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HONORABLE DISCHARGE MEDAL OF SPENCER ADKINS, 13TH WEST VIRGINIA INFANTRY

HONORABLE DISCHARGE MEDAL OF SPENCER ADKINS, 13TH WEST VIRGINIA INFANTRY

The state of West Virginia authorized medals for its Union veterans in 1866. Some 26,099 were produced by A. Demarest of New York, die-sinker and engraver, with J. Sigel finishing the dies. These were… (844-09). Learn More »

HONORABLE DISCHARGE MEDAL OF GEORGE L. JAMES,  CO. A 11th WEST VIRGINIA INFANTRY

HONORABLE DISCHARGE MEDAL OF GEORGE L. JAMES, CO. A 11th WEST VIRGINIA INFANTRY

The state of West Virginia authorized medals for its Union veterans in 1866. Some 26,099 were produced by A. Demarest of New York, die-sinker and engraver, with J. Sigel finishing the dies. These were… (844-07). Learn More »

CDV ATTRIBUTED TO OFFICER WHO SERVED IN THREE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY UNITS

CDV ATTRIBUTED TO OFFICER WHO SERVED IN THREE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY UNITS

Image is a bust view of Joseph R. Kessler of Indianola, Texas. He wears a dark forage cap and light-colored triple-breasted frockcoat with rows of dark braid across the chest and 2nd lieutenant’s… (1138-1027). Learn More »

FULL STANDING INK ID VIEW OF CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER R. RANDOLPH HUTCHINSON WHO SERVED IN BOTH THE ARMY OF TENNESSEE AND THE ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA - BY REES

FULL STANDING INK ID VIEW OF CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER R. RANDOLPH HUTCHINSON WHO SERVED IN BOTH THE ARMY OF TENNESSEE AND THE ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA - BY REES

CDV shows Hutchinson posed leaning against a column and cradling his sword in one arm. He wears a light-colored double-breasted frock coat with dark trouser that have a light-colored leg stripe. At… (1138-1049). Learn More »

POST-WAR VIEW OF EDWARD PENDLETON LONG OF THE 13TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY & 7TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

POST-WAR VIEW OF EDWARD PENDLETON LONG OF THE 13TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY & 7TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

Image shows Long in left profile sporting a goatee and a dark civilian suit. Contrast and clarity are very good. Mount and paper are very good however, there is a section of paper residue stuck to the… (1138-1055). Learn More »

SEATED VIEW OF 4TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY OFFICER IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES – FORMER VMI CADET

SEATED VIEW OF 4TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY OFFICER IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES – FORMER VMI CADET

Image is from the collection of the late William A. Turner and comes with a portion of an album page that reads “JOHN S. MEREDITH, 4TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY CO… VIRGINIA.” CDV shows Meredith seated… (1138-1063). Learn More »

1863 DATED WALKING STICK IDENTIFIED TO MARYLAND GOVERNOR AUGUSTUS W. BRADFORD

1863 DATED WALKING STICK IDENTIFIED TO MARYLAND GOVERNOR AUGUSTUS W. BRADFORD

Attractive wooden walking stick we believe to be made of ebony, with a gold knob at top. The walking stick meas. approx. 33.50 inches long. The bottom end is missing the finial but the top has a very… (766-1824). Learn More »

$2,500.00
ON HOLD

6th MICHIGAN CAVALRY ID’D CAPTAIN’S FATIGUE BLOUSE: CAPT. WILLIAM HYSER, MICHIGAN CAVALRY BRIGADE

6th MICHIGAN CAVALRY ID’D CAPTAIN’S FATIGUE BLOUSE: CAPT. WILLIAM HYSER, MICHIGAN CAVALRY BRIGADE

Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this wonderful Civil War officer’s fatigue coat belonged to Captain William Hyser, who served twice as a Captain in the 6th Michigan… (1179-170). Learn More »

$15,000.00
ON HOLD

UNIFORM GROUP IDENTIFIED TO LIEUTENANT-COLONEL ADDISON W. PRESTON, 1ST VERMONT CAVALRY WHO TOOK PART IN FARNSWORTH’S CHARGE AT GETTYSBURG AND WAS LATER KILLED IN ACTION AT HAWE’S SHOP IN 1864

UNIFORM GROUP IDENTIFIED TO LIEUTENANT-COLONEL ADDISON W. PRESTON, 1ST VERMONT CAVALRY WHO TOOK PART IN FARNSWORTH’S CHARGE AT GETTYSBURG AND WAS LATER KILLED IN ACTION AT HAWE’S SHOP IN 1864

This group consists of several uniform pieces and an import Model 1860 officer’s cavalry saber, all in excellent condition and identified to Lieutenant Colonel A. W. Preston of the famous 1st… (1179-294). Learn More »

$29,500.00
ON HOLD

CDV OF CORNELIA TALLIFERRO, NURSE WITH LITTLE "JACK" MOSBY

CDV OF CORNELIA TALLIFERRO, NURSE WITH LITTLE "JACK" MOSBY

This is a carte de visite of "Miss Cornelia Talliferro, Mrs. Jack Mosby's Nurse with little Jack Mosby." Seated portrait with woman holding young child in her lap. Image is clear with good contrast.… (1138-1248). Learn More »

