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APPOMATTOX PAROLE OF LT. DAVID BEAM HARRILL COMPANY B 34th NORTH CAROLINA: PICTURED IN UNIFORM IN MAST VOLUME 1: NC STATE TROOPS AND VOLUNTEERS

APPOMATTOX PAROLE OF LT. DAVID BEAM HARRILL COMPANY B 34th NORTH CAROLINA: PICTURED IN UNIFORM IN MAST VOLUME 1: NC STATE TROOPS AND VOLUNTEERS

This comes from the collection of Greg Coco, scholar and author of an article on Appomattox paroles in the March-April 2006 issue of Civil War Times that deals with the circumstances of the printing… (1300-64). Learn More »

MAY 5, 1865, GREENSBORO PAROLE OF SERGEANT MAJOR CHARLES C. GREEN, FLANNER’S BATTERY LIGHT ARTILLERY- CO. F 13th NC LT ART BATTALION

MAY 5, 1865, GREENSBORO PAROLE OF SERGEANT MAJOR CHARLES C. GREEN, FLANNER’S BATTERY LIGHT ARTILLERY- CO. F 13th NC LT ART BATTALION

Rare Greensboro, NC, parole dated May 5, 1865, for Sergeant-Major Charles C. Green, of Flanner’s battery of light artillery. Excellent condition, part printed, and part filled out by hand, 3-1/2… (1300-63). Learn More »

NON-REGULATION STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD OF GEORGE B. ECKERT, 3RD U.S. INFANTRY - FORMER TEXAS MUSEUM

NON-REGULATION STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD OF GEORGE B. ECKERT, 3RD U.S. INFANTRY - FORMER TEXAS MUSEUM

This sword was sold as part of the complete Civil War uniform group of Lt. George Brown Eckert, 3rd US Infantry, through Heritage Auctions in 2013 (see pics from auction #6098 /lot #32159). At some… (1268-1020). Learn More »

$1,250.00
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HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT - BATTLEFIELD USED SWORD - CARRIED BY GENERAL NELSON A. MILES

HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT - BATTLEFIELD USED SWORD - CARRIED BY GENERAL NELSON A. MILES

Adopted in August 1860 for staff officers, this pattern of US Army sword was used by officers of the staff and by general officers. A mistaken designation as the “1860 staff and field sword,”… (1252-04). Learn More »

A CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN'S (ACTING MAJOR'S) UNIFORM GROUP, EDWARD CLIFTON WHARTON

A CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN'S (ACTING MAJOR'S) UNIFORM GROUP, EDWARD CLIFTON WHARTON

Offered is an outstanding uniform ensemble consisting of a frock coat, a vest, a high crowned kepi, a pair of pants and a sash. These belonged to Edward Clifton Wharton Acting Quarter Master CS Army… (1268-062). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED TRIPLE BORDER LT. COLONEL STAFF STRAPS

IDENTIFIED TRIPLE BORDER LT. COLONEL STAFF STRAPS

This is a really nice set of bullion embroidered triple-border shoulder straps for a Lieutenant Colonel on staff duty, showing deep black velvet centers, bright silver oak leaves, and triple borders… (1299-14). Learn More »

APPOMATTOX PAROLE OF GRANVILLE BRUCE, 1st BATTALION VA. RESERVES, PRIOR SERVICE IN THE 50th VA, CAPTURED IN LEE’S RETREAT FROM GETTYSBURG

APPOMATTOX PAROLE OF GRANVILLE BRUCE, 1st BATTALION VA. RESERVES, PRIOR SERVICE IN THE 50th VA, CAPTURED IN LEE’S RETREAT FROM GETTYSBURG

This is a very good condition Appomattox parole, partly printed and partly filled out by hand, dated April 10, 1865, at Appomattox Court House, Va., “The bearer Private Granville Bruce of Co. E… (1300-58). Learn More »

PORT HUDSON PAROLE OF GORGE H. APPEL CO. F, 1ST MISSISSIPPI LIGHT ARTILLERY, WIA, WITH RELATED WARTIME DOCUMENTS, EX-COCO COLLECTION

PORT HUDSON PAROLE OF GORGE H. APPEL CO. F, 1ST MISSISSIPPI LIGHT ARTILLERY, WIA, WITH RELATED WARTIME DOCUMENTS, EX-COCO COLLECTION

Scarce printed Port Hudson parole filled out for G.H. Appel, a private in Company F of the 1st Mississippi Artillery who had been seriously wounded by a gunshot wound in the neck at the beginning of… (1300-57). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR NAVY SEAMAN’S BLUE AND WHITE PLAID COTTON SHIRT OF JOSEPH DUFFY, USS PORT ROYAL 1862-1865, NORTH ATLANTIC BLOCKADING SQUADRON

CIVIL WAR NAVY SEAMAN’S BLUE AND WHITE PLAID COTTON SHIRT OF JOSEPH DUFFY, USS PORT ROYAL 1862-1865, NORTH ATLANTIC BLOCKADING SQUADRON

Blue and white shirt of Civil War US Ordinary Seaman Joseph Duffy, formerly on display at the Texas Civil War Museum. A stencil identified pair of white duck trousers belonging to Duffy are also… (1268-1167). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR SMOKING CAP OF JOHN F. CROSSMAN, 36th MASSACHUSETTS

CIVIL WAR SMOKING CAP OF JOHN F. CROSSMAN, 36th MASSACHUSETTS

Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this is a great piece for a display focused on Civil War army camp life- an identified Massachusetts soldier’s “smoking cap.” These… (1179-342). Learn More »

