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WASHINGTON BUST IDENTIFICATION DISK – HERMAN C. MILLER, 52ND P.V.I.

WASHINGTON BUST IDENTIFICATION DISK – HERMAN C. MILLER, 52ND P.V.I.

This a white metal identification disk, showing a portrait bust of George Washington with the words “GEORGE WASHINGTON / BORN FEBRUARY 22, 1732” around the outer edge. Like all Civil War… (2025-1197). Learn More »

BLANKET IDENTIFIED TO C.N. HALL, 192ND NEW YORK

BLANKET IDENTIFIED TO C.N. HALL, 192ND NEW YORK

This comes from the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum with a catalog index card indicating it came to them in January 2000, having been purchased in 1999 at Clarence, NY, from an antique… (1268-261). Learn More »

RARE CONFEDERATE IDENTIFIED AND CARRIED MEDICAL SADDLE BAGS

RARE CONFEDERATE IDENTIFIED AND CARRIED MEDICAL SADDLE BAGS

Medical saddle bags were carried by surgeons in the field to hold a variety of medicines for the treatment of the sick and wounded. The saddle bags were made principally of leather and designed to… (1284-05). Learn More »

$3,750.00
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90th PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY JEWELER MADE ID PIN: ANDREW MCLARDY, LOST AN ARM AT ANTIETAM- “A HOT PLACE”

90th PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY JEWELER MADE ID PIN: ANDREW MCLARDY, LOST AN ARM AT ANTIETAM- “A HOT PLACE”

Finely engraved, jeweler-made identification disk worn by Andrew James McLardy, a private in Company B of the 90th Pennsylvania, who lost an arm at Antietam in fighting at the East Woods and… (37-445). Learn More »

RARE WEST VIRGINIA HONARABLE DISCHARGE MEDAL – JOSPEH HARDING, 12th WV

RARE WEST VIRGINIA HONARABLE DISCHARGE MEDAL – JOSPEH HARDING, 12th WV

Enlisted on 8/30/1862 as a Corporal and mustered into Company K, 12th West Virginia Infantry.  As with many West Virginia Volunteers, George Fradd’s records lack generous detail. This medal lacks… (2025-857). Learn More »

$200.00
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LEATHER WALLET OF ABRAM T. GAMAGE 4th MAINE: WIA FIRST BULL RUN; CAPTURED AT THE SEVEN DAYS

LEATHER WALLET OF ABRAM T. GAMAGE 4th MAINE: WIA FIRST BULL RUN; CAPTURED AT THE SEVEN DAYS

A very good condition leather wallet or billfold made of a high grade, thin, light brown leather decorated with impressed lines. It unfolds to show four sections: a pocket at either end closed with a… (2025-2040). Learn More »

THE SADDLECLOTH OF GENERAL PHILIP H. SHERIDAN

THE SADDLECLOTH OF GENERAL PHILIP H. SHERIDAN

Also known as a " shabraque" this one, a national treasure, belonged to Major General Sheridan. Major General Philip Sheridan was one of General Ulysses S. Grant's favorite commanders. A West Point… (1268-373A). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED 30th INDIANA OFFICER’S POCKET DICTIONARY: ACTIVE SERVICE 1861-1865

IDENTIFIED 30th INDIANA OFFICER’S POCKET DICTIONARY: ACTIVE SERVICE 1861-1865

An abridged Webster’s pocket dictionary bearing an 1863 New York, Philadelphia and Cincinnati publication date. Embossed leather covers partially detached and showing wear. Title page is there,… (490-7374). Learn More »

SCARCE WV (US) HONORABLE DISCHARGE MEDAL – GEORGE FRADD - 1st WV, BATTERY E

SCARCE WV (US) HONORABLE DISCHARGE MEDAL – GEORGE FRADD - 1st WV, BATTERY E

As with many West Virginia Volunteers, George Fradd’s records lack generous detail.  He enlisted in 1862, mustered in in Buckhannon, and served with the Battery for its full term. The medal itself… (2025-853). Learn More »

ID’D OFFICER’S BOX – LT. CHRISTIAN HARRIOT, 2nd CALIFORNIA CAVALRY (EX-TEXAS MUSEUM)

ID’D OFFICER’S BOX – LT. CHRISTIAN HARRIOT, 2nd CALIFORNIA CAVALRY (EX-TEXAS MUSEUM)

Christian Harriot enlisted on 3/30/1862 at San Francisco, CA as a Private and mustered into Company M of the 2nd California Cavalry.  He was promoted several times, first to Sergeant Major on… (1268-1018). Learn More »

$975.00
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GOLD 9TH ARMY CORPS BADGE FROM COLONEL OF 58TH MASS.

