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Offered here is a Riker case filled with 16 assorted Civil War bullets. All in fired condition and with very light patina as they were gathered from the Gettysburg battlefield in 1866. Also included… (286-1285) Learn More »
Gallager carbines saw extensive use during the Civil War. The 22 ¼” round barrel has flip up rear sight and heavy blade front sight. Surface is smooth with scattered mottling and retains some… (490-3710) Learn More »
The most famous, single-shot, percussion firearm used during the Civil War was the Sharps carbine, a .52 caliber, breechloading firearm invented and patented by Hartford, Connecticut native Christian… (2023-3265) Learn More »
Whole. No. 10,281. 8 pp., 6 columns. Front page features magnificent center map, 9.5” x 11”, titled: “SHERIDAN’S BATTLE FIELD. Scene of Splendid Union Victory in Shenandoah Valley on… (1178-1812) Learn More »
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This 5-button blouse has three 1883 style US general service eagle buttons, one Pennsylvania National Guard button, and one Civil War general service eagle button down the front, and two 1883 style… (1235-23) Learn More »
Offered here is a small iron canister ball. Measures approximately 0.91” in diameter. In rusty, but stable excavated condition. Recovered from Mary Ann Furnace south of Hanover, PA. Built in 1762,… (1235-73) Learn More »
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Offered here is a small iron canister ball. Measures approximately 0.91” in diameter. In rusty, but stable excavated condition. Recovered from Mary Ann Furnace south of Hanover, PA. Built in 1762,… (1235-72) Learn More »
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A Model 1839 cartridge box plate with central “US”. Plate shows great green patina. There is a slight reverse curl of the edge and several freeze cracks, but no severe damage. Reverse has 100% of… (1235-71) Learn More »
This US shoulder belt plate was affixed to the front of the shoulder belt for the infantry cartridge box. It features the spread-winged eagle design. Brass face is smooth and retains fine detail. Even… (1235-70) Learn More »
This is a very appealing regulation Civil War navy officer’s frock coat with interesting history. The coat is very dark blue, almost black, double-breasted with two rows of 9 US Navy officer’s… (1179-650) Learn More »
Image is of Torbert from the waist-up. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with black felt collar and cuffs and major-general’s shoulder straps. Contrast and clarity are excellent as are the… (160-398) Learn More »
Hancock is posed seated in a chair with his left hand on his lap and his right arm leaning on a table. He is wearing a dark double-breasted frock coat with black felt collar and cuffs with major… (160-396) Learn More »
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Full standing view of Burnside posed with one arm resting on the base of a column. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with black felt collar and cuffs and matching trousers. Contrast and… (160-390) Learn More »
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Closer than normal view of McClellan posed with one hand thrust in his coat. He wears a double-breasted dark frock coat with black felt collar and cuffs with major general shoulder straps. Contrast… (160-388) Learn More »
$175.00
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Scott is posed seated in front of a window with one hand resting on the hilt of his presentation grade sword with a perched eagle on the pommel. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with brush… (160-375) Learn More »
$95.00
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Image is a seated view of the General from the waist-up. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with black felt collar and major general’s shoulder straps. Contrast and clarity are excellent.… (160-374) Learn More »
The card depicts a very ornate sword in a brass scabbard with attached raised decorations of floral work, cannons, scrolls etc. Bottom of the card is marked “REED… MOBILE, ALA. Bottom right corner… (160-545) Learn More »
$450.00
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The Model 1884 overcoat introduced the detachable cape with colored branch-of-service lining. There was some discussion of making it white for infantry to follow the adoption of that branch of service… (1235-427) Learn More »
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These trousers are the saxony blue color adopted by the US army about 1885 as a solution to the instability and varying shades of the lighter blue trousers. They have the single hip pocket on the… (1235-429) Learn More »
A nice example of the regulation US Model 1851 sword belt plate. This is an early version of the enlisted sword belt plate issued to cavalry, mounted artillery, infantry sergeants, and others who… (286-1301) Learn More »
$495.00
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A nice example of the regulation US Model 1851 sword belt plate issued to enlisted cavalrymen and mounted artillerymen carrying sabers. The overall pattern was introduced in 1851 for sword belts in… (286-1300) Learn More »
