This chest is made from old, wide planked pinewood; its exterior is painted with original U.S. blue and the interior is raw wood. Weighing 21 pounds, the chest measures 23.5" in length, 13" in width, 13.5" in height, and Warren's name is stenciled in front in old yellow paint - "Major Genl G.K. Warren".

The lid lifts via two original hinges that measure 3 ½ inches by 7 inches; seven slotted screws keep the lid tight to the chest. The lid has rounded over edge molding secured with old square head nails. A lock is installed but it is not original to the chest; the replaced lock does not fit the original lock's outline. There is no key with this chest. The bottom is flat and reinforced to the chest's sides with ¾ inch by 2 ½ inch molding and four 3 ¼ inch "L" brackets fastened, one on each corner, with four slotted screws. These brackets are painted the same blue as the chest. The sides are secured together with very nice, neatly done hand cut dovetails and four 3 ¼ inch "L" brackets fastened with four slotted screws. There is an iron handle on each side, both appearing to be original to the chest. Two shipping tags remain on the outside of the chest; one on the right side says "ADAMS EXPRESS / COMPANY / from 59 Broadway / NEW YORK" and the other partial and upside down tag on the left side says "No. East St. / OFSICE New Jersey R.R. Depot, foot of Cortland St". Overall, the chest is in excellent condition; it has a few liquid rings on the top and some nicks and scratches, and the paint has worn off the corners and edges.

This chest comes with a framed (10 ½ inches by 8 ¾ inches) reprint of a photo of General Warren and three contemporary engraved tags, each 1 inch by 5 inches, with the following words: "THE CHEST OF GEN. WARREN", "AN ANGEL FROM HEAVEN", and "TRUNK GEN. WARREN OF GETTYSBURG".

General G. K. Warren was one of the more prominent figures of the Army of the Potomac, serving in turn as regimental, Brigade, Divisional and Corps commander. As Army Chief Engineer, Gen. Warren was credited with using his eye for good terrain to secure Little round Top for the Union on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg. This chest was mostly likely used to store his books and other small items and is in outstanding condition. A unique and remarkable piece!!

Here is a nice, attractive 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. Lightly to moderately pitted with some residual dirt and possibly cleaned but with an attractive patina, John Geiselman found it on the J. Eyler Farm when he was cutting corn. 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 partially visible. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's by his museum listing and would make an excellent display item for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg collection.

This outstanding condition projectile was fired on July 2nd by Capt. Latham and Garden's batteries, who were engaged with the federal guns of Capt. Smith's 4th New York Battery and Capt. George Winslow's Battery D, 1st New York, which were located just above Devil's Den. This specimen, in mint condition, was found soon after the battle. Exhibits a rich dark olive patina, and a crude seam mold typical of Southern arsenals is just visible. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This artillery projectile is one-half of an original, Confederate 12-pound, spherical case shot, lead side-loader shell that was found on the Codori Farm at Gettysburg soon after the battle. Picked up by Nebert Ollier near the High Water Mark loop on the battlefield, this fired shell retains more than half of its original spherical shape. Remarkably, still locked in place in the shell body is the original, brass CS variant time fuse plug with its two spanner holes and the original screw-in lead sideloader plug. Small round canister balls (case shot) were poured into the sideloader shell cavity until filled and then plugged with a threaded lead plug. Never cleaned. Specimen wears a light coat of rust pitting and flaking and some surface dirt. This C.S. 12-pound spherical shell half wears has a mottled brown coloring and was recovered from the Codori Farm in Gettysburg by Nebert Ollier. The projectile is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listings.

This projectile was manufactured for the Federal Army Ordnance Department. It was the most common type of Schenkl used. More than 125,000 of these Schenkl shells were produced from 1861 - 1865. This particular specimen was either captured or found on the field of battle by Southern troops and sent to a Southern arsenal. Since Southern arsenals could not produce the papier mache sabot needed to fire this projectile, the Confederate Ordnance Department developed a wooden sabot. To equip the new sabot, a small hole was drilled through the base knob of the shell. A small iron pin was inserted through. This would hold the wooden sabot needed to fire this projectile. The fuse, which is missing, would have been a Schenkl percussion fuse or the Confederate copper fuse adapter. The shell exhibits a wonderful dark olive patina, with one minor area of pitting near the base; otherwise a very smooth shell. Identified in John Geiselman's collection by contemporary inscribed labels.

