Here is a very nice Confederate 4.52-inch solid spherical shot. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Trostle Farm; its provenance is from the David Plank Collection. Very lightly pitted, it weighs 12 pounds, is unfused, and was meant to be fired from a 12-pounder smooth bore gun. Solid-shot rounds were fired to ricochet from one target to another thereby causing extensive damage. The mold seam, which distinguishes it as Confederate, is very distinct on this shot. There are several small indentations probably from being fired. This shot comes with a very nicely made old cupped wooden base. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and would make a great display piece for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg collection.

This original, Confederate 12-pound, spherical case shot, lead side-loader shell was found on Big Round Top at Gettysburg within days or weeks of the battle. Once part of the Weikert Collection, this fine, spherical side-loader projectile is intact and clearly visible on the exterior is a 1" diameter, lead side-loader plug tightly screwed into the shell body. Missing from this spherical shell is its variant time fuse adapter and paper insert. The circular opening for the fuse adapter still exhibits strong threads and a fuse adapter could be easily still fit into the opening. Small, round balls (case shot) were poured into the sideloader until the shell cavity was filled and then sealed with the threaded lead plug. Still visible inside the fuse opening are a number of case shot secured in the black matrix. Never cleaned, this wonderful, CS artillery specimen exhibits a hard, smooth surface and wears a superb brown-plum colored patina overall. This 12-pound spherical sideloader shell, recovered from Big Round Top in Gettysburg, is identified by John Geiselman's collection by his museum listings.

From the David Plank Collection. This projectile has a large casting flaw on one side; a large "air pocket" formed during the casting process and was exposed from hitting a hard object. Impack marks visible all around the area of the air bubble. A crude seam mold is visible in some areas. The projectile was never cleaned, with just light surface rust. The standard projectil for smoothbore used during the Civil War. When fired on a hard surface it often would ricochet from one target to another. David Plank owned the famous Weikert Farm after the Civil War, which was located behind Little and Big Round Tops.

Here is a fine Type II Hotchkiss percussion shell produced by the Federal Ordnance Department during the war. This iron projectile still has its base cup attached but is missing its lead sabot. The shell was recovered from the fields in back of the barn on Ben Deer's Farm sometime after the battle of Gettysburg. This cylindrical / conical-shaped artillery round retains its original, brass version Hotchkiss time fuse in wonderful condition. Fuse bears a pleasing, dark patina. Exterior of this Type II Hotchkiss shell exhibits a hard surface and has acquired a light brown patina. Three deep flame grooves adorn the shell's main section. Never cleaned, shell has light surface pitting. Overall length: 6½"; diameter: 2¾". This item is identified on John Geiselman's museum listing.

Here is a fine, Type 2, Hotchkiss percussion shell produced by the Federal Ordnance Department during the war. This iron projectile still has its base cup attached but is missing its lead sabot. The shell was recovered from the fields in back of the barn on Ben Deer's Farm sometime after the battle of Gettysburg. This cylindrical / conical-shaped artillery round retains its original, brass version Hotchkiss time fuse in wonderful condition. Fuse bears a pleasing, dark patina. Exterior of this Type-2 Hotchkiss shell exhibits a hard surface and has acquired a light brown patina. Three deep flame grooves adorn the shell's main section. Never cleaned, shell has light surface pitting. Overall length: 6½"; diameter: 2¾". This item is identified on John Geiselman's museum listing.

This relic is a very nice example of an exploeded 3" Hotchkiss shell. The fragment is the shell's base cup with the patent information visible on the bottom. Found in relic condition with very little surface rust and no pitting. A small portion of the shell remains, approx. 1" along the top edge of the cup. This relic from Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Found and used on the David Plank (Weikert) Farm behind the Round Tops. A large fragment of a fired US 3" Hotchkiss shell, over 1/2 of the projectile remains. A long, crude iron handle was inserted into the base of the projectile. Next, melted lead was poured into the cavity to secure the handle. Used for various purposes on a farm. The surface of the shell exhibits a dark patina with light scattered pitting. The weight measures 11" long. Identified in John Geiselman's museum listing.