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This is an excavated relic. Iron Enfield bayonet is rusty and pitted but very solid and stable. The tip of the blade was bent into a hook shape. These are undoubtedly soldier-made pot hooks. However,… (490-6760) Learn More »
Circular plate very similar to the Pattern 1826 eagle cartridge box breast plate but instead of the usual eagle this plate bears the State of Ohio coat of arms. The face of the plate has a nice mellow… (490-6756) Learn More »
$3,500.00
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The face of the plate has a strongly stamped “US” with scattered minor scratches and dings and dents. Edges show some wear from use. Reverse has 100% of the lead fill with both arrow hooks and… (2023-2363) Learn More »
$215.00
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Dated Harrisburg, PA, 7 November 1864. Pre-printed state commission document, 16” x 13, w/ state seal, signed by Eli Slifer, Secretary of the Commonwealth. Double matted in gray & black,… (2024-221) Learn More »
Both Civil War Books and the Union Bookshelf comment “Not as widely publicized as some other regimental histories, this volume is among the best of the northern unit histories.” That may even be… (1180-156) Learn More »
Tipton Devil’s Den photo of a family, car and what appears to be a battlefield guide. Photo is 7” x 9” mounted to 10” x 12” board embossed “W. H. Tipton/3 Main St/Gettysburg, PA”. … (635-557) Learn More »
Views of the Gettysburg Battlefield with 17 fold-out pages of monuments and Gettysburg views. Hard covers with views still attached. From Tipton photos, published by Chisholm Brothers Portland… (635-558) Learn More »
$40.00
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Light reddish in color brick is 2” x 4” x 1” thick. In excellent condition with crisp lettering. [dm][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON… (635-567) Learn More »
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This is a circa 1950s relief map of Gettysburg produced from a copy of General G.K. Warren's map from the Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies 1861-1865. This… (635-551) Learn More »
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… (1052-592) Learn More »
This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, a fort established in 1870 and in operation into the 1890s. The dig was conducted on private property with the owner’s permission and has yielded… (1052-581) Learn More »
These section of lapel and coat lining from a Civil War US army dress coat was discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was recently recovered from excavations in wet, anaerobic soil that… (1052-567) Learn More »
These two pieces come from a US army dress coat discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, and recovered there from excavations in wet, anaerobic soil that has preserved leather and cloth in… (1052-566) Learn More »
Here is a .35 caliber, Maynard “Improved Hunting or Target Rifle, Number 9” by Massachusetts Arms Company. The single-shot, breech-loading Maynard rifle used a thick-rim primed metallic cartridge… (490-6136) Learn More »
Excavated brass fuse for Schenkl artillery shell. Nice green patina. Old collector reference number taped to fuse. Patent information on top is slightly mashed up from impact. Recovered from the… (490-6749) Learn More »
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Here is a wood display case 10” x 18” with fine cedar tone. Inside are relics recovered Cold Harbor, Spotsylvania, and the Wilderness. A relic from Cold Harbor is the brass tip from a… (1235-69) Learn More »
Here is a wood display case, octagonal, 12” x 12” with fine tan wood tone. Inside are relics recovered Antietam, Fox’s Gap, and Crampton’s Gap. A fine dropped specimen of a .69 caliber… (1235-68) Learn More »
This is a Confederate .58 caliber Gardner Patent Minie Ball bullet recovered from Culp’s Hill in Gettysburg. It is in dropped condition. [AS] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM,… (R21006) Learn More »
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This is a Confederate .58 caliber Gardner Patent Minie Ball bullet recovered from Culp’s Hill in Gettysburg. It is in dropped condition. [AS] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM,… (R21005) Learn More »
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This is a Confederate .58 caliber Gardner Patent Minie Ball bullet recovered from Culp’s Hill in Gettysburg. It is in dropped condition. [AS] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM,… (R21004) Learn More »
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This is a Confederate .58 caliber Gardner Patent Minie Ball bullet recovered from Culp’s Hill in Gettysburg. It is in dropped condition. [AS] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM,… (R21002) Learn More »
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This is a Confederate .58 caliber Gardner Patent Minie Ball bullet recovered from Culp’s Hill in Gettysburg. It is in dropped condition. [AS] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM,… (R21001) Learn More »
