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U.S. 3.8” HOTCHKISS SHELL FOR JAMES RIFLE RECOVERED FROM BARLOW’S KNOLL
This is a larger version of the typical three-piece Hotchkiss artillery shell. Made to be fired from the 14-pounder James Rifles. All three pieces are present: nose, sabot, and base cup. No flame… (1163-243). Learn More »
INDIAN WAR FIELD-USED CAMPAIGN HAT FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
This is a real field-used Indian War campaign hat in relic condition excavated at Fort Pembina, ND, a small frontier army post in operation from 1870 to 1895. Anaerobic conditions of the dig have… (1052-253). Learn More »
US ARMY DRESS COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This coat lapel comes from the left side of US army dress coat discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, and was excavated in wet, anaerobic soil that has preserved leather and cloth in remarkable… (1052-589). Learn More »
POKER CHIP FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
Excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, have provided a window on daily life and the material culture of a small US army frontier post. The anaerobic conditions of the dig have preserved all sorts of things… (1052-534). Learn More »
SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and appears to be the 1877 pattern army sock, which was medium gray in color, had white toes, and the weave of the heel running parallel with the… (1052-582). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR / INDIAN WAR US ARMY CAP FRAGMENTS FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
These pieces of an army kepi were excavated at Fort Pembina, ND, a small frontier post in operation from 1870 to 1895. The dig produced cloth and leather gear in varied condition showing the typical… (1052-436). Learn More »
BRASS RICHMOND RIFLE-MUSKET NOSE CAP RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG
This brass nose cap was "eyeballed" in 1987 just off the Fairfield Road, Gettysburg by highly respected author Gregory A. Coco. The location was in a then recently plowed field about 100 yards from… (88-194). Learn More »
$135.00
Originally $185.00
RELIC CIVIL WAR US NAVY CUTLASS WITH SERIAL/RACK NUMBERS
This is an excavated example of the regulation Civil War US Navy cutlass. These are still referred to as the Model 1860 in collector shorthand, though the contract for this pattern was signed in June… (490-6744). Learn More »
OVAL US BELT PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS 1961 AT HARPERS FERRY
This regulation plate comes with Syd Kerksis’ original collection envelope with notations at top indicating he found it at Harpers Ferry in November 1961. Kerkis was one of the legendary early relic… (2024-291). Learn More »
SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE MADE AND MARKED BY CIVIL WAR CONTRACTOR JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA
This is a typical, though very scarce, Civil War issue army shoe made by a known contractor and marked by him on the inside of the ankle: “J. MUNDELL.” Mundell was born in Ireland in 1829, reached… (1052-298). Learn More »
SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE, A.K.A. BROGAN OR BOOTTEE
This Civil War US army issue shoe is typical wartime construction, using rough-side out black leather with reinforcing heel piece or “counter” sewn inside, four pairs of holes for a leather lace… (1052-285). Learn More »
PAIR EXCAVATED MODEL 1872 CAVALRY BOOTS: FORT PEMBINA
The model 1872 cavalry boot replaced the Civil War issue boot with one having the same side seams to the leg and rough-side-out leather construction, but slightly taller and contoured slightly larger… (1052-546). Learn More »
$225.00
ON HOLD
RELIC CS CAVALRY CARBINE SLING BUCKLE RECOVERED AT BRANDY STATION VIRGINIA
Buckle is in complete and solid though it does show some signs of repair. The frame and tongues are fine and all bear a chocolate brown patina. The central bar that holds the two tongues appears to… (2023-3190). Learn More »
$45.00
SOLD
EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE FRAME BUCKLE FROM THIRD WINCHESTER
This is a very fine condition “Heavy Thick” Confederate frame waist belt buckle. See #170 on page 97 of Mullinax’s “Confederate Buckles & Plates” book. In very good condition with dark… (490-6337). Learn More »
$795.00
SOLD
SMALL PATTERN US OVAL PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE: BATTLE OF SHILOH
This is a good example of the regulation small size US oval belt plate, excavated at the site of the April 1862 Battle of Shiloh, where Grant fought off attacks by Confederate General Albert Sidney… (490-5815). Learn More »
$325.00
SOLD
BATTLE OF SHILOH IRON FRAME BUCKLE
This non-descript iron frame buckle was recovered at Shiloh and although simple, shows some care in its construction in using a center bar that widens toward the middle where it is given a deep groove… (490-5814). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX BREAST PLATE RECOVERED AT SHILOH
This is a very good example of the regulation US plate worn on the infantry cartridge box sling recovered at Shiloh. Made of stamped rolled brass with a lead-solder filled back, these plates have a… (490-5813). Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE, A.K.A. BROGAN OR BOOTTEE
This Civil War US army issue shoe is typical wartime construction, using rough-side out black leather with reinforcing heel piece or “counter” sewn inside, four pairs of holes for a leather lace… (1052-300). Learn More »
REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
This Civil War enlisted man’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission. The fort was established in 1870 by troops of the 20th US… (1052-250). Learn More »
REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
This Civil War enlisted man’s kepi comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, and is in a remarkable state of preservation from the… (1052-252). Learn More »
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ARMED CONFEDERATE LIEUTENANT COLONEL
This uncased eighth-plate tintype is a very clear studio view of a Confederate lieutenant colonel wear frock coat, narrow brim hat, gauntlets and tall boots. He has tilted his hat slightly to one side and wears a sort of tight-lipped smile. His… (1138-2029). Learn More »
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