This projectile, an original 3.8 inch Type I James Shell, was found in relic condiiton on the historic Sherfy Farm in Gettysburg. John obtained this projectile from the David Plank collection, who owned the famous Weikert Farm along the Taneytown Road, behind the "Round Tops". With moderate pitting and surface rust, it measures 7" long and 3.7" in diameter. The lead and tine sleeve sabot is still intact; only a small section has rusted away along the seam mold. The James Percussion fuse, made of brass, is intact and in wonderful condition. This projectile has never been cleaned and is in relic condition. This shell was identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary inscribed label.

Here is an outstanding, original, fired U.S. 4.52-inch 12 pound solid spherical shot. Shot rounds such as this were usually fired to ricochet from one target to another causing extensive damage. With provenance to the Chritzman Collection, it was found in relic condition at the back of Culp's Hill. Almost as new, this solid shot is has a few small gashes most likely imprinted when it stuck its target(s); it has a nice gray/green patina and has not been cleaned or otherwise fussed with. A light mold seam encircles it. 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 by his museum listing and would make an excellent display item for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg collection.

This projectile had a screw-on nose with two spanner holes for easy insertion of an iron plate meant to decrease the pre-mature discharge during firing. It also allowed for easier loading of the bursting charge and case shot balls. The removable nose, which is missing, had very fine threads that were machined onto the nose section. The nose section holds the zinc fuse plug adapter. This nose section only is in relic condition, having never been cleaned. Exhibits a nice dark olive patina. A scarce shell, a few examples have been noted in the Danner Museum and Lee's Headquarters Museum. John obtained this rare shell from the David Plank collection found on the historic Sherfy Farm in Gettysburg. This shell was identified in John Geiselman's collection by contemporary inscribed labels.

A very fine specimen of a Type II shell. This nose section was found shortly after the battle. The Type II nose section measures 5.5" long and 3" in diameter. This pattern Hotchkiss exhibits three deep flame grooves cut vertically down the sides of the shell. This shell, missing the wooden fuse plug, has a lead case shot visible looking down the fuse hole. This projectile is about mint condition with no rust or pitting, and has a very dark patina. Identified by a tag written by John which reads, "Peice of Hotkish Shell. Found in Barn David Plank Farm soon after Battle (Weikert Homestead) (During Battle) 1863".

A nice untouched specimen of a Hotchkiss shell. This nose section was found shortly after the battle. The brass Hotchkiss fuse adapter is intact and in excellent condition. This Type II Hotchkiss shell exhibits three deep flame grooves cut vertically down the sides of the shell. Projectile has never been cleaned and shows a rich, dark patina. This shell was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Produced by the Federal Ordnance Department, here is a fine, fired Type II Hotchkiss percussion shell complete with its original brass fuse adapter, and base cup but is missing its lead sabot. Once part of the Bush Horner Collection, this specimen was found at an undisclosed location on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting stopped. Entire surface of this specimen wears an old film of silver paint now exhibiting wear- through and scattered paint chipping. The iron base cup is intact and complete. Three deep flame grooves extend from the base cup into the shell body. Exterior of this cylindrical shell has a smooth, hard surface. Length: 6½"; diameter: 2¾". This Hotchkiss shell, once part of the Bush Horner collection, is identified on John Geiselman's museum listing.

A good example of this Federal 2.9" Parrott projectile, sometimes referred to as a sub-pattern one, was found many years after the battle. This specimen is intact with its original Parrott Zinc Fuse Adapter and its wrought iron cup sabot. Shell measures 8.75" long and has a diameter of 2.8", and weighs around 9 pounds. This shell was cleaned of its surface rust. Body has areas of light and moderate pitting. Rifling grooves visible on the iron sabot. John Geiselman's contemporary inscribed label identify the shell as coming from this famous location of the battlefield.