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This is a Confederate .58 caliber Gardner Patent Minie Ball bullet recovered from Culp’s Hill in Gettysburg. It is in dropped condition. [AS] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM,… (R21000) Learn More »
$25.00
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This regulation US cavalry shell jacket has great color, very good condition, and wonderful maker and inspector markings in the sleeves. This pattern of short, dark blue jacket was made regulation in… (1235-48) Learn More »
$2,400.00
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This is a great example of a regulation Civil War canteen with full cover, strap, stopper and string cord. The cover is complete, tight, with no holes, just light wear and some dark and light stains.… (1179-619) Learn More »
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This a very scarce, “no-doubt-about-it,” Confederate cavalry carbine cartridge box. Made of black leather, the box still retains its tinned-iron liner with a single divider, enabling it to carry… (1213-02) Learn More »
$1,450.00
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Beautiful conditioned .44 Lemat revolver manufactured by Navy Arms. Revolver is serial number 436. Revolver barrel is 6.75 inches long with a 5.00 inch smoothbore buckshot barrel underneath. Bores of… (922-31) Learn More »
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Civil War hand grenade cap tin with printed paper label; empty. Tin with separate lid. Measures 2.5” x 2” x 1.5”. The label reads, “100 / Du PONT SPECIAL / HAND GRENADE / CAPS”. Possibly… (490-6772) Learn More »
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This broken ironstone china plate is stamped on the back by the Greenwood China Company of Trenton, N.J., and also clearly stamped in blue “U.S.Q.M.D.” indicating it was army property issued… (1052-462) Learn More »
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This piece of a U.S. Army blanket comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, where wet, anaerobic soil conditions produced not only leather gear, but cloth in amazingly good condition. This shows… (1052-607) Learn More »
Civil War period ponchos and rubber blankets are extremely scarce despite being widely used and valued by troops in the field. They were so useful at home as to be used up by veterans and their… (1052-628) Learn More »
The McKeever pattern cartridge box was adopted in 1874, went into production in 1875, and remained in service for several decades with minor changes. The box had a front and back section opening at… (1052-1115) Learn More »
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This McKeever pattern cartridge box comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and includes the front and back sections of the box, with the fastening stud in place on the top of the front and… (1052-1113) Learn More »
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Standard Government muster roll, 33” x 20. Lists 64 names. Signed Captain Hiram K. Spears, June 30th 1861, Camp near Downsville, MD. Exhibits wear and chipping near extremities. Old tape repairs… (1154-32) Learn More »
Gettysburg souvenir Mauchline ware box. Detailed transfer on lid reads “High Water Mark of the Rebellion, Gettysburg, PA.” Mauchline ware souvenirs were made in Scotland using sycamore wood… (635-569) Learn More »
50th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg 1913 pot metal pin tray with profiles of Lee and Meade and their battle headquarters. Made in Japan, imported by A.C. Bosselman. New York. Very good… (635-565) Learn More »
Although called the U.S. Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber in collector shorthand, production of the pattern was the topic of discussion between Ames and U.S. Ordnance in late 1856 and deliveries started… (490-3018) Learn More »
$2,250.00
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This outdoor image was taken between 1864 and 1873. It shows the four-story Wabank House on Broad Street in Lititz. The hotel originally stood in Lancaster and opened its doors in 1855. In the summer… (670-08) Learn More »
$145.00
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This full standing view of Kilpatrick shows him posed with his hands in the pocket of his coat. He is wearing a dark kepi with the single star of a brigadier general on the front of the crown, a dark… (160-373) Learn More »
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Image shows Butler seated in a chair facing slightly to the right. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with major general’s shoulder straps with a string of oak leaves on each side of his… (160-248) Learn More »
CDV shows Sumner standing in a partial left profile wearing a dark cape with a black felt collar over a dark double-breasted frock coat also with a black felt collar and cuffs and matching dark… (160-406) Learn More »
Good bust view of President Lincoln from life and NOT a lithograph. The President is posed in a slight right profile. Contrast and clarity are very good. Mount and paper have light surface dirt. Top… (160-344) Learn More »
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Image is a lithograph of Confederate President Jefferson Davis running in women’s clothing with his bonnet falling off and exposing the hoop of his skirt. He holds a dagger in his right hand. Bottom… (160-274) Learn More »
