These blouses are named to the same man. One is blue and the other is green. Both are in excellent condition. Clean with no mothing.

The green blouse has Lt JG rank at the cuffs. All buttons are present. Left breast has bullion Navy pilot's wings with the wide Navy type ribbons underneath. The three ribbons are American Service, Asiatic-Pacific with 3 campaign stars and Philippine Liberation with one campaign star. Inside lining has pocket with monogramed "RP" below it. Inside pocket is makers label with "Robert Preston, 10-20-43." With it is the double breasted blue tunic. The rank, wings and ribbons are the same as on the green blouse as is the monogram and label inside the pocket.

(198-603) $250.00

This 12-pound spherical solid shot specimen is an original Civil War artillery projectile that was recovered from an unknown location. In good plus overall relic condition, the artillery round exhibits a hard smooth surface with no visible flaking or knock-off chipping due to direct impact. Major portion of this round does show light pitting and pockmarking but has not casting flaws. Remaining surface is smooth. The round weighs twelve pounds and has no visible mold seam. The most common of Civil War smoothbore projectiles, this specimen was sometimes referred to as an un-fused, round iron lump. Round has been cleaned and coated with a dark colored sealant and wears a mottled, dark chocolate brown patina. A single, ¾" high letter "R" is hand painted in white on the surface. This spherical solid shot is a very good representative Civil War artillery artifact.

(R2834) $195.00

This 12-pound spherical solid shot specimen is an original Civil War artillery projectile that was recovered from the banks of the Susquehanna River at an undisclosed location in Lancaster County, PA. In poor overall relic condition, the artillery round has large portions of its hard surface flaked off or chipped off from direct impact. Some casting flaws (small holes) are visible at the chipped areas. Remaining surface shows a number of large pockmarks and pits. The round weighs little over nine pounds and has no visible mold seam. The most common of Civil War smoothbore projectiles, this specimen was sometimes referred to as an un-fused, round iron lump. The 12lb shot wears a mottled, dark chocolate brown patina.

(179-413) $125.00

Presented here is a nice, excavated specimen of a Civil War Federal 3" ten-pound Parrott shell recovered from an undisclosed location on Bolivar Heights above Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. The relic condition, excavated artillery round is complete, save for missing the paper time fuse in the nose. Designed by Robert P. Parrott in August 1861, the shell was used with the 10-pounder Parrott Rifle of 2.9" or 3" caliber. This shell measures 8.5" long, has a diameter of 2.85" and weighs some 10 pounds, 5 oz. The Parrott shell exhibits a surface that is overall smooth and hard but covered with light rust flaking and pockmarking. Specimen retains its original, zinc Parrott time fuse adapter screwed into the shell nose but does not retain the original paper fuse embedded in the adapter. Flange top of the lead alloy fuse adapter has eroded and no markings or spanner holes are visible. This Parrott shell projectile has never been cleaned and wears a rusty plum-brown patina over the entire surface body. Surface is free of chips or major flaking. Sabot appears to be a brass ring type. Shell has been drilled in the nose and de-activated. A fine collectible 10lb Parrott shell excavated from Harper's Ferry, West Virginia.

(R17091) $235.00

The 1 7/16" wide red Moroccan leather belt is faced with elaborate gold bullion tape. Red Moroccan leather sword suspension pad, brass adjusting buckle, and bullion faced loop with D-ring. The 41mm x 75mm two-piece interlocking plate uses a heavy cast 23mm tongue, faced with a pre-war Virginia staff button, which is ingeniously attached to the cast tongue with copper wires and solder. The tongue is composed of laurel leaves with a floral rosette at the top and ribbon at the bottom. The belt attachment loops are deeply cast with leaf and scroll motifs. The face of the plate retains 80% of the original gilt, while the back of the plate retains 40% of the original black enamel finish, including nearly all of the original finish on the back of the tongue. Entirely hand finished and fitted the plate is doubtless the work of a Virginia jeweler and is unquestionably Civil War period or earlier. The belt, which is cored with burlap, exhibits a couple of edge cracks and some minor damage at the sword suspension pad but is very pliable and sound. Absolutely unique in our experience and a very attractive Virginia officer's sword belt.

(541-04) $3,250.00
REDUCED TO $2,500.00

By John Cussons. Glen Allen, VA.: Cusson, May & Co.1900. 99pp. Yellow wraps, 5.25 x 6.5. Covers chipped at extremities with trimmed right margin. Reinforced front inner hinge. Front cover torn. Text lightly yellowed, though entirely legible. One page loose. Else VG.

Written by a Past Grand Commander of the Confederate Veterans of Virginia, this book attacks school histories of the War Between the States, which the author claims have a northern bias. In its review, THE RICHMOND DISPATCH notes that the book is "written in a style…showing luxuriant vocabulary, with the ability to concentrate much in little, and an uncommon power to cnvy a flood of invective in a few ironical sentences." Excellent UCV/ "Lost Cause" collectible.

(460-356) $50.00

Compiled From the Official Records of the Offices of the Adjutant-General and the Surgeon-General, U.S.A., By J.W. Wells. Revised and Published by N.A. Strait, Washington D.C. 1875. 81pp. Yellow wraps, 8.75 x 5.5" Covers lightly soiled, w/light chipping at the extremities, w/small pouch hole in upper left corner. Else VG & serviceable.

(460-366) $20.00

Montgomery, Ala.: Boemer Printing Co., 1895. 18pp. Gray wraps, 9.25 x 5.25". Cover edges lightly sunned. Else VG.

Governor Oates was former colonel of the 15th Alabama, which he commanded at Gettysburg against Col. Chamberlain's 20th Maine in the fight for Little Round Top, 2 July 1863. Excellent collectible.

(460-358) $35.00

By J.A. Mowris, M.D., Regimental Surgeon. Hartford, CT: Case, Lockwood and Company, Printer. 1866. 289pp., company rosters. Brown buckram covers, w/gilt spine lettering, measuring 8.75 x 5.75". Hinges badly cracked, spine cover split along reverse side. Text lightly yellowed. Else VG, and entirely legible.

This New York unit was mustered in August 1862 and served through the end of the war, primarily in the southern Virginia and Carolina region, as far south as Charleston. It joined the Army of the James for 1864 engagements at Bermuda Hundred, Cold Harbor, and the Siege of Petersburg, and served through the end of war, mustering out in the summer of 1865. Nevins & Wiley: "Straight forward, fresh recollections of a soldier whose was primarily along the Atlantic coast."

Serviceable reading copy of a highly informative New York state regimental.

(515-580) $40.00

This original Confederate leather percussion cap box is a very good example of a scarce 'Johnny' relic percussion cap box. In strong condition, this leather artifact exhibits original seam stitching which is still strong and tight. Device displays a total lack of brass or copper rivets in the construction. Strong outer flap is not clipped and covers almost the entire front of the box. Bottom edge of the flap has just a slight scallop design. Box leather closure tab is stitched in place on the outer flap bottom edge with a single straight line of stitching. A ¾" long section of the closure tab's tip has broken away but is inside the box. Box retains its small lead finial, still tight to the bottom exterior. Remarkably, all the bridle leather is in wonderful strong condition, though somewhat stiff but pliable, and exhibits no surface cracking, flaking or crazing whatsoever. Cap box wears a pleasing dark plum coloring along with a light film of surface dirt. Inner flap is strong and tight with no flaking of surface blemishes. Accoutrement still has both 'ears', or side covers stitched on the inner flap. No maker's mark is visible. At one time this cap box had a wool fleece pad inside but it is long gone, as is its nipple pick. Accoutrement retains its original single, 1 7/8" wide leather belt loop stitched to the box backside. Loop is stiff and exhibits just slight distortion. Box proper appears to have shrunken very little over its life and use. Never cleaned. A true rebel veteran, this scarce, but everyday used artifact, is a wonderful Confederate percussion cap box.

(490-29) $1,695.00

Inspector mark [front flap]: "R. White/ U.S. Ord Dept./ Sub- Inspector". Leather dry, hard and lightly cracked throughout. Stitched tight and sweet, reverse belt loops as well. Pouch fleece present, missing pick. Else VG plus, and a very solid display piece.

(123-6451) $275.00

Maker-mark [inner flap]: S.H. Young/ & Co./ Newark/ N.J. Leather dry, hard and lightly cracked throughout. Stitched tight, reverse belt loops as well. Pouch fleece & pick present. Else VG plus, and a very solid display piece.

(123-6453) $225.00

Inspector mark [front flap]: "R. White/ U.S./ Ord. Dept/ Sub-Inspector". Maker-mark [inner flap]: [S.H. Y]oung/ & Co./ [Ne]wark/ N.J. Box leather is dry and cracking throughout, and flaking on the inner flap. Stitching is tight and sweet, and finial strap and finial are VG. Reverse belt loops solid. Pouch fleece present, missing pick. Else VG, and an excellent display piece.

(123-6454) $275.00

Inspector mark [front flap]: "R. White/ U.S./ Ord. Dept/ Sub-Inspector". Maker-mark [inner flap]: [S.H. Y]oung/ & Co./ [Ne]wark/ N.J. Box leather is dry and cracking throughout, and flaking on the inner flap. Stitching is tight and sweet, and finial strap and finial are VG. Reverse belt loops solid. Pouch fleece present, missing pick. Else VG, and an excellent display piece.

(123-6455) $225.00

Measuring 3.125" in length, .5" in circumference. Unmarked "Ludlow". Paper yellowed, & completely intact. VG.

(460-1032) $175.00

Light oxidation, cartridge tarnish & verdigris. Paper cartridge container with seven cartridges exhibits light water stain, and is slightly loose in one corner. Else VG.

(460-1037) $125.00

This specimen is a wonderful example of an untouched Confederate Cavalry Sabre whose maker is unknown. It is a close copy of the U.S.Cavalry Model 1840. This particular sabre has a tapering cone grip, brown leather covered and wound with a single strand of untwisted brass wire. The leather is tight to the grip and the wire is complete. The three-branched guard and "high-hat" pommel cap are made of brass. They both have a nice dark untouched patina. The guard has approximately 1/4 inch of lateral play on the blade and is missing the leather washer. The curved blade is 33 ½ inches long, with a flat back and no fuller on either side. The point is slightly rounded with minor surface rust. The blade is a dusky brown in color and the edge has a few small nicks. It has no scabbard. This sabre demonstrates how the Confederacy tried to duplicate weapons used by the union army but lacked the material and machinery to produce the same quality results.

(562-01) $3,500.00

This original Model 1850 Officer's Staff and Field sword, complete with its original metal scabbard, was produced by the Solingen firm of P. D. Luneschoss (PDL) and imported by retailer / assembler Tiffany & Co of Broadway in New York City. A very outstanding specimen, this most handsome and excellent condition edged weapon was the type carried by many higher-ranking Federal officers during the Civil War. The weapon measures a total length of almost 38" from tip to pommel. Made of high-grade steel, this fine looking blade is 32" long and carries a 15" narrow fuller with a 23" stopped wide fuller. Blade, which displays acid etching on both flats, features a fine and distinct military motif. The obverse design is clear and sharp and begins with the maker's address of "TIFFANY & Co. / NEW YORK" followed with foliate, a panoply of arms with flags, a shield device, a spreadwinged eagle and foliate. Reverse begins with the maker's mark (P.D.L) at the ricasso, followed with a foliate design, then capital letters "U.S." with a panoply of arms with accoutrements followed with foliate. The pleasing blade wears a shiny, fine satin-like sheen overall and has a few scattered age discoloration spots and pinprick rust pitting mostly near the point. No edge nicks.

This sword specimen has a handsome, highly detailed, brass, double-band cutout hilt with the guard and knucklebow cast in one piece. Outer band of the brass guard features prominent cutout letters "US" surrounded by finely cutout foliate. Hilt shows just slight surface wear. Inner band has a fine intricate foliate cutout design. Covering the Model 1840-style wood handle are grips of dark gray sharkskin in excellent condition, tight and strong with nice even wear. Copper / brass double-twisted wire wrap is original and still tight. Phrygian pommel cap is border-engraved in a floral pattern and is tight to the handle. Red cloth blade washer at the ricasso is well used and missing a small section.

The dark black, smooth undented steel scabbard is in excellent condition and is adorned with two, plain brass bands, brass drag, and brass throat, all of which bear a decorative tooled edge design. Sword bands bear no stampings and each of the brass mounts exhibits a simple tooled border from which a brass sword ring is attached. Both the sword bands and the drag each still retain their small, brass setscrews. The brass drag has a complement of tiny dings and dents, usual with age and use. Very fine, original Model 1850 Staff and Field edged weapons are becoming increasingly difficult to acquire in the collecting field today and this handsome, classic specimen is an example worth acquiring.

