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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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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 »
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 »
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
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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
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 »
FOLDING MAP OF VIRGINIA – ID’D TO COLONEL JOHN TOWERS, 8th GEORGIA INFANTRY – WIA GETTYSBURG
This map was part of the wartime collection of John Towers, Colonel of the 8th Georgia Infantry and comes to us in a good condition given its age and use. This high-quality map is a Lloyd’s… (846-561). Learn More »
“WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK: 15th NEW HAMPSHIRE, SIEGE OF PORT HUDSON AND THE TWO ASSAULTS
A very good example of a Civil War “Eagle/War of 1861” pattern identification disk worn by a soldier who saw action in the siege of Port Hudson from May 27 to July 9, 1863, Gen. Nathaniel… (172-6078). Learn More »
$1,850.00
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2ND PA CAVALRY VETERAN’S IDENTIFICATION SHIELD
The badge is brass, made in the shield shape popular for identification pins during war and is pierced at the top for suspension. The face had the outline of a billowing banner or pennant engraved at… (172-6082). Learn More »
EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR ID DISK – POW CHARLES BADGER, 9th MARYLAND, Co. G
This is an exciting piece of specifically identified Civil War history. This ID disk is in wonderful condition and reads “CHARLES BADGER CO. G 9TH MD. V. ENLISTED JUNE 30TH 1863 BALTIMORE”. … (490-7167). Learn More »
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UNION CAVALRY GENERAL WILLIAM WELLS’ FIELD BLOUSE: MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GETTYSBURG WHERE HE RODE IN THE LEAD OF FARNSWORTH’S CHARGE; BRIGADE COMMANDER UNDER CUSTER; BLOUSE ACTUALLY WORN IN ONE OF HIS PHOTOS
This coat is the epitome of a Civil War Union general’s field uniform, a blouse following the popular sack coat pattern of the period, looking somewhat like an enlisted man’s fatigue blouse and suitable for campaign wear, but with a double row of… (1179-281). Learn More »
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