This Gettysburg Battlefield artifact is a fragment of a Confederate 3" Read percussion shell made for a 10 lb. Parrott Rifle. Recovered from the area of Culp's Hill, the fragment was picked up by John Geiselman years after the fighting. This small artillery shard measures 3¼" long by 2¾" wide and has light rust pitting along with some surface dirt overall. Never cleaned. This excavated artillery relic from the Culp's Hill area on the battlefield at Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

After the battle of Gettysburg, this section of an exploded CS 3" brass sabot was recovered from the grounds of the Lutheran Seminary. Once part of the Dr. Satchel Collection, the artifact is a 2½" long, crescent-shaped piece brass as used with CS 3" artillery percussion shells. This brass sabot section bears a dark bronze coloring or patina and exhibits two of the rifling bands embedded in it. Never cleaned. Once part of Dr. Satchel's Collection, this section of a CS brass sabot is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This brass, Hotchkiss time fuse adapter, made for artillery percussion shells during the Civil War, was recovered from East Cavalry Field sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. This fired fuse artifact measures 2¼" long and retains its flange head, threading and tubular shank. Flange exhibits the typical screwdriver slot akin to the Hotchkiss time fuse. Fuse is a bit battered and distorted and the flange exhibits a small wedge area that has chipped away. Threads are worn down and filled with dirt. Exterior of this cylindrical fuse adapter bears a hard surface that has acquired a pleasing, light green patina. Never cleaned, fuse shows some light surface dirt overall. Length: 2¼", flange diameter: 1 1/8". This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This brass, Schenkl percussion fuse adapter, made for artillery projectiles during the Civil War, was recovered from Little Round Top sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. This fired fuse artifact measures 2¼" long and retains its flange head, threading and tubular shank. Flange exhibits the screwdriver slot but is missing the anvil cap. The cylindrical tube shank is split open from the small brass screw hole to the shank end. Fuse head is a bit distorted. Threads are filled with dirt. Exterior of this cylindrical fuse adapter has acquired a pleasing, light green patina and wears a light film of surface dirt. Never cleaned. Length: 2¼", flange diameter: 1¼" wide. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This item is a blacksmith or artilleryman hammer head. It was found in relic condition at Reynold's Woods on the Gettysburg Battlefield. It measures approximately 4 ½ inches long by 2 ¾ inches with the claw; it has a claw head and hammering surface. Heavily pitted but readily recognizable, it has never been cleaned or otherwise fussed with. It is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary inscribed label.

Here is a nice hand tool probably used by a blacksmith or an artilleryman to fix sabots. John Geiselman obtained it from the Henry Bittle Collection of Civil War relics. Found in relic condition along Granite Lane, it is lightly pitted, measures about 4 ¾ inches long with a ¾ inch pincher "bite," and still functions to this day. There are no markings and it has not been cleaned or otherwise fussed with. There is some unreadable chalk writing on one handle probably from the Bittle Collection. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing and comes with a small paper round tag with John's neatly printed inventory number "80". It would make an excellent display piece for a Gettysburg collection.

This single, medium-sized canister round was recovered from Culp's Hill on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. This iron artillery ball, in nice relic condition, measures 1½" in diameter. Never cleaned, the exterior of this ball is rusted and bears moderate pockmarking. This medium-sized canister ball, recovered from Culp's Hill in Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This item is a grouping of three original iron canister balls. John Geiselman found them in relic condition in Gettysburg near the Springs Hotel. Moderately pitted and rusted but never cleaned or otherwise fused with, each measures a round 1-½ inches. Two of these clearly show a heavy mold seam around the circumference. Prior to being fired, these were usually housed in a tin cylinder with other iron balls packed in sawdust. This would make an excellent display item for a Civil War, artillery, or Gettysburg collection. This grouping comes with a small custom wooden base from John Geiselman's collection, a small paper tag neatly printed with "FOUND NEAR SPRINGS HOTEL / BY J.P." and is identified in John Plank Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This brass pistol barrel constitutes the remains of an 1840's era, Belgian, single shot pistol that was recovered on Seminary Hill in Gettysburg sometime after the fighting stopped. Once part of the Chritzman Collection, this brass gun barrel is in fine relic condition and appears to be of .48 caliber. Barrel measures 5" long from the muzzle to the end of the barrel tang. Piece is missing the wood grips, trigger guard, trigger, hammer, nipple and all screws. The brass barrel has acquired a mellow and pleasing bronze patina and still bears an old paper tag with number 68 affixed to it. This brass barrel found on Seminary Hill at Gettysburg is identified on John Geiselman's museum listing.