(172-1733) $2,950.00

Iron scabbard is rusted and missing throat guard otherwise complete and solid. Minor dents on lower third as is usually seen in sabres that were used. Pommel cap, knucklebow and counterguard are all good with nice rich patina. The underside of the counterguard shows some discoloration where the remains of the leather washer was located. Leather grip is good but wire wrap is gone. Ricasso of blade is marked "Emerson & Silver, Trenton, N. J." in four lines while the opposite side is stamped "US, J.M. 186-" in three lines. The last digit on the year is very light but looks like a "4." The blade itself is in good condition with light age discoloration and light surface rust and dirt. The edge has only 3 small nicks.

(E2040) $450.00

Metal scabbard is painted black. Someone over the years attempted to clean the scabbard between carrying rings. This area shows the nice patina that is underneath. Someone with the skill and patience can clean this up and help its value. Scabbard also shows usual dents on lower mid-section. The actual sabre is in good condition. Pommel cap, knucklebow and counterguard are nice with a rich patina. Leather grip has one small chip out of it near the top. The wire wrap is very good. 100% of the leather washer is present at underside of counterguard. Ricasso is marked "C. Roby, W. Chelmsford, Mass." while other side is stamped "US, 1865 A.G.M." Blade is very nice with just light discoloration from age. The edge has two or three very small nicks.

(E1737) $895.00

Made of German nickel silver, the spear shaped blade measures 9.5 in length, .75" in width-w/jointed handle measuring 4.125", for a total length of 13.625". Features a cleverly crenellated down-turned cross-guard measuring 1.125"in width. The handle is inscribed "I.N. Nickolls" on one side, and a small pine tree on the other. Scabbard has carrying ring mounted on one side, and a pine tree with climbing vine on the other. Blade exhibits traces of tarnish and condensation. Scabbard displays light dings on both sides near the drag. Else VG, and highly attractive. Excellent collectible.

(30-1502) $1,250.00

Although the precise history of these rare Confederate carbines remains a bit murky, existing records validate that 183 guns were delivered against an original contract for 1000. The strong similarity of these guns to the J. P. Murray carbine, and the belief that John D. Gray, the proprietor of the Columbus Armory, was the brother of William C. Gray, one of the partners in J. P. Murray, would certainly indicate a strong association between these two firms. Only two of these exist that are actually marked.

The 24" barrel is marked with a P at the top left of the breech and a Maltese cross on the underside. The M1841 style lock is unmarked with the exception of a dot 6 on the inside of the lockplate and on the hammer. The barrel tang screw bears this same mark. Both lock screws are marked with the Roman numeral VII and the number 17 are stamped in the wood by the barrel tang. The brass trigger guard, butt plate, side plate and bands, including the double strap front band, exhibit a nice dark untouched patina. It is probable the front band spring is a replacement. All other metal smooth with a very nice dark untouched patina, just some light cleaning at the breech, apparently to expose the markings, minor. The walnut stock shows honest use with a dark untouched patina. A letter W is carved on the left side of the butt and there is a very old 2½" crack that extends from the front lock screw along the fore end. V-notch rear sight, small brass blade front sight. The ramrod, while possibly not original, is unquestionably period and probably a field expedient replacement. Retains both original sling swivels. Mechanically the main spring is a bit weak but functioning, very good bore. A very nice, generally untouched example of this extremely rare Confederate carbine with but a handful of known specimens.

In 2006 a marked example sold at Julia's for $86,250 and in 2007 an unmarked example sold for $21,600.

(G2617) ORIGINALLY $18,500.00
REDUCED TO $14,000.00

Of all the British arms, the Pattern 1853 rifle-musket is perhaps the best known and most highly regarded weapon that replaced all earlier infantry models in the British Army. Just over 500,000 Enfield Pattern 1853 muskets were purchased / imported by the US Ordnance Department during the Civil War.

This fine, classic, original British longarm is an 1862-dated, 'Tower' marked Enfield Pattern 1853 specimen manufactured by Tower, a private Birmingham, England arms facility. In complete and remarkably excellent condition, this single-shot, muzzleloading rifle-musket measures a total length of 55" and features a 39" long barrel mated to a black walnut stock. Barrel, which is finished dark, is rifled with three strong grooves. The lockplate surface is dark gray and exhibits a mottled mild peppery look from scattered fine rust pitting. No original colors remain. Lock markings bear the standard Victoria monogram of a "crown" back of the hammer but without the 'V R', indicating a likely British export. Sharp block letters "TOWER / 1862" are displayed on the lockplate in front of the hammer. Mechanics are strong and crisp. Barrel surface appears to never have been cleaned and wears a pleasing dark, even patina. The export proof marks on the left side of barrel breech are strong and clear and exhibit a provisional proof mark, a gauge mark (25) for .577 caliber, viewer's marks, and another gauge stamp.

Upper swivel is mounted to the upper barrel band while the lower swivel is fastened to the trigger guard. Buttplate, stock cap, trigger guard and the distinct side screw washers are all polished brass. The swelled ramrod features a head that is slotted and knurled and a tip that retains its threading for a ball puller. Ramrod is also contractor-stamped with "J. Deeley". Sliding leaf rear sight is graduated up to 900 yards. Black walnut stock is in excellent strong condition and exhibits a surface that is dark and uncleaned. The main contractor has stamped its name "BENTLEY & PLAYFIAR" on the underside of the butt stock. The ramrod channel in the stock bears a government viewer's mark (X X /) and also a contractor's initials (JB). Right side of the butt stock has an ink stamp with a 1" diameter circular mark that indicates place of manufacture. Shows "BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS TRADE" in a circle with SBA stamped within the circle. No cracks but stock does show minor dings, dents and light scuffs from age and use. This very excellent Enfield Pattern 1853 'Tower' rifle-musket is as original and complete as they come. If one seeks a fine Enfield longarm, look no further, you have found it.

(169-209) $4,350.00

The Model 1819 was manufactured under John H. Halls patent at the Harpers Ferry Armory. They manufactured a total of around 20,000 from 1817 to 1840. The 52 caliber rifle is a single shot breechloader. The breechblock which pivots upwards for loading is released by a lever in the bottom of the stock. They all are manufactured with iron mountings. The finish is brown lacquer on the hardware and barrel. The Breech is casehardened. The front sight is used as a lug to attach the bayonet and the ramrod has a button head end. All stocks were made from walnut. Offered is the second production type dated 1832 that has been converted to percussion. The breech is marked J.H. HALL / H. FERRY / U.S. / 1832. All the hardware has a nice brown original patina. The breechblock has been blued which was done at the time it was converted. Dark walnut stock has been lightly sanded. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Lock is mechanically sound in working condition. This is a excellent example of the first breechloader used by the U.S.

(492-37) $3,250.00

Overall length is approx 34 inches long. Barrel is smoothbore and measures approx 19.75 inches. The bore is .70 caliber. Butt plate, nose cap and trigger guard are brass. Iron lock and hammer. Only marking on the lock is a small "JB" over the number 40 in a depressed circle. This marking is near the top edge of the lock close to the hammer. Hammer is marked with "PA" below a crown. There is also an "A" in a square. The hammer will stop at half cock but does not hold. Full cock works fine. Left side of barrel is stamped "1840." Original nipple is present. Rear site is marked for 100 yards with one flip up leaf marked for 200. The wood on the opposite side of the lock is stamped with the number 6386. The buttplate is marked on the tang "9" "179" "1867." One sling swivel is mounted directly to the barrel while the other is on the stock to the rear of the trigger gaurd tang. This lower swivel also rotates 180 degrees. Short stock runs halfway up the barrel and ends with a nice brass nose cap. Wood is in good condtion with moderate scratches usually found on a weapon of this age. Cheek well on left side of butt has three of the same inspector marks "NST." Nothing glaring. The brass butt plate shows heavy scratching. Looks like purposely drawn thin lines and there is some wear around the nipple. This weapon was used.

(G2678) $950.00

Carbine is in good condition with excellent bore. Wood surfaces have usual wear. Butt has "Thomas C" carved into the wood with a design that looks to be an attempt at a heart. Inspectors cartouche is partially worn. All markings are present. Metal surfaces are clean with some light age discoloration. Very light case color visible on parts of the frame. More on barrel band. Saddle ring and bar on opposite side of lock, lower swivel is also present. Butt plate is dark but in nice shape. Lock action is good and nipple is original. Loading action also works well. Serial numbers match. Overall a nice solid example.

(G2706) $1,595.00

From the Hopkins and Allen manufacturing center in Norwich, Connecticut comes this rimfire single action sidearm that bears this major American arms maker's name. Known as the ''XL Navy' Model, this revolver specimen is one of a total quantity of just several hundred of these handguns produced in Norwich from the late 1870s through the early 1880s. In very good overall condition, this sidearm uses a rimfire .38 caliber round with a 6-shot fluted cylinder mated to a 6½" long round barrel. Sidearm retains no original bluing and appears to have been moderately cleaned at one time. The plain walnut two-piece grips are in very good condition with just some dents and normal surface wear. Iron butt frame bears the serial number "214". Barrel address on the top of barrel and read "HOPKINS & ALLEN MFG Co. PAT. MAR 28, 1871". Top strap displays the stamping of "X L NAVY" / 38-100 CAL". In mechanically very good condition, the revolver's exterior surface shows scattered areas of light pitting and some oxidation marks. Screws are slightly buggered. This hefty Hopkins & Allen 'Navy' Model .38 caliber revolver is a seldom seen sidearm that would make a fine adder to any handgun collection.

(123-6412) $975.00

Early photographs of the Gettysburg Battlefield show young boys making similar canes in the Devils Den area. This cane is almost 36 inches in length with the bark still on the top 10 1/2 inches. The entire cane is decorated with designs that were applied by burning the wood.

(M20634) $175.00

Gettysburg: Published by Wm. H. Allison and John Slaybaugh, 1926. 31pp., maps, ills. Gray illustrated wraps, 5.5 x 7.75". Covers lightly soiled w/lower front slightly water-soiled. Else VG. Excellent 1920s Gettysburg collectible.

(460-394) $30.00

By W. Allan, formerly Lt. Col. and Chief Ordnance Officer of the 2nd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia." Set in a gray, three-ring plastic binder, this 47-pp. typescript report dates from 1887. It was submitted by Col. Allen to the Military Historical Society of Massachusetts and was reviewed by Gen. A. P. Rockwell (1st CT Lt. Artillery and 6th CT Vols.) whose pencil notes appears on the pages.

The typescript includes at the end a four-page report by Bvt. Brig. Gen. G.S. Curtis, USV, treating the numbers of the two armies at Gettysburg. It is also accompanied by a four page handwritten "Report of Destitute rations in numbers and kinds issued to the several Counties of Charlotte, Halifax and Mecklenburg, VA. by Lieut. A. M.C. Smith during the month of June 1865."]

The report exhibits light soiling and yellowing, along with penciled margins. Else VG and entirely legible, as is the accompanying report of "Destitute Rations."

Colonel Allan was originally attached to Gen. Jackson's staff and rose to become Second Corps Chief Ordnance officer with the rank of Lt. Colonel. Commencing with Jackson's Shenandoah Valley Campaign on he served in all the major battles of the Army of Northern Virginia. Following the war he was appointed professor of Mathematics at Washington College [later Washington and Lee] during Robert E. Lee's tenure as president. He published numerous articles for the Southern Historical Society, and numerous books, including THE BATTLE OF CHANCELLORSVILLE, and THE ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA IN 1862. At his death in 1893, former army comrades said of him, "Colonel Allen, if he had lived, would have been the historian of our war."

Excellent Gettysburg MS by prominent NVA ordnance officer.

(460-400) $250.00

Plum colored face, lightly bent and wavy at the edges. Missing reverse hooks, lead backing intact w/some scratching. Else VG; solid Gettysburg display relic.

(R17625) $225.00

Here we have two early relic pickups from the Gettysburg battlefield that once adorned the museum walls of Gettysburg resident Arthur Ott Shields. Mr. Shields started his museum in 1918 and filled the facility with only Gettysburg battlefield recoveries. His museum was located on the outskirts of town where Route 30 crossed McPherson's Ridge. The relic cartridge box is an early Federal pattern 1861 specimen that bears a Hartford, Connecticut maker's stamp on the inner flap. The actual name is difficult to discern due to roughness of the leather surface. It reads "EV----- & SONS / MAKERS / HARTFORD CT". We feel this cartridge box may have seen use by a Confederate soldier as the outer flap has been completely cut off or torn away from the box, a common practice among rebel infantrymen.

Leather is in good but brittle condition overall but still retains its implement pouch with closure tab, both roller buckles and clasps at the box bottom, its brass ball-type finial, and the belt loops and shoulder strap loops on the backside. Box does exhibit areas of leather loss especially at the implement pouch and at the left corner of the inner flap where it appears to have been burned by fire as the leather remains are charred and scorched. Right 'ear' remains on the inner flap. Also included is a 15" long section of a waist belt in black bridle leather. Stamped with small letters on the interior of the belt is "SHIELDS GETTYSBURG MUSEUM". Belt leather is also stiff and brittle and has lost all its brass furniture (belt plate and adjuster). No shoulder strap or metal tins are with this artifact.

