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ENSIGN HAZELTINE'S REGULATION COCKED HAT - HE DROWNED AT THE SINKING OF THE HOUSATONIC CAUSED BY THE SUBMERINE CSS HUNLEY

ENSIGN HAZELTINE'S REGULATION COCKED HAT - HE DROWNED AT THE SINKING OF THE HOUSATONIC CAUSED BY THE SUBMERINE CSS HUNLEY

Offered is a regulation US Navy chapeau de bras (under the arm hat) also called a cocked hat. The cocked hat was worn for full-dress occasions both on land and at sea. It would have been worn on… (1313-01). Learn More »

PREWAR MILITIA CANTEEN WITH CIVIL WAR INSCRIPTION- WEST VIRGINIA

PREWAR MILITIA CANTEEN WITH CIVIL WAR INSCRIPTION- WEST VIRGINIA

This is a circa 1820 oval tin (tinned iron) militia canteen with a Civil War scratched identification indicating use, or more likely capture, by a West Virginia soldier. This is made of two convex… (1262-26). Learn More »

SOLDIER’S NEW TESTAMENT OF CAPTAIN CHARLES McGONIGLE, 72nd PENNSYLVANIA

SOLDIER’S NEW TESTAMENT OF CAPTAIN CHARLES McGONIGLE, 72nd PENNSYLVANIA

This well-worn but sturdy New Testament measures 6 inches by 3 ¾ inches wide. It contains approximately 230 pages. The book is bound in a coarse fabric that is very worn as there are many spots of… (2025-3072). Learn More »

GREAT GROUP OF ITEMS ID’D TO 28TH MAINE SOLDIER WHO SERVED AT PORT HUDSON

GREAT GROUP OF ITEMS ID’D TO 28TH MAINE SOLDIER WHO SERVED AT PORT HUDSON

This fascinating little group of items belonged to Dennis H. Smith who served nine months as a private in Company B, 28th Maine Infantry. Smith was born in Peru, Maine in March of 1843. At age 19 he… (2022-401). Learn More »

$1,250.00
Originally $1,950.00

IDENTIFIED WAR OF 1812 PRODUCTION HARPER'S FERRY 1803 RIFLE

IDENTIFIED WAR OF 1812 PRODUCTION HARPER'S FERRY 1803 RIFLE

The first U.S. regulation rifle, the Model 1803, was manufactured at Harpers Ferry Armory only. Early models were produced between 1803 and 1807, with production resuming in 1814. These half-stocked… (801-136). Learn More »

$2,995.00
ON HOLD

CIVIL WAR FIELD GEAR OF BENJAMIN F. GOODWIN, 6th MAINE INFANTRY AND 1st MAINE VET. VOLUNTEERS

CIVIL WAR FIELD GEAR OF BENJAMIN F. GOODWIN, 6th MAINE INFANTRY AND 1st MAINE VET. VOLUNTEERS

This group of Civil War soldier’s field gear was brought home by Maine veteran Benjamin Franklin Goodwin, who served in the 6th Corps in the Army of the Potomac and Army of the Shenandoah from 1862… (2025-3676). Learn More »

EYE-CATCHING 1859-1861 VIRGINIA MILITIA GROUPING OF CAPT. J.Q.A. NADENBOUSCH, BERKELEY BORDER GUARDS, LATER COLONEL 2nd VA INFANTRY OM RECOMMENDATION OF LEE AND STONEWALL JACKSON

EYE-CATCHING 1859-1861 VIRGINIA MILITIA GROUPING OF CAPT. J.Q.A. NADENBOUSCH, BERKELEY BORDER GUARDS, LATER COLONEL 2nd VA INFANTRY OM RECOMMENDATION OF LEE AND STONEWALL JACKSON

An historic and eye-catching Virginia officer’s group belonging to John Quincy Adams Nadenbousch while Captain of the “Berkeley Border Guards,” a militia company raised in response to the John… (2025-3677). Learn More »

CDV BRIGADIER GENERAL ROBERT SELDEN GARNETT, CSA

CDV BRIGADIER GENERAL ROBERT SELDEN GARNETT, CSA

[Commonly misidentified as Robert Brooke Garnett].  The first general officer on either side to fall during the Civil War. Back-mark: “Bendann Brothers Galleries / Balto. St.” Pre-war image of… (2022-598). Learn More »

$400.00
Originally $500.00

UDC WORLD WAR I CROSS OF MILITARY SERVICE IDENTIFIED BY NUMBER

UDC WORLD WAR I CROSS OF MILITARY SERVICE IDENTIFIED BY NUMBER

As time passed, and Southerners were involved in more military conflicts, the UDC (United Daughters of the Confederacy) developed Military Service awards, Crosses and Medals. Only a direct or… (2025-3558). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE “CAPTURED & COLLECTED” COLT RIFLE-MUSKET

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE “CAPTURED & COLLECTED” COLT RIFLE-MUSKET

This is an "attic condition" Civil War Colt Special Model 1861 rifle musket that is identified to a Virginia Confederate soldier. This unmolested Colt Special Model 1861 .58 caliber rifle- musket… (1284-22). Learn More »

$2,350.00
ON HOLD

UNIFORMED AND ARMED 8th MISSOURI “AMERICAN ZOUAVES” VETERAN WILLIAM H. BATES

UNIFORMED AND ARMED 8th MISSOURI “AMERICAN ZOUAVES” VETERAN WILLIAM H. BATES

A dynamic 1892 cabinet card format photograph of Civil War veteran William Henry Bates of the 8th Missouri in his wartime uniform and gear. The habits of Civil War drill also kicked in for the… (2025-3444). Learn More »