This item is a very nice, original round ball mold. It was found in relic condition on the Rider Farm in Gettysburg. Very, very lightly pitted, it measures approximately 5 ½ inches long and pivots easily. This mold must have been picked up soon after the battle because it looks as if it were still used today. It has not been cleaned, has an attractive patina, and is unmarked. It measures out for a .44 caliber round pistol ball. The inside of the mold has a sharp "cutter" to remove the excess lead; the handles are slightly curved and pointed at the ends. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection his museum listing and would make an excellent display item for a Gettysburg collection.

Here is an Austrian M1854 Lorenz Rifle Combination Tool. It was found in relic condition near Longstreet's Headquarters on the Gettysburg Battlefield and has provenance to the Swope Collection. Very lightly pitted but uncleaned, it measures approximately 4 ½ inches long by 3 inches and still could be used today. It must have been recovered soon after the Battle because it is in excellent condition; most of the steel bluing still shows. This combination tool has a punch and torque pin, cone wrench, and screwdriver. It has a "J" stamped on the cone wrench stem. This tool is pictured and described on page 210 of Shaffer, Rutledge, and Dorsey's Gun Tools: Their History and Identification, 1992. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing and comes with a small round paper tag neatly printed with John's inventory number "60". It would make an excellent display piece for a Gettysburg collection.

This grouping of Civil War artifacts was recovered from the Oak Ridge area in Gettysburg sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. Displayed on a small, circular ceramic plate, the group consists of two dropped Confederate .577 cal Gardner minie balls and one .44 cal round pistol ball. Never cleaned, bullets wear a coat of white oxidation. This grouping, recovered from Oak Ridge, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a small group of Civil War artifacts recovered from the area of Oak Ridge in Gettysburg sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. Displayed on a small-sized, square ceramic plate, the group consists of five dropped Federal .58 cal 3-ring minie balls including two Williams cleaners and one .69 cal round ball. Never cleaned, bullets wear a coat of white oxidation and exhibit a film of surface dirt. This grouping, recovered from Oak Ridge, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Presented here is an eclectic grouping of Civil War artifacts recovered from the chicken yard on the Ben Deer Farm in Gettysburg sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. Displayed on a medium-sized, oval ceramic plate, the group consists of four dropped Federal .58 cal 3-ring minie balls including one "Starbase"; one Williams cleaner bullet and four .69 cal round balls. Also included are two copper rivets; four Eagle buttons, two, brass 'arrowhead hook' type inserts used in Federal 'US' oval belt plates and an unidentified small brass clasp device. Never cleaned, bullets wear a coat of white oxidation and all items exhibit a film of surface dirt. This fine grouping, recovered from the Ben Deer Farm's chicken yard, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his own small paper label in his own writing.

Here is a small group of Civil War artifacts recovered from the Bob Dayhoff Farm on the Taneytown Road area in Gettysburg sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. Displayed on a small, circular ceramic plate, the group consists of one dropped Federal .58 cal 3-ring minie ball, two .54 cal minie balls, two .52 cal carbine bullets and the brass tip remains of a bayonet scabbard. The bullets were never cleaned and all wear a coat of white oxidation and a film of surface dirt. The brass scabbard tip is missing its finial-type tip, but does have a portion of the original leather encased in the cylindrical artifact. This grouping, recovered from the Dayhoff Farm next to the Artillery Ridge Campground on Taneytown Rd, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his own handwritten paper label.