Accompanying these Gettysburg relics is a copy of a photograph of the actual Shields Museum taken sometime in the early 20th century. This is a rare chance to acquire a remarkable set of early-recovered Gettysburg battlefield relics that were once part of the post war Shield's Museum in Gettysburg. An important addition to any Gettysburg display or artifact collection.

(558-524) $1,250.00

Presented here is a complete, excavated specimen of a Civil War Federal 3" ten-pound Parrott shell recovered from the farm adjacent to the President Eisenhower complex in Gettysburg, PA sometime in the 1920's. The artillery round is complete but in relic condition and exhibits a surface rough with scattered rust flaking and pockmarking. Designed by Robert P. Parrott in August 1861, the shell was used with the 10-pounder Parrott Rifle of 2.9" or 3" caliber. This shell measures 8.5" long, has a diameter of 2.85" and weighs some 10 pounds, 5 oz. Specimen retains its original, zinc Parrott time fuse adapter screwed into the shell nose and most remarkably, the adapter still has its original paper fuse embedded in the adapter. Flange top of the fuse adapter has eroded badly and no markings or spanner holes are visible. This Parrott shell projectile has never been cleaned and wears a rusty brown patina over the entire surface body. Surface is rough and exhibits two small flake chips near the lip of the fuse adapter at the upper shell body. Sabot appears to be a brass ring type. Shell has been drilled in the base and de-activated. A signed letter of authenticity from the former property owner of the farm accompanies this relic shell. A fine, dug 10lb Parrott round from Gettysburg.

(R17468) $1,295.00

Linked two piece brass bar-pin medallion, measuring 2.875" in length. Upper section features "New York at Gettysburg" inscription; the above inscription; lower "cross"section features dual bas-relief profile of Meade and Lee. Exhibits light tarnish, else VG plus, w/bar-pin intact. Excellent piece for Gettysburg 50th re-union aficionados.

(460-1034) $175.00

On July 7, 1865 Mary Surratt, Lewis Powell, David Herold and George Atzerodt were hanged from a wooden scaffold in the yard of the Old Arsenal Penitentiary in Washington, D.C. They had been found guilty as conspirators in the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln and William Seward. Included in this display are strands of President Lincoln's hair, and wooden fragments from the scaffold used in the execution, which were secured by a soldier from the 1st US Veteran Volunteers who was acting as a guard.

Also included is a Certificate of Authenticity certifying the origin of the wood pieces. These fragments accompanied a larger piece of wood, a photograph of which is shown in the letter, that was salvaged as souvenirs at the prison and is so documented by a contemporary note. The strands of Lincoln's hair are from the Ex- Wright Collection 1992; ex-Forbes Collection 2002. They originated from a lock of hair given to Mrs. Caroline Wright (wife of former Indiana governor Joseph Wright) by Mary Todd Lincoln; the lock was originally sold at Christie's Auction House in 1992.

Professionally mounted and matted into an unframed 14 by 11-inch display, with a copies of images of Lincoln, and of the execution of the conspirators.

(M20842) $425.00

On July 7, 1865 Mary Surratt, Lewis Powell, David Herold and George Atzerodt were hanged from a wooden scaffold in the yard of the Old Arsenal Penitentiary in Washington, D.C. They had been found guilty as conspirators in the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln and William Seward. Included in this display are strands of President Lincoln's hair, and wooden fragments from the scaffold used in the execution, which were secured by a soldier from the 1st US Veteran Volunteers who was acting as a guard.

Also included is a Certificate of Authenticity certifying the origin of the wood pieces. These fragments accompanied a larger piece of wood, a photograph of which is shown in the letter, that was salvaged as souvenirs at the prison and is so documented by a contemporary note. The strands of Lincoln's hair are from the Ex- Wright Collection 1992; ex-Forbes Collection 2002. They originated from a lock of hair given to Mrs. Caroline Wright (wife of former Indiana governor Joseph Wright) by Mary Todd Lincoln; the lock was originally sold at Christie's Auction House in 1992.

Professionally mounted and matted into an unframed 14 by 11-inch display, with a copies of images of Lincoln, and of the execution of the conspirators.

(M20843) $425.00

Presented here is a most extraordinary and identified Civil War grouping that consists of an original Federal uniform, wartime letters and journals that were brought home after the war by Lieutenant Robert Newton Martin. Included in this fresh Civil War multi-item grouping are Martin's colorful French-inspired uniform tunic complete with its original baggy uniform trousers, black leather shako and leather gaiters. A batch of Martin's wartime letters, including one epistle written on the field at Gettysburg in line of battle plus Martin' wartime journal.

Robert Martin was a twenty-one year old resident of Blair County, PA when he enlisted in Harrisburg on April 20, 1861 with Co "A", 3rd PA Infantry, a three-months unit. He mustered out on July 29, 1861 and a week later mustered into "M" Company, 62nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry regiment. The 62nd PA initially spent time in Washington DC and then crossed the Potomac to Fort Corcoran, VA being assigned to the Army of the Potomac's 5th Corps, 1st Division, 2nd Brigade. What followed were combat operations in the battles at Yorktown, Hanover Court House, Mechanicsville, Gaines' Mill, Malvern Hill, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Rappahannock Station, the Mine Run Campaign, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna River and Petersburg. Three years later in July 1864, this hard fighting Pennsylvania infantry regiment mustered out at Pittsburgh after losing a total of 258 officers and men. Martin survived the service and mustered out as a 1st Lieutenant on August 15, 1864.

Included with this grouping is Sgt. Martin's original, single-breasted, French Zouave-style imported uniform, a noteworthy example of the colorful infantry uniform purchased in quantity from France at the outbreak of the Civil War. The set consists of a short-skirted, dark blue woolen broadcloth tunic with yellow piping along the collar, outer seam and cuffs to which is fastened the original yellow and green cloth epaulets. The front closes with nine pewter buttons decorated with an eagle/shield/stars design specially manufactured for these America-bound uniforms. Eight of the original buttons remain on the front, with two smaller ones at each cuff and another smaller one holding a belt loop at the left side. Four large buttons, more piping and two small yellow wool "bugles" ornament the coat tails. The quilted white canvas interior is soiled but otherwise perfect with the name "R N Martin" inscribed in ink, along with some miscellaneous French manufacturer's markings. Trousers are medium-blue wool with voluminous legs, pleated around the waistband and gathered at the cuffs, which are closed by a simple tin button. There are two hip pockets in the outer seam and a watch pocket at the waist. A narrow belt adjusts the trousers at the back and the interior is unmarked except for the vestiges of a French manufacturer's inspector stamp.

Added to the set is a French Model 1860 infantry shako as imported with these uniforms. The stiff black leather headgear stands approximately six inches tall and has a large gold-washed ornamental plate featuring a spread-winged eagle, oak and laurel leaves and other devices stamped in relief. Above the plate is a round metal red/white/blue rosette. The chinstrap, which extends from the interior of the cap, is also in place. Included with this uniform is a pair of light brown leather leggings.

In 1861 the U.S. Government contracted with the Godillot firm in Paris for 10,000 sets of infantry clothing based on that of the French light rifleman. Delivery was made in December and the sets were first issued to the 62nd PA, the 83rd PA and the 18th Mass. infantry regiments.

Sgt. Martin fought with his distinguished unit from his enlistment in August 1861 to his discharge in August 1864. Featured among the soldier's ensemble of Civil War artifacts is an outstanding battle letter signed, "R N Martin" in two pages measuring 5" x 8" on patriotic stationery depicting Pennsylvania Brigadier George A. McCall. Martin's handwritten letter from the battlefield at Gettysburg starts with being "In line of Battle Near Gettysburg Pa", July 2, 1863 (not stated) and sent to "Auntie & Mollie". Sergeant Martin was likely writing from the Wheatfield prior to the day's first Confederate assault. The letter reads:

"This day finds me sitting against a stonewall momently (sis) expecting the fight to commence; the 11th 12th & 1st Corps fought yesterday holding their position, But lost Genl Reynolds Comd of the 1st Corps, Killed. We arrived here this morning marching over 100 miles in 6 days. We are very much fatigued We heard last night little Mac was in comd just as we started. The corps marched 9 miles after night cheering for little Mac all the way. Laid down half after 12 got up and started at 4 so you can imagine how we feel. The enemy occupys (sic)part of the town. Firing of artillery is now going on. Either this evening or tomorrow we will have to fight...there is too much excitement to write much now. If I am spared I will give you the particulars of our last marches. Troops are pouring in very fast. I think the most of our army is here now. I pray God will favor us with a victory".

The following year he was promoted to first lieutenant, surviving the war and living until 1912. One of the most remarkable Gettysburg letters we've ever seen.

In addition to the above items is Martin's multi-page diary 65 pages, unbound, sheet sizes range 5" x 7" to 8" x 12", variously written in pen and pencil, Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania locations, 1862-1863. Although the diary is war date, some of it is written after the fact. Martin joined Co. "A" 3rd Pennsylvania Volunteers on April 20, 1861, re-enlisting in Co. "M", 62nd Pennsylvania Infantry on August 9, 1861. During the period described in his diary, Martin's regiment belonged to the First Division of the Fifth Corps, Army of the Potomac. Robert Martin survived to muster out a first lieutenant on August 15, 1864. A keen observer and competent writer, Martin's diary is a compelling account of life as an infantry soldier.

Excerpts include: "(Camp Winfield Scott, Virginia, April 24, 1862)...in front of the Rebel fort we have a good view of one of our masked batteries mounting five 32 pounders...we had an excellent view of the Rebels & their works...(Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862)...at daybreak we heard the artillery at their work while we were getting our coffee...the engagement soon became general...their round shot flew in our neighborhood but did no damage...(Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 1, 1863)...a little farther we see the balloons. At the same time heavy firing on our Right & countless shells explode...My company was thrown in the woods as flankers relieving L company...we reached a point 2 miles distant from our original line when a furious cannonading commenced accompanied with terrific volleys of musketry. The Rebs cheering loudly they are making a desperate attempt to break our lines...night set in the moon shone brilliant giving the Rebs the opportunity of continuing his attack. From where I stood I could see the flash of each piece of artillery that showered the grape & canister in to the Rebel Ranks...it sounds dreadful in daylight but how unnatural it seemed at night...".

All paper very good condition with just light toning. No foxing and some marginal creases with a few edge chips.

If one seeks a unique and identified grouping of Civil War items complete with an original uniform together with an outstanding personal battle letter from Gettysburg and other documents written by a Pennsylvania combat-veteran, look no more - you have found it here.

(M20077) ORIGINALLY $45,000.00
REDUCED TO $39,500.00
FURTHER REDUCED TO ROCK BOTTOM PRICE OF $36,950.00
PAYMENT MUST BE MADE BY CASH, CHECK OR MONEY ORDER

Here, in outstanding original condition, is a Rhode Island officer's tailor-made kepi that bears a partial identification inside. Constructed in the French 'chasseur pattern' style that was prevalent during the American Civil War, this private purchase kepi was manufactured by the prestigious military clothing firm of 'Bent and Bush' of Boston, Massachusetts. Similar to the regulation forage caps of that period, the kepi had a lower profile, exhibited a less pronounced slope at the crown, and displayed a straight flat visor or brim. Kepis were worn usually by officers who had some freedom of dress in their uniform choice.

The example here measures 4¼" high from base to top of crown and is approximately a size 6½" or 7". Exterior blue cloth is choice and shows just one small moth nip on the right side near the band. This specimen is of high quality, dark blue satinet wool material and features a magnificent quatrefoil of dark green silk braided piping glued to the crown's circular disc. A single bead of piping along the disc rim encircles the entire quatrefoil design. In addition, kepi features four vertical rows of piping which emanate from the crown's 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions and traverse down the cloth sides at an angle and terminate at a band of four horizontal rows that encircle the entire exterior of the kepi. There is a 1" long section of piping that is missing from the bottom row of piping at the back of the kepi in addition to some very slight scuffing visible to two areas of the side piping. Hand sewn to the front of the crown above the kepi's visor is a very fine, handsome, 2¼" oval hat insignia of cloth executed in gold and bullion. The insignia features the English script letters "R.I." within a laurel wreath, all done in gold and bullion thread. The original flat, thick leather, tarred visor is in excellent, strong condition and tightly sewn to the brim with no repairs evident. The reddish brown-colored Moroccan leather sweatband measures 1¾" high and rings the entire inner brim area of the cap. The thin leather is in very good condition with tight original stitching to the brim. Some slight edge curling visible on the band along with three vertical tears at the back of the kepi.

