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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 »

SHERIDAN BADGE IDENTIFIED TO T. D. GARMAN, 16TH CAVALRY

SHERIDAN BADGE IDENTIFIED TO T. D. GARMAN, 16TH CAVALRY

This is a beautiful 14K gold Sheridan badge in excellent condition. The ornate top bar is unmarked, has a pinback with open loop flat ‘C’ catch and still has the original cavalry yellow silk… (2025-756). Learn More »

1268-147

SILVER 22ND CORPS ID BADGE – 1ST D.C. INFANTRY – PVT. THOMAS LYNCH

Offered here is a silver identification badge with t-bar pin on back. Badge is in the shape of a 22nd Corps pentagon cross and engraved with “Tom. / Lynch / 2 D.C.V. / Co. E.” Badge is complete… (1268-147). Learn More »

“WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK – 9TH NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY

“WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK – 9TH NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY

A very fine example of a Civil War “War of 1861” Eagle pattern identification disk. These were private purchase items bought by the soldiers themselves; they were not government issued like “dog… (1268-125). Learn More »

$895.00
ON HOLD

PRESENTATION FIELD MANUAL TO THE LT. COLONEL OF THE 1st RHODE ISLAND

PRESENTATION FIELD MANUAL TO THE LT. COLONEL OF THE 1st RHODE ISLAND

A very good copy of Coppee’s “Field Manual of Evolutions of the Line …” Green cloth binding with impressed eagle with shield and strars on the covers and gilt title on the spine. Printed by… (2024-2381). Learn More »

UNION SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF JAMES H. GIBBS, 97th NEW YORK: HE FUDGED HIS AGE GOING INTO THE ARMY AND HIS NAME AFTER GETTING OUT

UNION SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF JAMES H. GIBBS, 97th NEW YORK: HE FUDGED HIS AGE GOING INTO THE ARMY AND HIS NAME AFTER GETTING OUT

Stories of boys lying about their age in order to get into the army and “see the elephant,” are not uncommon. Rarer are men at the other end of the age spectrum, over the 44-year age limit for… (490-7295). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF SHEPHERD B. CRAM -  17th N.H. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE 2nd NEW HAMPSHIRE BEFORE GETTYSBURG

CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF SHEPHERD B. CRAM - 17th N.H. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE 2nd NEW HAMPSHIRE BEFORE GETTYSBURG

Civil War items don’t get much more personal or identifiable than a soldier’s stencil. These were commercial products marketed to soldiers and to their friends and family as a considerate parting… (490-7292). Learn More »

McCLELLAN’S BAYONET TACTICS MANUAL OF MAJ. JAMES H. BOGART, 162nd NEW YORK, KIA AT PORT HUDSON

McCLELLAN’S BAYONET TACTICS MANUAL OF MAJ. JAMES H. BOGART, 162nd NEW YORK, KIA AT PORT HUDSON

This is a very good copy of the manual and inscribed by an officer who was killed in action at Port Hudson. McClellan came up with this manual in 1852 after his European tour and it is based, like… (2024-2382). Learn More »

$495.00
ON HOLD

CONFEDERATE MAJOR GENERAL FRANK CHEATHAM’S PRESENTATION SPURS

CONFEDERATE MAJOR GENERAL FRANK CHEATHAM’S PRESENTATION SPURS

This is one of the truly historical treasures still in private hands. These solid silver spurs were especially made for, and inscribed to, Major General Frank Cheatham after his promotion for his… (1268-054). Learn More »

$35,000.00
ON HOLD

ID’D GILHAM’S MANUAL FOR VOLUNTEERS & MIITIA – BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS BUTLER, 9th BRIGADE, ALABAMA MILITIA

ID’D GILHAM’S MANUAL FOR VOLUNTEERS & MIITIA – BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS BUTLER, 9th BRIGADE, ALABAMA MILITIA

After John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry, Governor Wise, of Virginia, ordered Major William Gilham to write a manual to train volunteers and militia. Finished in the fall of 1860, it was entitled… (1268-049). Learn More »

BEAUTIFUL GOLD PAST POST COMMANDER’S BADGE OF WILLIAM L. HARROD, 32nd OHIO

BEAUTIFUL GOLD PAST POST COMMANDER’S BADGE OF WILLIAM L. HARROD, 32nd OHIO

This beautiful G.A.R. badge was presented in 1905 to William Levi Harrod who had served throughout the war in the 32nd Ohio. He enlisted in July 1861, was captured at Atlanta in late July 1864 and… (1282-01). Learn More »