Here is a small group of Civil War artifacts recovered from the area of Oak Ridge in Gettysburg sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. Displayed on a small-sized, circular ceramic plate, the group consists of five dropped and fired Federal .58 cal 3-ring minie balls and one .44 cal round pistol ball. Also included is a Schenkl combination time fuse adapter made of zinc. Fuse is missing its head flange but still has the tubular shank with the spiraled time slot holes down the length of the fuse. Never cleaned, bullets wear a coat of white oxidation and fuse exhibits a film of surface dirt. This grouping, recovered from Oak Ridge, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a grouping of bullets, with one brass button, recovered from the area of Oak Ridge on the Gettysburg Battlefield sometime after the battle. The ensemble of items rests on a small, square ceramic plate and contains four fired bullets, 2 dropped bullets and one New York 2-piece brass button. Various bullets include one CS .577 cal 'blowout, one Gallegher bullet, one Burnside bullet, one US variant .54 cal minie, one .58 cal 3-ring minie and one .44 cal pistol bullet. The button is a 2-piece, New York "EXCELSIOR" coat-size specimen that retains an intact shank. All bullets wear a coat of light oxidation. Button holds a thin film of surface dirt overall. These artifacts, recovered on Oak Ridge, are identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a unique and interesting piece of Gettysburg history, a bullet embedded in a piece of wood. John Geiselman obtained it from the Henry Bittle Collection; it was recovered on Big Round Top on the Gettysburg Battlefield. The bullet type is unknown but the entry hole is visible with the bullet protruding from the opposite side of the wood approximately 4 ½ inches away. This piece of rectangular shaped wood measures a split and cut 13 inches by 4 ½ inches by 5 inches and appears to be a pinewood. The wood is uncleaned and very attractive; there are some dirt residue and a few wormholes, which give it additional character. 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 "19". It is very attractive and would make an excellent addition to a Gettysburg Civil War collection and display.

This is a very nice Model 1816 Musket Bayonet mostly likely used with a .69 caliber conversion musket. John Geiselman obtained it from the Nebert Olier Collection. It was found in relic condition at an unknown location in Gettysburg. Lightly pitted, the blade measures approximately 16 inches long; overall, it measures 19inches with a 3-inch socket. The "T" shaped mortise, which identifies this as a Model 1816, is intact and undamaged; this model variation has no slip ring. There are no visible markings or stampings; the light pitting hides any evidence of such. It has not been cleaned or otherwise fussed with. It has a face flute approximately 7-½ inches long and the socket's bore measures almost 7/8 inches. Production of this model bayonet continued until 1840. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing and would make an excellent display item for a Gettysburg or Civil War collection.

Here is a recovered U.S. Model 1855 Socket Bayonet. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on Culp's Hill. Moderately pitted with some rust, the blade measures approximately 18 inches long, 21 inches overall. The locking ring is intact and identifies this bayonet as a type 1 with a short slot on the locking ring. The pitting prevents identification of the markings on the blade face. During the Civil War, over a million and one half Model 1855 .58 caliber muskets were produced and with them, a musket such as this was part of the "stand." The National Armories and a few contractors produced this type bayonet. This piece was identified as from John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and would make a nice display item for a Gettysburg or Civil War Collection.

