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WEST VIRGINIA HONORABLY DISCHARGED MEDAL: 6th INFANTRY
This is a very good example of the medal authorized in 1866 by the state of West Virginia for its honorably discharged veterans for service in the Civil War. The two piece medal has its upper pinback… (844-08). Learn More »
FOLDING WALLET IDENTIFIED TO SOLDIER IN 11TH MICHIGAN INFANTRY KILLED AT ATLANTA
This folding wallet is made of soft, thin leather and measures approximately 13” long x 4.75” wide. There are pockets at either end and in the center are thin flaps sewn to the sides to hold… (149-34). Learn More »
$750.00
ON HOLD
UNFRAMED SOLDIER’S MEMORIAL WITH PHOTO FOR 9TH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY PRIVATE
Large unframed document meas. approx. 15.00 x 18.75 inches attesting to the service of Private Lewis A. Lybolt of Company M, 9th New York Heavy Artillery. The pre-printed decorative document was… (2022-633). Learn More »
$125.00
SOLD
VERY NICE PAINTED TIN BOX IDENTIFIED TO 57TH PENNSYLVANIA MAJOR DISCHARGED FOR WOUNDS
Heavy tin box meas. approx. 18.25 long x 8.25 wide x 6.25 inches high. The whole box is painted a dark green with each panel outlined in gold paint. Attached to the top center of the lid is a very… (2022-652). Learn More »
$275.00
SOLD
MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT’S WARTIME IDENTIFICATION BADGE, MASONIC PIN & EPHEMERA: OF THOMAS GILBERT, 18th NY BATTERY, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HEROIC CONDUCT AT BATON ROUGE, 1864
Among other items, this grouping includes the Thomas Gilbert’s wartime identification disk made from a silver seated Liberty coin, polished smooth on one side and professionally engraved with his… (480-227). Learn More »
$2,635.00
Originally $2,950.00
SOLD
INSCRIBED WARTIME 18th CORPS 2nd DIVISION STAFF CORPS BADGE OF MAJOR HENRY NOYES, 148th NY, AND A.A. INSPECTOR GENERAL, WIA COLD HARBOR
This inscribed corps badge dates between June and October 1864, between the introduction of the badge and the owner’s posting to divisional staff, and his promotion to colonel of the 38th USCT in… (480-190). Learn More »
$2,880.00
Originally $3,200.00
7th NEW JERSEY SOLDIER’S STENCIL: DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED AT GETTYSBURG ON JULY 2, 1863
This stencil was excavated and shows some creases and corrosion but the soldier’s name and hometown are clear: “OWEN S. CLARK / Cape Island / N. J.” Cape Island was the former name of modern… (2022-369). Learn More »
$495.00
SOLD
127th NEW YORK SOLDIER’S WHISKEY FLASK
This is a pocket-size glass whiskey flask with metal screw top, leather covered upper body and lower body fitted with a metal drinking cup. Both the cap and cup are marked by James Dixon and Sons.… (480-245). Learn More »
$626.00
Originally $695.00
A SOUVENIR FROM STONEWALL JACKSON'S HOUSE
This attractive 11” x 14” unframed display features a 2 ½” x 2” piece of coverlet that was owned by Colonel Elijah W. Penny who had service in three Indiana Union regiments and was wounded… (M25314). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR CAMP MIRROR IDENTIFIED TO 5TH AND 20TH MASS SOLDIER
This is a typical personal item carried by many Civil War soldiers. A wood cased mirror. There is a riveted swing-away cover to protect mirror when not in use, original mirror shows oxidation. Wood… (2022-643). Learn More »
$275.00
SOLD
BEAUTIFUL ANTIETAM PRESENTATION CANE
The presentation is relief carved in raised letters in three spirals winding downward on the cane. The first is in a swallowtail banner reading, “T.F. OVERINGTON. PHIL.” underneath which, in… (490-2641). Learn More »
GAR CARVED PRESENTATION CANE OF JOHN SWOVELAND OHIO CAVALRY
This is a carved wood cane, made in one piece with a handle, rectangular in cross section at the top, changing to round with spiral grooves and then simply round toward the bottom. The upper section… (1052-53). Learn More »
POCKET DIARY OF SGT. AARON E. KILMER, 17TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY
This is a leather-bound pocket diary measuring about 3 ½” x 5 ½”. The covers and spine are very beat up with the spine being taped. This journal was kept by Sergeant Aaron E. Kilmer of Company… (516-23). Learn More »
$2,600.00
Originally $3,250.00
G.A.R. GRAVE MARKER / COFFIN PLATE ID'D TO TO PRIVATE COLLINS H. KING, 52ND MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA INFANTRY
Nickle-silver plaque, w/beveled edges, measuring 4.75 x 7.5". Inscribed as follows: "GAR / Collins H. King / Died Nov. 3d 1887 / Aged 48 yrs 2 mo. 25 dys.", with small crossed cannons & rifles,… (2022-473). Learn More »
$200.00
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ID’D GETTYSBURG LADIES GAR AUXILIARY PIN
Circular gold pin, measuring .875” in diameter, center five-point gold star with blue lettering, “Ladies of G.A.R./ 1861-1865”. Reverse horizontal bar pin. Reverse inscription: “Jennie M.… (2022-428). Learn More »
$225.00
ON HOLD
IDENTIFICATION PIN OF SEYMOUR S. PELOUBET 39th NEW JERSEY
This identification pin of Seymour S. Peloubet (sometimes, “De Peloubet,”) 39th New Jersey badge is made of a white metal or German silver disk stamped at center with an eagle with raised wings… (1052-131). Learn More »
110th PENNSYLVANIA ID’D CIVIL WAR BROOKS’ PATENT WRITING, WORK, AND TOILET CASE
This Brooks roll-up writing kit comes with a pencil note from the family, likely dating about 1890 or so, that was rolled up in the kit: “This was the property of William McClelenan Long. Son of… (2021-955). Learn More »
FRAMED PERSONALIZED OVERCOAT BUTTON IDENTIFIED TO MAJOR GENERAL PHILIP KEARNY WITH RELATED ITEMS
Modern wood frame with a double blue mat divided into two sections. The right section has a very large overcoat button designed by and made for Major General Philip Kearny. The button face is… (523-73). Learn More »
US WW2 NAVY PILOT’S FOOTLOCKER GROUPING – TOOK PART IN THE SEARCH FOR AMELIA EARHART AND LATER FOUGHT IN THE PHILIPPINES
The items in this group belonged to Mr. Wayne Jordan who served as a pilot in the US Navy from 1936 to 1966. Early in his service, while assigned as an aviation cadet aboard the USS COLORADO, he… (454-26). Learn More »
GOLD PRESENTATION POST COMMANDER G.A.R. BADGE OF MICHAEL RIORDON
This beautiful gold G.A.R. badge is dated 1894, very close to the highpoint of the veterans’ organization when it reached more than 400,000 in 1890 and was a powerful force in politics and… (30-2237). Learn More »
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JOHNSTON MACON, GA CAVALRY OFFICER SWORD, ONE OF TWO KNOWN
This exact sword is illustrated in Confederate Swords by Albaugh, pages, 109, 110, 111. This unique pattern is similar to the design of the Federal US 1833 Model Dragoon sword. It is brass hilted with a two branch guard and is marked on the top of… (870-604). Learn More »
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