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CDV OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN

CDV OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN

Small oval image (1.25" x 1.5") of Lincoln pasted on elaborately embossed cdv mount, with images of an eagle, shields, flags, and laurel wreaths. Blank back with no photographer information. Mount has… (1189-144). Learn More »

CDV OF MARY TODD LINCOLN

CDV OF MARY TODD LINCOLN

CDV photograph of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. This image was originally taken by Civil War photographer Matthew Brady in 1862. The image features lesser quality and is a copy-shot or “pirate… (1189-145). Learn More »

CDV OF BOSTON CORBETT, THE MAN WHO SHOT JOHN WILKES BOOTH

CDV OF BOSTON CORBETT, THE MAN WHO SHOT JOHN WILKES BOOTH

This is a nice view of Corbett in three-quarter seated view, resting one arm on a side table. He wears civilian clothes. His mustache, stringy goatee, and slick combed hair in full display. The image… (2025-283). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE "TAIT TYPE" JACKET

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE "TAIT TYPE" JACKET

This is a rare, published, artillery shell jacket made by Peter Tait of Ireland. It was run through the Union Blockade for the Confederacy. We will present this offering in 5 parts: 1) The Tait story.… (1268-552). Learn More »

12-STAR YACHT ENSIGN: “A PRESENT FROM ADM. FARRAGUT.”

12-STAR YACHT ENSIGN: “A PRESENT FROM ADM. FARRAGUT.”

This yacht ensign is rather unusual in having twelve stars rather than thirteen, but when waving in a breeze it would be hard to keep count and there certainly would be no doubt about the nature of… (2025-1182). Learn More »

VERY SCARCE CABINET CARD PHOTO – BALTIMORE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS FACULTY

VERY SCARCE CABINET CARD PHOTO – BALTIMORE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS FACULTY

College of Physicians and Surgeons was incorporated in 1872 with 43 students beginning classes that fall.  In 1878 it was merged with Washington University School of Medicine.  By 1880 the combined… (1266-881). Learn More »

FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY TABLE MEDAL WITH CASE FOR SERVICE IN 9th NYSM, 83rd NY VOLUNTEERS, INSCRIBED TO CHARLES W. DOWERS, COMPANY C

FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY TABLE MEDAL WITH CASE FOR SERVICE IN 9th NYSM, 83rd NY VOLUNTEERS, INSCRIBED TO CHARLES W. DOWERS, COMPANY C

This is a very good condition die-struck bronze table medal inscribed to a Civil War veteran on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his old unit mustering into service. The medal is in its… (2025-1195). Learn More »

A CONFEDERATE SURGEON'S GREATCOAT, SASH AND SHIRT

A CONFEDERATE SURGEON'S GREATCOAT, SASH AND SHIRT

Dr. J. P. Rasser was contracted by the Confederacy and among his duties in Georgia was the examination of Conscripts for the Army. THE OVERCOAT or army great coat is certainly "Homespun" that is a… (1268-706). Learn More »

MORTON’S BATTERY FLAG OF FORREST’S CAVALRY: EX-GUNTHER COLLECTION, CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY, & TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM

MORTON’S BATTERY FLAG OF FORREST’S CAVALRY: EX-GUNTHER COLLECTION, CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY, & TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM

This is one of two wartime Confederate flags flown by Capt. John W. Morton consecutively as guidons for his battery or simultaneously with one likely as the battery flag and the other as a personal or… (1286-621). Learn More »

GROUP OF 3 ID’D FRAMED PHOTOS – BIDDEFORD, ME; GAR IN FALMOUTH, MASS. 1905-1910; USS AGAWAM – SAMUEL TURNER 12th NEW HAMPSHIRE, US NAVY

GROUP OF 3 ID’D FRAMED PHOTOS – BIDDEFORD, ME; GAR IN FALMOUTH, MASS. 1905-1910; USS AGAWAM – SAMUEL TURNER 12th NEW HAMPSHIRE, US NAVY

This grouping of 3 antique photos includes one of GAR members standing in front a post, presumably in Falmouth.  An older, typed tag on the 2nd photo of GAR members posing in front of a building… (2025-650). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED MODEL 1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD – LT.  JAMES H. WILLIAMS, 15TH MASS. INFANTRY