The partial ID is a handwritten inscription on the underside of the sweatband that reads "SPOONER" in ¼" high small block letters. Cursory research indicates that two officers from Rhode Island carried that name, Henry J. Sponger (4th RI Infantry) and William B. Spooner (1st RI Cavalry), both of who held Field and Staff positions during their time of service. Period regulations normally called for four rows of decorative piping or braid to be displayed on the kepi of a General Officer, but there are known Civil War identified kepi specimens, adorned with four rows of piping, worn by line and field grade officers.

Inside crown is lined with a dark brown polished cloth material that is torn near the center seam. The kepi's inner 4¾" diameter crown disc is made of thick pasteboard and painted black. Though its surface bears a number of scuffmarks and rubbings, the maker's name "Bent & Bush / Boston" is strongly stamped and visible on the disc's center with letters in script form. Kepi is complete with its thin, unbroken, tarred leather chinstrap that retains both its original, brass, three-piece, cuff-size buttons, one on each side of the cap. Buttons are perfect and are stamped "D. EVANS & CO. / EXTRA QUALITY".

This very fine, highly desirable Civil War officer's kepi in such great condition is a handsome specimen hard to find in the collecting field today. It certainly would prove an attractive acquisition to any Rhode Island military display or Civil War headgear collection.

(200-289) ORIGINALLY $7,500.00
REDUCED TO $6,000.00

Here is a Civil War officer's tailor-made kepi that is identified to 2nd Lieutenant Benjamin F. Brown of Company A, 8th Regiment, Rhode Island Militia. Brown was an aspiring member in Company "A", 8th Regiment, 3rd Brigade, Rhode Island Militia, when commissioned by Governor Smith in 1863 as a 2nd lieutenant. While the officers of the 8th RI were elected and appointed by the Governor, this regiment failed to complete its organization and never mustered into Federal service. Lt. Brown supplied himself with a uniform and equipment in anticipation of it mustering in but he subsequently never served in the union army as no record of him is found.

The kepi is in very good to excellent condition and might have never been used in service. Constructed in the French 'chasseur pattern' style that was prevalent during the American Civil War, kepi is of custom dark blue wool approximately a size 6 7/8". Similar to the regulation forage caps of that period, the kepi had a lower profile, exhibited a less pronounced slope at the crown, and displayed a straight flat visor or brim. Kepis were worn usually by officers who had some freedom of dress in their uniform choice. A single, black strand galoon braid or quatrefoil is centered on the crown and signifies the rank of a lieutenant. A cloth infantry bugle insignia of gold and dead bullion is sewn to the front. Original chinstrap is 3/8" high and attached to the kepi with a cuff size, eagle-shield button at each side. Outer wool body is pieced together in quadrants and black cord or piping joins the seams.

Flat visor or brim is stiff black leather on the exterior while the underside is covered with thin green leather. Sweatband is of tarred, thin black leather and measures 1½" high. Shows some mildew in spots. Outer wool body has a nice patina with four small moth holes along the piping. Kepi exhibits a ½ dozen tiny moth nips along the right and left corner edges of the piping seams. Chin strap and buttons are excellent. Exterior brim has a few minor nicks. The black silk interior lining is fragile with a number of small holes and tears but is still solid and intact. Top of the tarred leather interior crown has a few dents and dings. This fine, highly desirable Civil War officer's kepi in such great condition is a handsome specimen of a junior officer's headgear that is extremely hard to find in the collecting field today. It certainly would make an attractive focus to any Rhode Island military display or Civil War headgear collection.

(200-290) ORIGINALLY $3,750.00
REDUCED TO $3,000.00

This dazzling handsewn canvas valise was made for young George V. Bristol when he enlisted as a Lieutenant in the 31st Mass. Vol. Infantry. Bristol, whose profession was "merchant tailor," may well have created it for himself. It measures approximately 7" in diameter and 16" long. The body is lightweight tan canvas on which is sewn borders of medium brown worsted tape outlined in dark brown yarn embellishments. On each circular end is a large "US" in a shield and the name "G Bristol" is sewn in script on the top. Access is gained through a reinforced slit opening which is secured by three brown composite buttons. Two handles, also trimmed with dark brown tape, are affixed to the top. Pinned to the top is an old paper tag which has been reinforced with a thin sheet of heavier paper. On it is written in red ink:" Fancy saddle pack used by my/father George Bristol during the war/when a Vol. of the 31st Mass. Infty./B. J. Bristol." Records indicate that Bristol enlisted in the 31st as a 1st Lieutenant in February, 1862 but may not have ever received a commission. A personal item with unbelievable visual appeal. Ex-John Henry Kurtz collection.

(548-134) ORIGINALLY $3,950.00
REDUCED TO $3,000.00

This eye-catching, oddball smooth sided Federal issue canteen has been totally covered during the period in brown leather and is complete with a narrow leather strap that adjusts with a small buckle. There is no stopper and the tin spout is unmarked. While this could be some unknown contract variation, it seems unlikely.

On one side, very faintly visible is a name "G. Young" and below it the unit designation "143 Vol".

George enlisted as a private on 4/30/61 at Monticello, NY. On 5/22/61 he mustered into Co. H, 28th New York Infantry. Discharged 8/29/61 by Writ of Habeas Corpus at Darnestown, MD. Young re-enlisted on 8/26/62 at Parksville, NY as a 2nd Lt. On that date he was commissioned into Co. A, 143rd New York Infantry. Promoted to 1st Lt. on 3/5/63, and to Captain on 6/20/64 (not mustered). From Sept. 1863 on, he was on detached service as aide-de-camp on the staff of Brig. Gen. Tyndale and as Provost Marshall & A.D.C. at Brigade Headquarters. Wounded in action on 6/20/64 at the Battle of Peach Tree Creek at Atlanta - received a gunshot wound which splintered his right leg and killed the horse he was riding. Sent home on leave from 8/14/64, determined to unfit for duty. Discharged for disability on 10/26/64. Following the war he resided in Ellenville, NY, and died on April 1, 1909. The chief cause of death is listed as "Gunshot wound, right tibia, chronic septic infection" for "many years".

Accompanied by military & pension records. Included is a small photo of Young's headstone, and an Abstract of Expenditures for the 4th quarter of 1863 for Co. A, 143rd NY, signed by George Young.
Ex - John Henry Kurtz collection.

(548-88) $1,295.00

The sword is a non-regulation imported 1850 pattern officer's French manufactured sword. It is 36 ¾ inches overall with a slightly curved 31 3/8-inch blade with a double fuller. The blade appears to have had some etching that has been buffed off. It has no markings. The brass hilt has an eagle perched on a shield on the guard and the pommel and the pommel cap are decorated with mother of pearl. The scabbard has two highly decorated ring mounts and a drag. All have the design that makes it look like it is wrapped by a white ribbon with a black boarder. The leather on the front is tooled with decorative designs that runs the entire length of the scabbard. Engraved on the back of the top mount is PRESENTED / -TO- / CAPT. JOHN U. KREIDLER / BY / HIS FRIENDS / 9 / LOYAL / FELLOW CITIZENS. The sword is very tight in the scabbard and will not go in the last two inches.

The painting, done in oil, is 14 inches by 20 inches and mounted in an early decorative wood frame. Kreidler is sitting in a chair and wearing his Knights of Templar uniform. He is holding a sword, which has the same design on the scabbard as the one offered. Interestingly enough, in the painting the sword appears to be out of the scabbard about 2 inches.

With the sword and painting is a small 2 inch by 2 ½ inch brass frame with the Cuban flag on top and a gem size photo of Kreidler in his Knight's uniform inside, probably from the Spanish American War era.

John U. Kreidler was 31 years old when he enlisted as a Captain on August 11th, 1862. On February 2nd, 1863 he mustered into "E" Company of the 108th Ohio Infantry. Kreidler resigned on February 10th, 1863.

(30-1501) $5,250.00

Here is an original, Horstmann-imported, Civil War Model 1840 noncommissioned Officer's Sword presented to a Massachusetts Sergeant named Edward Payson Tucker. Tucker, a nineteen year old Cambridge resident, enlisted as a corporal in Company C, 45th MA Infantry, a nine months unit on Sep 26, 1862. Tucker served with it until he mustered out on July 7, 1863. Later, on September 10, 1864, the veteran twenty-one year old enlisted again, this time with the 29th Company, Massachusetts Unattached Heavy Artillery. This unit pulled garrison duty in the Washington area forts for its entire term of service and mustered out in July 1865. Tucker gained promotion to First Sergeant in April 1865 and mustered out in June 1865. Sgt. Tucker 's history invites further research. His handsome enlistedman's NCO sword features a wartime presentation engraved on the metal scabbard and reads "Edward Payson Tucker / from Burrage Bros & Co. / Sept. 10th, 1864". The Burrage Brothers company of Boston presented the NCO sword, a product of the Horstmann firm of Philadelphia to Sgt. Tucker on the day he enlisted for the second time during the war. Burrage Bros., located at 66 Milk St in Boston, was a major wartime manufacturer and dealer of both foreign and American woolen goods.

Tucker's Model 1840 NCO sword features a 31¾" long, straight, single-edged blade that is in excellent plus condition. Blade bears a single broad fuller that extends from the ricasso to 1" from the point or tip. A pleasing, dusky charcoal-gray patina covers the entire blade while the surface displays just a few scattered light specks of oxidation, hardly noticeable. Reverse ricasso reveals the stampings "HORSTMANN / PHIL" in small stamped letters under the folded-over, clam shell guard. Obverse ricasso shows a small stamped device of a foreign maker. The hefty, cast brass hilt is tight to the tang and features an imitation wire-wrapped ribbed grip. Pommel is globular with a flat, capstan-style rivet. Weapon retains no felt pad or washer at the hilt. Both the twin clamshell guard and the pommel exhibit a fine, delicate floral engraving on all brass displaying a fine, period-acquired, mellow patina overall. Sword has its original, metal scabbard with an ornately decorated drag and presentation upper throat complete with the hook attachment for the frog. Scabbard body has a rich, plum colored patina with scattered blotches of oxidation. This identified NCO sword is a wonderful collectible that would highlight any edged weapon grouping or Massachusetts Civil War collection.

(450-03) $3,950.00

Here is a complete, 1863-dated Model 1861 .58 caliber "Trenton Contract" percussion rifle-musket in very good original condition that is identified to a soldier from New Jersey. The longarm was identified to Captain Woodbury Holt of Company "E", 31st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry and it comes down from the family. Just cursory research has been done on Holt as yet but he enlisted as a Captain in the 31st NJ, a nine-month unit, on September 10, 1862 and was commissioned into Co "E" one week later. Captain Holt's service ended on June 24, 1863 when the unit mustered out in Flemington, NJ. Originally attached to the 3rd Brigade of Wadsworth's Division in John Reynolds's First Corps, the 31st New Jersey was thoroughly tested in action at the Battle of Chancellorsville in May 1863. Weapon calls for more research.

The rifled musket was a product of the Trenton Locomotive and Machine Company of Trenton, New Jersey, circa 1863-64. Firm had a contract with the government and it produced some 11,500 weapons for the army. The single-shot muzzleloader retains a pleasing appearance and appears never to have been cleaned. Barrel exhibits a dark oxidation over its surface and wears a pleasing mottled plum-gray patina overall. Very scant pinprick rusting is scattered about the weapon. In remarkably complete condition, this musket retains its original stock, iron nipple, bolster screw, "C" shaped hammer, swell-shaped ramrod, all barrel bands and swivel hooks, in addition to its original leather maker-marked rifle sling. Breech area near the nipple and bolster area reflects some light pitting and shows two slivers of wood missing from the stock adjacent to the barrel tang. Black walnut stock is in excellent condition overall with just normal dings and nicks visible from use and storage.

Flat of the stock opposite the hammer exhibits an oval government cartouche. Face of the lockplate is thinly stamped with "U.S. / TRENTON" under the bolster and "1863" clearly stamped behind the C-shaped hammer. Barrel breech area bears a clear "1863" on the top flat with government proof marks "V / P / eagle head" on the left breech facet. Left side facet of the barrel is strongly stamped with letters "N.J.". The weapon's original tulip-head, swelled shank, steel ramrod rests in the groove in the forend of the stock. Ramrod retains its threaded tip. Buttstrap stamped with a strong "US" and a rack number "73". Also has minor rusting on the top lip of the iron buttstrap. Brown / plum colored leather sling is strong and tight with light surface cracking and crazing overall. Exhibits a Connecticut maker's mark of "MAKER / SMITH BOURN / & Co / HARTFORD, CT."

Included with this musket is Holt's original M1855 .58 caliber socket bayonet in excellent condition. No scabbard. If one seeks a fine, original and complete Civil War identified longarm, this 'Trenton' contract rifled musket fits the bill.

