John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing and comes with a small white paper tag with John's inventory number "2".

Here is a nice, original U.S. Model 1863 combination gun tool. It was found in relic condition at an unknown location in Gettysburg. Mostly with the steel gray color still intact and with very little rust, it must have been an early Battlefield pick-up. It has not been cleaned nor has it been damaged. This tool measures approximately 3-½ inches long; the screwdriver blades are lightly rusted and will not swing out. The open cone wrench is still intact. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing. It comes with a small round paper tag with John's inventory number "61". It would make a great display item.

Here is a recovered Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle Combination Gun Tool. It was found in relic condition on Oak Ridge in Gettysburg. Heavily pitted with some rust, it measures approximately 3 ½ inches long and includes the two screwdriver ends, which are in an open split position. The cone wrench on the other end is intact but filled with rust. There are no visible markings. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary inscribed label and would make an interesting display piece for a Civil War or Gettysburg collection.

Here is a nice example of a British Pattern 1853 Enfield Ramrod. John Geiselman obtained this from the Pitzer Collection; it was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at Stevens Knoll. Very lightly pitted, it must have been an early battlefield pick-up as it is almost new. This ramrod measures 38 ¾ inches long and the threads on the attachment end are intact. The screw threads end with elongated slot readily identifies it as an Enfield ramrod. It was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing. This piece would make and excellent addition to your Gettysburg and/or Civil War related collection.

Here is an interesting relic of the Gettysburg Battle - a U.S. Model 1863 Musket Ramrod Tip. It was found in relic condition in the meadow of the William Cromer Homestead at Gettysburg. Very lightly pitted, it measures 4 inches long; the rest of the ramrod appears to have been cut off. The conical shaped head is intact and it has not been cleaned. This piece would make an excellent and inexpensive display piece for your Gettysburg and/or Civil War related collection. It was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This item is an outstanding, unusual, and original Confederate Canteen. John Geiselman obtained it from the Pud Marick Collection of Gettysburg relics; it was found at the Railroad Cut in Gettysburg. This canteen must have been recovered soon after the battle; it is in excellent condition with attractive original color and never cleaned but with some light pitting. Made of 1/16-inch tin, all solder joints are tight and secure; it is still airtight and most likely could be used today. It measures approximately 6 inches tall by 5 ¼ inches at the girth by 2 inches deep and probably holds about 24 ounces of liquid. The spout has threads (roughly 12 per inch) but the cap is missing. The canteen front is slightly convex as made and it has a few dents probably from years of use. The back is flat and has a 2-inch by ¾ inch intact belt loop still securely riveted and soldered. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his inventory listing and has a small paper tag with John's handwritten inventory number "1". It would make an excellent centerpiece for a Civil War or Gettysburg collection.

Here, in attractive condition, is a Model 1859 U.S. Cavalry Bridle Bit, Model Number 4. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the South Cavalry Field by Vaughn. John Geiselman purchased it for his collection. Lightly pitted with a touch of rust, it must have been recovered soon after the Battle. Interesting enough, this model bit was adopted in January 1859 by a board of officers that included Robert E. Lee and Joe Johnston. This piece is a model 4 and is readily identified by the standard port in the center of the mouthpiece. "U.S" is prominently visible on both medallions of the boss. The lower rein rings are still attached and the billet eyes, port, and cheek pieces are all intact. The lower bar is missing and appears to have been removed and filed smooth many years ago. A section of chain, not normally associated with this bit, is attached to a curb strap hole. There are no visible markings. This bit is not bent or deformed and could still be used today. It was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Here is a unique and interesting piece of Gettysburg history, a bullet embedded in a piece of wood. John Geiselman obtained it from the Oak Ridge collection; it was recovered at an unknown location in Gettysburg. The bullet type appears to be a three-ring U.S. minie ball with a star design inside the cone. This piece of wedge shaped wood measures a split and cut 9 ½ inches by 3 ½ inches and 3-½ to 1 ¾ inches and appears to be tightly grained oak. The bullet entry hole is evident on one end and it appears to have tumbled and settled in a recessed cavity of the wood. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing and is accompanied by a small round paper tag with John's printed inventory number "24". One end has a chalked number "14" most likely from the previous collection. It is very attractive and would make an excellent addition to a Gettysburg Civil War collection and display.

Here is a very nice and attractively displayed bullet embedded in a piece of wood. It was recovered from a tree near the Sherfy House on the Gettysburg Battlefield. The bullet type is unknown; the entry hole shows the crushed end and the tip is protruding from the opposite side of the piece of wood. This piece of wood measures 8 3/8 inches by 2 ¼ inches by 7/8 inches thick and appears to be nicely cut oak or chestnut. It was coated with a shiny sealant and a crack in the wood was filled with wood putty; these do not detract from its wonderful appearance. 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 original camp candlestick holder. It was found in relic condition at an unknown location in Gettysburg. With lightly to moderately pitting, it has never been cleaned and measures approximately 2 ½ inches tall and the candle base inside measures about 1 inch. One end has a sharp point for standing it upright in a piece of wood or dirt; the other holds the candle base. The candle base rim has a small chip missing that does not detract from its appearance. This piece was identified from John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and would make a nice display item for a Civil War or Gettysburg collection.

This item is a very nice, original spoon, part of an individual's folding eating set. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg in a field near Rock Creek. This spoon is in outstanding condition; it has a very nice green and gold patina. It measures approximately 4 inches long and is holed for hinging on a folding eating set. The spoon portion (without the stem) measures 2 ¼ inches by 1 3/8 inches and is concave as expected. It has not been cleaned and there are no marks or digs. The underside of the stem is prominently stamped "WG S * R". This relic is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and comes with a small round paper tag with John's inventory location "92". It is a very attractive item from the Gettysburg Battlefield, and would make a nice display item.

Unique and interesting badge in fine condition. 6" x 2 1/4". Representative badge, 1903 National Encampment held in San Francisco, CA. At top is a wingspread eagle with a bar below, "REPRESENTATIVE"; pin on reverse. Attached below is a gold ribbon. Overlying the ribbon is a large enamel drop with a US flag and California flag on either side. At center is a marvelous 3-dimensional head of a bear, the symbol of California. Gold lettering reads, "37TH NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT SANF FRANCISCO 1903". Badge has some soiling and there is some flaking to the surface along the right edge. Below is suspended a GAR badge with lettering in red, white and blue enamel at center.

Representative badge, 1929 National Encampment held in Portland, Maine. 6 1/4" x 2". At top is a wingspread eagle sitting on crossed cannons with a cavalry sabre in its talons. Pin is present on reverse. Suspended from the back is a dark gold ribbon overlying a red, white & blue ribbon. The ribbons have light soiling as well as slight fraying at bottom edges. Atop the ribbons and suspended below the wingspread eagle by small chain links is a bar reading "REPRESENTATIVE / G*A*R". Below that is a shield shaped drop with the depiction of a monument at center and "63RD NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT SEPTEMBER 1929 PORTLAND". Drop exhibits some tarnishing. At the bottom is a circular drop with a bust portrait of "JOHN REESE COMMANDER IN CHIEF G.A.R.". On reverse of this drop is "63RD NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC PORTLAND, MAINE SEPT. 8-13 1929".