This artifact from the Battle of Gettysburg is a Pattern 1853 Enfield bayonet as used with English Enfield .577 cal rifled muskets. Found at a Federal 2nd Corps hospital site on the Trostle farm sometime after the battle, the dug artifact retains its socket and a 5" section of the blade intact. Remaining portion of the blade has been broken off long ago. The iron blade and socket exhibit moderate rust overall with some surface dirt. Just a small (1") portion of the iron-adjusting band remains on the socket. Never cleaned, this edged weapon exhibits a dark brown patina. A Gettysburg battlefield artifact, this P53 Enfield bayonet specimen was recovered from the Trostle Farm and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This Gettysburg battlefield relic is a tapered, brass tip for a pattern 1853 Enfield bayonet scabbard picked up on Little Round Top soon after the battle. The tapered, slightly triangle-shaped brass sleeve measures 2½" long and bears a small split (1/2" long) near the tip. Artifact, with both tiny brass nails at the top, still has a section of the original leather scabbard secured within the brass sleeve. Brass exhibits a pleasing, mottled light brown coloring. This artifact, found on Little Round Top, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a very nice U.S Pattern 1826 Eagle Breast Plate. Martin Williams found it in relic condition at Gettysburg on the Rottler Farm. Toned a pleasing golden brown, it has a die struck brass face that measures a circular 2 ½ inches in diameter; the back is lead filled with one attaching loop still intact, the other was broken off long ago. There are no stamped marker's marks visible on the back. The brass face has the "Dingee" eagle design and is lightly pitted with a few edge dings that do not detract from its appearance; otherwise, this piece is very attractive and in excellent condition. It was identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and a small round paper tag with his inventory number "150 neatly printed. This breast plate would make a nice addition to a Civil War or Gettysburg collection and/or display.

This small brass uniform accoutrement is an U.S. 1839 pattern, oval waist belt plate that was recovered from an undisclosed location on the Gettysburg battlefield shortly after the fighting. Once part of the Nebert Ollier Collection, this non-maker-marked, oval belt plate is in excellent condition and measures 2¾" long by 1½" wide. The plate is constructed of die-struck rolled brass and the face bears the letters "US" which are 7/8" high. Face has accumulated a pleasing, mellow bronze patina while the plate backside, which is lead filled, is strong and exhibits no erosion. One of the iron wire loops embedded in the lead back has broken away. Plate still has an old, paper tag numbered 105 affixed to the face. This fine, brass US oval belt plate from Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Here is one of the two, brass loop adjusters from a U.S. Rifleman's belt buckle that was found on East Cavalry Field sometime after the battle of Gettysburg. This dug artifact is intact but has a very slight bend to the top half portion. Brass adjuster has mellowed to a pleasing bronze patina with areas of mottled coloring and measures 3¼" by ½" in width. Never cleaned. A Gettysburg battlefield artifact, this US Rifleman's buckle loop adjuster was recovered from East Cavalry Field and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This item is a rare and unusual Confederate Cavalry Sabre remnant. A product of the Confederate States Armory, an official sounding name but actually a large private enterprise operated by Louis Froelich, this sabre was made sometime from 1862 to1865. This remnant was found in relic condition southeast of Culp's Hill in Gettysburg. It measures approximately 7-½ inches long and consists of the sabre's hilt and ricasso. The Pommel, Knuckle Bow, Quillon, and Ricasso are intact. The leather grip covers and iron strand wire are missing. This relic's origin is readily identified by the curved knuckle bow and the Roman numeral (in this case "II") cut into the side of the guard. The Pommel and Quillon have a few very small old nicks not inconsistent with the condition of this relic. Accompanying it is a typed 4 ¾ inch by 2 3/8 inch heavy paper label with the following words: "C.S. Sword or Sabre Hilt / from The Gettysburg / Battlefield / This relic hilt and blade portion was found many years ago by James Carter on his father's farm along Rock Creek just southeast of Culp's Hill. In 1986 it was given to Joe Harbaugh, and on April 20, 1986 I purchased it from him for $10.00." It is signed in ink by Gregory A. Coco, a well-known Gettysburg author. The tag's reverse has the words: "*Both men have worked at the Gettysburg Nat. Mil. Park for many years. The sword was a product of the Confederate States Armory, Kenansville, NC See p. 45 of Albaugh's Confederate Swords, Moss Publications, 1979". This relic matches the photo and description listed on Coco's reference. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary inscribed label and would make a great display piece for a Confederate, Civil War, or Gettysburg collection.