(578-01) $2,995.00

This veteran-used Sharps percussion rifle is a .52 caliber, single-trigger, single-shot percussion breechloader and is identified by serial number to Private Auguste Dorr of the 6th U.S. Veteran Volunteers. Dorr's name appears in Civil War Sharps Carbines & Rifles by Earl J. Coates & John D. McAulay, along with the serial number which is stamped on this rifle.

August Dorr, born in Germany and a cooper by trade, served in Co. A, 8th Battalion District of Columbia Militia Infantry (Turner Rifles), a 3 month unit. He mustered in on April 11, 1861 and mustered out on July 11, 1861. The regiment was on duty in the defenses of Washington until June 1861, then saw action in the Expedition to Rockville, MD, Seneca Mills, & Great Falls, MD. In Dorr's pension records is an affadavit stating that Dorr also served in Co. H, 68th New York Infantry, and was discharged on 8/15/63. Dorr's discharge was accidentally destroyed. No other information regarding his service in that regiment was found online. Further research is certainly a possibility along that line. Dorr re-enlisted on 4/14/65 as a private in Co. G, 6th Regiment US Veteran Volunteers. Through June 1865 he was on detached service in Washington, D.C. He was then present with the regiment until his discharge except for a period in September 1865 when he was on detached duty in Harrisburg, PA. Mustered out 4/13/66 at Washington, D.C. Dorr died on March 12, 1900.

No finer piece of precision manufacturing in steel and wood was available in the world in 1861 than an U.S. contract Sharps rifle. This original and handsome weapon is a Civil War Model 1863 Sharps rifle made by the Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut, circa 1859 to 1866. In total, some 115,000 Sharps rifle and carbines were produced during those years. This Pattern, also called a straight-breech Model, features a unique, tubular-cased, pellet priming ignition system that was integral to the frame and lockplate. The Sharps rifle used a paper or linen wrapped .52 caliber cartridge carried in a special cartridge box fitted for those rounds. The serial # on this weapon is located to the rear of the top tang on the breechblock assembly and is strongly stamped C, 37727. The production numbers for this model rifle are 6,150 units and fall in the serial range of #C 30,000 through #C 40,000.

The straight-breech models were the most common type of Sharps rifles / carbines in production and were a definite improvement over the earlier slant breech versions. Weapon measures 47" long overall and features a 30" long round barrel mated to a black walnut stock and forend. Lockplate and frame exhibit sharp stampings to include "R. S. LAWRENCE PAT. / APRIL 12TH 1859", in addition to "C. SHARPS' PAT. / OCT 5TH 1852.". A pronounced and clear maker's stamp is visible on the top of barrel directly inline with the front sight and reads "SHARPS RIFLE / MANUFG. CO / HARTFORD, CONN". Behind the sight is "NEW MODEL 1863" stamped clearly unto the barrel top. The 30" barrel exhibits a mottled, dark gray coloring with scattered areas of dark oxidation and pinprick rust. Left side facet of the barrel near the breech shows "MNM", the government inspector mark. Inspector marks are also visible on the frame, loading lever, loading lever lock, trigger guard tang, buttplate tang, and patchbox. Barrel wears its original front and rear sights. Obverse side of the stock exhibits a dark gray colored iron patchbox. Full forend stock is secured to the barrel with three iron barrel bands with the center band securing a sling swivel. The second sling swivel is at the base of the stock 4" from the buttplate. Stock displays its original iron patchbox on the right side of stock. No cartouche visible. Stock also shows normal amounts of dings, dents and scratches to its surface from use, along with light storage scuffing.

Specimen retains very slight traces of its original colors. Mechanics crisp. Bore is clean and semi bright. Will clean to bright. All markings on the weapon are clear and distinct. The Sharps Model 1863 rifle was also fitted to adopt the Sharps socket bayonet, not included. Most of the Sharps rifles were issued to infantry flank companies as those companies were usually composed of the best marksmen in the regiment. It was thought that in an enemy attack, the outside companies would have the best chance to prevent the flanks from being turned if they had Sharps rifles. However, Sharps rifles, and carbines later, saw wartime service in the Federal cavalry with a number of state regiments taking them to the field. Here is a much desirable, wartime Model 1863 Sharps percussion breechloading rifle in very good condition identified to Civil War soldier Auguste Dorr.

Accompanied by military & pension records from the National Archives.

(218-314) $3,950.00

3 3/4" x 2 1/4" calling card inscribed "WILLIAM C. WHEELER / CIVIL WAR VETERAN / CO. I, 11TH VT. REG. 1ST HEAVY ART. / THE ONLY LIVING SON OF A REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER / SOUTH WOODBURY, VERMONT". Excellent, clean condition.

Wheeler was a resident of Morristown, VT when he enlisted as a private on 5/27/63. On 6/10/63 he mustered into Co. I, 1st Vermont Heavy Artillery, which started its existence as the 11th Vermont Infantry Regiment. Transferred to Co. L on 7/13/63. Discharged for disability on 4/13/64.

(558-743) $25.00

Dated "July 20, 1864. Printed blue-inked form, measuring 8" x 4.25", attached with plastic four-corner mounting on beige card, mounted in brown round-edged wooden frame measuring 11.75 x 8". Serial No. "19565", County of "San Joaquin", certifying that "Martin Helterson" has paid "Two Dollars Military Poll Tax, for the year 1864." Signed by County treasurer, County Auditor, and State Controller. Exhibits center vertical fold-mark and light soiling along fold line and the upper edge. Ink lightly faded but entirely legible. Else VG. Excellent California CW collectible.

(565-02) $250.00

Dated "State of Tennessee/ Executive Department/ Nashville, Tenn., Aug't 5th 1863". 1pp., ink on lined blue paper mounted on light card. Exhibits slight fold marks & very light soiling at the extremities. One small tear right margin . Rear backing wearing off. Else VG.Text, as reads follows:

"Captain Edgerton/ Chief of Artillery/ Captain: The small house on Capitol Hill which has been assigned as Quarters for some Artillerymen of your command, altho vacant at the time, is now required for the use of the State./ I would therefore respectuflly request that you will direct them to vacate the premises/ I would therefore respectfully request that you will direct them to vacate the premises./ While, as I understand, it will be no inconvenince to the men, it will be a great accommodation for the uses contemplated./ Very Resp'y/ Your Obt. Svt./ Andrew Johnson"

Excellent collectible from Johnson's tenure as Union war-time governor of Tennessee.

(558-856) $200.00

Ca. 1890s. By J.C. Buttre. Oval portrait in black and white, measuring 5.25 x 6.75", on white card, 11,5 x 8.25". Very slight soiled spot in lower left corner. Else VG plus & attractive.

(337-119) $75.00

Tableau featuring spread eagle and Doric column mounted on pediment against outdoor field & forest backdrop. Eagle w/colored shield, column w/draped flag. Tableau measures 4 x 3" mounted on white card measuring 9.125 x 6.25." Lightly soiled w/small light water-stain along lower margin. Else VG & attractive.

(337-40) $87.50

Drawing by Sergeant N.B. Abbott, ca. 1864. Printed by Henry C. Eno, 37 Park Row, NYC. [Publishing information can be read along bottom margin] Printed with tint tones to provide additional hand color, the lithograph image measures 8.5 x 14", and is mounted in a period tram-cornered wooden frame measuring 11.875 x 15.125". The print depicts a large US flag on pole amid cluster of unidentified government buildings, w/ soldiers drilling and marching in the foreground. Exhibits light foxing throughout and is slightly faded. Else VG & and attractive. Excellent example of the sort of lithograph commonly found in post-Civil War parlors.

(P12412) $115.00

Richmond: Wyatt M. Elliot, 1861. 64pp., gray wraps. Covers light soiled, trimmed and wrinkled. Interior presentation inscription: "With regards of Edward F. ___", w/various names in ink, front and rear covers, all in the same hand;""John Dabney Montgomery, Elliot Mills, John Taylor Camp[bell, Heros Von Borck, Fitzhugh Fredericksburg". Else, VG,w/ text entirely legible. Two of the three featured orators, Henry L. Benning and John S. Preston [father of Sally "Buck" Preston] became Confederate generals. Solid Confederate Imprint.

(460-353) $35.00

N.P. Ordinances' pagination: "51-69"; Appendix pagination: "4-37". Stitched wraps. Measuring 9 x 5.75". Light yellowing of both texts, w/light water-staining along the Ordinances right margin. Else VG and entirely legible.

(460-362) $35.00

This item was recently deaccessioned from the Rosensteel Collection by the National Park Service at Gettysburg National Military Park. There is no known association to the Battle of Gettysburg.

Stands 38" high; diameter of the wheel is 22". Maker marked "Klein". A spinner's wheel (or clock reel) is a mechanical yarn measuring device consisting of a spoked wheel with an internal racheting mechanism that clicks every two revolutions and makes a 'pop' sound after the desired length of yarn is measured. This is a possible source for the nursery rhyme "Pop Goes the Weasel". The wood pieces at the end of the spokes are loose and need to be attached more securely.

(M20743) $225.00

This item was recently deaccessioned from the Rosensteel Collection by the National Park Service at Gettysburg National Military Park. There is no known association to the Battle of Gettysburg.

Stands 39" high; diameter of the wheel is 30". No maker's marks. A spinner's wheel (or clock reel) is a mechanical yarn measuring device consisting of a spoked wheel with an internal racheting mechanism that clicks every two revolutions and makes a 'pop' sound after the desired length of yarn is measured. This is a possible source for the nursery rhyme "Pop Goes the Weasel".

(M20732) $175.00

This item was recently deaccessioned from the Rosensteel Collection by the National Park Service at Gettysburg National Military Park. There is no known association to the Battle of Gettysburg.

Stands 60" at highest point, 25" wide at widest point. A handwritten note on the back of the NPS tag reads "from the John Lippy / Collection / Dobbin House / Gettysburg, PA". John D. Lippy owned the Dobbin House for a time, circa 1940's.

A swift is a tool used to hold a skein of yarn while it is being wound off. In the 18th & 19th centuries, swifts were sometimes made of whale ivory, and are now sought-after antiques. They are more used today by knitter and crocheters who buy their yarn in skein form.

(M20731) $350.00

This wooden artifact is a pre-Civil War dated, original shipping container for percussion caps used by the Federal Naval Laboratory in Washington, DC. The "Laboratory", officially called the 'Ordnance Laboratory', is one of the oldest buildings within the oldest U.S. Naval shore facility, the Washington Navy Yard. The laboratory was a vital component in the complex of ordnance factories and served as the depot for all naval supplies. Under the direction of Captain Dahlgren, the Navy Yard manufactured a variety of items needed for the fleet, some of which included chain, cable, sounding weights and ordnance, such as bronze howitzers, naval fuses, rockets, shrapnel, and shells. The Yard's ordnance laboratory, started by Mr. Costar, an accomplished pyrothechnist, also produced the percussion caps and ammunition for Navy's small arms. The Yard's shipping and utilized specimens like this wood box to ship the items to the fleet. This rare Navy Yard container measures 20" long x 10½" wide x 10½" high and is made of 7/8" thick pieces of pinewood dovetailed together for strength. Box uses two spanner-keyed locking mechanisms inlaid to the top closure lid to lock the device. Lid secures to the box body at the back via two sturdy inlaid brass hinges. When closed, the shipping box measures 20" long x 10½" wide x 10½ high. Box is in very good overall condition and is coated with a thin layer of period dark brown stain that exhibits numerous areas of scuffing, wear and tear overall. Lid shows one surface crack at the left side locking mechanism.

Navy Yard markings on the box are stenciled with gold paint, now faded and worn. Faint markings on the box lid's exterior surface display traces of the original painted letters "_______RES" in a straight line format at the right edge of the lid. Strong marking remains are exhibited on the front face of the box and reads "NAVAL LABORATORY / WASHINGTON" in ¾" high, yellow painted block letters. Each side of this box has a large, 2" diameter brass ring attached to serve as a handle pull. Wood is recessed to allow the rings to lay flush to the box side for shipping. Interior of the box is lined with original tin plating on all four sides and on the bottom floor. All seams are soldered and tin plating is nailed to the upper edges of the wood sides via small brads. Tin exhibits its share of dirt, surface soiling, and scratches from service. Amazingly, this Mexican War-dated wood shipping box still bears its original, naval laboratory labeling in black ink stenciling on the inside lid that reads "PYROTECHNIST LABORATORY / U.S.N. YARD / WASHINGTON / AUGUST 7, 1846". Ink has faded but the reading is readable. Also, ½" high block letters "E.B.B" are stenciled on the inside lid at the left edge. Here is a rare, original, Washington Navy Laboratory shipping box from the Mexican War in excellent original condition.

