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ANTIQUE POLICEMAN’S RATTLE / WHISTLE USED AT MASONIC LODGE

ANTIQUE POLICEMAN’S RATTLE / WHISTLE USED AT MASONIC LODGE

Handmade wooden rattles, also known as clackers and battle alarms due to their LOUD clacking sound, were mostly used in the early military. Typically associated with a call to arms on warships, these… (1117-144). Learn More »

SILVER SHIELD STYLE ID BADGE BELONGING TO DAVID DONNER OF CO. K, 3rd NJ VOLS.

SILVER SHIELD STYLE ID BADGE BELONGING TO DAVID DONNER OF CO. K, 3rd NJ VOLS.

This small patriotic shield badge measures just shy of one inch long by ¾ of an inch wide. The badge itself is quite thin and is missing its pin-back latch. The engraving is legible; however there is… (M26066). Learn More »

WAR PAPERS: THE MAINE COMMANDERY.  [MOLLUS] — ID’D TO BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL ISAAC DYER [COL. 15TH MAINE]

WAR PAPERS: THE MAINE COMMANDERY. [MOLLUS] — ID’D TO BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL ISAAC DYER [COL. 15TH MAINE]

2 vols. Published by the Thurston Print, Portland, Me, 1898. Owner book stamp, front eps (both volumes): “Isaac Dyer/ Skowhegan..Me.” 350, 352 pp., maps. In blue glazed cloth w/gilt embossed… (1097-42). Learn More »

WAIST-UP CDV OF WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT

WAIST-UP CDV OF WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT

Image shows Bryant with a long flowing white beard in a dark suit jacket and light vest. Clarity and contrast are good. Paper and mount are also good. Bottom center of the mount has a modern blue ink… (1097-240). Learn More »

STANDING VIEW OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL FROM A BRADY NEGATIVE

STANDING VIEW OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL FROM A BRADY NEGATIVE

Lowell is shown standing leaning on a table. He wears a dark civilian suit and a heavy dark overcoat with fur lining. Image is clear with excellent contrast. Mount and paper are good. Bottom of mount… (1097-242). Learn More »

INK ID FULL STANDING VIEW OF 49TH PENNSYLVANIA OFFICER WOUNDED AT SPOTSYLVANIA

INK ID FULL STANDING VIEW OF 49TH PENNSYLVANIA OFFICER WOUNDED AT SPOTSYLVANIA

CDV is of Abraham T. Hilands standing by a table and chair posed in front of a balustrade and a painted pastoral backdrop. He wears a dark kepi with an embroidered infantry hunting horn with… (286-800). Learn More »

INCIDENTS OF THE WAR VIEW OF BEAUREGARD’S HEADQUARTERS AT BULL RUN MISLABELED BY PHOTOGRAPHER AS THE FARNHOLD HOUSE AND BATTERY #1 AT YORKTOWN

INCIDENTS OF THE WAR VIEW OF BEAUREGARD’S HEADQUARTERS AT BULL RUN MISLABELED BY PHOTOGRAPHER AS THE FARNHOLD HOUSE AND BATTERY #1 AT YORKTOWN

Image shows a large two-story house viewed from the end of its tree and bush lined driveway. The house as a chimney at each end with five windows across the top floor and two on each side of a porch… (1097-237). Learn More »

THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES SR.

THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES SR.

Image shows Holmes in a black civilian suit standing with one hand resting on the back of a chair. Image has excellent clarity and contrast. Mount and paper are very good. Bottom of mount has a modern… (1097-239). Learn More »

POST-CIVIL WAR LADDER BADGE OF ILLINOIS SOLDIER S.A. RIDGE, 59TH ILL. VOLS.

POST-CIVIL WAR LADDER BADGE OF ILLINOIS SOLDIER S.A. RIDGE, 59TH ILL. VOLS.