1/6 PLATE DAGUERROTYPE – JOHN FOWLER, 4th ALABAMA, CS MARINES, WIA 1st MANASSAS

1/6 PLATE DAGUERROTYPE – JOHN FOWLER, 4th ALABAMA, CS MARINES, WIA 1st MANASSAS

Featured in this daguerreotype image is a seated John Douglass Fowler, a dual service branch member of the Confederate armed forces and casualty of First Bull Run; “’De Mortuis nil nis Verum’ On… (1266-448). Learn More »

$950.00
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CDV – MAJOR THOMAS KIMBALL, 51st MASS. INFANTRY, 2ND MASS. HEAVY ARTILLERY

CDV – MAJOR THOMAS KIMBALL, 51st MASS. INFANTRY, 2ND MASS. HEAVY ARTILLERY

Thomas was a resident of Oxford and a 23-year-old student when he enlisted on 9/3/1862 as a Captain.  He was commissioned into Company G of the 51st Massachusetts Infantry on 9/30/1862 and was with… (2025-1066). Learn More »

$150.00
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UNCOMMON CDV – GENERAL THOMAS GREELY STEVENSON

UNCOMMON CDV – GENERAL THOMAS GREELY STEVENSON

A pre-Civil War Massachusetts Militia officer, Thomas was Major of the 4th Massachusetts Militia Infantry Battalion at the outbreak of the conflict. When it became apparent that the conflict would not… (1268-1027). Learn More »

CDV – LT. COLONEL WILLIAM HALLECK, 83rd NEW YORK INFANTRY

CDV – LT. COLONEL WILLIAM HALLECK, 83rd NEW YORK INFANTRY

William was 38 years old when he enlisted at New York City and was commissioned Lieutenant Colonel on 5/27/1861.  Unfortunately, his term of service and his life were cut short by disease on 1/6/1862… (1304-56). Learn More »

CDV PHOTO OF GENERAL JOHN GARLAND

CDV PHOTO OF GENERAL JOHN GARLAND

This carte de viste photograph of General Garland is a full-standing studio portrait of him in uniform. He wears double-breasted frock with fringed dress epaulettes, sash, and sword belt. He holds his… (2025-1040). Learn More »

SUPERB IDENTIFIED MARYLAND OFFICER'S "PLUG HAT" AND IMAGE – THOMAS H. MARSHALL, 1ST & 2ND MARYLAND US

SUPERB IDENTIFIED MARYLAND OFFICER'S "PLUG HAT" AND IMAGE – THOMAS H. MARSHALL, 1ST & 2ND MARYLAND US

The small yet divided state of Maryland sent its sons to fight and die for the Union or the Confederacy. This rare style officer's hat was worn by Thomas H. Marshall who chose the Northern cause and… (1284-11). Learn More »

$6,975.00
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SUPERBLY DOCUMENTED AND WONDERFULLY MAKER-MARKED BY CASSIDY OF NEW ORLEANS CONFEDERATE SIGNAL FLAG CAPTURED AT FORT ST. PHILIP

SUPERBLY DOCUMENTED AND WONDERFULLY MAKER-MARKED BY CASSIDY OF NEW ORLEANS CONFEDERATE SIGNAL FLAG CAPTURED AT FORT ST. PHILIP

This is great example of a Confederate signal flag, taken from the “flag room” of Louisiana Confederate Fort St. Philip by Joseph Davis, then Hospital Steward of the 30th Massachusetts, which… (1179-275). Learn More »

“HAVE I DONE RIGHT, FATHER?” SIGNAL FLAG SENT HOME TO THE FAMILY OF ACTING ENSIGN WALTER L. TITCOMB, USS TECUMSEH, SUNK IN THE BATTLE OF MOBILE BAY

“HAVE I DONE RIGHT, FATHER?” SIGNAL FLAG SENT HOME TO THE FAMILY OF ACTING ENSIGN WALTER L. TITCOMB, USS TECUMSEH, SUNK IN THE BATTLE OF MOBILE BAY

Walter Livingston Titcomb was made an Acting Ensign in the U.S. Navy on Oct. 7, 1863, and served just under a year before drowning with most of the crew of the monitor U.S.S. Tecumseh, which struck a… (1179-276). Learn More »

$450.00
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VERY FINE SIGNED CDV PHOTOGRAPH OF R.E. LEE BY BENDANN BROTHERS, BALTIMORE

VERY FINE SIGNED CDV PHOTOGRAPH OF R.E. LEE BY BENDANN BROTHERS, BALTIMORE

Robert E. Lee was an international celebrity during and after the Civil War. And like celebrities in every time, Lee’s picture became a collectible. Small carte-de-visite photographs were produced,… (1300-77). Learn More »

RARE CDV – GENERAL LEE AND STAFF

RARE CDV – GENERAL LEE AND STAFF

Students of the Civil War will no doubt recognize this image from countless publications.  It features a seated General Lee, flanked by two staff officers. The photo was taken after the surrender at… (1304-57). Learn More »


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REMARKABLE SWORD IDENTIFIED TO GEORGE WILLIAM GORDON (1801-1877), US CONSUL TO BRAZIL (1840-46) AND SLAVE TRADE OPPONENT

A remarkable sword manufactured by W.H. Horstmann & Co., New York after the Model 1834 US Revenue Cutter/Marine sword. Neatly engraved on the reverse folding guard, “Geo. Wm. Gordon / United States Consul”. Born on February 8, 1801 in Exeter,… (870-60). Learn More »

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