(M20667) $750.00

The flag is 67" on the hoist and 95½" on the fly and constructed of wool flannel with twelve wool stars, applied to both sides of the canton. The stars are constructed of the same fabric as the white bar with the center star measuring 12" from point to point and the eleven smaller stars 8". Despite the apparent compression of the stars on the left side of the canton the thread is consistent with the original construction. The flag is hand sewn except for the horizontal seams joining the bars which were sewn with a lock stitch machine. The sewing threads used in the machine were also used in the hand stitching. The top and bottom edges of the flag are bound with white silk ribbon, while the leading edge is turned to the reverse forming a ½" hem. The hem has nine pairs of ties, all constructed of plain woven 5/8" tape except for the second from the top which is a twill tape. The top and bottom pairs of ties are sewn to the hem while the rest have been inserted through a punched hole in the fabric. It is Ms. Thomsen's belief that only the top, bottom, and second from the bottom ties were applied when the flag was constructed. with the others being replaced during what she deems was "a period of use, probably heavy but of short duration, as the fading is not significant," a typical description of a field used flag. It is also Ms. Thomsen's belief that during the period of use the fly of the flag became tattered and was "neatened" and repaired, probably numerous times, so the original length of the flag cannot be determined, but the flag was probably originally at least 5" longer. She dates the flag to the period July through November 1861.

The flag is constructed in the pattern of the first flag approved for use by the Confederate Congress in 1861. In July 1861 the flag officially had eleven stars, with the addition of Missouri bringing the number to twelve. With the addition of Kentucky in December, the official pattern would have included thirteen stars, thus very few twelve star flags were constructed, with only a handful of examples remaining. An example carried in the field by Company D, 6th Georgia State Troops, is now in the collection of the Georgia State Museum. The condition of the flag is "as found," with the larger areas of damage visible in the photograph probably caused by rodents, the smaller ones insects. The discolored spots on the blue canton and white bar are, in fact, probably the result of rodent urine. The flag is quite sound and the colors vibrant. A very rare Confederate flag in desirable untouched condition.

(566-01) $24,500.00

The flag is constructed of one layer of wool bunting and is 90" on the hoist and 144" on the fly. The canton is 60½" x 60½", constructed in the pattern of the Army of Northern Virginia, with each arm of the blue cross 8" wide with a ¾" wide white cotton border. The detail of the white fimbration around all sides of the cross is unique to 2nd National pattern flags produced at Richmond Depot. The thirteen white cotton stars measure 6½" x 7" point to point and were inserted into the cross so that they are visible from both sides. The hoist is constructed of heavy white cotton canvas like material with a 1" sisal rope inserted in the fold with the ends spliced back to form suspension loops. The fly has been turned to the reverse to form a 1" seam. The flag exhibits both hand and machine sewing typical of "the middle of the Civil War" as the respective armies began to mass produce their equipment, however, machines were not yet that sophisticated, and operators relatively untrained, still requiring that much of the flag be hand sewn.

The flag is in "as found" condition with numerous small holes, primarily the result of rodent and insect damage. The soiling, which is primarily toward the fly end is probably the result of what Ms. Thomsen characterizes as "a period of moderate use," which also accounts for the tattering on the corners of the fly end. She further states that the soiling, as well as some of the deterioration, appears to be the result of exposure to "acidic fumes," indicating "it was possibly used in an engagement." A most impressive Confederate flag in good sound condition with the fabric probably still imbued with the smoke of the battlefield.

(566-02) $23,500.00

This flag remnant came from one of the regimental flags used by the 61st PA during the Civil War. It is not known from what flag it was taken. It was a workhorse regiment that participated in the vast majority of the battles fought by the Army of the Potomac, including: Fair Oaks, Malvern Hill, Fredericksburg, Antietam, Wilderness, Spotsyvlania, Cold Harbor, Wincheser, Cedar Creek, Gettysburg, Petersburg, and Appomattox. At Fair Oaks, the regiment lost 263 men and all field officers were killed, wounded or captured. The 61st lost more field officers in combat than any other regiment and the battle deaths were the 15th highest of 2000 Federal regiments that fought in the war.

Accompanying the fragment is a certificate of authenticity, as well as a letter of provenance indicating that it is not known what specific flag the fragment is from, and that it originally came out of a G.A.R. Post in Conshohocken, PA when it was disbanded.

Flag fragment (meas. approx. 2 3/4" x 1 3/4") is housed in an 11" x 14" mount along with a reproduction photograph of Union troops staging before the Battle of Fair Oaks, where the 61st PA suffered their greatest losses.

(M20847) $225.00

This flag remnant came from one of the regimental flags used by the 61st PA during the Civil War. It is not known from what flag it was taken. It was a workhorse regiment that participated in the vast majority of the battles fought by the Army of the Potomac, including: Fair Oaks, Malvern Hill, Fredericksburg, Antietam, Wilderness, Spotsyvlania, Cold Harbor, Wincheser, Cedar Creek, Gettysburg, Petersburg, and Appomattox. At Fair Oaks, the regiment lost 263 men and all field officers were killed, wounded or captured. The 61st lost more field officers in combat than any other regiment and the battle deaths were the 15th highest of 2000 Federal regiments that fought in the war.

Accompanying the fragment is a certificate of authenticity, as well as a letter of provenance indicating that it is not known what specific flag the fragment is from, and that it originally came out of a G.A.R. Post in Conshohocken, PA when it was disbanded.

Flag fragment (meas. approx. 3 1/2" x 1 1/2") is housed in an 11" x 14" mount along with a reproduction photograph of Union troops staging before the Battle of Fair Oaks, where the 61st PA suffered their greatest losses.

(M20848) $125.00

Ca. 1860s/70s. Made of light brass, painted in gilt, measuring 8.5" in height, w/6.25" wing-spread. Lower brass exhibits nicks & light tarnish; upper gilt paint lightly chipped. Else VG & attractive.

(515-542) $200.00

This is a very good pair of well-made, imported French Chasseur epaulettes that were once part of the dress uniform for a number of U.S. regiments. Before, and after the Civil War, officers of rank in the U.S. Army were all required to wear an epaulette on each shoulder of their uniform except when not on duty or performing drill and inspections, courts-martial or on the march. In very good original condition, these shoulder epaulettes measure approximately 8" long and were worn on the uniform to fit the curve of the shoulder. The flat topside portion of the strap is of hard stiff pasteboard covered with woven, dark green cotton cloth material. At the outer edge of the flat is a cloth-covered, crescent-shaped device edged with a thick border of woven yellow cloth cording to simulate bullion. No brass numeral's or letters adorn the epaulettes. Suspended from each strap's edge roll is a full compliment of excellent condition, 3" long, tassel fringe in dark forest green color. Underside of each epaulette strap reveals a fine, dark maroon-colored cloth of polished cotton used to cover the shoulder attachment device. No clips or brass attachments are visible on either of the straps. This pair of militia or early war uniform shoulder epaulettes would make a wonderful addition to any collection of Civil War cloth or officer rank display.

(558-277) $450.00

Made of tin, oval shaped w/flat bottom, measuring 6.75 in height, and 4.75 in width. W/1" spout, .875" in width. 1.5" finger ring near spout. Ribbed edging. Canteen exhibits medium tarnish and corrosion. Else VG and attractive. Superb pre-war militia collectible.

(558-131) $275.00

Standard 6.5" pliers shaped, ball and conical bullet mold. Dark metal exhibits nicks, Colt patent lettering worn but legible. Missing wooden handles. Else VG, with crisp molds.

(515-547) $225.00

Maker-marked "E. Gaylord/ Chicopee/ Mass", w/inspector stamp: "T.J. Sheppard" inspector. 8.5" in total length. Medium gray, salt & pepper patina. Else VG.

(515-550) $65.00

This specimen is one of the finest, is not 'thee' finest example of a Civil War original, untouched, eagle-painted military snare drum that we've handled in forty years in the business. Sometimes referred to as a 'side' or 'tenor' drum, this handsome, maker-marked instrument was manufactured by the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania firm of Ernest Vogt, a prolific maker of percussion and stringed instruments during the war.

In remarkable unshortened condition, this eye-catching regimental drum is one of two thousand such specimens the U.S. government contracted for with Ernest Vogt in 1864 for the U.S. Army. The drum shell body, which stands 15¼" high, is made of one-ply ash wood and measures 17" across the wooden batter and snare heads. Each of these original red-painted heads, a.k.a. hoops, is a 1½" wide, curved and overlapped length of ash tacked together. They secure the top and bottom skins' to the instrument.

Featured on the exterior surface of the drum shell face is a very fine, Federal 'eagle and shield' emblazonment hand-painted upon a dark, infantry-blue painted field. In its beak, the spread-winged eagle clasps a flowing, gold-bordered red pennant on which is painted "REG. U.S. INFANTRY" in ½" high, gold letters. No regimental numeric designation is painted on the banner and that is common with so many of the wartime drum instruments. A red, white and blue military shield device is painted on the eagle's chest while the bird clutches an olive branch in its right talon and three arrows in its left. Visible on the wooden shell surface is the raised grain pattern of the wood still remarkably free of surface grime, cracks, dents and dirt.

Top skin, a.k.a. the 'batter' head is very tight and intact, but is likely a period replacement as they were changed often due to their sensitivity to humidity and moisture. Both surfaces of the batter and snare skins wear a dirty, stained, light beige coloring. Bottom snare' skin suffers from a single, 11" long x 1½" wide tear at one edge that shows evidence of period stitching at tone time. This skin also bears two, ½" high, black-ink stenciled initials "C.D." or "G.D" along with a ½" diameter perforation and a single ½" long slice. Four strands of cat-cut lacing brace the snare head. Rope lacing appears original to the drum and runs through the ten cantered holes along the hoops. Five leather tags or ears remain and are original.

A symmetrical pattern of brass tacks placed in the drum shell in an 'arrow-circle-arrow with vertical borders on each side' is Ernest Vogt's personal maker's mark. Also, glued to the inside of the shell body is the maker's tag in the original off-white paper label that reads "ERNEST VOGT, / MANUFACTURER OF / DRUMS, BANJOS, TAMBORINES & etc, / No. 225 BEAVER STREET / PHILADELPHIA / CONTRACT, December 29, 1864". This original wartime, eagle snare drum artifact is in exceptionally fine condition and 'thee' best Civil War drum that we have handled in our years in business.

(496-14) $9,500.00

Presented here is a wonderful pair of original, wooden drumsticks as would have been used by military musicians during the Civil War. Pair of sticks of brown, tapered rosewood, measuring 16.5". Smooth finish w/a few very slight dings. Else VG plus. Solid pair.

(515-539) $200.00

This maker-marked, musical instrument is a fine, Civil War marching band, baritone saxhorn, also referred to as a tenor horn, made by instrument maker John F. Stratton in New York City circa 1860 to 1870. The lacquered, B-flat pitched, band-size, brass wind instrument is in wonderful, original condition and measures 25½" long overall by 9" high and features a large 8¼" diameter bell. A.k.a. a tenor horn or 'Euphonium', the baritone horn features its original mouthpiece, upright brass bell, numerous coil reinforcing ferrules, and a single finger grip. In addition, this instrument comes complete with the early type 'Berliner Pumpen' system of three brass, finger air valves. Each of the three valves with their distinct short, fat, squat shape, are stamped with small numbers "13", "14", "15". This Berliner air valve pump system was introduced in 1835 by Wilhelm Wiepreclht, a Berlin bandmaster and enabled the players to produce better sound from the horn than with the earlier piston-type valve designs.

Visible on the horn is the maker's mark that employs a 2" x 1½" brass shield device applied to the curved upper face of the main tube. Shield face in inscribed with "John F. Stratton / New York". The bell with its un-reinforced rolled edge is in excellent overall condition. Highly visible on the interior of the bell is the classic dovetailed or 'zippered' seam construction prevalent on most Civil War era horn instruments. The elegant, tapered and undented brass body tubing gradually widens outward from a network of brass coils and air valve tubing centered on this horn to its large bell. The large, 1½" diameter, flat-rimmed, cupped, german-silver style tapered mouthpiece is wrapped with tape at the tip to fit tightly into its holder. Mouthpiece is stamped "Embouchure Rayle / Guilbaut / 6te U.D.G.U.".

This well-balanced instrument produces a pleasant tone and is usually positioned in the low section of any brass band. A fine antique wind instrument, this horn is a rare treasure worthy of any musical or Civil War collection.

(M20839) $1,295.00

Standard brass plate w/ clipped corners, measuring 3.5" x 3"; w/two vertical d-stick attachments measuring 2.125 in length x .875" in diameter. Exhibits medium scratching, tarnish and verdigris. Else VG. CW drummers take note drumstick breast plates are becoming harder and harder to find.

(515-553) $200.00

Measuring 15.25" in total length. W/ gutta percha mouth piece. Exhibit light tarnish, and gutta percha has a .75 inch chip near sound hole. Else VG and unusual. Good musical collectible.