This Federal 3" Type II Parrott artillery projectile was recovered from the battle area of East Cavalry Field sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. The cylindrical shell is missing its brass fuse adapter and brass band sabot. Designed by Robert P. Parrott in August 1861, the shell was used with the 10-pounder Parrott rifle of 2.9" caliber. The iron shell measures 8.5" long, has a diameter of 2.86" and weighs almost 9 pounds. This example is in good condition and exhibits large areas of chipping or flaking of the shell exterior at the base due to the sabot refusing to enter the rifling of the field piece. This Parrott wears a rich, dark brown patina overall. Never cleaned, the projectile surface wears just light surface rust pitting with little surface dirt. This artifact is a wonderful representative projectile from Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This nose section measuring 4.5" long was found many years after the battle in Reynolds' Woods, located on the First Day's Battlefield. Much debate is still generated today in the artillery collecting community regarding the affiliation (US Burton or CS Dyer) of this type of shell. However it is our belief that this shell is of CS manufacture. Fragment still has the zinc fuze adapter in the nose. This fragment, having never been cleaned, is in relic condition. One side has a large crack that runs around almost the entire body. Identified by John Geiselman's contemporary tag.

This frag specimen is a fine example of the base of a CS 3" Read percussion shell as recovered from Culp's Hill area on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. The artillery shard features a fine, intact, high-convex copper sabot complete with a section of iron shell body fused to it. In nice relic condition, this circular, copper sabot base measures almost 3" in diameter with a total height of 2½". Never cleaned, the fragment sports the standard dimple at the base while the exterior of this fragment exhibits a smooth surface with no rusting. This remnant of a Read shell base and its copper sabot from Culp's Hill in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This item is a very nice fragment of an exploded C.S. 3-Inch Read Shell. Heavily pitted with some light rust, this fragment is concave/convex shaped and measures approximately 4 inches long by 1 ¾ inches wide by 3/8 inches thick. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on Culp's Hill and has not been cleaned or otherwise fussed with. It is identified from John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and would make a nice display piece for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg related collection.

Here is the tapered tail section from a US / CS 3" Schenkl shell as recovered from the Trostle Farm on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. Confederates captured and converted the original shell for reuse as indicative of the small hole through this base fragment. Hole was for an iron pin that held a wooden sabot. This iron base section of the shell exhibits all seven raised ribs on the tail. Piece measures approximately 4½" long. Never cleaned, the exterior of this base exhibits a pockmarked surface with moderate rusting. This remnant of a US / CS Schenkl shell came from the Trostle Farm at Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is an original fragment of a U.S. or C.S. 4.52-inch spherical shell. John Geiselman found it in relic condition in Gettysburg on the site of Pickett's charge. Moderately pitted with some residual rust, it measures an irregular shaped 2 inches by 2 inches with a concave/convex shape; the shell's thickness is approximately 5/8 inch. It has not been cleaned or otherwise fussed with. This relic is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and would make an excellent addition to an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg collection and/or display.

Here is an original fragment of a U.S. or C.S. 4.52-inch spherical case-shot shell. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on Oak Ridge. Moderately pitted with some residual rust, it measures approximately 3 ¾ inches by 3 inches with a concave/convex shape; the shell's thickness is approximately ½ inch. It has not been cleaned or otherwise fussed with. This relic is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag 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 battle area at Devil's Den on the Gettysburg battlefield. In good relic condition, this artillery fragment is the base or tail section of the shell and measures 4". Never cleaned, the exterior of this shell frag exhibits portions of four of its raised ribs on the tapered tail. The interior portion the charge cavity. Piece wears a coat of light rust and some surface dirt. This shell fragment is from Devil's Den in Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This item is a very nice fragment of the side section of a U.S. 3-Inch Shenkl Shell. Moderately pitted with some dirt residue, this fragment measures 5 inches long by 1 ¾ inches wide and has part of one rib still visible. It has never been cleaned or otherwise fussed with. It was found in relic condition on Oak Ridge in Gettysburg. This item would make a nice display piece for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg related collection.