This section of an iron scabbard is that of a Kenansville Armory-produced, Confederate cavalry sword scabbard. The artifact was recovered from along Plum Run near the John Rose Farm on the battlefield sometime after the battle of Gettysburg. The scabbard section measures some 5½" in total length, is approximately 1½" wide and is made of heavy iron. A crude bottom seam is visible where the metal laps over. The heavy, brass throat collar atop the scabbard is strong and exhibits markings "XXXY" on the brass face. Inner throat spring is clearly visible. On this scabbard section, 3¼" down from the throat collar, is a heavy brass sword mount that retains its iron suspension ring. 1¾" beyond the sword mount is the crimped portion that broke off from the original scabbard. Exterior surface of the metal exhibits moderate rusting and has three, ¼" diameter rust holes overall. Never cleaned, the scabbard section wears a light brown patina and a thin film of surface dirt. This Confederate scabbard section was recovered along Plum Run near the Rose Farm sometime after the battle and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This artifact, a rusted sword relic of the great Battle of Gettysburg, was found at an undisclosed location on the field sometime after the fighting stopped. Total length of the iron piece measures 7" long and is 1¼" at the widest point. Blade itself is 3" long and its integral tang is 4" long. The specimen is heavily rusted and the blade edges are rough and eaten away from rust. Iron is still strong. Piece has a light brown patina with a thin film of surface dirt overall. This artifact, recovered somewhere on the Gettysburg battlefield, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a fine, dug specimen of a brass drag recovered from Willoughby Run on the Redding Farm in Gettysburg sometime after the battle. Brass drag appears to be from a leather scabbard for a Model 1840 NCO or musician's sword. Artifact measures 6 ½" long and approximately ¾" wide. Brass has acquired a mottled patina with areas of dark age discoloration. Also visible are two nail holes at either end indicating that this piece was once part of a relic board, so common with relics dug up or found after the war. No inspector's marks are visible on the drag tip. An old paper label with the number 152 is affixed to the drag body. This artifact, found in Willoughby Run on the Redding Farm, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by museum listing.

This item is an outstanding, rare find, and original Confederate Tin Drum Canteen. Theodore McCalaster recovered it on the Rose Farm, Gettysburg soon after the Battle. It is in excellent condition with attractive original color and has never been cleaned; this is a non-dug item. Made of light gauge tin, all solder joints are tight and secure; it is still airtight and most likely could be used today. It measures approximately 6 3/8 inches round by 2 inches deep and probably holds about 24 ounces of liquid. The spout is firmly and securely soldered to the body and most likely, at one time had a cork stopper. This canteen also comes with the original, heavy, double stitched cloth sling approximately 60 inches long by one inch wide with a roller buckle. The sling ends are frayed from use but otherwise, it is in great condition and has taken on a tan color. The canteen body has only very minor dents and scratches from use; none detract from this wonderful canteen's appearance. The canteen edge has three sling retaining loops all, of which, are intact and unbent. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing. It would make an excellent centerpiece for a Confederate, Civil War, or Gettysburg collection.

This relic specimen is a Federal M1858 'smoothside' canteen, struck by artillery or small arms fire, and is a survivor of the fighting at the Rose Farm during the Battle of Gettysburg. In solid, relic condition, this tin canteen was picked up on the grounds of the John Rose Farm sometime after the battle. Canteen exhibits moderate distortion from the battle, as well as a large section (2" x 3") of both spheroid sides blown away. Tin piece measures approximately 8" in diameter and displays areas of seam separation. Solid and heavy, this canteen bears a dark brown coloring overall and exhibits a light film of surface dirt. Relic specimen is missing its wool cover, pull ring cork stopper, pewter spout. Spout flange and portions of the iron sling loops remain. This US 'smoothside' canteen, found on the Rose Farm at Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This Gettysburg artifact, which is a portion of a brass trigger guard from a civilian hunting rifle, was found on Culp's Hill in Gettysburg sometime after the fighting. The small brass guard has mellowed to a mellow brown patina with areas of mottled coloring overall. Item measures 4¾" in length, is ¾" at its widest point and shows a bit of distortion on one end. Never cleaned, the guard exhibits scattered areas of surface dirt. This brass trigger guard, a Gettysburg battlefield artifact, was recovered on Culp's Hill and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This artifact from the Gettysburg Battlefield is an iron barrel band fitted to the US Model 1863 rifle musket. Found at a Federal hospital site on the Trostle farm, this relic was picked up by John Geiselman years after the fighting. Complete with the adjusting screw intact in the band, this common part of an infantryman's musket measures 2¼" long by 1½" wide. Piece has light to moderate rust pitting along with some surface dirt overall. Never cleaned. This excavated relic from the Trostle Farm area on the battlefield at Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This Civil War artifact is a fine, rare, original gun tool produced for the Confederate 'Richmond' rifle musket. Found by resident Lester Whorley in Pitzer's Woods shortly after the battle of Gettysburg, this iron gun tool is in fine relic condition. Specimen is made up of a tubular iron shaft and a smaller bar of iron hinged together with a single rivet, now rusted together. The shaft sports a nipple remover at one end while the each end of the iron bar has been machined to square-tip screwdriver. The gun tool example has acquired a brown patina and exhibits light rust and surface dirt. Measures 4¾" long. Item still has an old paper tag with number 143 affixed to the piece. This iron CS Richmond gun tool, found by Lester Whorley in Pitzer's Woods at Gettysburg, is identified on John Geiselman's museum listing.

