Military Accoutrements

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CIVIL WAR SNARE DRUM WITH MAPLE WOOD BODY AND GOLD STAR DECORATED HOOPS

CIVIL WAR SNARE DRUM WITH MAPLE WOOD BODY AND GOLD STAR DECORATED HOOPS

Standard Civil War period snare drum meas. approx. 14.50 inches tall and is approx. 16.75 inches across. Both hoops are present and have 95% of the original paint. There are some dings and dents in… (490-5877). Learn More »

$495.00
ON HOLD

LATE 1890’S MILLS CARTRIDGE BELT WITH PLATE

LATE 1890’S MILLS CARTRIDGE BELT WITH PLATE

Dark blue web belt with a single row of sewn loops for holding ammunition. Belt meas. approx. 3.00 inches wide by 40.50 inches long including the plate. Belt has four centrally mounted grommets on the… (998-849). Learn More »

$200.00
Originally $275.00

RESTORED US MODEL 1863 ARTILLERY BIT

RESTORED US MODEL 1863 ARTILLERY BIT

For various reasons in 1868 the Ordnance Board issued Memoranda #9 that read; “TINNING ARTILLERY AND CAVALRY BITS – The Board recommend (sic) that all new artillery and cavalry bits should be… (998-841). Learn More »

$125.00
Originally $225.00

ARSENAL MARKED SLING FOR USE ON THE 45/70 KRAG

ARSENAL MARKED SLING FOR USE ON THE 45/70 KRAG

Brown leather sling with a functioning loop at one end that is fastened by a brass stud and a double pronged hook at the other. Sling meas. approx. 1.08 inches wide x 66.00 inches long and has two… (172-5943). Learn More »

RELIC PATTERN 1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE WITH REMOVED LEAD

RELIC PATTERN 1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE WITH REMOVED LEAD

Plate has a mixed green & black patina. The green patina usually means that this plate came from a fertilized field. Fertilized fields are plowed and this plate shows the effects of a plow strike… (998-803). Learn More »

$100.00
Originally $200.00
SOLD

NEW YORK DEPOT SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN

NEW YORK DEPOT SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN

The canteen has the cork stopper, chain, and cover. One side of the body has a shallow dent at center. All three sling keepers are present. The pewter spout has a rolled lip and is unmarked. Stopper,… (1152-90). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR INFANTRY OFFICER’S EMBROIDERED CAP INSIGNIA

CIVIL WAR INFANTRY OFFICER’S EMBROIDERED CAP INSIGNIA

Gold colored hunting horns with a full loop became the regulation insignia for U.S. infantry in 1851 and lasted until the adoption of crossed rifles in 1875. This is a very good example of the… (998-653). Learn More »

$395.00
Originally $550.00

NICE DUG PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE

NICE DUG PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE

Face has a dark patina with a light scattered brown discoloration. There is good detail to the eagle. There is a small dent to the edge but it is not major. Reverse has about 98% of the lead fill and… (2023-2601). Learn More »

SMALL “BURNSIDE” PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FOUND IN THE WILDERNESS IN 1956

SMALL “BURNSIDE” PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FOUND IN THE WILDERNESS IN 1956

Smaller-size eagle breast plate often called the “Burnside” breast plate and associated with troops from Maine and are often recovered with “VMM” plates. Stamped brass face is clean and smooth… (490-5565). Learn More »

US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

Oval Pattern 1839 US cartridge box plate complete with both hooks. Face has a light speckled patina and a good “US” stamping. Face has no major dings or dents. Lead on the reverse is 100% with… (2023-2495). Learn More »

US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE WITH “W.H. SMITH / BROOKLYN” ON BELT

US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE WITH “W.H. SMITH / BROOKLYN” ON BELT

This non-excavated Federal belt plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US”. Face shows only… (362-1111). Learn More »

ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY WITH ORIGINAL US INFANTRY HORN INSIGNIA AND FRAGMENT OF CIVIL WAR PERIOD FLAG

ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY WITH ORIGINAL US INFANTRY HORN INSIGNIA AND FRAGMENT OF CIVIL WAR PERIOD FLAG

Double matted in cream and red and measures 11” x14”, unframed. Original brass infantry insignia at center, on top of a 3 ½” x 2 ½” fragment of a 34 star flag. Minor bump at upper right… (M25232). Learn More »

SECOND EDITION COPY OF PLATES AND BUCKLES OF THE AMERICAN MILITARY 1795-1874

SECOND EDITION COPY OF PLATES AND BUCKLES OF THE AMERICAN MILITARY 1795-1874

Sydney C. Kerksis. 1982 3rd Edition; copyright 1974.  Hardcover, no dustjacket issued. The best reference book for American military buckles, ammunition box plates, sword belt plates, cartridge box… (1163-264). Learn More »

MAKER MARKED BUFF LEATHER CAVALRY CARBINE SLING

MAKER MARKED BUFF LEATHER CAVALRY CARBINE SLING

Very nice white buff leather carbine sling that was dyed dark to meet the 1851 regulations. The dark dye has held its color. Leather is in very good shape and is still very pliable. Sling is complete… (1000-740). Learn More »

$1,480.00
Originally $1,850.00

INFANTRY OFFICER’S BULLION HAT INSIGNIA

INFANTRY OFFICER’S BULLION HAT INSIGNIA

Embroidered Infantry hunting horn insignia done entirely in gold bullion thread. The backing is the usual black felt cut into an odd trapezoidal shape with no border. The edge of the bell and the… (380-70). Learn More »

US CAVALRY CARBINE SLING BUCKLE RECOVERED IN VIRGINIA

US CAVALRY CARBINE SLING BUCKLE RECOVERED IN VIRGINIA

Buckle is in very solid condition with a mixed brown patina from ground action. Both tongues are present but are frozen in place. Item was recovered in central Virginia. … (1184-152). Learn More »

BRIDLE LEATHER CAVALRY CARBINE SLING & HOOK

BRIDLE LEATHER CAVALRY CARBINE SLING & HOOK

A fine example of the Cavalry shoulder sling designed for use with weapons fitted with sling rings (musketoon, rifled carbine, and all of the patented breech-loading carbines). The sling was to be… (2023-2605). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE 23rd VA CAVALRY ID’D CAPTURED U.S. PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX

CONFEDERATE 23rd VA CAVALRY ID’D CAPTURED U.S. PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX

This regulation early to mid-war pattern U.S. issue cavalry pistol cartridge box bears the Union trooper’s company letter and rack number, and the initials, company letter and regimental designation… (2023-2604). Learn More »

$2,250.00
ON HOLD

EXCELLENT CONDITION U.S. NAVY ENLISTED BELT

EXCELLENT CONDITION U.S. NAVY ENLISTED BELT

Regulation belt made of blackened buff leather.  This pattern belt and japanned iron friction buckle seems to have appeared in 1862.  It is specifically detailed as a regulation issue item by the… (1000-576). Learn More »

$1,800.00
Originally $2,250.00

GERMAN WORLD WAR TWO ARMY BELT & BUCKLE

GERMAN WORLD WAR TWO ARMY BELT & BUCKLE

1940 pattern, stamped steel, box buckle, with a dark field gray finish. The buckle features a smooth outer field with a central embossed, circular rope border with an army eagle at center surrounded… (1052-669). Learn More »


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VERY SCARCE 1799-1800 SWAN CONTRACT VIRGINIA MILITIA REGIMENTALLY MARKED MUSKET: 42nd REGIMENT, PITTSYLVANIA

This musket is stamped “42. VA. REGT. PITTSYLVANIA” on the barrel, was later altered to percussion and then shortened for use in the civilian market. It is a scarce survivor from muskets delivered to Virginia by Jame Swan of Boston in January… (1000-241). Learn More »

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