This large fragment of a US 3" Hotchkiss percussion shell was recovered from the area of Devil's Den on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. Once part of the Ollinger Collection, this circular iron shell fragment consists of the cup base and the lower base portion of the Hotchkiss shell, sans the lead sabot. Piece measures approximately 3 1/2" high and 3" in diameter. Never cleaned, the exterior of this base exhibits a smooth, hard surface with little rusting and a thin film of surface dirt. This large remnant of a US Hotchkiss shell came from Devil's Den at Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This lead sabot is an intact, but very distorted specimen of sabot band utilized with the Federal Hotchkiss 3" artillery projectile. The expended sabot was recovered from the Devil's Den area on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. Once circular in shape, the sabot is now a lump of compressed and mis-shapened lead that retains a number of the prominent rifling grooves. In nice relic condition, this distorted lead sabot measures almost 3¾"in length with a height of 2¼". Never cleaned, the sabot exhibits a light gray coloring and still holds some surface dirt. This Hotchkiss lead sabot from Devil's Den in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's 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 Oak Ridge. Moderately pitted, it measures approximately 3 inches by 2 ½ inches, is convex/concave, and has never been cleaned or otherwise fussed with. The shell wall is ½ inch thick. 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. It is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary inscribed tag.

This item is a nice fragment from an unknown type of artillery shell. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on Oak Ridge. Moderately pitted, it measures approximately 4 inches by 2 inches, is convex/concave, and has never been cleaned or otherwise fussed with. The shell wall is ½ inch thick. 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. It is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary inscribed tag.

Here is a Confederate brass time fuse adapter made longer for rifled projectiles to allow additional burning time for the paper inserts. Cylindrical relic found in Gettysburg at Culp's Hill. Light surface dirt. Length: 1.9"; Head diameter: 1.24"; Body diameter: .98". Two spanner holes, 12 threads per inch and wide base opening exhibited on lower end. Item identified on John Geiselman's contemporary inscribed labels.

This brass, time fuse adapter plug, made for twenty-pound Parrott artillery percussion shells during the Civil War, was recovered from an undisclosed location sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. The fired artifact measures 2½" long and retains its flange head, threading and tubular shank. Flange is slightly distorted but does exhibits remnants of the two spanner holes. Fuse body is a bit battered and the threads are worn down. Exterior of this cylindrical fuse adapter bears a surface filled with dirt. Hint of a pleasing, light green patina show through the dirt. Never cleaned. Length: 2¼", flange diameter: 1 1/8". This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This superb artifact from the Battle of Gettysburg is an original, unopened packet of five, Federal artillery paper time fuses still contained within the original, beige-colored, paper wrap. Once part of the Hess Collection, this rectangular shaped packet was found within days of the battle and measures 3" long x 2" wide x ¾" high. Displayed on the cover wrap is the maker's stamping that reads, "Frankford Arsenal, / 1863 / 15 SECOND FUSES." Packet, in outstanding original condition, still exhibits the small cotton tabs or strips protruding from the closed, glued paper packet. Bottom of packet exhibits a few perforations to the outer wrap but does not effect the actual fuses inside. This artifact, once part of the Hess Collection, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a fine specimen of a US or CS artillery stand of grape shot as recovered from the battlefield at Gettysburg soon after the fighting ended there. An early battlefield pickup, this artifact is one section of grapeshot and consists of a 4½" diameter iron base plate that has seven iron balls set on top of it. Each of the 1½" diameter grape balls has a fine hard surface that exhibit the normal casting seam. Never cleaned, the entire grape specimen has acquired a rich, chocolate-brown coloring and is free of any rust. A thin film of surface dirt only is visible. This type of artillery projectile was used in a 12-pounder 'smoothbore' field piece. His contemporary inscribed labels identifies an early recovery from the Gettysburg battlefield, this stand of grape in John Geiselman's collection.

This item is an original canister ball. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at Oak Ridge. Lightly pitted and rusted but never cleaned or otherwise fussed with, it measures a round 1-inch in diameter. 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 from the John Geiselman Collection by a contemporary tag.

This item is an original canister ball. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at Reynold's Woods. Very lightly pitted and rusted but never cleaned or otherwise fussed with, it measures a round 1-inch in diameter and, based on the condition, was an early battlefield pick-up. It still has some base metal showing. 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 from the John Geiselman Collection by a contemporary tag.