GOLD 9TH ARMY CORPS BADGE FROM COLONEL OF 58TH MASS.

Very fine 9th Army Corps badge. In the shape of a shield, the 9th corps insignia of cannon barrel and fouled anchor are finely engraved on the face with their edges outlined in black enamel. Fine… (2025-843). Learn More »

RARE HONRABLE DISCHARGE MEDAL – FRANK CONVERSE, 1st WV VETERAN VOLUNTEERS

RARE HONRABLE DISCHARGE MEDAL – FRANK CONVERSE, 1st WV VETERAN VOLUNTEERS

This medal was presented to West Virginia Volunteer Veteran Frank Converse to mark his honorable discharge from Federal Volunteer military service. It comes in the original box, which is labeled in… (2025-829). Learn More »

MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMAN MEDAL OF CHARLES D. BACON 4th MASS INF, 1st & 4th MASS CAV: SHOWN WEARING THE MEDAL IN THE MINUTEMEN OF 1861 ROSTER

MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMAN MEDAL OF CHARLES D. BACON 4th MASS INF, 1st & 4th MASS CAV: SHOWN WEARING THE MEDAL IN THE MINUTEMEN OF 1861 ROSTER

Authorized in 1902, these impressive, two-piece bronze medals consist of a rectangular pin-back bar reading, “MASSACHUSETTS MINUTE MEN OF 1861” and a circular drop with the  Seal of the State of… (2025-849). Learn More »

1863 CIVIL WAR DIARY OF JAMES ANDERSON – 169th PENNSYLVANIA

1863 CIVIL WAR DIARY OF JAMES ANDERSON – 169th PENNSYLVANIA

This pocket-sized diary was carried by Sergeant James Anderson, of the 169th Pennsylvania Infantry.  He resided in Crawford County, PA. when he enlisted and mustered into Company I of the 169th… (1268-1032). Learn More »

BEAUTIFUL 9TH ARMY CORPS RIBBON WITH 13TH N.H. IDENTIFICATION

BEAUTIFUL 9TH ARMY CORPS RIBBON WITH 13TH N.H. IDENTIFICATION

Very fine 9th Army Corps medal. Coin silver hanger at top is in the shape of a scroll and engraved “FREDERICKSBURG”. A “t-bar” pin and catch remain attached on the back. A blue ribbon (1.4”… (2025-768). Learn More »

SILVER SHIELD-SHAPED ID BADGE – 144TH NEW YORK

SILVER SHIELD-SHAPED ID BADGE – 144TH NEW YORK

Offered here is a silver identification badge with t-bar pin on back. Badge is in shield shaped and engraved with “J.J. Dixon / Co. I / 144th Regt. / N.Y.V.” Badge is complete and very fine in… (2025-1119). Learn More »

SILVER IDENTIFICATION PIN FOR 104TH ILLINOIS SOLDIER – CHARLES G. PHILLIPS

SILVER IDENTIFICATION PIN FOR 104TH ILLINOIS SOLDIER – CHARLES G. PHILLIPS

The silver pin is in the shape of a Maltese Cross (5th corps badge) but that is just coincidental as our soldier was in the 14th Army Corps (Acorn-shaped corps badge). Nice silver badge, 1” square,… (1268-133). Learn More »

LAP WRITING DESK – PRESENTED TO GENERAL BUTLER, 1864 (EX-TEXAS MUSEUM COLLECTION)

LAP WRITING DESK – PRESENTED TO GENERAL BUTLER, 1864 (EX-TEXAS MUSEUM COLLECTION)

Perhaps no popular figure of the Civil War is as controversial or contradictory as General Benjamin F. Butler.  One of the political generals to survive well into General Grant’s tenure as overall… (1268-1014). 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 »


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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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