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MODEL 1855/61 GUN TOOL ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

MODEL 1855/61 GUN TOOL ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

Recovered at Gettysburg, this is a complete Model 1855/61 gun tool. It is heavily rusted and the screwdriver tip is rusted tight.   At the time of the Gettysburg campaign, twenty-two year-old John… (224-798). Learn More »

POWDER MEASURE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

POWDER MEASURE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

Made of tin this unusual item is listed in Wert’s catalog as a powder measure. It measures 1 5/8 inches deep with a rounded bottom and is 1 ¼ inches in diameter. It has the catalog number 111 on… (224-796). Learn More »

POWDER MEASURE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

POWDER MEASURE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

Made of tin this unusual item is listed in Wert’s catalog as a powder measure. It measures 1 ¾ inches deep with a rounded bottom and is 1 1/2 inches in diameter. It has the catalog number 111 on… (224-795). Learn More »

MID 19th CENTURY CRUCIBLE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

MID 19th CENTURY CRUCIBLE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

One of many articles amassed by Wert after the Battle of Gettysburg. A crucible is also a container in which metals are melted, usually for temperatures above 500 °C. Crucibles are made of graphite… (224-794). Learn More »

MID 19th CENTURY CRUCIBLE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

MID 19th CENTURY CRUCIBLE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

One of many articles amassed by Wert after the Battle of Gettysburg. A crucible is also a container in which metals are melted, usually for temperatures above 500 °C. Crucibles are made of graphite… (224-793). Learn More »


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A FINE EXAMPLE OF A CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S KEPI

This cap's crown, top and base band are made from a medium weight open weave woolen fabric which may be a blend of sorts. It certainly looks "home spun". The kepi gives indications of being a depot made item but may actually have been homemade as… (1268-037). Learn More »

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