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US CIVIL WAR PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE DUG IN THE WILDERNESS

US CIVIL WAR PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE DUG IN THE WILDERNESS

Face of the plate has a good “US” stamping and an orange brown patina as one would expect from being buried in the Virginia mud for 100+ years. Surface has some speckling but few dings and… (2024-28) SOLD. Learn More »

REMAINS OF A SOLDIER’S KEPI FROM AN INDIAN WAR FRONTIER FORT

REMAINS OF A SOLDIER’S KEPI FROM AN INDIAN WAR FRONTIER FORT

These relics of army life on a small frontier post after the Civil War come from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND. They include strips from the base of a soldier’s cap and much of its leather… (1052-437) SOLD. Learn More »

$45.00
SOLD

KEPI CROWN FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

KEPI CROWN FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This crown from a soldier’s kepi shows an L-shaped tear, some slight edge wear and stains, but preserves much of its original blue color. This comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted… (1052-434) SOLD. Learn More »

1913 GETTYSBURG 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION SOUVENIR MEDAL

1913 GETTYSBURG 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION SOUVENIR MEDAL

Two piece medal with an eagle and crossed cannons on the top pin.  The drop medallion reads: “1863 Gettysburg Reunion 1913 Honor The Brave”.  The manufacturer is G.A. Schlechter of Reading,… (635-575) SOLD. Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

1913 GETTYSBURG 50TH ANNIVERSARY MEDAL FOR MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS

1913 GETTYSBURG 50TH ANNIVERSARY MEDAL FOR MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS

This is a two piece medal.  The top reads: “50th Anniversary Battle of Gettysburg 1863 1913 Massachusetts”.  The drop features a profile of Lincoln and reads: “Reunion of Veterans of the Civil… (635-574) SOLD. Learn More »

U.S. MILITIA PANEL PLATE ca.1850-1865

U.S. MILITIA PANEL PLATE ca.1850-1865

This was a popular belt plate for militia troops and is close to that illustrated by O’Donnell and Campbell as Plate 402, which came from a Union 1862 camp and which they date ca. 1850-1865, though… (2023-2364) SOLD. Learn More »

GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR VESTA MATCH SAFE

GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR VESTA MATCH SAFE

Gettysburg souvenir vesta match safe.  Celluloid wrapped with views “At The High Water Mark of the Rebellion” and “Summit of Little Round Top”.  This example is in very good condition and… (635-591) SOLD. Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR – 3 BULLETS MOUNTED ON OAK BASE

GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR – 3 BULLETS MOUNTED ON OAK BASE

Gettysburg bullets mounted on a wood base stamped “Gettysburg, Pa/July 1, 2, 3, 1863”.  These souvenirs were made in Gettysburg and sold at the National Museum circa 1960’s.  This is a nice… (635-583) SOLD. Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

KEPI CROWN FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

KEPI CROWN FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This crown from a soldier’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, shows holes, some stains, and a notch torn at the edge, but preserves some traces of original blue. It also shows some… (1052-429) SOLD. Learn More »

REMAINS OF A SOLDIER’S KEPI FROM AN INDIAN WAR FRONTIER FORT

REMAINS OF A SOLDIER’S KEPI FROM AN INDIAN WAR FRONTIER FORT

These pieces of soldier’s kepi come from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and are relics of army life on a small frontier post after the Civil War. They include strips from the base of the cap and… (1052-438) SOLD. Learn More »

$45.00
SOLD

NEW MODEL 1863 SHARPS CARBINE

NEW MODEL 1863 SHARPS CARBINE

The most famous, single-shot, percussion firearm used during the Civil War was the Sharps carbine, a .52 caliber, breechloading firearm invented and patented by Hartford, Connecticut native Christian… (2023-3265) SOLD. Learn More »

NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE [BATTLE OF CEDAR CREEK]—OCTOBER 21, 1864

NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE [BATTLE OF CEDAR CREEK]—OCTOBER 21, 1864

