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18TH ARMY CORPS, 3RD DIVISION CORPS BADGE BY HAYWARD

18TH ARMY CORPS, 3RD DIVISION CORPS BADGE BY HAYWARD

Silver official badge of the Eighteenth (XVIII) Army Corps, Department of North Carolina / Army of the James. N. p., ca. early 1864. The lack of colored enamel indicates that the wearer would… (1298-06). Learn More »

PHOTO ARCHIVE AND INSIGNIA GROUPING WITH CORPS BADGE IDENTIFIED TO 54TH NEW YORK SERGEANT DANIEL MULLER

PHOTO ARCHIVE AND INSIGNIA GROUPING WITH CORPS BADGE IDENTIFIED TO 54TH NEW YORK SERGEANT DANIEL MULLER

The items in this lot are identified to Daniel Muller (carried on the rolls as MOLLER) of the 54th New York Infantry. Daniel Muller was born in Hanover, Germany and later came to the United States. At… (2021-270). Learn More »

$2,450.00
Originally $2,950.00

EXTREMELY SCARCE NEW HAMPHIRE OFFICER’S FALSE EMBROIDERED HAT INSIGNIA

EXTREMELY SCARCE NEW HAMPHIRE OFFICER’S FALSE EMBROIDERED HAT INSIGNIA

Regular army officers had been authorized a silver “U.S.” within a gold bullion wreath for wear on their undress caps in 1839. This was carried over in the 1851 regulations for use on the 1851… (2020-912). Learn More »

$975.00
Originally $1,295.00

SMALL UNENGRAVED SILVER FIFTH CORPS BADGE

SMALL UNENGRAVED SILVER FIFTH CORPS BADGE

Here we have an unengraved fifth corps badge made of silver. It measures .75 inches by .75 inches. The silver is in good condition with only minor tarnish. There is a small bend to one of the arms but… (2020-862). Learn More »

$275.00
Originally $395.00

AMERICAN MIILITARY HEADGEAR INSIGNIA BY CAMPBELL & O’DONNELL

AMERICAN MIILITARY HEADGEAR INSIGNIA BY CAMPBELL & O’DONNELL

Excellent condition, as new First Edition. Written by J. Duncan Campbell & Michael J. O’Donnell. Published 2004, O’Donnell Publications. Hardcover, 311 pages. Heavily illustrated with black… (602-33). Learn More »

$55.00
Originally $65.00

DOUBLE-BORDER STAFF CAPTAIN’S STRAPS WITH TIES

DOUBLE-BORDER STAFF CAPTAIN’S STRAPS WITH TIES

A higher quality set of embroidered bullion shoulder straps for a staff captain. These use a double border of two rows of embroidered bullion and two rows for each of the rank bars as well. Both are… (1299-24). Learn More »

DOUBLE BORDER LIEUTENANT COLONEL OF STAFF SHOULDER STRAPS

DOUBLE BORDER LIEUTENANT COLONEL OF STAFF SHOULDER STRAPS

A very good set of Civil War shoulder straps for a Lieutenant Colonel of staff, using two rows of gold bullion embroidery for the border, with jaceron wire borders inside and out, and silver bullion… (1299-10). Learn More »

$975.00
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SCARCE SMITH PATENT INFANTRY MAJOR’S STRAPS WITH 1861 PATENT MARKINGS AND TIES

SCARCE SMITH PATENT INFANTRY MAJOR’S STRAPS WITH 1861 PATENT MARKINGS AND TIES

This is a good set of Smith patent infantry major’s shoulder straps, showing some use, but retaining good color, rubbed but legible red-ink patent markings on the reverse, and lace ties in place.… (1299-19). Learn More »

BEAUTIFUL, FINE CONDITION TRIPLE BORDER LT. COLONEL STAFF STRAPS

BEAUTIFUL, FINE CONDITION TRIPLE BORDER LT. COLONEL STAFF STRAPS

Schuyler, Hartley and Graham and other military goods dealers would list these as “Extra Rich, Three Row Shoulder Straps, Wide Centre” in their catalogs.  They are impressive, beautiful, in fine… (1299-05). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR FIRST LIEUTENANT OF STAFF SHOULDER STRAPS

CIVIL WAR FIRST LIEUTENANT OF STAFF SHOULDER STRAPS

These straps with single gold bar rank insignia on a black field were worn by a first lieutenant serving in a staff position at a regimental or higher level. This did not necessarily mean duty behind… (1299-04). Learn More »

