Identified Personal Items

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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 »

IDENTIFIED SILVER 15TH CORPS BADGE, 1ST ILLINOIS LIGHT ARTILLERY – ALEXANDER “AXEL” LINDMAN

IDENTIFIED SILVER 15TH CORPS BADGE, 1ST ILLINOIS LIGHT ARTILLERY – ALEXANDER “AXEL” LINDMAN

Badge is made of a recycled piece of silver, measures approximately 2.14” across, features a cartridge box attached to the front, and had a complete “t-bar” pin on the back. The design of the… (1268-142). Learn More »

$1,950.00
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“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
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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 »

SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF OLIVER SIDENSPARKER, 24th MAINE: SIEGE OF PORT HUDSON

SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF OLIVER SIDENSPARKER, 24th MAINE: SIEGE OF PORT HUDSON

A very nice condition Civil War soldier’s stencil reading, “O. Sidensparker, / Co. B. 24th Me. Reg’t.” These were privately purchased by or for soldiers to mark their personal possessions and… (490-7293). 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 »

CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF ELIJAH M. GRANT 27th MAINE: THE MEDAL OF HONOR REGIMENT!

CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF ELIJAH M. GRANT 27th MAINE: THE MEDAL OF HONOR REGIMENT!

Elijah Milton Grant did two tours of service during the war: first in the 27th Maine and then in the 6th Mass, where records transpose his first and middle name, carrying him as Milton E. Grant, but… (490-7294). 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
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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
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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 »

ID’D CONFEDERATE ARMY REGULATIONS MANUAL, 1863 – LT. THOMAS HARRIS, 24th TENNESSEE BATTALION SHARPSHOOTERS

ID’D CONFEDERATE ARMY REGULATIONS MANUAL, 1863 – LT. THOMAS HARRIS, 24th TENNESSEE BATTALION SHARPSHOOTERS

This wartime manual is titled “REGULATIONS FOR THE ARMY OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES. 1863.” And was published in 1863 by ‘J. W. RANDOLPH, 121 MAIN ST., RICHMOND, VA.’  The boards are covered in… (1268-051). 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 »

1862 COPY OF “THE FIELD MANUAL FOR BATTALION DRILL” IDENTIFIED TO 3RD MINNESOTA LIEUTENANT

1862 COPY OF “THE FIELD MANUAL FOR BATTALION DRILL” IDENTIFIED TO 3RD MINNESOTA LIEUTENANT

This is a field manual for Civil War officers to learn troop movements and tactics. This small book measures 3.5” x 5.25”. Cloth cover, 100 pages. The full title is “The Field Manual for the… (1268-283). 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 »

“U.S. INFANTRY AND RIFLE TACTICS” IDENTIFIED TO 5TH MASS. INFANTRY SERGEANT

“U.S. INFANTRY AND RIFLE TACTICS” IDENTIFIED TO 5TH MASS. INFANTRY SERGEANT

Green cloth-covered book measures 3.5” x 5.25” with over 450 pages. Gilt imprint on spine. Complete title is “U.S. Infantry Tactics, for the Instruction, Exercise, and Maneuvers of the United… (1268-282). 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
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“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
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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 »


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NON-REGULATION SILVER GRIPPED PRESENTATION SWORD BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM - LT. JAMES MOFFAT, 16TH NEW YORK CAVALRY

This presentation sword has very impressive deeply cast and chased mounts and silver gripped hilt. Schuyler, Hartley and Graham assembled and sold a wide variety of swords that were often highly embellished and upgraded from regulation patterns, to… (870-653). Learn More »

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