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CDV ETCHING OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

CDV ETCHING OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

Carte de visite, favorable etching of Butler in uniform. Forward facing bust pose. Trimmed mount. Simple back mark of JOSEPH WARD, BOSTON. Etching has very good contrast with fine details. Benjamin… (490-6200FF). Learn More »

INSCRIBED M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF ROBERT L. ORR, 61st PENNSYLVANIA, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR PETERSBURG

INSCRIBED M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF ROBERT L. ORR, 61st PENNSYLVANIA, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR PETERSBURG

This Klingenthal made US Model 1850 foot officer’s sword bears a dead-real period inscription on the reverse of the scabbard throat reading: Robt. L. Orr / Independent / Greys. Orr had been active… (1052-1127). Learn More »

CDV OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

CDV OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

Carte de visite, photo of Butler in uniform with waist belt and 1851 belt plate.  Gurney & Son, New York b/m. Profile view facing to the right. Photo has very good contrast. Benjamin Franklin… (490-6200WW). Learn More »

CDV OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER IN CIVILIAN CLOTHING

CDV OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER IN CIVILIAN CLOTHING

Carte de visite, oval image of Butler seated. No photographer's b/m. Butler in civilian clothes. Facing to the left. Good contrast. Pencil identifications on front and back. Benjamin Franklin Butler… (490-6200Y). Learn More »

POST-WAR CABINET CARD OF GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER

POST-WAR CABINET CARD OF GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER

Cabinet Card by Conly's Portraits, Boston. Bust pose of Butler in civilian clothes while Governor of Mass. Profile facing to the right. Good contrast. Benjamin Franklin Butler (November 5, 1818 –… (490-6193). Learn More »


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CONFEDERATE CLIP POINT BOWIE WITH SALVAGED MUSICIAN SWORD BRASS HILT

This clip-point Bowie a great example of southern improvisation- a kind of weapons-making version of folk art – not sophisticated, but with an appeal of it own.  Measuring 19.5 inches overall, the knife has a 13.25 inch blade that is 1.5 inches… (490-3265). Learn More »

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