This single canister ball, sometimes referred to as 'grape shot', was recovered from the Wheatfield sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. The canister ball is made of iron, has a 1" diameter and along with several like balls covered with a cylindrical-shaped tin sheeting, made up an artillery round of canister. When such a round was discharged from an artillery piece, the individual canister projectiles would fan out and cut down advancing infantrymen. This specimen has a moderate coating of rust and some surface dirt. Found at the Wheatfield in Gettysburg, the piece is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This single canister round was recovered at the Wheatfield on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. In nice relic condition, the artillery canister round measures 1 1/8" in diameter. Never cleaned, the exterior of this ball wears a moderate coating of rust. No center seam visible. This small sized canister, recovered from the Wheatfield in Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This single canister ball, sometimes referred to as 'grape shot', was recovered from the Wheatfield sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. The canister ball is made of iron, has a 1.5" diameter and along with several like balls covered with a cylindrical-shaped tin sheeting, made up an artillery round of canister. When such a round was discharged from an artillery piece, the individual canister projectiles would fan out and cut down advancing infantrymen. This specimen has a moderate coating of rust and some surface dirt. Found at the Wheatfield in Gettysburg, the piece is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This item is an original canister ball. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Wheatfield. Moderately pitted and rusted, it measures a round 1-inch in diameter. This relic clearly shows a raised mold knock off mark and is attractively orange and red colored. It has not been cleaned or otherwise fussed with. 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.

This is a very nice Post Civil War Model 1873 bayonet used with caliber .45-70 rifles. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Rose Farm. Lightly pitted, the blade measures approximately 18 inches long, 21 inches overall. The locking ring is still attached but will not move. The blade face is clearly marked "U.S.". This bayonet model replaced the Model 1855 series. Prior to 1873 and the introduction of .45-70 arms, the Model 1855 bayonet remained in service as the standard, regulation equipment bayonet. In the 1880's this farm was part of the Pennsylvania National Guard Encampment. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This artifact is the standard wartime specimen of a Federal officer's sword belt plate and is in superb condition. This type of belt plate is seldom found in an excavated state, and rare to find as being documented as coming from the battlefield at Gettysburg. Once part of the Pitzer Collection, this very fine, rectangular brass belt plate was found on Barlow's Knoll within days or weeks of the battle at Gettysburg. The piece measures 3¼" by 2" and is constructed of gilt brass and features an integral spread-winged eagle with laurel wreath on the plate face. Plate retains a very high degree of detail and wears a handsome bronze patina overall with just some age discoloration spots on the backside. Reverse has the wide clasp and exhibits the benchmarks of "55" and "A" stamped on the back edge. An old paper tag with the numeral "104" is affixed to the backside. No keeper and no maker's mark visible. A fine specimen of a Federal officer's brass sword belt plate, this item was found on Barlow's Knoll in Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Here is the skin of what appears to be a Regulation 1839 Pattern Infantry Enlisted Waist Belt Plate or a Pattern 1839 Cartridge Box Plate It was found in relic condition in the Culp's Hill area in Gettysburg. Lightly pitted with some residual dirt, it consists of the die struck rolled brass face that measures an oval 56-mm x 88-mm; the back lead filling is missing, as are the belt studs. There are no maker's stamp visible on the back. This plate skin is cracked and has a small hole in the upper left. The "US" and the oval border are raised and intact. The description sounds worse then it actually is; please see the photo. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection a contemporary tag and would make an attractive display piece for a Civil War or Gettysburg collection.

This artifact is an excavated set of brass arrowhead hooks from a US oval waist belt found on the Gettysburg battlefield by Mr. Ralph Grove. Grove recovered the hooks on the Durabow farm of Lloyd D. Woods sometime after the battle. Though bent and a bit distorted, the two arrowhead hooks are strong and intact as is the single clasp. Never cleaned, this set of hooks for a US oval belt plate, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by John's museum listing.