CDV shows Ogilvie seated at a table in the classic Napoleonic pose with one hand tucked in his coat. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with the shoulder straps of a Master. He also wears a… (160-488) Learn More »
Image is a chest up view of a young unidentified commander or lieutenant-commander of supply. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with the appropriate shoulder straps and a matching vest with… (160-482) Learn More »
CDV is of William Wirt Robinson standing cross-legged and leaning against a podium. He wears a light-colored civilian suit with a white shirt and dark bowtie. Just visible by his side is a hat with an… (2023-2940) Learn More »
The full title of this volume is “COLLIS’ ZOUAVES. THE 114TH PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS IN THE CIVIL WAR” by Edward J. Hagerty and published by Louisiana State University Press of Baton Rouge,… (1180-151) Learn More »
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Title page reads “HISTORY OF THE ‘BUCKTAILS’ KANE RIFLE REGIMENT OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RESERVE CORPS (13TH PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES, 42ND OF THE LINE)” by O. R. Howard Thomson & William H.… (1180-150) Learn More »
This title was part of The Virginia Civil War Battles and Leaders Series produced by H. E. Howard during the 1980’s and ‘90’s. The full title of this volume is “THE PETERSBURG CAMPAIGN – THE… (1180-171) Learn More »
This title was part of The Virginia Civil War Battles and Leaders Series produced by H. E. Howard during the 1980’s and ‘90’s. The full title of this volume is “MINE RUN: A CAMPAIGN OF LOST… (1180-169) Learn More »
Sometimes confused with the Veteran Reserve Corps, or the earlier First Army Corps in the Army of the Potomac, Hancock’s Veteran Corps (sometimes referred to as Hancock’s First Veteran Corps) was… (1179-640) Learn More »
Use of this badge is complicated by confusion between the 8th Corps, which technically was under Lew Wallace and guarded the B&O Railroad in 1864 and George Crook’s “Army of West Virginia,”… (1179-637) Learn More »
Circular badge with T-bar pin fastener in place on the reverse. The face is filled with red, white and blue enamel or paint in a pinwheel fashion, in good condition. The silvered frame and dividers… (1179-635) Learn More »
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This plate was recovered on the battlefield of Kennesaw Mountain by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, author of books on military belt plates and Civil War… (2023-1480) Learn More »
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This is a perfect example of a so-called “No-Ring” Gardner bullet. This is a large, .58 caliber Confederate Gardner bullet that features two faint grooves instead of the typical deep grooves. This… (236-823) Learn More »
$35.00
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Cap is made of a dark blue wool and is in overall good condition. The base of the cap has numerous small moth bites with several that could be considered small holes. These are mostly on the back of… (149-36) Learn More »
$2,250.00
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Image shows the monument to the 77th New York Volunteer Infantry which stands in Congress Park in Saratoga Springs, New York. It was erected in 1875 by veterans of the regiment. Paper has some light… (160-327) Learn More »
Image shows part of the deck of the CSS TEASER. Visible in the foreground is a large hole with broken timbers caused by a shell. In the background one can see further up the deck past part of the… (160-371) Learn More »
Lithograph shows a burning tobacco barn with Booth at center throwing up his arms and dropping his crutches while off to the side is a figure representing Sergeant Boston Corbett looking through a… (160-346) Learn More »
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Title page reads “SOUTH GEORGIA REBELS: THE TRUE WARTIME EXPERIENCES OF THE 26TH GEORGIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. LAWTON – GORDON – EVANS BRIGADE, CONFEDERATE STATES ARMY 1861-1865” by Alton J.… (1180-178) Learn More »
This McKeever pattern cartridge box comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and preserved the front of the box with the fastening stud in place on the top of the front and the embossed US in… (1052-1114) Learn More »
$125.00
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Excavated portion of a Civil War poncho or rubber blanket. This is a rough rectangle, preserving one edge with its binding intact and one of the brass grommets, with its diamond/square shaped… (1052-570) Learn More »
Excavated portion of a Civil War poncho or rubber blanket. This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina in North Dakota, an army post garrisoned from 1870 to 1895. They were supplied at first with… (1052-568) Learn More »
This is the lower portion of trouser leg with the cuff intact and the fabric just above it showing tears, etc. The color has shifted from what was likely an army light blue to a mottled green and… (1052-563) Learn More »
