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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 »
LARGE C1850’S ENGINEER’S SHAKO INSIGNIA
Stamped brass castle. Beautiful patina! Both wire hooks on the reverse. [ss] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED… (33-363). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR INFANTRY OFFICER’S INSIGNIA
Brass false embroidered hunting horn insignia attached to an oval velvet covered tin base. Horn has some verdigris and dark patina along edges. Brass twisted wire border also with some verdigris.… (33-449). Learn More »
CAVALRY OFFICER’S EMBROIDERED HAT INSIGNIA
Really choice. Black velvet with large bullion crossed sabres with small silver numeral “3” above. Wire border intact. Reverse with brown silk/wool material with both brass wires intact. Meas.… (33-362). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S HARDEE HAT INSIGNIA
Oval with wingspread eagle executed in gold sequins and bullion. Bullion stars & rays above. Background appears to be a dark blue velvet. Some age wear to velvet, twisted wire border intact.… (33-351). 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
WORLD WAR TWO JAPANESE TROPICAL SUN HELMET
Helmet consists of woven bamboo covered with light olive drab water-resistant, cotton drill cloth. The covering is comprised of six machine sewn pieces, meeting at the apex of the crown and sewn under… (980-231). Learn More »
$400.00
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WORLD WAR TWO JAPANESE MODEL 1938 ENLISTED MAN’S TROPICAL SUN HELMET
Woven bamboo covered with light olive drab water-resistant, cotton drill cloth. The covering is comprised of six machine sewn pieces, meeting at the apex of the crown and sewn under a reinforcing band… (980-232). Learn More »
$350.00
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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 »
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
PATTERN 1859 US MARINE CORP ENLISTED MAN’S DRESS SHAKO
Shako exhibits the 1861 pattern gilt plaited, brass die stamped insignia of the Union shield with the letter “M” mounted within a false embroidered stamped brass infantry horn. The shield is… (33-168). Learn More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
WORLD WAR ONE ERA SEAL FUR HAT
This seal fur hat is in excellent condition. The fur is 100% throughout the exterior with no signs of any shedding or damage of any kind. The front has a fold-down visor and the sides can fold down to… (346-06). Learn More »
WONDERFUL, ORIGINAL CONDITION NEW YORK MAKER MARKED CIRCA 1820-1830'S ARTILLERY OR RIFLE OFFICER'S CHAPEAU DE BRAS
This remarkable article of United States Army headgear is an early period, black felt hat that was referred to as a 'bicorn' or 'chapeau de bras'. Like most American uniforms of that period, this hat… (413-01). Learn More »
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JOMINI’S PRACTICE OF WAR
By C.F Pardigon. Published by West & Johnston, Richmond, 1863. 216 pp. Heavy card covers, in blue cloth, 3.75 x 5.75”, black front cover title stamp, gilt lettering. Front cover minus a sliver of blue cloth, running top to bottom, along the… (1000-1659). Learn More »
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