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WEST POINT DIPLOMA - MATHIAS WINSTON HENRY, USMA CLASS OF 1861; SIGNED BY JOHN F. REYNOLDS AS COMMANDANT OF CADETS

WEST POINT DIPLOMA - MATHIAS WINSTON HENRY, USMA CLASS OF 1861; SIGNED BY JOHN F. REYNOLDS AS COMMANDANT OF CADETS

Second lowest in his class, one notch above of class “Goat” George Custer, Kentuckian “Wint” Henry resigned his commission to become a 2rd Lieutenant in Jeb Stuart’s Horse Artillery, CSA,… (2023-2048). Learn More »

PROMOTION CERTIFICATE - CORPORAL GEORGE W. THOMPSON, CO. “K”, 21ST KENTUCKY VETERAN VOLUNTEERS

PROMOTION CERTIFICATE - CORPORAL GEORGE W. THOMPSON, CO. “K”, 21ST KENTUCKY VETERAN VOLUNTEERS

Dated January 24, 1865, Huntsville, AL. Pre-printed form/ “To all who shall see these presents, greeting:” This certificate promotes George W. Thompson to the rank of corporal in Co. “K”, 21st… (998-470). Learn More »

$65.00
Originally $95.00

J. F. REYNOLDS LANDIS’ OFFICER’S COMMISSION AS A SECOND LIEUTENANT, SIGNED BY PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES

J. F. REYNOLDS LANDIS’ OFFICER’S COMMISSION AS A SECOND LIEUTENANT, SIGNED BY PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES

Presented is an excellent military officer’s commission presented to J. F. Reynolds Landis.  Landis’ commission is a high-grade, cream-colored vellum paper and bears the handwritten signature in… (2023-2049). Learn More »

COMMISSION FOR JOHN F. REYNOLDS APPOINTING HIM BREVET MAJOR

COMMISSION FOR JOHN F. REYNOLDS APPOINTING HIM BREVET MAJOR

Dated 8/25/1848. Standard presidential commission, in parchment, 15.5” x 22--w/ “President of the United States of America,” above spread American eagle, w/battle flags below. War department… (2023-2046). Learn More »

$7,500.00
ON HOLD

SIGNED COMMISSION FOR 2ND LT. JOHN T. ENSMINGER, 127TH PENNSYLVANIA

SIGNED COMMISSION FOR 2ND LT. JOHN T. ENSMINGER, 127TH PENNSYLVANIA

Signed commission of John T. Ensminger to 2nd Lieutenant for the 127th Pennsylvania Infantry Company A on July 25, 1862.  Ensminger initially enlisted into the Federal army on May 2 ,1861 from… (981-114). Learn More »

THOMAS JEFFERSON MEDICAL SCHOOL DIPLOMA, C1867

THOMAS JEFFERSON MEDICAL SCHOOL DIPLOMA, C1867

Vellum diploma awarded to graduate David Kennedy 1867, Thomas Jefferson Medical College.  Founded in 1824 Dr. George McClellan, prominent and influential physician of the period and father of General… (L15319). Learn More »

RARE IDENTIFIED 65th NY SERGEANT’S JACKET, WITH MANSCRIPT MATERIAL: 1st U.S. CHASSEURS

RARE IDENTIFIED 65th NY SERGEANT’S JACKET, WITH MANSCRIPT MATERIAL: 1st U.S. CHASSEURS

This is an extremely rare, early-war uniform jacket, with related material, belonging to a sergeant of the 65th New York, who enlisted at the beginning of the war as the regiment’s commissary… (1179-233). Learn More »

FRAMED COMMISSION - CORPORAL JACKSON STOCKWELL, CO "I", 1ST ARTILLERY / 11TH VERMONT VOLUNTEERS [1ST VT. HEAVY ARTILLERY]

FRAMED COMMISSION - CORPORAL JACKSON STOCKWELL, CO "I", 1ST ARTILLERY / 11TH VERMONT VOLUNTEERS [1ST VT. HEAVY ARTILLERY]

Dated 4/8/1865, signed by the colonel of the regiment, James Meech Warner: "J.M. Warner, Col. 1st Arty." Printed document, 9.5" x 12.5, mounted in gray painted period wooden frame, 15" x 12", w/paper… (2021-1209). Learn More »

 BREVET MAJOR GENERAL’S COMMISSION AND G.A.R. BADGE OF SAMUEL SPRIGG CARROLL: HIS TROOPS HELPED SAVE CEMETERY HILL ON JULY 2 AND TO REPULSE PICKETT ON JULY 3 AT GETTYSBURG

BREVET MAJOR GENERAL’S COMMISSION AND G.A.R. BADGE OF SAMUEL SPRIGG CARROLL: HIS TROOPS HELPED SAVE CEMETERY HILL ON JULY 2 AND TO REPULSE PICKETT ON JULY 3 AT GETTYSBURG

Carroll was a fighting general who acquired several nicknames from his red hair along with three wounds and a number of promotions and brevets for his service on the battlefield. He received several… (2020-894). Learn More »

FRAMED PROMOTION SERGEANT’S WARRANT FOR ST. THOMAS J. MCCALL OF CO.  H, 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY

FRAMED PROMOTION SERGEANT’S WARRANT FOR ST. THOMAS J. MCCALL OF CO. H, 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY

Dated March 16, 1865. Signed by their Colonel and Brevet Brig. General William J. Palmer (founder of Colorado Springs, CO). McCall served from 8/22/62 as a Private until his promotion to Corporal on… (945-296). Learn More »

POLICY FOR SHIPMENT OF FRAMED ITEMS

POLICY FOR SHIPMENT OF FRAMED ITEMS

Special care is required in the shipment of framed items, both modern and vintage.  Any framed item purchased can be disassembled per customer request, in order to remove the glass.  This means that…. Learn More »


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PRESENTATION SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1 PRESENTED TO MATTHEW WATERS OF THE 18th MAINE INFANTRY & BATTERY D OF THE 1st MAINE HEAVY ARTILLERY

Here we have a killer Smith & Wesson Model 1 Second Issue. Although this seven-shot revolver has seen much use, it’s seen the trials and tribulations of a soldier in the defenses of Washington, at Belle Plaine Landing, and finally at… (490-2969). Learn More »

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