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Exceptional German overseas field cap with rare copper-brown piping denoting elite panzer reconnaissance (Panzer-Aufklärungs) troops. This is a private purchase example of very high quality. The… (2024-189) Learn More »
In the summer of 1861 the U.S. government ordered 10,000 complete army uniforms from the French firm of Godillot. These were the French army chasseur, or light infantry, pattern, complete with dress… (149-40) Learn More »
$750.00
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This Confederate-made cartridge box follows the general lines of the U.S. 1857 pattern, is clearly inscribed by the Confederate soldier, is in excellent condition, must have made a wonderful war… (1179-627) Learn More »
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This is the quintessential Union army Civil War knapsack. These were made of tarred canvas and leather. This one is complete and well marked on the shoulder straps by the maker, E. Robinson, with the… (1235-39) Learn More »
$250.00
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Image is a Civil War period CDV of the USS OTSEGO looking at her port side. Contrast and clarity are good. Mount has period ink inscriptions at both ends. One reads “US GUNBOAT OTSEGO” while the… (160-370) Learn More »
Image is an outdoor view of a large wooden building with several soldiers posed by the front door. The building is well ventilated with a large open door, windows on either side and above the door.… (160-364) Learn More »
Image shows a man in a dark suit working at a press made up of a tabletop work area with a large flywheel and cogs below. Image has great clarity and contrast. Mount and paper are very good. Reverse… (160-355) Learn More »
$75.00
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Three-quarter seated view of Silas Casey in the uniform of a major general. Casey is posed seated in a chair with his hands in his lap. He wears dark double-breasted frockcoat and matching trousers.… (2023-3198) Learn More »
$75.00
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Image shows General Smith seated leaning against a table. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with black felt collar and cuffs with major general’s shoulder straps and light-colored trousers.… (160-409) Learn More »
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Image shows Tyler as a brigadier general wearing a dark double-breasted frock coat and matching trousers. He is posed cradling his sword in the crook of his left arm. At his waist is his sword belt… (160-410) Learn More »
$95.00
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Here is a small replica (6.25” tall) of the 143rd PA. Infantry monument on the First Days field at Gettysburg. This was made by Gary Casteel years ago. Walnut tone overall. Fine condition. The… (236-975) Learn More »
$175.00
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This is an original cartridge containing a .58 caliber, Williams, Type III bullet. Patented and manufactured by Elijah D. Williams. Williams’ patent called for the use of zinc washers and a pin… (1212-80) Learn More »
$225.00
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This specimen is a very nice regulation paper wrapped skin cartridge for the British “Monkey Tail” rifles. Here the cartridge has been carefully removed from the protective wrapper. Very nice… (1212-39) Learn More »
This specimen is a very nice regulation paper wrapped skin cartridge for the British “Monkey Tail” rifles. This one is wrapped in tan paper. Cloth tear strip sticking out of the bottom end. Very… (1212-40) Learn More »
This specimen is a very nice paper wrapped skin cartridge for the British “Monkey Tail” rifles. This one is unusual as it is wrapped in blue paper (typically tan paper). Cloth tear strip sticking… (1212-54) Learn More »
Gettysburg souvenir aluminum cup stamped “Re-Union of Gettysburg 1913” on bottom. Engraved outside with color accented American flag, “Elsie” and floral accents. In very good condition. … (635-581) Learn More »
Gettysburg early souvenir wood postcard album. Measures 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 1 1/4". Cover stamped “Pickett’s Charge/July 1, 2, 3 1863/Gettysburg”, back cover stamped “Wheatfield”. “Devil’s… (635-588) Learn More »
Gettysburg Cyclorama Philadelphia guide book circa 1890. Map of painting in center spread. String binding with covers still attached, though front cover has become separated approximately 1/3 of… (635-556) Learn More »
$45.00
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Here is a wood display case 9” x 12” with fine light tone. Inside are relics recovered at Malvern Hill and First & Second Manassas. Relics include a .54 caliber minie ball and the brass drag… (1235-67) Learn More »
$145.00
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Here is a wood display case 6” x 9” with fine light oak tone. Inside are five relics recovered from the Fredericksburg, Virginia area. Relics include a 1” tall Company letter “A”, two .58… (1235-66) Learn More »
The full title of this volume is “THE PRINCEPLES AND PRACTICE OF MODERN SURGERY – A NEW AMERICAN FROM THE LAST AND IMPROVED LONDON EDITION” by Robert Druitt, fellow of the Royal College of… (1179-618) Learn More »