IDENTIFIED MODEL 1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD – LT. JAMES H. WILLIAMS, 15TH MASS. INFANTRY

This very nice Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer’s Sword by Bent & Bush, Boston, Mass. It is a very fine example of the pattern. The cast and brass hilt is loaded with original gilt and the… (2025-412). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED HORSTMANN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER CARRIED BY GEORGE BRECK, NEW YORK LIGHT ARTILLERY

IDENTIFIED HORSTMANN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER CARRIED BY GEORGE BRECK, NEW YORK LIGHT ARTILLERY

Cavalry officer’s sabers carried by officers in the light artillery are not uncommon, particularly in volunteer units where regulations might be more loosely applied, and a cavalry officer’s… (490-5267). Learn More »

A SOUTH CAROLINA CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN'S SUPERB FROCK COAT

A SOUTH CAROLINA CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN'S SUPERB FROCK COAT

Worn by Robert Chisolm who formed Chisolm's Company, 1st Battalion South Carolina Sharpshooters on July 23,1862 after service in the artillery. This unit subsequently became Company A, 1st South… (1268-1006). Learn More »

ID PIN MADE FROM SILVER QUARTER – 17TH IOWA INFANTRY

ID PIN MADE FROM SILVER QUARTER – 17TH IOWA INFANTRY

This item is a soldier’s identification disk made from a silver Seated Liberty Quarter. The face was polished smooth and then finely engraved with initials “AS” at top with a large “B” in… (1268-123). Learn More »

SILVER 22ND CORPS BADGE ID'D TO PRIV.  EDGAR SMITH - 1ST NEW HAMPSHIRE HEAVY ARTILLERY

SILVER 22ND CORPS BADGE ID'D TO PRIV. EDGAR SMITH - 1ST NEW HAMPSHIRE HEAVY ARTILLERY

The Twenty-Second Army Corps, Department of Washington unofficially adopted this beautiful and quinquefoliate shaped badge with the center portion having raised 'crossed cannons' over cannon balls,… (2025-1156). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR MASSACHUSETTS 1864 PRESENTATION GERMAN SILVER BUGLE

CIVIL WAR MASSACHUSETTS 1864 PRESENTATION GERMAN SILVER BUGLE

This is an untouched Civil War German Silver double-twist bugle with mouthpiece in place, in very good condition, standing 10-3/4” tall with a 4-1/8” diameter bell fitted with a matching floating… (1273-06). Learn More »

$3,500.00
ON HOLD

BRADY LINCOLN CDV

BRADY LINCOLN CDV

This CDV is marked reversely along the top “Brady” and “Washington”.  This well-known image features a half-view of a seated President Abraham Lincoln and was taken on January 8th,… (297-23). Learn More »

RARE YANKEE "PLUG HAT" STRUCK AT ANTIETAM

RARE YANKEE "PLUG HAT" STRUCK AT ANTIETAM

This hat, a rarely seen form of the slouch hat, was in two museums prior to our acquiring it - the Eastern Washington State Historical Society Museum of Spokane, Washington State where it was on… (1268-267). Learn More »

"HOMESPUN" CONFEDERATE SHELL JACKET - PVT. WILLIAM B. MARSHALL, 2ND LOUISIANA CAVALRY

"HOMESPUN" CONFEDERATE SHELL JACKET - PVT WILLIAM B. MARSHALL, 2ND LOUISIANA CAVALRY

Private/trooper William B. Marshall trooper 2nd Louisiana cavalry wore this jacket until his death in a Union prison. Prior to it being in the Texas Civil War Museum it was the property of the author… (1268-367). Learn More »

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JAMES E. RAINS - KILLED AT MURFREESBORO

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JAMES E. RAINS - KILLED AT MURFREESBORO

The General is posed seated with one arm resting on a table. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with stars on his collar and matching dark trousers with a light thin officer’s leg stripe. In… (846-500). Learn More »

$825.00
Originally $1,550.00


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CIVIL WAR COMMERCIAL FORAGE CAP WITH MAINE BUTTONS AND ASSOCIATED INSIGNIA

Commercial caps were simply those purchased privately rather the issued by the government. They might more or less closely follow contract patterns with the purchaser able to suit his taste and wallet, though an enlisted man, seeking something nicer… (1052-139). Learn More »

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