Military Accoutrements

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SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR WAIST BELT

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR WAIST BELT

This woven canvas belt measures 3” wide with the length being adjustable to some extent by use of brass wires at each end. The belt was made to hold forty-five .30 caliber rounds in loops that are… (1120-06). Learn More »

COMPLETE CIVIL WAR NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN WITH SOLDIER’S STENCILED NAME

COMPLETE CIVIL WAR NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN WITH SOLDIER’S STENCILED NAME

The NY Depot was a branch of the U.S. Quartermaster’s Office of Clothing and Equipage that contracted with various dealers and makers for hundreds of thousands of canteens during the Civil War. They… (1268-223). Learn More »

SCARCE CANTEL PATENT CANTEEN WITH PAINTED SOLDIER’S INITIALS

SCARCE CANTEL PATENT CANTEEN WITH PAINTED SOLDIER’S INITIALS

Patented October 14, 1862, by Lazare Cantel, a New York City maker of trunks and other leather items, these canteens were designed to obviate the objectionable taste leather canteens gave to their… (1268-221). Learn More »

$1,500.00
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NAMED CONFEDERATE CARTRIDGE BOX

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 »

FINE CONFEDERATE CANTEEN COMPLETE WITH STOPPER, COVER, & STRAP

FINE CONFEDERATE CANTEEN COMPLETE WITH STOPPER, COVER, & STRAP

Offered here is an atypical Confederate tin canteen. Not a “drum” canteen and not a “M1858” style either; more of a hybrid of the two. Called a “oblate spheroid” by Sylvia and O’Donnell… (1268-004). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE LAUREL WREATH KEEPER FROM TWO-PIECE INTERLOCKING CS BELT PLATE

CONFEDERATE LAUREL WREATH KEEPER FROM TWO-PIECE INTERLOCKING CS BELT PLATE

This is a good example of the wreath portion of the quintessential Confederate sword belt plate. This is an excavated example showing a pleasing olive-green patina mixed with some light brown in… (915-21). Learn More »

 EXCELLENT CONDITION TENNESSEE RECOVERED CONFEDERATE WISHBONE FRAME BUCKLE

EXCELLENT CONDITION TENNESSEE RECOVERED CONFEDERATE WISHBONE FRAME BUCKLE

One of the most distinctive Confederate belt buckles is the forked-tongue or wishbone frame style, so named from the shape of the movable tongue mounted on the center bar. The buckle is simple,… (1285-02). Learn More »

ZOUAVE FIRST SERGEANT CHEVRONS

ZOUAVE FIRST SERGEANT CHEVRONS

These chevrons measure about 8 inches wide and 4 inches tall and use a red ground with three narrow, sewn, medium blue stripes and a diamond/lozenge, indicating a First Sergeant, the senior… (490-7153). Learn More »

U.S. M1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX WITH SLING AND PLATES

U.S. M1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX WITH SLING AND PLATES

This leather box is for carrying an infantryman’s supply of .58 caliber rifle musket cartridges. The large outer flap remains soft and flexible with good finish overall; there is one small… (1268-219C). Learn More »

WATERVLIET ARSENAL MARKED CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH

WATERVLIET ARSENAL MARKED CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH

This is the regulation Civil War artillery gunner’s or fuse pouch, complete, in good condition, and nicely marked on the outer flap above the stitching for the latch tab, “U.S. / WATERVLIET /… (1202-449). Learn More »

NON-DUG CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SPUR WITH SPUR STRAP

NON-DUG CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SPUR WITH SPUR STRAP

A very good condition, non-excavated Confederate spur. The heel band has a convex exterior. The neck is rectangular in cross section, rising in a steep arch from upper rear center of the heel band,… (1285-01). Learn More »

U.S. M1858 NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN WITH ORIGINAL COVER, SLING, AND STOPPER

U.S. M1858 NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN WITH ORIGINAL COVER, SLING, AND STOPPER

This is a very good example of the US Model 1858 canteen as supplied by makers to the NY Depot, a branch of the U.S. Quartermaster’s Office of Clothing and Equipage. A distinguishing feature of… (1268-220). Learn More »

ALLEGHENY ARSENAL MODEL 1851 WAIST BELT & BUCKLE WITH ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD FROG

ALLEGHENY ARSENAL MODEL 1851 WAIST BELT & BUCKLE WITH ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD FROG

This is a very nice Civil War artilleryman’s waist belt and buckle with a frog for the 1832 short artillery sword that shows actual use. The cast brass eagle buckle has a three-piece applied German… (1286-611). Learn More »

PATTERN 1864 FEDERAL DOUBLE BAG KNAPSACK – DATE AND INSPECTOR STAMPS

PATTERN 1864 FEDERAL DOUBLE BAG KNAPSACK – DATE AND INSPECTOR STAMPS

The double bag knapsack was among the most important items of a soldier’s kit.  It served as a veritable home away from home that was intended to carry bedding and any necessary personal… (2025-209). Learn More »

$175.00
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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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CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S SWORD BELT WITH BELT BUCKLE AND STRAPS

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S SWORD BELT WITH BELT BUCKLE AND STRAPS

This is an officer’s sword belt rig in good condition. Belt is constructed of folded leather that is stitched. Nice double-line stitching along outer edges on the belt. Belt leather measures… (1268-274). Learn More »

MINTY LIGHT ARTILLERY M1851 BUFF LEATHER SWORD BELT

MINTY LIGHT ARTILLERY M1851 BUFF LEATHER SWORD BELT

This unissued, buff leather, Model-1851 sword belt comes complete with sword hangers and all matching brass hardware. This “artillery” belt was never intended to have the shoulder strap. The belt… (1268-609). Learn More »

SMITH PATENT SECOND LIEUTENANT OF ARTILLERY SHOULDER STRAPS

SMITH PATENT SECOND LIEUTENANT OF ARTILLERY SHOULDER STRAPS

Military goods dealer James S. Smith of New York patented this form of shoulder strap on June 18, 1861. They used a gilt brass frame stamped to imitate dead and bright bullion embroidered borders and… (142-110). Learn More »

EXCELLENT CONDITION SMITH PATENT BRIGADIER GENERAL’S SHOULDER STRAPS

EXCELLENT CONDITION SMITH PATENT BRIGADIER GENERAL’S SHOULDER STRAPS

Smith patent shoulder straps used a gilt stamped brass border imitating the dead and bright bullion of embroidered shoulder straps, and were more robust, easier to maintain and less expensive, making… (142-111). Learn More »

POST-CIVIL WAR ROTARY VALVE CORNET

POST-CIVIL WAR ROTARY VALVE CORNET

An unmarked, very good example of the rotary valve cornet, made in brass, and measuring 18” overall. These were introduced about 1830 and replaced keyed bugles in military bands in the 1850s. This… (1268-172). Learn More »


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CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER—MAJOR SAMUEL S.J. MOORE, STONEWALL BRIGADE / WIA AT KERNSTOWN--SECOND MANASSAS--THE WILDERNESS

Dated “Camp near Centerville November 1 1861.” Addressed to wife Ellen Scollay Moore. 3 pp. In ink on unlined paper, 12.75 x 7.75.”  Exhibits fold marks & slight smudging while remaining entirely legible. In protective sleeve. Born June… (846-566). Learn More »

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