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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 »
IDENTIFIED COLT 1862 POLICE REVOLVER
In 1861 Colt introduced two new pocket model revolvers in the more powerful .36 caliber chambering. Until that time, all of Colt’s “Pocket” guns had been .31 caliber, or in the case of some of… (2024-638). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR VERMONT CHAPLAIN’S HAVERSACK WITH GREAT PAINTED IDENTIFICATION: 15th VERMONT, SECOND VERMONT BRIGADE
Material related to Civil War military Chaplains is extremely hard to find. This is a commercially produced “officer’s style” haversack with a great stencil in white on the reverse indicating… (2025-1851). Learn More »
TEXAN RICHARD M. GANO'S BRIGADIER GENERAL'S UNIFORM
Offered is the uniform Colonel/General Gano wore when he was wounded in battle. Most Confederate uniforms around today were not there, or they did not see "the elephant" (battle). Usually these are… (1268-368). Learn More »
$105,000.00
ON HOLD
CIVIL WAR INFANTRY SERGEANT’S FOUR-BUTTON FATIGUE BLOUSE
This is a very good example of a very rare Civil War uniform: the 4-button blouse originally designated for “fatigue” wear in the regular army, but which quickly became the standard field uniform… (1268-268). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR PRISONER OF WAR CAMP ART: CARVED POWDER HORN OF LT. ROBERT E. SMITHSON, 77TH OHIO, CARVED WHILE PRISONER AT TYLER TEXAS, SEPTEMBER 1863
Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum this powder horn was made by or for Lt. Robert E. Smithson, 77th Ohio, while a prisoner of war at Camp Ford, Tyler Texas, after being captured… (1179-2179). Learn More »
$4,500.00
SOLD
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 »
THE FROCK COAT AND SASH OF COLONEL WILLIAM McCOMB, 14TH TENNESSEE INFANTRY – WIA SHARPSBURG & CHANCELLORSVILLE
William McComb was a Pennsylvanian by birth. At the age of 26 he moved to Tennessee here he engaged in business. When the Civil War began he enlisted in the 14th Tennessee Infantry soon rising to a… (1268-047). 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 »
CDV "FIRST PHOTO" OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN
Carte de visite based on what is considered to be the first photographic image of the new president. It is believed to have been photographed at some point between March 1, 1861 and the end of June… (1189-141). Learn More »
CDV OF MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE A. CUSTER
This is a very nice “from-life” view of Custer by John Goldin & Co., reference Katz #70 in his "Custer in Photographs", taken in May 1865. Custer is shown in three-quarter seated view, resting… (1189-137). Learn More »
$1,200.00
SOLD
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 »
IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE OFFICER'S FROCK COAT WITH EXTRAORDINARILY RARE BUTTONS
Offered is the uniform coat of 2nd/1st Lieutenant John Calhoun Clemson. This fine frock coat has 20 rare "CS Palmetto Guards" overcoat and cuff buttons (SC17). John Calhoun Clemson was the grandson of… (1268-056). 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 »
CDV OF ROBERT E. LEE
CDV photograph of General Lee, commander of the Army of Northern Virginia. Standing view of Lee in Confederate uniform. The image features lesser quality and is a copy-shot or “pirate view” of an… (1189-147). Learn More »
CDV OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN
Small oval image (1.25" x 1.5") of Lincoln pasted on elaborately embossed cdv mount, with images of an eagle, shields, flags, and laurel wreaths. Blank back with no photographer information. Mount has… (1189-144). Learn More »
CDV OF MARY TODD LINCOLN
CDV photograph of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. This image was originally taken by Civil War photographer Matthew Brady in 1862. The image features lesser quality and is a copy-shot or “pirate… (1189-145). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE "TAIT TYPE" JACKET