$125.00
ON HOLD

RARE MAINE GRAY FORAGE CAP; STENCILED HAVELOCK RAIN COVER AND STENCILED KNAPSACK; US HAVERSACK AND CANTEEN: PERLEY WHITTIER CO. K 24th MAINE

RARE MAINE GRAY FORAGE CAP; STENCILED HAVELOCK RAIN COVER AND STENCILED KNAPSACK; US HAVERSACK AND CANTEEN: PERLEY WHITTIER CO. K 24th MAINE

This grouping from Perley Whittier of the 24th Maine includes some very scarce material and his gray forage cap with Maine buttons on the chinstrap is downright rare. With this is his privately… (1179-229). Learn More »

CABINET CARD – CHAIR USED BY GEN. ULYSSES S. GRANT AT LEE’S SURRENDER IN THE WILMER MCLEAN HOUSE AT APPOMATTOX

CABINET CARD – CHAIR USED BY GEN. ULYSSES S. GRANT AT LEE’S SURRENDER IN THE WILMER MCLEAN HOUSE AT APPOMATTOX

This 3 ¾” x 5 ½” photo on a 5 ¼” x 7 3/8” gray mount is in overall very fine condition, with just minor wear to the corners of the mount, and very minor damage along the lower right edge. … (945-588). Learn More »

$250.00
ON HOLD

ANDERSON ZOUAVES BADGE GROUPING WITH AN M-NUMBERED CIVIL WAR CAMPAIGN MEDAL

ANDERSON ZOUAVES BADGE GROUPING WITH AN M-NUMBERED CIVIL WAR CAMPAIGN MEDAL

These three medals come with a nice family note indicating they had been awarded to Edward Willis “for bravery,” which is not exactly accurate, though he was likely brave enough, having enlisted… (2021-383). Learn More »

$1,750.00
Originally $2,500.00

WORLD WAR TWO / KOREA UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OFFICER’S MAMALUKE SWORD

WORLD WAR TWO / KOREA UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OFFICER’S MAMALUKE SWORD

The drawn sword meas. approx. 36.00 inches long. The blade itself meas. approx. 31.00 inches long x 0.75 of an inch wide at the ricasso. It has a central fuller that starts just above the ricasso and… (2021-944). Learn More »

$750.00
Originally $1,250.00

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 »

$100.00
Originally $125.00

PHOTO ARCHIVE AND INSIGNIA GROUPING WITH CORPS BADGE IDENTIFIED TO 54TH NEW YORK SERGEANT DANIEL MULLER

PHOTO ARCHIVE AND INSIGNIA GROUPING WITH CORPS BADGE IDENTIFIED TO 54TH NEW YORK SERGEANT DANIEL MULLER

The items in this lot are identified to Daniel Muller (carried on the rolls as MOLLER) of the 54th New York Infantry. Daniel Muller was born in Hanover, Germany and later came to the United States. At… (2021-270). Learn More »

$2,450.00
Originally $2,950.00

FINE OR NEAR EXCELLENT CONDITION INSCRIBED COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER OF LT. HORACE DESHLER 75th OHIO

FINE OR NEAR EXCELLENT CONDITION INSCRIBED COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER OF LT. HORACE DESHLER 75th OHIO

This Colt revolver offers an uncommon combination of condition and history. It comes with a factory letter dating its shipment from Colt in October 1861, bears an absolutely real, period, professional… (2025-3675). Learn More »

$4,950.00
ON HOLD

KADY BROWNELL’S SWORD! “THE HEROINE OF NEWBERN . . . THE COLORS SHE CARRIED SHE STILL KEEPS . . . AND THE SERGEANT SWORD WITH HER NAME CUT ON THE SCABBARD . . .”

KADY BROWNELL’S SWORD! “THE HEROINE OF NEWBERN . . . THE COLORS SHE CARRIED SHE STILL KEEPS . . . AND THE SERGEANT SWORD WITH HER NAME CUT ON THE SCABBARD . . .”

Kady Brownell was one of the colorful characters emerging from the Civil War who gained some notice at the time and a good deal more through self-promotion in the postwar years. She will be most… (2025-299). Learn More »

$7,500.00
ON HOLD

CDV PHOTO OF JOHN CUNDIFF, 2ND VIRGINIA CAVALRY

CDV PHOTO OF JOHN CUNDIFF, 2ND VIRGINIA CAVALRY

This is a post-war photograph of John Fletcher Cundiff in civilian clothes. He was a 28-year-old farmer from Chamblissburg, Bedford County, VA, when he enlisted on 5/11/1861 at Liberty, Virginia, as… (1266-1024). Learn More »


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CIVIL WAR MUSICIAN’S GROUPING INCLUDING WARTIME IDENTIFICATION DISK, IDENTIFICATION SHIELD, AND FREEMANTLE ROTARY VALVE CORNET/VALVED BUGLE: JOHN J. WEAVER- 10th and 56th PA- AND CUTLER’S BRIGADE BAND 1861-1865

This wonderful grouping includes two wartime identification badges, a rotary valve cornet dating about 1864, along with his GAR membership badge and veteran’s id badge. To top it off, in addition to prior service in the 10th PA from April 26 to… (1179-420). Learn More »

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