This regulation M1839 oval US infantry belt plate was recovered near Bloody Lane at Antietam. The face has a medium brown patina at center mixed with grayish white along the edges, in some recesses… (490-5860) Learn More »
$300.00
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Fought in September 1863, the Chickamauga made a few reputations, like that of George Thomas, and destroyed a few, like that of Rosecrans, who had successfully maneuvered Bragg out of Chattanooga, but… (490-5826) Learn More »
Revolver has an 8.00 inch octagon barrel and a six-shot cylinder. Barrel, loading lever, cylinder and frame are all finished bright. All nipples are present on the cylinder. Hammer is also bright.… (922-30) Learn More »
This regulation Model 1839 US cartridge box plate is excavated, but was carefully cleaned, giving a fairly pleasing non-excavated look to the face, but with the reverse showing an uneven surface and… (490-5824) Learn More »
$200.00
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This 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… (1052-588) Learn More »
Army issue shirts had little going for them in comfort and less in style. This is a fragment of a privately purchased shirt from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, garrisoned from 1870 to 1895. This… (1052-606) Learn More »
At least one other similarly shaped piece of wood has come from the excavations at Fort Pembina, near the Red River in North Dakota. At first sight we guessed it was a wood arrow carved as for use as… (1052-637) Learn More »
Excavated at Fort Pembina, near the Red River in North Dakota, this tapered wood cylinder is most likely a buoy or float from a fishing net, having grooves cut at either end for tying in place. Army… (1052-636) Learn More »
Excavated at Fort Pembina, near the Red River in North Dakota, this tapered wood cylinder is most likely a buoy or float from a fishing net, having grooves cut at either end for tying in place. Army… (1052-638) Learn More »
This appears to be the rollover collar and portion of the chest from a M1872 fatigue blouse. This was pleated nine-button blouse piped on the collar and cuff, made in lined and unlined versions, with… (1052-598) Learn More »
The Southern Cross of Honor was conceived of in 1898, adopted in 1899 and first issued in 1900. These were given by the United Daughters of the Confederacy to living Confederate veterans with… (480-339) Learn More »
$395.00
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The Southern Cross of Honor was conceived of in 1898, adopted in 1899 and first issued in 1900. These were given by the United Daughters of the Confederacy to living Confederate veterans with… (480-340) Learn More »
$300.00
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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… (490-5825) Learn More »
$225.00
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This excavated Model 1839 US cartridge box plate has well defined thick-and-thin lettering and a raised outer and inner rim. The plate shows as green and brown with some grayish-white residue. There… (490-5823) Learn More »
Tipton photo of 102d Pennsylvania Monument on large mount (11”x14”) with gold beveled edge. Mounted to the top right of the photo is a CDV of Captain Samuel L. Fullwood. Written in brown ink… (635-550) Learn More »
Here is a wood display case 6.75” x 5” with fine brown tone. Inside are three relics; one each from Shiloh, Chickamauga, and Stones River. At top is a fine Confederate Staff Officer’s button… (1235-59) Learn More »
Offered here, in a 5” x 6” Riker case, is a small collection of relics recovered from Hanover, Pennsylvania. Included are two .69 caliber musket balls, .58 caliber Minie ball, plain “flat”… (1235-58) Learn More »
This is the standard issue Civil War Union Army mess cup. Constructed of tinned iron, these feature handles attached with a rivet at the bottom and by wires looped over the rolled edge of the tops,… (149-45) Learn More »
$325.00
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These green and yellow epaulets were part of the 10,000 unforms ordered in Summer 1861 by the US government from the French firm of Godillot to alleviate uniform shortages and test the usefulness of… (149-44) Learn More »
The cotton printed 36-star US flag is attached to a round wooden dowel and meas. 7.75 inches on the hoist x 10.00 inches on the fly. Each side of the flag is marked “GAR” in heavy black… (2023-3103) Learn More »
The full title of this handsome volume is “SHARPS FIREARMS-THE PERCUSSION ERA 1848-1865 VOLUME 1” by Roy Marcot, Edward W. Marron, Jr. and Ron Paxton with David Carter, Frank Graves, Paul D.… (236-892) Learn More »
$175.00
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The title of this volume is “INSIGNIA OF INDEPENDENCE; MILITARY BUTTONS, ACCOUTREMENT PLATES, & GORGETS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION” by Don Troiani and James L. Kochan published by the Thomas… (236-879) Learn More »
$65.00
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Helmet is the Model 1940 with rolled edge and molded air vents. Helmet is painted a dark gray color. The left side has the Luftwaffe decal of which 98% remains with the swastika missing. The right… (1176-16) Learn More »