(515-538) $100.00

The essential part of any Union soldier's outfit was his India rubber blanket. Used as a tent, ground cover or any number of other things, this highly serviceable item was greatly prized and an omnipresent part of soldier life. Because of its usefulness, after the war surplus pieces continued to be issued to the military and sold to the civilian market until government stocks were used up. Existing specimens are very rare today, particularly in this superb condition.

Made of rubberized cotton, this example measures 46" x 68" and retains all its reinforced brass grommets. The material is amazingly pliable and shows no splits or missing pieces. The interior is unmarked, with some age spotting and discoloration, but overall this rarity is in outstanding, near perfect condition. An indispensable part of a Northern soldier's gear that seldom becomes available on the market today. Ex - John Henry Kurtz collection.

(548-93) ORIGINALLY $10,000.00
REDUCED TO $8,000.00

This item was recently deaccessioned from the Rosensteel Collection by the National Park Service at Gettysburg National Military Park. There is no known association to the Battle of Gettysburg.

An brief online search produced an identical pitter indicating that it is based upon the original patent of H. Buckwalter of Kimberton, PA from 11/17/63, as improved by William Weaver of Phoenixville, PA, 5/15/1866, and produced by the Scott Manufacturing Company It is marked as such, "Pat'd Nov 17 1863 May 15 1866". Each side of the hopper bears a left design which is repeated on each of the four legs. The pitter is attached to a small wooden bench, the top of which measures 9" x 16"; the whole piece together stands 17" high.

(M20681) $95.00

Presented here is an original and complete pair of civilian style, Civil War era leather saddle bags as used by countless horsemen in the United States during that time. Still in remarkable condition overall, the dark brown saddlebags have been dyed black and are in wonderful condition, strong and tight. All leather displays areas of light to moderate scuffing and wear with just very slight flaking overall. The stitching is tight and not frayed. Both the near side and off side bag exteriors are in very good, strong condition. Each bag outer flap retains its single 10½" long x 1¾" wide leather closure strap still tightly stitched in place, in addition to the black-japanned harness buckle and clasp. Outer flap presents a simple scallop design along the edges and is border stitched. The bag leather connector strip measures 11½" long x 9" wide at the outer ends but tapers to 8" at the center.

Backside of each bag suffers from a single, quarter-size hole. Each of the saddlebags measures 9" high x 11" wide and each expands to 2½" deep. An unusual but handy feature is an additional exterior compartment sewn and integrated into the bottom of each bag. This compartment is stitched on three sides with the open side secured via a single, short leather tab with harness buckle and clasp. Lining the interior of both bags is a course brown cloth material that shows scattered tears, holes and surface soiling. Has some slight fraying. No maker markings are visible on the leather. A good-looking equestrian pair of leather saddlebags used by horsemen in the mid-nineteenth century.

(172-1817) $695.00

Standard cavalry spurs w/rowels intact and movable. Post war-leather straps extant. Both spurs exhibit tarnish and light verdigris. Else VG.

(515-540) $225.00

This ensemble shows three images of Lord Alfred Tennyson, Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom during Queen Victoria's reign. Sometimes referred to as 1st Baron Tennyson, he was and remains one of the most popular poets in the English language, famed for his penning of short lyrics. A few of his well known phrases include such lyrics as "Theirs is not to reason why, Theirs but to do and die", and "Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers". Born in 1809, Tennyson died in 1892 and is the second most frequently quoted writer in the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, after Shakespeare. Each picture measures approximately 2¼" wide by 3¼" long and is featured in a cutout set within a single, dark olive-colored mat. Mat is glass-covered and framed with a decorative and beaded, gold gilt modern frame. Framed image is 10½" long x 5½" high and rests in a 14" long x 9" high frame. If one appreciates literature and poetry, this item provides a fine opportunity to acquire three different images of the world renowned English writer.

(P12720) $125.00

On July 7, 1865 Mary Surratt, Lewis Powell, David Herold and George Atzerodt were hanged from a wooden scaffold in the yard of the Old Arsenal Penitentiary in Washington, D.C. They had been found guilty as conspirators in the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln and William Seward. Included in this display are wooden fragments from the scaffold used in the execution, which were secured by a soldier from the 1st US Veteran Volunteers who was acting as a guard.

Also included is a Certificate of Authenticity certifying the origin of the wood pieces. These fragments accompanied a larger piece of wood, a photograph of which is shown in the letter, that was salvaged as souvenirs at the prison and is so documented by a contemporary note.

Professionally mounted and matted into an unframed 8 by 10-inch display, with a copy of an image of the execution.

(M20844) $250.00

On July 7, 1865 Mary Surratt, Lewis Powell, David Herold and George Atzerodt were hanged from a wooden scaffold in the yard of the Old Arsenal Penitentiary in Washington, D.C. They had been found guilty as conspirators in the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln and William Seward. Included in this display are wooden fragments from the scaffold used in the execution, which were secured by a soldier from the 1st US Veteran Volunteers who was acting as a guard.

Also included is a Certificate of Authenticity certifying the origin of the wood pieces. These fragments accompanied a larger piece of wood, a photograph of which is shown in the letter, that was salvaged as souvenirs at the prison and is so documented by a contemporary note.

Professionally mounted and matted into an unframed 8 by 10-inch display, with a copy of an image of the execution.

(M20845) $250.00

On July 7, 1865 Mary Surratt, Lewis Powell, David Herold and George Atzerodt were hanged from a wooden scaffold in the yard of the Old Arsenal Penitentiary in Washington, D.C. They had been found guilty as conspirators in the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln and William Seward. Included in this display are wooden fragments from the scaffold used in the execution, which were secured by a soldier from the 1st US Veteran Volunteers who was acting as a guard.

Also included is a Certificate of Authenticity certifying the origin of the wood pieces. These fragments accompanied a larger piece of wood, a photograph of which is shown in the letter, that was salvaged as souvenirs at the prison and is so documented by a contemporary note.

Professionally mounted and matted into an unframed 8 by 10-inch display, with a copy of the image of the execution.

(M20846) $250.00

This relic Civil War period artifact is a Model 1860 Army Colt early 'Thuer' conversion revolver recovered at an unknown location. Heavily rusted and pockmarked, the revolver was converted from a paper cartridge, cap and ball percussion sidearm to one chambered for metallic cartridges. This design allowed for the original cap and ball rebated cylinder to be changed out with a new unrebated cylinder but still able to employ the remaining elements of the cap and ball system. In relic condition, the weapon retains its original barrel, frame, hammer and trigger guard and the front of the barrel lug that has been machined on the fight side to allow for front loading of the new cartridge. However, the specimen is missing its conversion ring, turning knob, ejection mechanism and its rebounding firing pin. Pistol has also lost its original walnut grips and the loading lever. Serial numbers are undecipherable and the exposed main spring is broken. All metal surface is rusted but wears a hard and smooth, dark plum patina. Here is an early representative Colt conversion relic condition sidearm.

(251-07) $475.00

Presented here is an original, extraordinarily scarce Civil War era or earlier, U.S. Army artillery musician's frock coat in excellent condition that recently surfaced from an estate in Vermont. During the mid-nineteenth century and after, many town bands attached themselves to their local militia groups and performed at military reviews and musters. Bands were so valued by the militia as effective recruiting tools that when the Civil War commenced, musical bands were in high demand. Some unit commanders paid large stipends to the bands in order to secure them in their regiments when those organizations went off to war. The U.S. government at times overlooked regulations and allowed the regimental band uniforms to retain their distinct and colorful trim as long as the government didn't have to pay for those costs. We feel that this coat is a militia or pre-war musician frock coat that could easily date to the time of the Civil War. Maker-marked and government inspected, this type of musician's regimental frock coat is a very rare commodity. 'The Horse Soldier' has handled only two other such musician frock coats in over thirty years of business.

Interestingly, this frock coat features a set of officer's cloth shoulder straps handsewn to each shoulder. Garment is a just-above-the-knee length, close-fitting, triple-breasted frock coat with a vent and two tail pockets. Well-constructed of dark indigo-blue flannel wool, the uniform frock specimen exhibits a six-piece upper body, consisting of two front sections with two side and two back pieces. A wrap around skirt and sleeves of the same material finish the coat. Coat bears a short, two-piece standing collar of smooth red wool facing, chevron-style red-wool cuffs and features a padded or quilted chest. Each shoulder strap exhibits a red wool cloth field with a single, gold-braid rank device of a 1st lieutenant sewn to it. Entire strap is bordered with a ¼" wide gold braid. The coat's back interior section and skirts remain unlined. Front of coat is eye-catching as it features three vertical columns of brass coat-size buttons flanked with nine horizontal rows or bars of ½" wide red wool piping placed on a line with each button. When coat front is buttoned up, the bar at the waist measures 7" across and the upper-most bar at the neck measures 13½" across. Sleeves are two piece construction and measure 7" wide across the elbow, 5" at the cuffs. Cuffs are non-functional and each displays two, small size, Eagle "Shield" brass buttons on the seam. Buttons are in very good condition and are unmarked. The triple-breasted uniform coat features twenty-seven, coat-size, Eagle "Shield" brass buttons arranged in three columns down the front of the coat. Buttons exhibit much of their original gold gilt and bear various backmarks including "EXTRA QUALITY, D. EVANS, WATERBURY BUTTON CO.

The front body panel of the coat interior is lightly padded and lined with dark greenish brown cotton cloth. Both sleeves are lined with a light-colored cotton material. Stamped on the left inner sleeve's armpit is a strong maker's stamp in black ink that reads "A. ROSE / NEW YORK" along with the numeral "2" indicating the size. Alvin Rose was a New York City businessman in 1864 who provided flannel shirts, flannel sack coats and drawers to the government under contract. Left sleeve interior also bears an inspector's mark of "WM. SCOTT JR / U.S. INSP / CIN'TI. O" in black ink. Remainder of the coat body, as well as the skirts, is unlined. Rear of coat is cut with a center split, a.k.a. vent, and has folded tails that have a pocket flap worked into each tail. The coat tails have a total of four, large size, Eagle "Shield" buttons in place as each tail flap has one button at the outside split and a button at each inner pocket flap. One over-size breast pocket bag (6½" wide x 9"high), made of dark-brown polished cotton, has been sewn into the coat left side interior. This addition probably added by the musician-soldier himself to accommodate his sheet music. This seldom seen musician's frock coat, in such outstanding condition, exhibits just a few scattered light moth nips with them most prevalent on the red cotton trim facings.

The musician's kepi is constructed in the French 'chasseur pattern' style that was prevalent prior to and during the American Civil War. This private purchase kepi bears a small paper tag with the name "Chase" handwritten in black ink. Similar to the French uniform caps of that period, the kepi bears a lower profile, exhibits a slight slope at the crown, and displays a straight, flat brim. The cap specimen here measures 4" high from base to top of crown and is approximately a size 7". The exterior body is constructed of high quality, deep blue indigo, wool flannel cloth that is in excellent condition. It shows almost no wear or mothing at all save one tiny moth nip on the left side near the juncture with the flat pasteboard disc. Top of the circular crown features a 5" diameter pasteboard disc covered in a dark blue wool cloth that is free of any nips or blemishes. Crown is void of any piping or rank design. The blue color is rich and vibrant, not faded or worn. In addition, kepi features a single, 1/8" wide horizontal line of red cloth piping or braiding that encircles the entire exterior of the kepi. Another single row of red cloth braid runs along the exterior edge brim from visor tip to visor tip. The original flat leather, tarred visor is in very good condition and is tightly sewn to the brim with no repairs evident. A number of small scuffmarks are exhibited on the bottom of the visor. Two, brass, cuff-size, eagle "Shield" buttons backmarked "WATERBURY BUTTON CO" are tightly sewn to each side of the cap. The reddish brown-colored Moroccan leather sweatband measures 1 5/8" high and rings the entire inner brim area of the cap. The thin, black bridle leather is in excellent condition with tight original stitching to the brim. Some slight edge scuffing visible on the band from age and use. Inside crown is lined with a dark brown, polished twill cloth material that is un-padded. Kepi's inner crown disc is covered with a darker brown leather material. Though the crown surface bears slight rubbing and sweat marks, a small, light-colored paper tag is visible and glued to the front edge. Tag bears the soldier's name "Chase" in handwritten black ink.

With the frock coat & kepi is a snare drum with drumsticks. The drum is 13 ¾ inches high and 16 ¾ inches in diameter and made of maple. The drum has been shortened approximately 2 inches probably around the late 1880's. The heads, leather "ears" and the ropes have also been replaced. Inside is a label but the printing is faded and not legible. The top head is marked in faded ink July 4th / R.W.C./ B.P./"05". The bottom has the initials LW. The drumsticks are made of a light colored unstained wood and are tapered to a ball end. One is 17 ¼ inches long and the other is 17 inches in length. One ball is slightly larger than the other one. Also, one has a series of three lines near the bottom and two in the middle carved around the stick.

