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JEWELER-MADE IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF JAMES C. HUGHES Co. F 83rd PENNSYLVANIA

JEWELER-MADE IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF JAMES C. HUGHES Co. F 83rd PENNSYLVANIA

Civil War soldiers had to provide their own methods of identification, with commercial suppliers offering a variety of stamped or engraved badges often in the form of medals or awards. In collecting… (2025-3037). Learn More »

“WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK OF DRUMMER EDWIN FERRY 61st NEW YORK

“WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK OF DRUMMER EDWIN FERRY 61st NEW YORK

A very good example of a Civil War “Eagle / War of 1861” pattern identification disk worn by a young drummer from New York who saw some early service in the 61st New York, a very active regiment… (2025-3028). Learn More »

SOLDIER PERSONALIZED CIVIL WAR WORMAN AND ELY MESS SET

SOLDIER PERSONALIZED CIVIL WAR WORMAN AND ELY MESS SET

A very good example of the popular, privately purchased patent mess set by Worman and Ely personalized by a soldier determined not to let any of it get away from him by adding his initials, “P V… (490-7281). Learn More »

ORIGINAL SILVER-MOUNTED FIFE WITH CHEATER

ORIGINAL SILVER-MOUNTED FIFE WITH CHEATER

This wooden fife is a wonderful example of a typical musical wind instrument of the mid-19th century. In good original condition, this Civil War-era cylindrical fife measures 16.5” long and is made… (2025-2934). Learn More »

$65.00
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90th PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY JEWELER MADE ID PIN: ANDREW MCLARDY, LOST AN ARM AT ANTIETAM- “A HOT PLACE”

90th PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY JEWELER MADE ID PIN: ANDREW MCLARDY, LOST AN ARM AT ANTIETAM- “A HOT PLACE”

Finely engraved, jeweler-made identification disk worn by Andrew James McLardy, a private in Company B of the 90th Pennsylvania, who lost an arm at Antietam in fighting at the East Woods and… (2025-3073). Learn More »

SCARCE WASHINGTON BUST CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S IDENTIFICATION DISK: JOHN SHELDON, 12th RHODE ISLAND

SCARCE WASHINGTON BUST CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S IDENTIFICATION DISK: JOHN SHELDON, 12th RHODE ISLAND

Civil War identification tags or badges were not items of issue, but privately purchased and came in a wide variety of styles- shields, corps badges, disks with various motifs, including several like… (490-7587). Learn More »

FOUR-FOLD COLLAPSIBLE BRASS TELESCOPE / SPYGLASS

FOUR-FOLD COLLAPSIBLE BRASS TELESCOPE / SPYGLASS

This antique optical instrument from the mid-19th century is a very appealing, four-fold collapsible telescope/spyglass in very good condition. Made of brass, this device is constructed with four… (172-1299). Learn More »

$195.00
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VERY NICE CARVED WOOD PIPE BOWL – JACOB KENT, 121ST N.Y. INFANTRY

VERY NICE CARVED WOOD PIPE BOWL – JACOB KENT, 121ST N.Y. INFANTRY

Offered here is a very fine hand-carved pipe bowl with complete soldier identification. Likely carved from a chunk of burl wood, this piece was made to use a detachable pipe stem. You couldn’t ask… (401-58). Learn More »

US MODEL 1904 SWORD LETTER OPENER WITH BOX

US MODEL 1904 SWORD LETTER OPENER WITH BOX

This is a US Model 1904 sword letter opener. Measures 9 ¾” long. This is an exact replica of the original full-sized sword. Comes with a sword knot and bottom only of original box. Blade is very… (595-2385). Learn More »

$35.00
SOLD

FOUR-FOLD COLLAPSIBLE BRASS TELESCOPE / SPYGLASS

FOUR-FOLD COLLAPSIBLE BRASS TELESCOPE / SPYGLASS

This antique optical instrument from the mid-19th century is a very appealing, four-fold collapsible telescope/spyglass in very good condition. Made of brass, this device is constructed with four… (2024-1889). Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

ORIGINAL BRASS-MOUNTED ROSEWOOD FIFE MARKED “F & H”

ORIGINAL BRASS-MOUNTED ROSEWOOD FIFE MARKED “F & H”

This wooden fife is a wonderful example of a typical musical wind instrument of the mid-19th century. In good original condition, this Civil War-era cylindrical fife measures 14.5” long and is made… (490-7483). Learn More »