This is may be the earliest photograph of Ben Butler’s imaginative engineering feat that was a little ahead of its time. In this large format albumen photo excavations for the “Dutch Gap Canal”… (490-6215) Learn More »
In over 50 years of collecting British Military the consignor has never owned an example of this rare sword. Little is known of these weapons as few are extant due to re-issuing and hard field use.… (88-192) Learn More »
The full title of this volume is “HISTORY OF THE NINTH NEW HAMPSIRE VOLUNTEERS IN THE WAR OF THE REBELLION” by Edward O. Lord A.M. and published by The Republic Press Association of Concord, New… (1180-155) Learn More »
$125.00
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Manual is titled “INFANTRY TACTICS OR, RULES FOR THE EXERCISE AND MANEUVERS OF THE UNITED STATES INFANTRY -NEW EDITION” by Maj. Gen. Scott, U.S. Army. Published by Harpers & Brothers of New… (2023-414) Learn More »
Item is a Civil War bullseye canteen in good condition that has had a Spanish-American war cork, sling and cover attached. The body of the canteen is in excellent condition being free of dents. All… (2022-2863) Learn More »
$135.00
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This famous longarm is a Civil War Model 1860 Spencer Repeating rifle in good condition. Initial army contracts with the Spencer Company of Boston, Massachusetts called for 10,000 repeating firearms… (490-6717) Learn More »
$4,950.00
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This 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 wet, anaerobic conditions of the… (1052-635) Learn More »
Civil War period ponchos and rubber blankets are extremely scarce despite being widely used and valued by troops in the field. They were so useful at home as to be used up by veterans and their… (1052-630) Learn More »
This is a well preserved leather visor from a forage cap recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was preserved in remarkable condition by wet, anaerobic soil conditions. This is typical of the simple… (1052-484) Learn More »
$45.00
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Flo-blue High Water Mark of the Rebellion semi-porcelain plate by Adams of England. 8 ¾” in diameter, in very good condition. Hard to find early 1900’s Gettysburg souvenir plate. [dm] … (635-571) Learn More »
$50.00
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Gettysburg 50th Anniversary souvenir plate. Blue and white plate features the images of Gen Robert E. Lee, Gen Geo G Meade, their headquarters at Gettysburg and the Pennsylvania State Monument. … (635-589) Learn More »
$40.00
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This is the Burnside single shot percussion carbine, Model 1864, aka "5th model". It is a .54 caliber carbine manufactured by the Burnside Rifle Co., in Providence, Rhode Island. General Ambrose… (362-1163) Learn More »
Helmet is the Model 1935 with rolled edge and rivet type air vents. Helmet is painted dark green over an earlier apple green. The left side has a painted over Army decal. The exterior dark green paint… (1176-18) Learn More »
$475.00
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This scarce Civil War Signal Corps canteen was used to carry fuel (“turpentine or other burning fluid’) for the special torches used in night signaling, and was part of the “regulation… (1179-483) Learn More »
Volunteers in the Spanish American War were just as anxious to illustrate the hardships of army life by bringing home souvenir hardtack as their fathers had been after the Civil War. That staple of… (1219-43) Learn More »
This quarter plate size ambrotype shows a dapper looking soldier, full length, standing at ease with his P1853 Enfield rifle musket with its sling in place and bayonet fixed. He wears a short tunic,… (1219-47) Learn More »
$100.00
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Scarce recovery from the most famous western battlefield. Regulation US 1839 pattern plate for the cartridge box, die struck rolled brass with raised US and rim, lead solder filled back to anchor iron… (490-5821) Learn More »
$225.00
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Regulation M1839 oval US infantry belt plate from Antietam. Brown patina at center mixed with grayish white along the edges. Well defined letters with small dings. Edge bumps at bottom center. Reverse… (490-5820) Learn More »
$275.00
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Regulation US 1839 pattern plate for the cartridge box, die struck rolled brass with raised US and rim, lead solder filled back to anchor iron wire loops for attachment, stiffness to the plate, and… (490-5818) Learn More »
CDV shows Devin as a major general. He is posed seated with his arms folded across his chest looking rather menacingly into the camera. He wears a dark 1858 dress hat devoid of any insignia except for… (160-405) Learn More »
$375.00
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This small group of items is identified to 1st Lieutenant Anthony A. Taylor of Company a, 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry who received the Medal of Honor for actions at Chickamauga. The first item in the group is a well-used enlisted man’s Model 1860… (945-352). Learn More »