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CDV PHOTOGRAPH OF CAPTAIN CARSWELL McCLELLAN
A fine outdoor image of this captain sitting on a small barrel in camp. Wall tents are visible in the background. Carswell McClellan is in his officer’s uniform with his sword across his leg and… (2025-3361). Learn More »
INTERESTING STOCK CARVINGS ON US GALLAGER CARBINE
Offered is a mid-war example of a single shot, breech loading, .50 caliber, percussion model Gallagher carbine. These were issued to the Federal cavalry during the Civil War. Mahlon J. Gallager, a… (490-7440). Learn More »
WOOL SASH ATTRIBUTED TO A CONFEDERATE NCO
Worn by officers in most of the branches of the United States Army, the waist sash was a common uniform accoutrement and symbol of authority in the military during both field operations and camp… (1284-16). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED SMITH CARBINE OF THE FIRST VIRGINIA CAVALRY
The 1st Virginia Cavalry (Union) was a hard fighting unit formed in 1861. This was before there was a state of West Virginia. It was raised in the summer of 1861 as the 1st Regiment Virginia Mounted… (297-36). Learn More »
BOOK – A TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATION – ID’D TO 5TH U.S. LIGHT ARTILLERY OFFICER
The full title is “A Treatise On Field Fortification, Containing Instructions on the Methods of Laying Out, Constructing, Defending, and Attacking Intrenchments, with the General Outlines also of… (595-1983). Learn More »
$150.00
SOLD
COMMISSION OF THOMAS W. CARTWRIGHT – CAPTAIN, 5th NEW YORK (ZOUAVES), DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED AT GAINES MILL
Thomas Cartwright began his volunteer career as a private in May of 1861, and climbed to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant by November and 1st Lieutenant by February of 1862. June proved to be a fateful… (149-52). Learn More »
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 »
PRE-WAR 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 »
$950.00
SOLD
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 »
$695.00
SOLD
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
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
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
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
[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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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5th NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD COMPANY E FLANK MARKER
This very attractive blue silk marker with gold fringe and embroidered unit designation comes with a 1995 letter from flag authority Howard Madaus, a 2004 treatment report by Textile Preservation Associates, the well-known and highly respected… (1179-014). Learn More »
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