This fantastic looking, pre-Civil War militia musician's kepi in great original condition is a uniform specimen worthy of any military display or Civil War era headgear collection.

(14-1212) ORIGINALLY $25,000.00
REDUCED TO $22,500.00

Presented is a rare, cloth uniform winter garment of the Mexican War worn by enlisted Regulars in the U. S. Army. This jacket, which appears to be a fatigue duty specimen of the Pattern 1854, is constructed of completely hand-sewn, twenty-ounce sky-blue wool kersey that exhibits the quality and cut pattern used at the Schuylkill Arsenal in Pennsylvania for Regular Army production garments, circa 1840 to 1855. One of the known the Mexican War units to be issued these types of duty jackets were the Cameron Guards of Pennsylvania. Production followed the revised government uniform regulations of 1832 which stipulated an unlined, three-piece body fitted with narrow sleeves, a single row of nine General Service eagle shield buttons, and a pointed or peaked front and rear center bottom edge on the jacket. All buttons are back-marked with either Extra Quality or Scovill markings.

This military garment, which appears slightly used, also bears two functional exterior front pockets directly across from the 6th button from the top. A 3" high stand-up collar, modified with a 30 degree slanted front on each side at the throat, is trimmed in 1/8" dark blue twisted cording along the outer edges. Unusual is the fact that this type of trimming is unknown and not seen on any other type of military jacket. Another seldom-seen item, taken from the 1850 regulations, is a small, handstitched grommet hole sewn to the center of each collar to allow attachment of the yellow metal branch device insignia, i.e. ordnance bomb, engineer's castle devices or other. Cording is sewn along the entire outer edges of the jacket and along the back seams. The U.S. army prior to and during the Civil War used this design.

The jacket's body is in truly remarkable condition with the original wool material of the jacket in bright and excellent with just scattered minor spots of thinning, moth nips and fraying. Shoulder straps of blue wool kersey cloth are stitched to the top of the jacket's shoulder area and not into the seams as later jackets are. Straps are also trimmed along the entire edge with the dark blue twisted cording. Entire jacket body is unlined save for each of the two-piece narrow sleeves that are lined with coarse, white cotton / muslin material handstitched at the armpits and the cuff edges. Muslin cloth is still bright and clean with strong, tight stitching. Also, visible at each of the inner armpit areas on the muslin are three arsenal sizing-dots that indicate a size 38 or 40. Each of the faded, light brown dots was applied at the arsenal with a special ink dauber to help the arsenal-contracted seamstresses who completed the assembly of these jackets. Each sleeve features two, cuff-size 'eagle-shield' brass buttons sewn to functional rear vent cuffs that are trimmed with the dark blue twisted cording.

This extremely rare, original sky blue kersey wool fatigue duty jacket is a very fine, wonderful example of a Schuylkill Arsenal-issued Mexican War specimen modified for use after the war. Mexican War uniforms are extremely rare in the collecting field today and if one seeks an opportunity to acquire a truly rare and historic uniform specimen, this fatigue duty jacket is it.

(577-01) $12,000.00

This Civil War military garment, which appears only very slightly, used is an original, Union artilleryman's shell jacket that is in very good-plus condition. Shell jacket is constructed of six panels of heavy wool material dyed a deep indigo blue color that is still vivid and bright. The four-panel, front body of the jacket exhibits a twelve-button closure with twelve original brass eagle 'shield' buttons securely sewn to the flap edge with original stitching intact. All button backmarks are plain. Shell retains both its black-japanned, single-hook at the standup collar as well as the clasp. Collar measures approximately 2¾" tall and displays four excellent rows of 3/8" wide, artillery-red, worsted wool herringbone piping or tape on the collar exterior. Two, small, cuff size eagle 'shield' brass buttons adorn each side of the collar and punctuate the rows of red braid. Standard red herringbone piping runs the length of the buttonhole-side front flap and decorates the entire bottom edge of the jacket. On the shell's backside, piping rises from the two belt-rest pads, a.k.a. 'pillows' sewn to the waist area and highlights the standard "V" cut from pillow to shoulder.

Each of the sleeve ends feature two, small, cuff-size 'eagle-shield' brass buttons on the functional cuffs as well as a single stripe chevron of red braid on the outside. Original, coarse gray/ brown wool material lines the jacket's interior and is in very good condition with no tears, thinning or fraying. The inner lining has one seam separation (4½" long) at the upper left shoulder areas, easily re-sewn. Remaining stitching in the lining is strong and tight. A side slash pocket on the left-side jacket inner lining front is lined with white coarse cotton cloth that is free of tears or rips. At the upper portion of the lining are a series of stenciled numbers "1 6 0 0 A / 4 0" that appear to be old costume company marks. Each of the jacket's two-panel sleeves are lined with white cotton / muslin material in bright, excellent condition with very minor sweat staining marks at the armpits. On the upper right sleeve lining next to the shoulder's inner stitching is the government inspector's oval stamping along with the jacket sizing stamped in black ink. The smudged, stenciled mark is difficult to discern and appears to read "E. H. SHAFER. / U. S. INSP. / CINTI." Directly to the left of the oval stamping is the jacket sizing mark, a ¾" high, stenciled numeral "3". A small portion of both upper sleeve linings have been cut away, probably to remove the old costume company's stamping.

Jacket's exterior wool body is in truly remarkable condition with just two very small moth nips, one on the left front panel and one on the back panel. Exterior body does show a slight seam separation, 1½" at the upper left shoulder / sleeve seam. Remaining body is close to perfect, with no tears or fraying. All the red worsted wool braiding on the jacket is bright, clean and tight with two spots of very minor fraying or wear through. Less expensive to produce than the army frock coats, these artillery shell jackets were a comfortable and durable uniform garment worn by Union mounted soldiers during the war. This wonderful, Civil War artillery shell jacket is a fine and complete, Cincinnati Depot government-issue specimen. If the collector seeks a truly great original Civil War shell jacket at a most reasonable price, this is it.

(M20813) $2,500.00

Here is a great condition, post-Civil War Vermont Colonel Staff Officer's uniform from around 1895. Produced by The M.C. Lilley & Co, best known for its' swords, this uniform contains its identifying tag inside the collar which reads "The M.C. Lilley & Co. Columbus, O. Military & Society Goods." The coat is lined inside with clean polished cotton with a striped pattern in the sleeves. There are two sets of black japanned hook and clasps, at the collar and at the bottom of the coat. The left breast interior contains a slash pocket with a hole in the bottom while the right breast interior contains a regular pocket that remains intact.

The exterior of the uniform is made of a high grade, black wool satinet material. The uniform is detailed with two wide, thick epaulettes with a black wool center, a gold bullion eagle design, and gold bullion borders. The 1.5" high collar has two "VT." initials in gold bullion embroidered on a tight weaved green facing that extends down the opening of the coat and around the bottom of the coat. There is a small tear on the facing on the left chest. The coat has eight 4-hole plastic buttons. Coat exhibits prominent design features such as 25" length sleeves with a wide design (7" at elbow) and with tight seams at the sleeves and the cuffs. This original uniform is constructed using a six-piece design.

(200-283) ORIGINALLY $695.00
REDUCED TO $550.00

Here is a pristine, post-Civil War, Rhode Island Dragoon's helmet, a.k.a. shako and one of the finest, original examples to come into the collecting market today. Although various types of these helmets were introduced in the 1830s, this example dates from the 1880s. It is a product of the well-known New York City accoutrement firm of Baker & McKenney and is so marked on the interior.

Once part of Rhode Island's Providence Horse Guard militia unit, the dragoon helmet is maker-marked and constructed of pressed blue-dyed fur felt instead of leather. This outstanding specimen exhibits its original brass visor, brass cap plate, brass lower band, and a handsome brass-trimmed, forward looking eagle-ornamented high comb. The narrow (3/8" wide) top surface of the brass comb is fitted with a 24" long mane of white horse hair that tumbles downward on the left side of the helmet. The helmet's high-rise comb was designed to absorb the full impact of an incoming sword blow to the head. A decorative, medium-blue colored, feather plume is inserted at the eagle's head and stands 6" high. A small loop of double braided length of white horse hair keeps the it from blowing in all directions.

The brass visor and band have a circular, die-struck five-pointed star on a raised medallion at each side of the helmet that secures a leather chinstrap decorated with layered brass scales. Helmet front features an impressive, tall, brass half sunburst backplate that displays the shield of the Rhode Island State seal at the top and three large, brass intertwined script letters "P H G" in the lower area. Twin narrow bands of tooled brass originate at the rear of the helmet and branch out on each side to the front and terminate behind the cap plate. All brass trim has acquired a pleasing, mellow bronze patina overall. The felt body retains its vibrant blue coloring and is still solid and strong with no blemishes at all.

Interior of the helmet retains its original light colored circular maker's label that reads "FROM / BAKER & McKENNEY / Manufacturers and Dealers in / Military Goods / 141 Grand Street / NEW YORK". The round paper label is fully intact and exhibits the name of "G H Joybert (sic ?) handwritten in black ink. Also marked on the label is the size (7¼). A thin sweatband of black leather rings the interior of the helmet and has six wide leather 'fingers' inter-looped with black twine, which serve to adjust the band. Underside of the brass visor has its original dull green paint coating that bears normal scratches and scrapes. Visible on the green paint are two, 1" high numerals "5 6" stenciled in contrasting white paint.

This suburb Dragoon helmet, worn by the Providence Horse Guard, is a very choice and complete article of military headgear. Its superlative condition makes it an excellent candidate for a soldier's personal display or any collection with a Rhode Island military focus.

(200-288) ORIGINALLY $4,250.00
REDUCED TO $3,400.00

. 50pp. [un-numbered], butternut wraps w/color illustrated covers. Exhibits slight soiling, Covers slightly soiled two loose pages. Else VG and attractive. Great UCV collectible.

(460-354) $45.00

Ca. 1895-1910. Maker-mark [reverse ricasso]: "G.W. Simmons & Co./ Boston". Gold-frosted diamond-shaped blade w/ "G.A.R." inscribed at mid-point on the reverse. Brass hilt w/ ribbed handle and standard interlocking "GAR" insignia on down-turned hand-guard. Nickled scabbard w/brass throat, carrying rings & drag. Condition-wise, the blade is near fine w/gold wash slightly dimmed w/age. Leather washer missing. Hilt near fine. Scabbard exhibits slight scrubbing, else VG. Overall VG plus and highly. attractive. Superb GAR collectible.

(490-30) $595.00

Made of bronze, measuring 2.5" in diameter, .125" in thickness. Obverse side features bust profile of Major General George H. Sharp. Reverse is contains the following inscription, bounded by a wreath: "Issued to the survivors of the regiment at Kingston, NY., August 22, 1912." Medal etching is sharp and highly attractive.

General George H. Sharpe was initially a captain in the 120th New York, who later became its commanding Colonel, before being promoted to brevet general and to various staff assignments, ending with General Grant. The 120th New York-"The Ulster Regiment"-was mustered in August 1862 and first saw action at Fredericksburg. Attached to the 3rd Corps, the unit thereafter participated in all the major battles of the Army of the Potomac. Upon its mustering out, the 120th had lost 384 men killed and mortally wounded and to disease---a casualty rate that easily placed the regiment in Fox's "Fighting Three Hundred" Union regiments. An excellent commemorative memento of the gallant hard fighting 120th New York.

(515-567) $45.00

Orange ribbon w/red, white & blue flag & black lettering, measuring 7.25 x 2.75". Safety pin bar stitched on the reverse. Slightly and lightly soiled. Else VG.

(515-561) $25.00

Brass bar-pin, white ribbon, and brass linked portrait pedant of unidentified veteran in civilian dress. Measures 4" in length, 2" in width. Brass slightly tarnished, white ribbon lightly soiled w/faded and indecipherable lettering, portrait pendant clear and clean. Else VG & attractive.

The 150th N.Y.S. Volunteers were organized in October 1862 and assigned to General Slocum's 12th Corps within the Army of the Potomac. They participated in the Battle of Gettysburg, and were transferred, along with their 12th Corps comrades, to the western Army of the Tennessee in the autumn of 1863. They were engaged in Sherman's Atlanta campaign and the March to the Sea and through the Carolinas. They were mustered out following their May 1865 Grand Review, having lost 132 men killed and wounded during service---a fine reunion memento of New York's fighting 150th Infantry.

(515-560) $35.00

2 3/4" x 8" silk ribbon with US flag at the top and a rendering of a medal at center. "REUNION / OF / 169TH REGIMENT / N. Y. VOLS., / HELD AT AVERILL PARK, N. Y., / SEPTEMBER 25th, / 1901." Silk has darkened with age, and shows scattered staining and spotting. One small hole starting at upper left next to the flag; it does not go completely through the material yet.

(515-558) $65.00