CDV OF JAMES J. THOMPSON, 51ST VIRGINIA INFANTRY – STAUNTON, VA. BACKMARK

CDV OF JAMES J. THOMPSON, 51ST VIRGINIA INFANTRY – STAUNTON, VA. BACKMARK

This is a Carte de visite of Thompson. Bust view with only a slight view of his vest and overcoat. Image is clear with good contrast. Mount is untrimmed and in good overall condition. Photographer’s… (1138-909). Learn More »

CDV OF J.P.S. WINDER, COBB'S LEGION, GEORGIA CAVALRY

CDV OF J.P.S. WINDER, COBB'S LEGION, GEORGIA CAVALRY

Engraving of bust view of a Winder in uniform. He wears a double-breasted frock with captain's collar insignia. The image is clear with very good contrast. CDV mount has ink identification along lower… (1138-594). Learn More »

CDV OF CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER WILLIAM N. WORTHINGTON BY BRADY

CDV OF CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER WILLIAM N. WORTHINGTON BY BRADY

Bust image shows Worthington in civilian clothes. He wears a dark jacket and vest with a white shirt and tie. Contrast and clarity are excellent. Mount and paper have light surface dirt and a small… (1138-923). Learn More »

UNIFORM, LADDER BADGE AND MORE IDENTIFIED TO 3RD NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICER BREVETED FOR BRAVERY IN BATTLE

UNIFORM, LADDER BADGE AND MORE IDENTIFIED TO 3RD NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICER BREVETED FOR BRAVERY IN BATTLE

Charles Augustus White was born in West Deering, New Hampshire on September 19, 1836. In 1840 the family moved to East Antrim and then Manchester. In 1847 his mother died and the family was broken up.… (1179-268). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE BLANKET BROUGHT HOME BY 4TH WEST VIRGINIA CAVALRY TROOPER, WITH TROOPER’S DISCHARGE & TWO PHOTOS OF HIM AS AN OLDER MAN

CONFEDERATE BLANKET BROUGHT HOME BY 4TH WEST VIRGINIA CAVALRY TROOPER, WITH TROOPER’S DISCHARGE & TWO PHOTOS OF HIM AS AN OLDER MAN

Blanket is made of a thin coarse butternut brown wool with faded red end stripes along both edges and ends. The red stripes are formed by eight parallel rows of red stitching. Taken together the eight… (1179-163). Learn More »

RARE REGULATION CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY BLANKET IDENTIFIED TO 1ST MAINE LIGHT ARTILLERY SOLDIER

RARE REGULATION CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY BLANKET IDENTIFIED TO 1ST MAINE LIGHT ARTILLERY SOLDIER

One of the scarcer textile items of the Civil War is the regulation blanket. Besides the scarcity due to hard service and discarding during and after the war, these blankets would have had use for any… (1179-190). Learn More »

CDV OF MAJOR ROBERT N. HULL, 66TH GEORGIA INFANTRY, WOUNDED AT FRANKLIN, KIA IN SOUTH CAROLINA

CDV OF MAJOR ROBERT N. HULL, 66TH GEORGIA INFANTRY, WOUNDED AT FRANKLIN, KIA IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Chest-up view of Major Robert Newton Hull in uniform. He wears a double-breasted jacket with collar and sleeve insignia just visible. The image is clear with good contrast. Corners of the mount have… (1139-330). Learn More »

CDV OF CHAPLAIN R.K. PORTER, COBB'S GEORGIA LEGION

CDV OF CHAPLAIN R.K. PORTER, COBB'S GEORGIA LEGION

Bust view of Confederate Chaplain R.K. Porter. The image is clear with light contrast. There is a period ink signature below the photo, "Yours affly / R.K. Porter". No photographer's backmark. Pencil… (1138-599). Learn More »

INK SIGNED BUST VIEW OF WILLIAM B. RITTER OF THE HENRICO LIGHT ARTILLERY – LONG PERIOD INK INSCRIPTION ON THE REVERSE

INK SIGNED BUST VIEW OF WILLIAM B. RITTER OF THE HENRICO LIGHT ARTILLERY – LONG PERIOD INK INSCRIPTION ON THE REVERSE

CDV shows Ritter in a dark civilian suit posed in a slight right profile. Bottom of the image is signed in faint period ink “WM. BAILY RITTER, VIRGINIA.” Contrast and clarity is excellent. Paper… (1138-997). Learn More »

CDV OF STONEWALL BRIGADE CAPTAIN WITH PERIOD INK ID - BY REES OF RICHMOND

CDV OF STONEWALL BRIGADE CAPTAIN WITH PERIOD INK ID - BY REES OF RICHMOND

Image is a vignette bust view of John S. Harrison of Company D, 2nd Virginia Infantry in Confederate uniform. He wears a light-colored coat with the three parallel bars of a captain clearly visible on… (1138-991). Learn More »


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M1834 US REVENUE MARINE SWORD BY HORSTMANN

US Revenue Cutter Service Sword, Model 1834, also referred to as US Revenue Marine. Manufactured 1834-62. A scarce sword made for officers of the United States Revenue Cutter Service or Revenue Marines. This was a small but prestigious branch of our… (870-37). Learn More »

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