Whole. No. 10,281. 8 pp., 6 columns. Front page features magnificent center map, 9.5” x 11”, titled: “SHERIDAN’S BATTLE FIELD. Scene of Splendid Union Victory in Shenandoah Valley on… (1179-1812) SOLD. Learn More »

$45.00
SOLD

REVOLUTIONARY WAR IRON CANISTER BALL FROM MARY ANN FURNACE, HANOVER, PA

REVOLUTIONARY WAR IRON CANISTER BALL FROM MARY ANN FURNACE, HANOVER, PA

Offered here is a small iron canister ball. Measures approximately 0.91” in diameter. In rusty, but stable excavated condition. Recovered from Mary Ann Furnace south of Hanover, PA. Built in 1762,… (1235-73) SOLD. Learn More »

$20.00
SOLD

REVOLUTIONARY WAR IRON CANISTER BALL FROM MARY ANN FURNACE, HANOVER, PA

REVOLUTIONARY WAR IRON CANISTER BALL FROM MARY ANN FURNACE, HANOVER, PA

Offered here is a small iron canister ball. Measures approximately 0.91” in diameter. In rusty, but stable excavated condition. Recovered from Mary Ann Furnace south of Hanover, PA. Built in 1762,… (1235-72) SOLD. Learn More »

$20.00
SOLD

FULL STANDING CDV OF MAJOR GENERAL AMBROSE BURNSIDE BY BRADY

FULL STANDING CDV OF MAJOR GENERAL AMBROSE BURNSIDE BY BRADY

Full standing view of Burnside posed with one arm resting on the base of a column. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with black felt collar and cuffs and matching trousers. Contrast and… (160-390) SOLD. Learn More »

M1851 SWORD BELT PLATE: ANTIETAM; O.T. REILLY COLLECTION

M1851 SWORD BELT PLATE: ANTIETAM; O.T. REILLY COLLECTION

A nice example of the regulation US Model 1851 sword belt plate. This is an early version of the enlisted sword belt plate issued to cavalry, mounted artillery, infantry sergeants, and others who… (286-1301) SOLD. Learn More »

NON-DUG M1851 SWORD BELT PLATE: CAVALRY, MOUNTED ARTILLERY

NON-DUG M1851 SWORD BELT PLATE: CAVALRY, MOUNTED ARTILLERY

A nice example of the regulation US Model 1851 sword belt plate issued to enlisted cavalrymen and mounted artillerymen carrying sabers. The overall pattern was introduced in 1851 for sword belts in… (286-1300) SOLD. Learn More »

P1853 ENFIELD SOCKET BAYONET MADE INTO POT/BODY HOOK

P1853 ENFIELD SOCKET BAYONET MADE INTO POT/BODY HOOK

This is an excavated relic. Iron Enfield bayonet is rusty and pitted but very solid and stable. The tip of the blade was bent into a hook shape. These are undoubtedly soldier-made pot hooks. However,… (490-6760) SOLD. Learn More »

VERY RARE STATE OF OHIO CARTRIDGE BOX BREAST PLATE

VERY RARE STATE OF OHIO CARTRIDGE BOX BREAST PLATE

Circular plate very similar to the Pattern 1826 eagle cartridge box breast plate but instead of the usual eagle this plate bears the State of Ohio coat of arms. The face of the plate has a nice mellow… (490-6756) SOLD. Learn More »

MARKER MARKED PATTERN 1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE

MARKER MARKED PATTERN 1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE

The face of the plate has a strongly stamped “US” with scattered minor scratches and dings and dents. Edges show some wear from use. Reverse has 100% of the lead fill with both arrow hooks and… (2023-2363) SOLD. Learn More »


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CIVIL WAR IMPORT AUSTRIAN/PIEDMONT-SARDINIA/LIEGE MUSKETOON

This nice looking imported musketoon likely arrived in the U.S. courtesy of American purchasing agents scouring Europe for arms in 1861 and 1862. This is smoothbore, .70 caliber, with an overall length of 41 inches and a barrel measuring 27 7/8… (998-27). Learn More »

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