EXCELLENT CONDITION INFANTRY FIRST LIEUTENANT SHOULDER STRAPS

EXCELLENT CONDITION INFANTRY FIRST LIEUTENANT SHOULDER STRAPS

This set of Civil War shoulder straps has a lot of eye appeal. The wool centers are a bright, medium blue with no moth tracks, damage or fading. The single row embroidered bullion borders and rank… (1299-03). Learn More »

DOUBLE ROW INFANTRY MAJOR SHOULDER STRAPS

DOUBLE ROW INFANTRY MAJOR SHOULDER STRAPS

A very good condition pair of infantry Major’s shoulder straps that are a cut-above in quality, using two rows of embroidered bullion for the borders and deep blue velvet fields. The jaceron wire… (1299-02). Learn More »

EMBROIDERED INFANTRY OFFICER’S CAP INSIGNIA

EMBROIDERED INFANTRY OFFICER’S CAP INSIGNIA

This patch features an embroidered infantry horn on blue felt background. This horn is pointing to the right. This piece was trimmed. Gold bullion thread (with no sequins) forming the horn has… (2025-2064). Learn More »

EMBROIDERED INFANTRY OFFICER’S CAP INSIGNIA

EMBROIDERED INFANTRY OFFICER’S CAP INSIGNIA

This patch features an embroidered infantry horn on faded blue felt background. This piece was trimmed. Gold bullion thread (with no sequins) forming the horn has tarnished to dark tone. There are no… (2025-2063). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR CROSSED SABERS CAVALRY INSIGNIA

CIVIL WAR CROSSED SABERS CAVALRY INSIGNIA

Stamped brass crossed sabers Cavalry insignia in good condition. Insignia was meant for wear on the crown of the forage cap, kepi or slouch hat. The face has a mellow tone. Reverse has all four… (172-6088). Learn More »

9TH ARMY CORPS BADGE

9TH ARMY CORPS BADGE

The badge of the 9th Corps was officially adopted April 10, 1864, as General Burnside was recruiting men in anticipation of joining Grant’s Overland Campaign in Virginia. Since Burnside outranked… (2025-859). Learn More »

VERY STRONG EXAMPLES OF SCARCE EMBROIDERED BULLION INFANTRY MAJOR SHOULDER STRAPS

VERY STRONG EXAMPLES OF SCARCE EMBROIDERED BULLION INFANTRY MAJOR SHOULDER STRAPS

Infantry majors, like the other field grade regimental officers were combat officers, serving under fire in the front lines, and with only one major to thirty line officers, their shoulder straps are… (1299-21). Learn More »

INFANTRY CAPTAIN SHOULDER STRAPS

INFANTRY CAPTAIN SHOULDER STRAPS

A very good set of infantry captain’s single-border, embroidered bullion shoulder straps. These show moderate signs of age and use, but pleasing color overall, with some moth damage that is confined… (1299-23). Learn More »

SCARCE F.B. SMITH MADE WASHINGTON BUST IDENTIFICATION TAG OF JOHN F. TROST, COMPANY H, 2nd MICHIGAN

SCARCE F.B. SMITH MADE WASHINGTON BUST IDENTIFICATION TAG OF JOHN F. TROST, COMPANY H, 2nd MICHIGAN

Trost was a German immigrant working as a laborer when he enlisted in the army, first serving in the 2nd Michigan Infantry and then in the 3rd US Artillery until his death in February 1865 in a U.S.… (2025-3035). Learn More »

$1,950.00
ON HOLD

EXCAVATED “WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK OF CHARLES R. BLAIR COMPANY H, 2nd VERMONT: OLD VERMONT BRIGADE

EXCAVATED “WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK OF CHARLES R. BLAIR COMPANY H, 2nd VERMONT: OLD VERMONT BRIGADE

A very good example of a Civil War “Eagle / War of 1861” pattern brass identification disk. This is the Type 5A in Maier and Stahl’s typology, showing the Arms of the U.S. on one side- an eagle… (2025-3036). Learn More »


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DOUBLE CASED ¼ PLATE AMBROTYPES OF TWO MEMBERS BELIEVED TO BE OF THE ROME LIGHT GUARDS - COMPANY A, 8TH GEORGIA INFANTRY

These two fantastically clear images are housed together in a Union case that is also in excellent condition. Both sides show a beautiful scene of a lady riding a  horse with a dog resting in front. Both subjects are unknown. The first image is of a… (846-517). Learn More »

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