BOUND GENERAL ORDERS, JANUARY TO JULY 1863, MAJOR NICHOLLS

BOUND GENERAL ORDERS, JANUARY TO JULY 1863, MAJOR NICHOLLS

Book of U.S. Army “General Orders”. Measures 5” x 7.25” unpaginated. Multi-color mottled hardcover with leather corners and spine. Gilt title on spine. Published by the War Department and… (1268-280). Learn More »

ID’D NEW MANUAL OF THE BAYONET – CAPT. THOMAS HOYT, ASSISTANT ADJUTANT GEN. OF VOLUNTEERS

ID’D NEW MANUAL OF THE BAYONET – CAPT. THOMAS HOYT, ASSISTANT ADJUTANT GEN. OF VOLUNTEERS

This copy of A New Manual of the Bayonet was published in 1861 by D. Van Nostrand and, according to a small pasted tag of the period, was purchased directly from the Metropolitan Book Store in… (1268-284). Learn More »

ID’D BIBLE – WILLIAM SELLEW, 150th PENNSYLVANIA, “BUCKTAILS”

ID’D BIBLE – WILLIAM SELLEW, 150th PENNSYLVANIA, “BUCKTAILS”

This remarkable American Bible Society New Testament is dated 1862 and remains in good, complete condition. The exterior is bound in slightly faded, lightly crazed (around edges) and minorly scuffed… (2025-233). Learn More »

$550.00
ON HOLD

“HOUSEWIFE” WITH VERBAL ID – LT. WILLIAM GOODALE, 11th NEW YORK CAVALRY

“HOUSEWIFE” WITH VERBAL ID – LT. WILLIAM GOODALE, 11th NEW YORK CAVALRY

Lieutenant Goodale was 44 years old when he enlisted on January 20th, 1862 at Staten Island. That same day, he was commissioned into Company D of the 11th New York Cavalry.  His service term was… (2024-1281). Learn More »

$295.00
ON HOLD

SCARCE F.B. SMITH MADE WASHINGTON BUST IDENTIFICATION TAG OF LUTHER RICE – 14th and 1st MASS HEAVY ARTILLERY: HE UNDERSTATED HIS AGE TO GET INTO SERVICE

SCARCE F.B. SMITH MADE WASHINGTON BUST IDENTIFICATION TAG OF LUTHER RICE – 14th and 1st MASS HEAVY ARTILLERY: HE UNDERSTATED HIS AGE TO GET INTO SERVICE

We are used to stories of underage soldiers lying about their age or getting a guardian’s permission to enlist out of patriotism and adventure. There were also a number of recruits at the other end… (172-6080). Learn More »

DUG CIVIL WAR ID DISK FOR 12TH PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES (41st PENNSYLVANIA) SOLDIER

DUG CIVIL WAR ID DISK FOR 12TH PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES (41st PENNSYLVANIA) SOLDIER

Front of the tag has a bust of General McClellan surrounded by “MAJOR GENERAL GEO. B. MCCLELLAN / WAR OF 1861.” Face is dark with gilt remaining in the low areas. Reverse is stamped “DANIEL… (1000-1836). Learn More »

$1,800.00
Originally $2,250.00

ID’D COPY OF LLOYD’S MAP OF THE SOUTH – COLONEL JOHN TOWERS, 8th GA INFANTRY – WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG

ID’D COPY OF LLOYD’S MAP OF THE SOUTH – COLONEL JOHN TOWERS, 8th GA INFANTRY – WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG

John Towers lived in Anderson, SC to 1849, then was a merchant in Cass County, GA. He moved to Rome in Floyd County, GA in 1855 and had a metal casting foundry there. He enrolled for war service and… (846-560). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR VETERAN’S WATCH FOB: 96th PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL WAR VETERAN’S WATCH FOB: 96th PENNSYLVANIA

A white metal shield-shaped watch or key fob stamped “W E HAY, G.A.R. No. 146 Colorado. PO. Pa.” with crossed rifles with bayonets and three chain links. Measures approx. 1" x 1 1/4". Pennsylvania… (2024-2393). Learn More »


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VERY SCARCE CONFEDERATE SOUTH CAROLINA CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE

A very attractive example of a scarce plate. O’Donnell and Campbell illustrate this pattern as #472 in their American Military Belt Plates, and Mullinax (1991) notes at least two different die strikes in their production, calling this one, with a… (1287-07). Learn More »

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