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VERY RARE RICHMOND CLOTHING BUREAU / RICHMOND DEPOT ARTILLERY ENLISTED MAN’S CAP

VERY RARE RICHMOND CLOTHING BUREAU / RICHMOND DEPOT ARTILLERY ENLISTED MAN’S CAP

Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this Confederate artilleryman’s cap is discussed and illustrated as Figures 052a-c in Fred Adophus’s excellent article: “The… (1179-409). Learn More »

SINGLE DECAL GERMAN TRANSITIONAL HELMET FOR USE IN WORLD WAR TWO

SINGLE DECAL GERMAN TRANSITIONAL HELMET FOR USE IN WORLD WAR TWO

This helmet began life as either a Model 1916 or ‘17 helmet. Then, under the Nazis it had a new liner and chinstrap added and a single army eagle decal attached to the left side. These helmets were… (1216-03). Learn More »

FIFTH INFANTRY CAPTAIN’S EPAULETS AND KEPI

FIFTH INFANTRY CAPTAIN’S EPAULETS AND KEPI

This set belonged to an unidentified officer in a 5th Infantry regiment judging from the officer’s embroidered hunting horn insignia on the front of the cap with a “5” in the loop of the horn,… (1179-354). Learn More »

WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN SINGLE DECAL LUFTWAFFE HELMET

WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN SINGLE DECAL LUFTWAFFE HELMET

Helmet is the Model 1940 with a rolled edge and impressed air vents. Helmet is painted a dark gray color. The left side has the Luftwaffe decal which is 100% present. Exterior paint shows light wear… (1216-04). Learn More »

GERMAN WORLD WAR ONE MODEL 1917 HELMET WITH CAMMO PAINT

GERMAN WORLD WAR ONE MODEL 1917 HELMET WITH CAMMO PAINT

Helmet is in fair to good condition. Exterior is painted a dark apple green with four camouflage panels that have heavy black borders as is commonly seen. There are some minor areas of light pitting… (2023-3054). Learn More »

GERMAN WORLD WAR ONE PRUSSIAN INFANTRY ERSATZ PICKELHAUBE

GERMAN WORLD WAR ONE PRUSSIAN INFANTRY ERSATZ PICKELHAUBE

The pickelhaube was introduced for wear by most of the Prussian line Infantry regiments on October 23, 1842. It became a visual symbol of Prussia's military might and underwent numerous modifications… (169-749). Learn More »

GERMAN WORLD WAR ONE LEATHER PRUSSIAN INFANTRY PICKELHAUBE

GERMAN WORLD WAR ONE LEATHER PRUSSIAN INFANTRY PICKELHAUBE

The pickelhaube was introduced for wear by most of the Prussian line Infantry regiments on October 23, 1842. It became a visual symbol of Prussia's military might and underwent numerous modifications… (169-748). Learn More »

$750.00
ON HOLD

WORLD WAR TWO M1 FIXED BALE HELMET WITH LINER

WORLD WAR TWO M1 FIXED BALE HELMET WITH LINER

This helmet is a World War Two manufactured front seam, fixed bale helmet. The exterior may have been repainted but it is difficult to tell for sure. Finish shows some minor rubbing but is otherwise… (516-95). Learn More »

WORLD WAR TWO AAF FLIGHT HELMET TYPE AN-H-15

WORLD WAR TWO AAF FLIGHT HELMET TYPE AN-H-15

Khaki cloth flight helmet meant for use by fighter and bomber crews. This helmet is in excellent unused condition. The khaki cloth body is very clean. The attached leather straps on the back of the… (1216-95). Learn More »

VERY NICE PATTERN 1872 SHAKO WITH MASSACHUSETTS BUTTONS & BOSTON MAKER’S LABEL

VERY NICE PATTERN 1872 SHAKO WITH MASSACHUSETTS BUTTONS & BOSTON MAKER’S LABEL

Shako is made with a black felt body with a leather crown and base. The black felt body is in very nice condition. Color has faded a bit from black to black with a greenish tint. The leather crown has… (410-503). Learn More »

$595.00
Originally $750.00

US VIETNAM WAR FIELD GRADE INFANTRY OFFICER’S DRESS BLUE VISOR CAP

US VIETNAM WAR FIELD GRADE INFANTRY OFFICER’S DRESS BLUE VISOR CAP

Visor cap has a dark blue crown with a band of sky-blue around the base for infantry, flanked by gold braid. The gold braid chinstrap is anchored on each side by standard US eagle buttons. The bound… (772-94). Learn More »