Here is a wonderful, original, early war Federal cartridge box of the 1861 pattern found on the Spangler Farm in Gettysburg within days of the battlefield fighting. This type of leather artifact was issued to Union soldiers during the war and is still in fantastic condition. Box is complete with its oval, brass US plate on the outer flap, both tin inserts, all straps and roller buckles, and remarkably, still holds 19 of the original forty .58 caliber paper cartridges. This survivor of the Battle of Gettysburg still exhibits leather that is solid and strong. One edge of the outer flap has a moderate curl roll to it. All stitching is tight. Maker's stamp is visible on the inner flap. Closure tab strong and intact, no breaks, no sling. Leather implement pouch solid and supple, as is the entire box and belt loops on the reverse side. Has both 'ears' on the inner flap. US Brass plate wears a wonderful bronze patina. For a relic, this is one of the best of the best anywhere. This US Pattern 1861 cartridge box found on the Spangler Farm in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This black leather, US percussion cap box is a very fine example of an early Gettysburg battlefield recovery found near the Wheatfield. Once part of the Sponseller Collection, this leather accoutrement is in strong and tight condition and appears to have been picked up within days of the battle. Piece exhibits both seam stitching, which is strong and tight, and two, brass or copper rivets in the construction. The black bridle leather is still in remarkably supple and strong condition and exhibits very light 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 now gone. Cap box still has its nipple pick. Stamped in crescent shape upon the face of the inner flap is the maker's mark of "E. Metzger / Phila". Backside of this box has two, original, leather vertical belt loops. Stitching tight. Never cleaned. A Gettysburg battlefield artifact from the Sponseller Collection, this leather percussion cap box was picked up from the Gettysburg battlefield within days of the battle and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This black leather, U.S. percussion cap box is an early example cap box recovered at Hunterstown, PA and purchased by John at the Squire Brown estate sale. Leather is dried and exhibits moderate cracking and crazing overall. The box has no visible maker's marks. Stitching strong and tight and with no copper rivets in the construction making this one of the early pattern boxes. Accoutrement exhibits the outer flap rolled or curled up on one side and also is missing the leather closure tab. Piece retains both 'ears' or side covers on the inner flap which itself has some edge deterioration. Box has its wool fleece pad AND the original wool but is missing the pick. Backside of this box has two, original, leather vertical belt loops, now brittle and cracking. Never cleaned. This leather percussion cap box found in Hunterstown, PA within weeks of the battle and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This black leather, U.S. percussion cap box is a relic example of an early recovery found at an undisclosed location on the Gettysburg battlefield. With leather that is dried and exhibiting cracking and scuffing, this accoutrement appears to have been picked up within days or weeks of the battle. The box, with its stitching strong and tight, has two, brass or copper rivets in the construction. Accoutrement, just slightly sunken, retains both 'ears' or side covers on the inner flap. Box has its wool fleece pad but the pick and wool is gone. Stamped upon the face of the inner flap is the maker's mark of "E. Gaylord / Chicopee". Backside of this box has two, original, leather vertical belt loops. Stitching tight. Never cleaned. A worthy Gettysburg battlefield artifact, this leather percussion cap box was picked up from the Gettysburg battlefield within days of the battle and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This item is an unusual find; a Starr contract of 1812-1813 Cavalry Saber. With a provenance to the Dr. Stuart Collection, it was recovered in relic condition at Spangler's Spring in Gettysburg. Moderately pitted, it measures an impressive 38 ¾ inches overall. The Ricasso is clearly marked on one side with "P / HHP / N.STARR" in three lines and the outside of the knuckle bow is clearly marked with the letter P". The grips are almost intact; only a small piece of leather is missing. The knucklebow and Quillon are complete and unbent. The blade has a few light nicks that do not detract from the saber's overall appearance. This saber was not cleaned or otherwise fussed with. There is no scabbard with this saber. A total of 11,000 of this style saber were produced prior to 1817. This saber is a very attractive and appealing piece and would make a great centerpiece for a Civil War or Gettysburg display. This piece is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This remarkable artifact from the Battle of Gettysburg is an original Model 1842 percussion single-shot pistol. Once part of the Chritzman Collection, this piece was found at an undisclosed location on the battlefield sometime after the fighting. Manufactured by Henry Aston of Middletown, Connecticut in 1847, the .54 caliber horse pistol is in very good, honest condition and appears to still retain a