This artifact of the Battle of Gettysburg is the large crescent section of a single brass shoulder scale as worn by Federal artillery and cavalry during the war. This specimen was found on the grounds of Reynolds' Woods on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after of the battle. The brass relic measures 3¾"and is slightly distorted. Scale surface has a thin film of surface dirt. This brass, shoulder scale section, found in Reynolds' Woods after the Battle of Gettysburg, is identified by John Geiselman's contemporary inscribed labels.

This artifact of the Civil War, a US infantry hat insignia in the shape of a brass horn or bugle, came from a museum in Lancaster, PA and was part of the John Geiselman collection. The horn was once displayed on a relic board and still bears the single nail hole at one end of the device. Never cleaned, the insignia device is in fine condition and still retains one of the original loops on its backside. Horn has a pleasing, mellow bronze patina overall. This infantry hat device insignia is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This recovered Federal infantry insignia, which depicts a bugle or horn, was part of a museum collection in Lancaster, PA sometime after the battle of Gettysburg. The rolled, thin, sheet-brass artifact is an insignia device as worn on the crown of a Union soldier's kepi or forge cap. Device, in very good condition, exhibits a dark bronze patina on the face while the reverse side shows a dark brass finish with some surface dirt. No bends or creases mar this piece but there is a single small nail hole in the loop from being secured to a wallboard display at one time. This brass infantry horn device retains just one of its two original wire loops soldered to the backside. Artifact measures 3½" long by 1½" high. Never cleaned. An early pickup and once part of a Lancaster Museum Collection, this Federal infantry cap insignia is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Very shortly after the battle, this Federal cavalry insignia device was recovered from an undisclosed location on the Gettysburg battlefield. The rolled, thin, sheet-brass artifact, once part of the Minnick Collection, is an insignia device that depicts a pair of crossed cavalry sabers as worn on the crown of a trooper's kepi or forge cap. Device, in wonderful condition, exhibits a dusky bronze patina while the reverse side still retains its factory bright brass finish. There is a slight bend or light crease at the intersection of the two sabers. Remarkably, this saber badge device still has its four wire loops soldered to the backside. Artifact measures 3½" long by 1¾" high. Never cleaned. This brass insignia exhibits a pleasing patina overall. An early pickup from the Battle of Gettysburg and once part of the Minnick Collection, this cavalry cap brass insignia is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This fine, brass relic is the regulation-size, company letter "B" that was recovered in Gettysburg within days or weeks of the battle. Brass letter device, once part of the Dr. Hill Collection, was worn on the soldier's hat or cap as an adornment and signified the man's company designation. Bracket specimen is still strong and sturdy and measures no more than 1 long and 7/8" wide. Device retains only one of the brass wire loops on the underside. Brass letter wears a mellow and pleasing bronze patina from age. This artifact, from the Dr. Hill Collection, was found at an undisclosed location in Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.