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RELIC OF A FRONTIER FORT: ARMY IRON COOKING POT FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
This cast iron cooking pot measures about 12” in diameter and 8” tall. The upper portion of one side is broken away. One of the brackets for an iron handle is still in place on the opposite side.… (1052-456). Learn More »
$65.00
SOLD
WOOD CRATE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
If you’ve been scanning our offerings recently you’ll have noticed material coming from excavations at Fort Pembina, a small US army frontier fort in operation from 1870 to 1895. The anaerobic… (1052-421). Learn More »
$450.00
SOLD
.69 CALIBER “BELTED BALL” FOR BRUNSWICK RIFLE
The is an approximately .69 caliber, lead round ball. Its interesting feature is a wide, flat band the runs the circumference of the ball. This is an excavated round and displays an even white patina.… (236-951). Learn More »
$50.00
ON HOLD
RARE .52 CALIBER “ROCKER BASE” SHARPS BULLET
A very rare bullet, associated with the Trans-Mississippi and Texas troops. Typical Sharps pattern with raised bands, but these feature a slightly rounded “rocker” base. A very slight patina as is… (236-939). Learn More »
$95.00
ON HOLD
BULLET IN WOOD
Excavated remains of a tree with a bullet fired into it. Three-groove minie ball in the wood. Bullet is visible on one side of the wood. Chunk of wood measures 8.5” long x 2” wide and remains… (1179-1335B). Learn More »
$165.00
SOLD
RELIC CONFEDERATE RICHMOND PATTERN RAKING SPUR
This raking spur has the simple, wide, flat side bars and flat rectangular neck you look for in a Richmond spur as first identified by Albaugh in Confederate Arms. This is a variation using a… (490-6766). Learn More »
$325.00
SOLD
INDIAN WAR FIELD-USED CAMPAIGN HAT MADE FROM A CIVIL HARDEE HAT
This is a real field-used example of an Indian War US Army campaign hat made from a Civil War M1858 issue dress hat (the “Hardee” or “Jeff Davis” hat) that comes from the excavations at Fort… (1052-245). Learn More »
CHICKAMAUGA RECOVERED EAGLE BREAST PLATE
This regulation US infantry cartridge box sling plate was recovered at Chickamauga, the two-day battle of the western theatre in September 1863, with losses second only to Gettysburg in the whole war.… (490-5809). Learn More »
$225.00
ON HOLD
CIVIL WAR NCO SWORD CROSSBELT PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG
This pattern of belt plate was first adopted in 1826 with hooks on the reverse for the bayonet shoulder belt and made of stamped rolled brass for artillery and white metal for infantry. This was… (490-5799). Learn More »
EXCAVATED M1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE
This is the standard Union infantry enlisted man’s belt plate of the Civil War. Adopted in 1839, these plates are stamped, rolled brass with a lead solder filled back that anchors the fastening… (490-5895). Learn More »
NEW BERN, N.C., RECOVERED M1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE
This is the standard Union infantry enlisted man’s belt plate of the Civil War. Adopted in 1839, these plates are stamped, rolled brass with a lead solder filled back that anchors the fastening… (490-5808). Learn More »
BATTLE OF FRANKLIN CIVIL WAR EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX BREAST PLATE
This is the regulation US plate worn on the infantry cartridge box sling and was recovered at Franklin, Tennessee, the site of Hood’s disastrous attack on the troops of Gen. John M. Schofield on… (490-5807). Learn More »
$215.00
ON HOLD
US INSPECTED ARMY SHOE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This soldier’s shoe bears a partially visible stamp inside reading “INSPECTOR / NEW YORK,” indicating it is government issue and appears to be one of the experimental patterns of footwear tried… (1052-386A). Learn More »
ARMY SHOE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This soldier’s shoe is very similar to another found in the Fort Pembina excavations that has a partially visible US inspector’s mark and in construction differs only in having four sets of lace… (1052-386B). Learn More »
RARE MARKED CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE
Civil War army-issue shoes were among the most essential things issued to a soldier and about the rarest of Civil War items to survive despite being made literally in the millions. They were cheaply… (1052-596). Learn More »
KEPI OR DRESS HAT STIFFENER FROM FORT PEMBINA
This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, a small frontier army post in operation from 1870 to 1895, and seems to be the stiffener from inside the top of a kepi or dress hat. It is leather,… (1052-435). 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. The fort was established in 1870 by troops of the 20th… (1052-247). Learn More »
US REGULAR ARMY INFANTRY OFFICER’S MODEL 1872 KEPI ACTUALLY WORN AT A US ARMY FRONTIER FORT
This US army M1872 officer’s kepi is in a remarkable state of preservation and could be mistaken for a barn or attic find, but actually comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, in operation from… (1052-246). Learn More »
KEPI CROWN FROM AN INDIAN WARS US ARMY FRONTIER FORT
This crown from a soldier’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and shows a small hole at center, from which extends a tear to one edge, with some edge wear and stains. The color has… (1052-432). Learn More »
PIECE OF PRIVATE PURCHASE SOLDIER’S HIGH RIBBED KNIT SHIRT FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
This piece of an Indian Wars soldier’s privately purchased shirt comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, where anaerobic soil conditions have yielded cloth and leather in remarkable condition,… (1052-1112). Learn More »
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12-POUNDER NAPOLEON PENDULUM HAUSSE CANNON SIGHT
This is an essential piece of artillery gear for crews manning the classic Civil War field-piece, the Model 1857 12-Pounder Napoleon. The pendulum hausse rear sight was the often-used replacement for the tangent scale rear sight that needed the… (1231-02). Learn More »
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