Here is a handsome, post-war, suspension ladder badge once owned by Private Samuel A. Ridge of Company “H”, 59th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, a three-year regiment.  Records show Ridge… (160-17). Learn More »

EXCELLENT IDENTIFIED GROUPING BELONGING TO CAPTAIN JOHN BOOTH, 103RD OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY

EXCELLENT IDENTIFIED GROUPING BELONGING TO CAPTAIN JOHN BOOTH, 103RD OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY

Excellent officer’s grouping of Captain John Booth, 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry (OVI) and his wife Sarah Booth.  This grouping consists of framed pictures, personal effects and military… (M26290). Learn More »

STATE OF MARYLAND FEDERAL DISCHARGE / BOUNTY CERTIFICATE - SERGEANT DALLAS M. LEE, CO. D, 2ND REGIMENT MARYLAND VETERAN VOLUNTEERS

STATE OF MARYLAND FEDERAL DISCHARGE / BOUNTY CERTIFICATE - SERGEANT DALLAS M. LEE, CO. D, 2ND REGIMENT MARYLAND VETERAN VOLUNTEERS

This group includes the following papers pertaining to the discharge and bounty payment due to Dallas M. Lee: [1] “To all Whom it May Concern” copy of  Lee’s discharge from “United States… (L13568). Learn More »

$165.00
Originally $200.00

IDENTIFIED ALBUMEN PHOTOGRAPH - GEORGE A. MARSDEN, 1ST & 2ND US SHARPSHOOTERS

IDENTIFIED ALBUMEN PHOTOGRAPH - GEORGE A. MARSDEN, 1ST & 2ND US SHARPSHOOTERS

Very nice post war bust view image in civilian dresss measures 6 1/4" x 8 1/4" on 10 3/8" x 12 5/8" mount. Slight waviness to mount; light scattered soiling. Period ink ID, "George A. Marsden,… (336-52). Learn More »

$80.00
Originally $195.00

POST-WAR ID’D 5TH CORPS, 3RD DIVISION 14K GOLD BADGE- JOHN C.S. BURGER, 133rd NEW YORK & 12TH VETERAN RESERVE CORPS

POST-WAR ID’D 5TH CORPS, 3RD DIVISION 14K GOLD BADGE- JOHN C.S. BURGER, 133rd NEW YORK & 12TH VETERAN RESERVE CORPS

Gold corps badge features blue enamel inserts, while reverse side has engraved lettering that reads, “COMMANDER 1884, PRESENTED TO PAST POST CMDR. J.C.S. BURGER, BY KIT CARSON POST NO. 2, G.A.R.… (M26102). Learn More »

LETTER WITH SIGNATURE OF ALEXANDER MARTIN SULLIVAN, 1878

LETTER WITH SIGNATURE OF ALEXANDER MARTIN SULLIVAN, 1878

Letter reads,“13, May 1878, Dear Sir, By a curious blunder, I have in complying with your request, written 13th of April instead of 13th of March-  on the enclosed. Yours faithfully, A.M. Sullivan,… (L12058). Learn More »

POST-WAR ALS UNION GEN. JAMES S. NEGLEY

POST-WAR ALS UNION GEN. JAMES S. NEGLEY

Autograph Letter Signed is 2 pp. (front & back of one lined sheet), 8 vo. Dated Washington, Feb. 24, 1870. Apologizes for failing to reply to his correspondent’s letter, citing pressing… (L14589). Learn More »

$200.00
Originally $300.00

DUG SILVER 18TH CORPS ID BADGE FOR 98TH NEW YORK SOLDIER WOUNDED IN ACTION

DUG SILVER 18TH CORPS ID BADGE FOR 98TH NEW YORK SOLDIER WOUNDED IN ACTION

Silver 18th Corps badge identified to Private Joseph Laclair of Company H, 98th New York Infantry, recovered in the greater Richmond area. Badge meas. approx. 1.75 x 1.75 inches. In both the upper and… (883-20). Learn More »

EARLY 20TH CENTURY FLUGELHORN

EARLY 20TH CENTURY FLUGELHORN

Dates to pre-World War I era. Brass horn has original mouthpiece and fully functions. Has a darkened patina is in very good condition with very few dings. No… (M24725). Learn More »

HISTORICAL FIREARMS STOLEN FROM THE NATIONAL CIVIL WAR MUSEUM IN HARRISBURG, PA

HISTORICAL FIREARMS STOLEN FROM THE NATIONAL CIVIL WAR MUSEUM IN HARRISBURG, PA

Please click on the photograph above to view a flyer containing information regarding a Model 1860 Henry Rifle and pair of cased presentation Colt Revolvers identified to Secretary of War Simon…. Learn More »

CDV OF UNION GENERAL ORMSBY M. MITCHEL

CDV OF UNION GENERAL ORMSBY M. MITCHEL

Image shows Mitchel seated in a chair with his arms crossed over his chest. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with matching dark trousers. The coat has Generals shoulder straps with black… (337-270). Learn More »


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