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UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS HAT
This Confederate veteran’s slouch hat is in superb condition. It is made of felt, light tan in color, with the brass “CV” wreath pin still in place. Original ribbon band is sewn at the base of… (1054-1266). Learn More »
$595.00
ON HOLD
CLOSE HELMET FOR A CUIRASSIER CA. 1615-1620
A nice example of the close helmet worn by cuirassiers to about 1650. Armored cavalry had discarded the lance as their principle weapon in the 1500s and come to rely upon a pair of long-barreled… (766-926). Learn More »
U.S. MODEL 1881 SPIKED INFANTRY HELMET
In 1881 the U.S. army adopted a British-style spiked helmet for foot troops. This example shows very well. Like pretty much every one on the market, it was assembled from original surplus parts at… (1022-39). Learn More »
1851 PATTERN SHAKO FOR OHIO STATE ARTILLERY
Pattern 1851 shakos are sporadically encountered but it is not often that one like this comes up for sale. This particular shako is for a State of Ohio artillery unit. The shako is of the usual… (161-08). Learn More »
$7,950.00
Originally $9,500.00
WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN SINGLE DECAL LUFTWAFFE HELMET
Helmet is the Model 1942 with unrolled edge and impressed air vents. Helmet is painted a dark gray color. The left side has the Luftwaffe decal of which 70% remains with a bit of scraping throughout… (918-71). Learn More »
LEWISBURG ZOUAVES KEPI MADE BY JOHN M. TAYLOR OF LEWISBURG
John M. Taylor set himself up in the hat, cap and fur business in Lewisburg, PA, in 1869. His first advertisement in the local paper was that March, and he is on the list of licensed vendors in Union… (33-266). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE INFANTRY OFFICER’S KEPI IN FANTASTIC CONDITION
This extremely rare item is in excellent museum quality condition and is one of the nicest pieces of Confederate headgear we have seen in quite some time. This cap is well made. The cloth is of a fine… (M26294). Learn More »
$22,500.00
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SIXTH ARMY CORPS STAFF OFFICER’S CHASSEUR STYLE KEPI WITH CORPS BADGE
In excellent condition, this wartime staff officer’s cap is the low-crowned chasseur style favored by many officers for its rather natty appearance. Made of medium blue wool that preserves its nap,… (33-261). Learn More »
MODEL 1881 CAVALRY HELMET
Black felt helmet with yellow plume. The body of this helmet is in excellent condition with no cracks or creases. The exterior is clean. There is black leather trim running around the bottom edge.… (953-34). Learn More »
$375.00
Originally $550.00
McDOWELL PATTERN ARTILLERY OFFICER’S FORAGE CAP
Popularized by General McDowell, this pattern of forage was characterized by its tall body and its curved, downturned visor. The cap is 5 ½” tall; the interior opening measures 7 ¾” in length… (33-269). Learn More »
WONDERFUL FIELD-WORN IDENTIFIED ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SLOUCH HAT: RINGGOLD LIGHT ARTILLERY AND ERMANTROUT’S BATTERY OF PENNSYLVANIA INDEPENDENT LIGHT ARTILLERY
Real Civil War slouch hats have always been hard to find. Of those that survived many are full dress affairs that had no practical use after the war. This one is a rare survivor, showing wear and use… (33-270). Learn More »
C1850-60 SHAKO IDENTIFIED TO HENRY K. WHITE, 71ST NEW YORK STATE MILITIA, AND LATER OWNER OF H. K. WHITE MILITARY GOODS
A beautiful example of the headgear worn up to the outbreak of the American Civil War. The body is paste board covered in a very high quality dark blue wool and measures approx. 7” tall. The crown… (33-273). Learn More »
C1859-60 ENGINEER’S SHAKO IDENTIFIED TO S. FRICK, 11TH REGIMENT
The label pasted to the underside of the shako reads, “F. DEEC(KEN) MANUFACTURER & DEALER IN MILITARY GOODS No. 243 BOWERY” gives us an exact date of 1859-60 according to the Directory of… (33-272). Learn More »
MAGNIFICENT UNION OFFICER’S CAMPAIGN HAT
Black fore & aft creased slouch hat, with 3.5” brim & cloth trimmed rim. Plus bullion infantry insignia, and bullion chord w/bulb tassels. Topped with spectacular black feather plume. Plus… (470-13). Learn More »
$7,000.00
Originally $7,500.00
WONDERFUL CONDITION ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE-MANUFACTURED KEPI FOR A DRUMMER BOY OR CHILD
This article of uniform clothing is an original, Civil War example of headgear manufactured in the Confederacy and presented here in wonderful, original intact condition. The period artifact is a… (526-68). Learn More »
$6,500.00
Originally $8,500.00
US M1872 INFANTRY OFFICER SHAKO
Inner crown maker-mark: “Schuyler Hartey & Graham/ Maiden Lane/ New York.” Of dark blue felt with golden piping, spread eagle insignia above Infantry horn insignia with company letter “C”,… (626-10). Learn More »
MODEL 1916 WORLD WAR ONE GERMAN HELMET WITH LINER
The exterior of this helmet is painted a dark green and has several small indentations on the crown. Approx. 65% of the paint remains on the exterior the rest having a nice dark patina. Both of the… (980-31). Learn More »
M1889 SPANISH AMERICAN WAR ERA CAMPAIGN HAT
Ca. 1898-1900 Regulation "Snowflake" side vents, with standard three rows of stitching around outer brim. Also has the standard one inch brown ribbon with left side bow, with non-regulation stamp… (169-110). Learn More »
$1,650.00
Originally $2,250.00
RED ARTILLERY AGAULETTE FOR THE 1870’S AND 1880’S DRESS SPIKED HELMET
Aiguillette is made of worsted red wool and is meant for use with the enlisted man’s spiked artillery helmet of either the 1872 or 1881 pattern. Item is slightly worn and has some light surface… (M25533). Learn More »
WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN ARMY HELMET
Helmet is the Model 1942 helmet with an unrolled edge and pressed air vents. The helmets surface is painted a dark blue-gray color inside and out. Helmet has light streaks of white paint scattered… (817-04). Learn More »
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CIRCA 1852 VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE SOCIETE DE CADETS CERTIFICATE FOR WILLIAM OVERALL YAGER
William Overall Yager: Virginia Military Institute, Société de Cadets Certificate, circa 1852, one page vellum with ink notations on the verso, 15¾" x 19½", partially printed on vellum, in French. The certificate, or diploma, confers W. O. Yager… (846-104). Learn More »
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