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U.S. PATTERN 1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX WITH SHOULDER SLING AND PLATES BY CROSSMAN
Pattern 1861 US cartridge box in solid condition. The outer flap has a “US” box plate mounted in the center; its weight helped keep the flap closed. The flap retains a nice smooth surface. The… (1273-74). Learn More »
US VOLUNTEER MILITIA HAT PLATE CA.1825-1840
Measuring 4-3/4” tall and 3-1/2” wide, this die-struck brass or copper plate has uniform “ deep olive green patina with the exception of two or three minute rubs on highpoints near the top edge… (1273-114). Learn More »
SHIELD SHAPED US VOLUNTEER MILITIA CAP PLATE CA. 1820-1835
A die-struck brass shako plate 5-1/4 x 3-13/16 in. Pierced with small holes at upper corners and lower point for attachment to the shako by sewing or wire. On the reverse a 1-5/8 in. brass tube plume… (1273-112). Learn More »
U.S. PATTERN 1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX BY C.S. STORMS
Pattern 1861 US cartridge box in good, solid condition. The outer flap was cut for a “US” box plate to be mounted in the center; it was removed and there is no plate included. The latch-tab is… (1273-76). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE TIN DRUM CANTEEN WITH ORIGINAL COVER AND STRAP
This is one of two nearly identical Confederate canteens with original covers and straps that we acquired. CS canteens of this style were patterned after the simple, flat sided tin canteens often used… (1273-97). Learn More »
U.S. PATTERN 1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX BY CONDICT
Pattern 1861 US cartridge box in good, solid condition. The outer flap was cut for a “US” box plate to be mounted in the center; it was removed and there is no plate included. The latch-tab is… (1273-73). Learn More »
W.H. SMITH MARKED US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS AT CHANCELLORSVILLE IN DECEMBER 1955
This maker-marked cartridge box plate was found at Chancellorsville, site of Joe Hooker’s May 1863 painful lesson in humility, by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and… (2026-1262). Learn More »
$550.00
SOLD
US CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM RESACA, EX-SYD KERKSIS
This regulation US eagle cartridge box belt plate was recovered in October 1957 at Resaca by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, author of books on military belt… (2026-1261). Learn More »
$450.00
SOLD
CRESCENT-SHAPED US VOLUNTEER MILITIA HAT PLATE 1825-1845
Crescent-shaped die-struck silvered copper hat plate measuring 4-1/4” wide and 4-1/4” tall, featuring a US 1821 pattern spread-winged eagle with shield, arrows and olive branch facing the heraldic… (1273-115). Learn More »
RARE SCREW-OUT NECK EAGLEHEAD SPURS
These finely-detailed eagle-head spurs measure a mere 4-inches overall, with the projecting eagle heads and necks extending about 1-7/8 inch from the back of the heel band. The eagle’s heads with… (1202-1333). Learn More »
$1,550.00
ON HOLD
CONFEDERATE TIN DRUM CANTEEN WITH ORIGINAL COVER AND STRAP
This is one of two nearly identical Confederate canteens with original covers and straps that we acquired. CS canteens of this style were patterned after the simple, flat sided tin canteens often used… (1273-96). Learn More »
$2,500.00
SOLD
CONFEDERATE OR MILITIA TIN DRUM CANTEEN
This tinned-iron, flat sided drum canteen is Confederate or militia, or perhaps both. It is simply made with round, flat sides crimped over around the edge and soldered to a single tinned iron band,… (1273-99). Learn More »
PAINTED TIN DRUM US MILITIA CANTEEN 1830s – 1840s
A nice example of a pre-war militia canteen, tinned iron sheeting, 4-1/2” in diameter and 1-1/2” wide, flat back and slightly convex face, with three strap brackets and spout secure and in place.… (1273-98). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR MUSKET SLINGS ALTERED FOR TRAPDOOR RIFLE
Here are two original Civil War musket slings that were repurposed and sewn together for use with post-Civil War trapdoor rifles. Smooth bridle leather in good condition. Measures approximately 64”… (2025-2527). Learn More »
$135.00
SOLD
KRAG-JORGENSEN RIFLE SLING
Here is an original leather shoulder sling for a Krag–Jørgensen rifle. Smooth brown leather in good condition. Measures approximately 63” long. Complete with two-prong brass hook on one end,… (172-5940). Learn More »
GREAT LOOKING GILT BRASS US MILITIA BELT PLATE AND ARTILLERY BUTTON ON PLAQUE
This belt plate and button have been mounted for display on a shield-shaped wood plaque measuring about 6-1/4” wide and 8” tall at largest. The tongue and belt loop are intact on the reverse of… (1273-116). Learn More »
ELEGANT 1825-1835 SILVER-ON-COPPER US MILITIA CAP PLATE
For a very good parallel see O’Donnell & Campbell Fig. 625. Measuring 4-1/2 X 3-1/4 in., this plate is die-struck silver on copper, fitted on the reverse with two loops for attachment to a cap.… (1273-113). Learn More »
$695.00
ON HOLD
RARE TINNED-IRON MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA CAP PLATE 1825-1840
Campbell & O’Donnell, Headgear Insignia, consider tinned-iron cap plates rare. See their comments on their Fig. 613, which differs from this in design, but is similar in material and close in… (1273-111). Learn More »
US MILITIA TIN CANTEEN MADE TO IMITATE A WOOD PATTERN 1830s – 1840s
This is an interesting US militia canteen where the maker used then modern manufacturing techniques to make a tinned iron canteen with stamped, recessed faces and raised rim that would imitate an… (1273-101). Learn More »
SCARCE CAPTURE OF RICHMOND BADGE/MEDAL – APRIL 3, 1865
The capture of Richmond and the hoisting of the Stars and Stripes over the former capital on April 3, 1865, was a defining Union victory in the Civil War, often commemorated by medals, including this… (2026-32). Learn More »
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EXTREMELY RARE COLONIAL AMERICAN MADE "PIERCED HEAD WEEPING HEART" HALBERD
Perhaps the most desired artifacts of the French and Indian War and the early days of the American Revolution are the polearms. The two patterns most sought by experts and collectors are of the "Pierced Dagger" and "Weeping Heart" designs. These rare… (1298-01). Learn More »
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