This is a rare, published, artillery shell jacket made by Peter Tait of Ireland. It was run through the Union Blockade for the Confederacy. We will present this offering in 5 parts: 1) The Tait story.… (1268-552). Learn More »
VERY SCARCE CABINET CARD PHOTO – BALTIMORE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS FACULTY
College of Physicians and Surgeons was incorporated in 1872 with 43 students beginning classes that fall. In 1878 it was merged with Washington University School of Medicine. By 1880 the combined… (1266-881). Learn More »
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY TABLE MEDAL WITH CASE FOR SERVICE IN 9th NYSM, 83rd NY VOLUNTEERS, INSCRIBED TO CHARLES W. DOWERS, COMPANY C
This is a very good condition die-struck bronze table medal inscribed to a Civil War veteran on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his old unit mustering into service. The medal is in its… (2025-1195). Learn More »
A CONFEDERATE SURGEON'S GREATCOAT, SASH AND SHIRT
Dr. J. P. Rasser was contracted by the Confederacy and among his duties in Georgia was the examination of Conscripts for the Army. THE OVERCOAT or army great coat is certainly "Homespun" that is a… (1268-706). Learn More »
MORTON’S BATTERY FLAG OF FORREST’S CAVALRY: EX-GUNTHER COLLECTION, CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY, & TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM
This is one of two wartime Confederate flags flown by Capt. John W. Morton consecutively as guidons for his battery or simultaneously with one likely as the battery flag and the other as a personal or… (1286-621). Learn More »
GROUP OF 3 ID’D FRAMED PHOTOS – BIDDEFORD, ME; GAR IN FALMOUTH, MASS. 1905-1910; USS AGAWAM – SAMUEL TURNER 12th NEW HAMPSHIRE, US NAVY
This grouping of 3 antique photos includes one of GAR members standing in front a post, presumably in Falmouth. An older, typed tag on the 2nd photo of GAR members posing in front of a building… (2025-650). 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 »
CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JAMES E. RAINS - KILLED AT MURFREESBORO
The General is posed seated with one arm resting on a table. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with stars on his collar and matching dark trousers with a light thin officer’s leg stripe. In… (846-500). Learn More »
$825.00
Originally $1,550.00
VERY NICE FRAMED RARE SALT PRINT CDV OF GENERAL EPPA HUNTON – ONLY KNOWN COPY
Image is a vignette bust view of Eppa Hunton in a slight right profile. He wears a light double-breasted frock coat with collar insignia that is clearly visible. Contrast and clarity are good. Period… (846-496). Learn More »
$2,950.00
Originally $6,120.00
OUTSTANDINGLY CLEAR CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOHN ECHOLS BY RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER
Crystal clear vignette CDV of Echols in Confederate uniform. He is posed looking slightly left of the camera wearing a double-breasted frock coat with a colonel’s insignia on his collar. Contrast… (846-409). Learn More »
$1,175.00
Originally $1,800.00
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 »
A BEYOND RARE CS ARKANSAS FROCK COAT AND "BONNET DE POLICE"
Mr. Ray Richey, owner of the Texas Civil War Museum, purchased this uniform coat and hat directly from an Arkansas estate in 2003. Twenty-six years prior to this it was acquired from the Beneux… (1268-057). Learn More »
INTRIGUING ¼ PLATE DAGUERROTYPE – FREDERIC CHAPMAN, AGE 4, ID’D WITH LOCK OF HAIR
The daguerreotype was the first commercially successful photographic process in the history of photography. Named after the inventor, Louis Jacques Mandé Daguerre, each daguerreotype is a unique… (1221-51). Learn More »
SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOL BY HOLLIS OF LONDON PRESENTED TO BEVERLY KENNON, CSN
Offered here is a single shot .54 caliber percussion pistol is a product of gunmaker Richard Hollis of London, England, and identified to a navy officer who served in the U.S. and C.S. navies. The… (1268-689). 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 »
CDV OF CAPTAIN ELLIOT, C.S.A.