$125.00
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VICTORIAN LADIES' BUCKLE

VICTORIAN LADIES' BUCKLE

Beautiful black buckle is made of black crepe stones. Original attachment hooks and pin and hook are present on reverse and fully function. Buckle measures approx. 2 ½” x 3”. This would have been… (344-2627). Learn More »

$150.00
Originally $225.00

UNISSUED McCLELLAN “WAR OF 1861” IDENTIFICATION DISK

UNISSUED McCLELLAN “WAR OF 1861” IDENTIFICATION DISK

This is an unissued brass identification disk. The front features a central bust of George B. McClellan and reads “MAJOR GENERAL GEO. B. McCLELLAN / WAR OF 1861”. This was never stamped with a… (344-2965). Learn More »

$225.00
Originally $395.00

CIVIL WAR-ERA “CLOOSE / CROSBY” FIFE

CIVIL WAR-ERA “CLOOSE / CROSBY” FIFE

This wooden fife is a wonderful example of a typical musical wind instrument as used during the Civil War period. In very good original condition, this fife measures 17” long and is made… (490-7484). Learn More »

$145.00
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VICTORIAN MOURNING PORTRAIT OF GENERAL JOHN SEDGWICK KIA 1864

VICTORIAN MOURNING PORTRAIT OF GENERAL JOHN SEDGWICK KIA 1864

An interesting and extremely skillful example of Victorian mourning art- a Civil War carte-de-visite portrait of General John Sedgwick set in an eight-pointed star frame made of one square… (1202-1013). Learn More »

GENERAL JOHN F. REYNOLDS MOURNING LOCKET

GENERAL JOHN F. REYNOLDS MOURNING LOCKET

A nice example of Victorian mourning jewelry- a gilt locket fitted with swivel loop and black ribbon, containing a thumbnail albumen photographic portrait of Union General John F. Reynolds, killed… (1202-1015). Learn More »

COMPLETE CIVIL WAR WORMAN AND ELY MESS SET

COMPLETE CIVIL WAR WORMAN AND ELY MESS SET

This is a scarce Civil War private purchase mess set patented by L.H. Worman and J.O. Ely of Philadelphia on February 4, 1862. The patent documents make clear the designer was likely a Phillip Ulmer,… (490-7280). Learn More »

IVORY HANDLED CANE ID’D TO GEORGE H. STUART, MARKED LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN

IVORY HANDLED CANE ID’D TO GEORGE H. STUART, MARKED LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN

Cane is made of wood which has been stained a dark brown color. Top of cane has a brass ring with ivory handle. Etched on one side of the handle is “GEORGE H. STUART, LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN DECEMBER 21,… (344-1885). Learn More »

$550.00
Originally $750.00

CONFEDERATE PRISON CAMP ART: ELMIRA PRISON 1864, EX-TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM

CONFEDERATE PRISON CAMP ART: ELMIRA PRISON 1864, EX-TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM

Soldiers in camp often used what leisure time they had in crafting small mementos that might be sent home or retained as souvenirs. Prisoners of war had the additional incentive of selling or trading… (1268-1226). Learn More »

$95.00
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IDENTIFIED CRUTCH – 2nd LT. SAMUEL MCKEE, 143rd/147th PENNSYLVANIA - WIA CHANCELLORSVILLE, KIA ATLANTA CAMPAIGN

IDENTIFIED CRUTCH – 2nd LT. SAMUEL MCKEE, 143rd/147th PENNSYLVANIA - WIA CHANCELLORSVILLE, KIA ATLANTA CAMPAIGN

Samuel McKee enlisted on 10/18/1862 as a 2nd Lieutenant and was mustered into Company I of the 143rd Pennsylvania the same day.  In December of ’62, Sam was transferred to the 147th Pennsylvania… (1268-712). Learn More »

$2,750.00
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AN ASSEMBLAGE BOTH WAR AND POST WAR OF A GETTYSBURG "WOLVERINE” – WILLIAM H. DUNN, 5TH AND 10TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY

William H. Dunn of Ganges, Michigan served in both the 5th and 10th Michigan Cavalry during the Civil War. He enlisted on Aug. 14, 1862 in Co. "I" 5th Michigan Cavalry. At Gettysburg Dunn, a trooper in the famous charge lead by Custer, gallantly… (1268-779). Learn More »

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