ITALIAN CABASSET SEIGE WEIGHT HELMET, C. 1620

ITALIAN CABASSET SEIGE WEIGHT HELMET, C. 1620

This helmet is known as a cabasset, a type worn by infantry and light cavalry from the mid-sixteenth century through the seventeenth century all over Europe and by the Spanish in the Americas. This… (2023-2621). Learn More »

$1,750.00
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SINGLE DECAL AUSTRIAN MODEL 1916 TRANSITIONAL HELMET FOR USE IN WORLD WAR TWO

SINGLE DECAL AUSTRIAN MODEL 1916 TRANSITIONAL HELMET FOR USE IN WORLD WAR TWO

This helmet began life as an “apple green” Model 1916 helmet. Then, under the Nazis it was painted field gray, had a new liner and chinstrap added and a single army eagle decal attached to the… (2023-2359). Learn More »

HIGH QUALITY REPRODUCTION MODEL 1855 GENERAL OFFICERS SHAKO WITH ORIGINAL PERIOD INSIGNIA

HIGH QUALITY REPRODUCTION MODEL 1855 GENERAL OFFICERS SHAKO WITH ORIGINAL PERIOD INSIGNIA

Shako has a high pasteboard body covered in dark blue wool at the top with a band of black wool around the base of the crown. The shako body stands 7.25 inches high with a disk in the crown that meas.… (2023-280). Learn More »

WONDERFUL, ORIGINAL CONDITION NEW YORK MAKER MARKED CIRCA 1820-1830'S ARTILLERY OR RIFLE OFFICER'S CHAPEAU DE BRAS

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 »

$2,450.00
Originally $3,950.00

MISSOURI CONFEDERATE FROCK COAT, SASH, CS SWORD BELT, AND HOLSTER, OF MAJOR WILLIAM F. HAINES, WITH FAMILY ARCHIVE OF PHOTOS & PAPERS: SHILOH, VICKSBURG, AND NEGOTIATIONS WITH SHERMAN FOR SURRENDER OF GEN. L.S. BAKER’S COMMAND IN APRIL 1865

MISSOURI CONFEDERATE FROCK COAT, SASH, CS SWORD BELT, AND HOLSTER, OF MAJOR WILLIAM F. HAINES, WITH FAMILY ARCHIVE OF PHOTOS & PAPERS: SHILOH, VICKSBURG, AND NEGOTIATIONS WITH SHERMAN FOR SURRENDER OF GEN. L.S. BAKER’S COMMAND IN APRIL 1865

This beautiful, identified Confederate major’s coat, sash, sword belt, sash, and holster, once in the Texas Civil War Museum, comes with two brown ink notes that were pinned to it, one reading:… (1179-277). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR ISSUE L.J. & I. PHILLIPS CONTRACT FORAGE CAP WITH 4th INFANTRY INSIGNIA

CIVIL WAR ISSUE L.J. & I. PHILLIPS CONTRACT FORAGE CAP WITH 4th INFANTRY INSIGNIA

This cap had some conservation work done, but displays well. The interior lining of the sides of this cap was shredded and had new fabric added, but the polished cotton fabric on underside of the… (1052-161). Learn More »

CIVIL FORAGE CAP BY MURPHY AND GRISWOLD WITH 14th CORPS BADGE

CIVIL FORAGE CAP BY MURPHY AND GRISWOLD WITH 14th CORPS BADGE

Thomas Murphy, William Griswold & Company were hatters on 19th Street in New York City and had major contracts for caps and hats with the U.S. government from 1862 to 1865, with the firm changing… (1052-227). Learn More »

COMMERCIAL, PRIVATE PURCHASE, CIVIL WAR BUMMER CAP WITH CORPS BADGE

COMMERCIAL, PRIVATE PURCHASE, CIVIL WAR BUMMER CAP WITH CORPS BADGE

Officers had to buy their own uniforms and headgear, but NCOs and even privates might occasionally also purchase a cap following the general lines of the government issue, but of better quality, more… (1052-202). Learn More »

SCARCE T.G. & CO. CIVIL WAR US CONTRACT FORAGE CAP WITH CORPS BADGE

SCARCE T.G. & CO. CIVIL WAR US CONTRACT FORAGE CAP WITH CORPS BADGE

This cap has a full polished cotton interior lining in place on the sides and underside of the crown with a full embossed goatskin sweatband. The underside of the crown still retains its original… (1052-198). Learn More »


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UNION ARMY AMBULANCE CORPS WAGONS AT BELLE PLAIN LANDING MAY 1864

Scenes of Civil War army camps and depots often give a real chance at seeing army life up close, in detail, and unposed as men go about their tasks unaware of the camera. Sometimes identified as a taken near City Point along the James River, this… (1054-688). Learn More »

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