This CDV shows a bust view of a bearded man in civilian clothes. He wears a dark jacket, his vest unbuttoned, and a cravat. A period ink inscription reads: “Capt. Elliot C.S.A.” Sadly, we do not… (846-509). Learn More »
CDV OF JOHN BANKHEAD MAGRUDER
This CDV shows a waist-up view of General John B. Magruder in his full military regalia. This image is a copy of an earlier image which has been enlarged to show the waist-up view. Because of this,… (846-504). Learn More »
CDV OF CONFEDERATE SURGEON, DR. J.S. LEWIS
This CDV shows a bust view of a bearded civilian man wearing a dark jacket and necktie. An ink notation below his photograph reads: “Dr. J.S. Lewis / Surgeon C.S.A.” The image is light in… (846-502). Learn More »
POW ART BONE CUP IN CASE, ID’D TO 93RD NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS
Bone cup with brass rim and base was prisoner of war art made in Libby Prison. Brass rim is engraved with, “CAPT. H.C.NEWTON, 93RD REGT. N.Y. VOL. SEPT. 19TH, 1864”. Bone is engraved with,… (172-3053). Learn More »
LATE- WAR FULL-STANDING VIEW OF LT. COL. WILBUR REID, TRIGG’S BATTALION PARTISAN RANGERS, MISSING HIS LEG
This CDV shows a full standing view of Lieutenant Colonel Reid of the 36th Virginia. The dapper lieutenant colonel who had his left leg recently amputated stands confidently with his wooden crutches… (846-406). 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 »
NAMED CONFEDERATE CARTRIDGE BOX
This leather pouch is a homespun Southern copy of the typical “Pattern 1861” infantry cartridge box of the time with soldier’s name carved on flap. The large outer flap has the slightly… (1268-023). 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 »
MARYLAND FAMILY PHOTO ALBUM: LEANDER DOLL, 1st POTOMAC HOME BRIGADE
This Civil War family photo album still contains seven carte-de-visite format albumen photos of children, some with period identifications on the pages noting them as members of the Doll family, along… (2025-259). Learn More »
SCARCE VIEW OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS ROSSER FROM THE ALBUM OF R. CHANNING PRICE PRESENTED TO HIM BY JEB STUART
CDV is a full standing view of Thomas L. Rosser wearing a dark civilian frock coat with a white vest and dark cravat with matching white trousers. He holds his dark hat in his hand, just behind his… (846-497). Learn More »
CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL “EXTRA BILLY” SMITH
Image is a bust view of Smith in a light-colored double-breasted frock coat with general’s insignia clearly visible on the collar. Clarity and contrast are good. Paper has light surface dirt with a… (846-506). Learn More »
FULL STANDING CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOHN PEGRAM
Image shows the General posed leaning against a tall half column. He wears a light-colored double-breasted frock coat with dark trousers and holds a dark low crowned cap in his hand. Contrast and… (846-507). 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 »
SILVER MOUNTED PRESENTATION WOOD FIFE OF EUGENE JEWELL 18th OHIO: CAPTURED AT STONES RIVER; HE SERVED BESIDE TWO OF HIS SONS, AND UNDER ONE OF THEM!
This is not only a real, identified Civil War fife—in contrast to the vast sea of postwar and even wartime fifes out there with bogus inscriptions and stampings- but also a great piece of Civil War… (1268-166). Learn More »
CDV OF US GENERAL WILLIAM BUEL FRANKLIN
CDV is a waist-up sitting view of General William B. Franklin. He is wearing a dark colored double breasted frock coat with shoulder boards. Reverse is marked with the photographer’s imprint which… (2025-316). Learn More »
CDV OF US GENERAL HUGH JUDSON KILPATRICK
CDV is a three-quarter standing view of Union General Hugh J. Kilpatrick. He is wearing a dark colored double breasted frock coat and kepi. Reverse does not have a photographer’s imprint. Hugh… (2025-315). Learn More »
$125.00
SOLD
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CONFEDERATE CLOVERLEAF PIKE
A very good, unmarked example of the striking Confederate “cloverleaf” pike formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum. The nickname obviously derives from the trefoil spearhead with a long central blade widening out for the lower… (1179-1659). Learn More »
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