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CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS LANIER CLINGMAN: GENERAL’S SWORD BELT, REVOLVER, CS OFFICER’S PLATE, TACTICS BOOKS: EX-TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM
This grouping of material belonging to Confederate General Thomas Lanier Clingman (1812-1897) comes from the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum and includes a group of 17 postal covers, and… (1268-055). Learn More »
$6,500.00
SOLD
ID’D DRAFTING SET – THE FAMED “BOY COLONEL” HENRY BERGWYN – 26th NC, KILLED AT GETTYSBURG ON JULY 1
Henry “Harry” King Burgwyn, Jr. was known as the “Boy Colonel” because he attained that rank at the early age of twenty. He was perhaps the youngest colonel in the Confederate Army.… (846-570). Learn More »
ID’D GROUPING – JAMES HARDING, 207th PA – GAR BUTTONS, MEDAL DROP, TINTYPE, PRE-WAR DIARY, ANTIQUE BUTTON
James H. Harding was a resident of Montoursville, in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania when he enlisted as a private and mustered into Company I of the 207th Pennsylvania on 9/5/1864. His term of… (2025-2780). Learn More »
NEW TESTAMENT IDENTIFIED TO SOLDIER IN 16TH PA INFANTRY & 1ST PA CAVALRY WITH PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX AND BULLETS
Small pocket testament published by the American Bible Society in 1863. Measures approximately 3” x 4.75”. Well-worn corners; strong binding and spine. Ink name on inside front cover, “David… (1254-158). Learn More »
SCARCE F.B. SMITH MADE WASHINGTON BUST IDENTIFICATION TAG OF JOHN F. TROST, COMPANY H, 2nd MICHIGAN
Trost was a German immigrant working as a laborer when he enlisted in the army, first serving in the 2nd Michigan Infantry and then in the 3rd US Artillery until his death in February 1865 in a U.S.… (2025-3035). Learn More »
$1,950.00
ON HOLD
EXCAVATED “WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK OF CHARLES R. BLAIR COMPANY H, 2nd VERMONT: OLD VERMONT BRIGADE
A very good example of a Civil War “Eagle / War of 1861” pattern brass identification disk. This is the Type 5A in Maier and Stahl’s typology, showing the Arms of the U.S. on one side- an eagle… (2025-3036). Learn More »
JEWELER-MADE IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF JAMES C. HUGHES Co. F 83rd PENNSYLVANIA
Civil War soldiers had to provide their own methods of identification, with commercial suppliers offering a variety of stamped or engraved badges often in the form of medals or awards. In collecting… (2025-3037). Learn More »
“WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK OF DRUMMER EDWIN FERRY 61st NEW YORK
A very good example of a Civil War “Eagle / War of 1861” pattern identification disk worn by a young drummer from New York who saw some early service in the 61st New York, a very active regiment… (2025-3028). Learn More »
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… (2025-3073). Learn More »
EXCELLENT EARLY DIARY OF CORPORAL DANIEL SWEETLAND – 55th OHIO (EX-TEXAS MUSEUM COLLECTION)
Daniel Sweetland was something of a comparative rarity during the Civil War having enlisted at the ripe age of 40 years as a father of 6 children. He enlisted as a Corporal on 11/10/1861 and on that… (1268-236). Learn More »
IVORY HANDLED CANE ID’D TO GEORGE H. STUART, MARKED LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN
Cane is made of wood which has been stained a dark brown color. Top of cane has a brass ring with ivory handle. Etched on one side of the handle is “GEORGE H. STUART, LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN DECEMBER 21,… (344-1885). Learn More »
$550.00
Originally $750.00
IDENTIFIED CRUTCH – 2nd LT. SAMUEL MCKEE, 143rd/147th PENNSYLVANIA - WIA CHANCELLORSVILLE, KIA ATLANTA CAMPAIGN
Samuel McKee enlisted on 10/18/1862 as a 2nd Lieutenant and was mustered into Company I of the 143rd Pennsylvania the same day. In December of ’62, Sam was transferred to the 147th Pennsylvania… (1268-712). Learn More »
$2,750.00
ON HOLD
CIVIL WAR SMOKING CAP OF JOHN F. CROSSMAN, 36th MASSACHUSETTS
Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this is a great piece for a display focused on Civil War army camp life- an identified Massachusetts soldier’s “smoking cap.” These… (1179-342). Learn More »
“PIOUS REFLECTIONS” BOOK IDENTIFIED TO 56TH NORTH CAROLINA SOLDIER
This small “pocket” book is titled “Pious Reflections, for Every Day in the Month.” Translated from the French of Fenelon, Archbishop pf Cambray. Published by James Loring, CXXXII (132)… (1179-1261). Learn More »
“WHITTINGTON” TRAVEL CHESS SET OF MAJOR EDWARD HOWARD
Offered here is an antique Whittington travel chess set with engraved plaque on the lid to “Major Edwd. Howard. / Washington, D.C.” This portable Chess Set measures 8″ x 4″ x 4″ when folded… (1266-177). Learn More »
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 »
$60,000.00
ON HOLD
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
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 »
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 »
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A FINE EXAMPLE OF A CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S KEPI
This cap's crown, top and base band are made from a medium weight open weave woolen fabric which may be a blend of sorts. It certainly looks "home spun". The kepi gives indications of being a depot made item but may actually have been homemade as… (1268-037). Learn More »
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