Military Accoutrements

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RELIC US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE – “YORKTOWN” CARVED IN THE BACK

RELIC US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE – “YORKTOWN” CARVED IN THE BACK

“Dug” US cartridge box plate for the outer flap of the infantry cartridge pouch. Large “US” in the center of the plate. The face remains smooth and dent free, but was over cleaned by the… (1256-107). Learn More »

MODEL 1851 NCO SWORD BELT PLATE

MODEL 1851 NCO SWORD BELT PLATE

Civil War era non-commissioned officer’s belt buckle. Cast brass eagle buckle which has a one-piece applied German silver wreath.  The brass buckle has a mellow patina. This has the narrow ½ inch… (1256-105). Learn More »

GENERAL’S AND GENERAL STAFF OFFICER’S CAP INSIGNIA

GENERAL’S AND GENERAL STAFF OFFICER’S CAP INSIGNIA

This is the hat or cap insignia made regulation in 1839 both for generals and for officers of the general staff using an Old English “U.S.” in silver surrounded by a laurel wreath in gold. This… (160-616). Learn More »

UNION CAVALRY OFFICER’S HAT OR CAP INSIGNIA

UNION CAVALRY OFFICER’S HAT OR CAP INSIGNIA

This embroidered bullion officer’s insignia showing crossed sabers is the regulation Civil War insignia for an officer of cavalry. This was made using narrow and slightly wider bullion with the… (160-614). Learn More »

US MODEL 1886 MILLS CARTRIDGE BELT FOR THE .45-70

US MODEL 1886 MILLS CARTRIDGE BELT FOR THE .45-70

This H-shaped, heavy, cast belt plate was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1886 and used on what is sometimes called the “loose-loop” belt, which has woven cartridge loops and ends that are secured to… (1216-209). Learn More »

MASSACHUSETTS HAVERSACK

MASSACHUSETTS HAVERSACK

These smaller white canvas haversacks fastening with two bone buttons usually show up marked with an ink stamp as “inspected and accepted” by Massachusetts. This one was most likely so marked as… (2024-1382). Learn More »

EARLY AMERICAN CARTRIDGE BOX WITH BELT, BUCKLE, BAYONET AND SCABBARD

EARLY AMERICAN CARTRIDGE BOX WITH BELT, BUCKLE, BAYONET AND SCABBARD

This is a very nice early, American-made, set of infantry or militia accoutrements. Set consists of a cartridge box on a waist belt with a sheet brass buckle and a bayonet with scabbard and belt frog… (401-45). Learn More »

$950.00
Originally $1,750.00
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VERY UNUSUAL BULLION EMBROIDERED ARTILLERY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA

VERY UNUSUAL BULLION EMBROIDERED ARTILLERY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA

Crossed cannons as the branch of service device for artillery came into use in the US army with the regulations of 1833/34. This strikes us as a very early example, with the barrels stubbier and… (160-618). Learn More »

EMBROIDERED BULLION “SHELL AND FLAME  / GRENADE” INSIGNIA

EMBROIDERED BULLION “SHELL AND FLAME / GRENADE” INSIGNIA

This is a good example of an embroidered bullion “flaming bomb,” “shell and flame” or “exploding grenade” insignia that shows some roughness to the edges indicating it was actually on a… (160-615). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR BULLION EMBROIDERED 10th ARTILLERY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA

CIVIL WAR BULLION EMBROIDERED 10th ARTILLERY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA

This is nice example of an artillery officer’s hat or cap insignia that saw actual use. This was made from bullion coils to form the barrels of the crossed cannon barrels with muzzle rings and… (160-617). Learn More »

VERY PRETTY YORK COUNTY POWDER HORN

VERY PRETTY YORK COUNTY POWDER HORN

This a small, very pretty York County powder horn in about excellent condition, with nicely turned spout matching the rich brown color of the upper portion of the horn that smoothly transitions into… (490-6906). Learn More »

YORK COUNTY SCREW TIP POWDER HORN

YORK COUNTY SCREW TIP POWDER HORN

This is a York County style powder horn made with a screw tip that is now missing, but with the upper portion of the spout clearly showing remnants of the threads that secured it. The form is… (490-6905). Learn More »

INTERESTING CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SPUR FROM A NORTHERN VIRGINIA CAVALRY CAMP

INTERESTING CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SPUR FROM A NORTHERN VIRGINIA CAVALRY CAMP

This Confederate spur has a great look. It was excavated in a Confederate cavalry camp in Northern Virginia, but retains a nice mellow aged tone to the brass, and most of the rowel, though the iron… (2024-697). Learn More »

SCARCE PAIR OF CONFEDERATE SPURS

SCARCE PAIR OF CONFEDERATE SPURS

This is a scarce pair of excavated Confederate spurs. These have convex heel bands ending in flat rectangular plates for the spur straps, with the slots somewhat unevenly cut, but with the forward… (2024-698). Learn More »

STAMPED BRASS HAT WREATH

STAMPED BRASS HAT WREATH

Stamped brass false embroidered laurel wreath meant for wear on a hat, often worn by members of the GAR. The face of the item has a light patina on the surface. Reverse has all four attachment wires… (1256-148G). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR US INFANTRY INSIGNIA

CIVIL WAR US INFANTRY INSIGNIA

Stamped brass infantry hunting horn in good condition with both attachment loops on the reverse. These were worn on the infantry slouch hat and forage cap.  [ld]… (2024-1618). Learn More »

$55.00
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LARGE IRON PADLOCK WITH “U.S.” STAMPED KEYHOLE COVER

LARGE IRON PADLOCK WITH “U.S.” STAMPED KEYHOLE COVER

Iron padlock is 3” wide, 4.5” high, and 0.75” thick. It is locked and we don’t have the key. Dark patina overall. Brass lined keyhole and keyhole cover. Cover has large “U.S.” stamping. No… (380-119). Learn More »

$95.00
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US P39 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED TANEYTOWN ROAD FROM KEN BREAM COLLECTION LOT NO. 110

US P39 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED TANEYTOWN ROAD FROM KEN BREAM COLLECTION LOT NO. 110

This cartridge box plate was recovered along Taneytown Road, which served a major throughfare for soldiers during and after the battle of Gettysburg.  This is the standard M1839 cartridge box plate… (2024-1679). Learn More »

$595.00
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RELIC U.S. M1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM 1ST DAY'S FIELD, GETTYSBURG, KEN BREAM COLLECTION

RELIC U.S. M1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM 1ST DAY'S FIELD, GETTYSBURG, KEN BREAM COLLECTION

This excavated Pattern 1826 US eagle breast plate has an even brown patina with some lead oxidation around edges. The brass face features an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch.  The plate’s… (2024-1672). Learn More »

EARLY YORK COUNTY POWDER HORN

EARLY YORK COUNTY POWDER HORN

This is an early, classically York County style powder horn with two incised lines running around the top edge of the lathe-turned, convex base plug mirroring the two parallel incised lines along the… (490-6904). Learn More »


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CAPTAIN W.W. RANDOLPH: LIKELY WILLIAM WELFORD RANDOLPH, 2nd VIRGINIA, LATER LT. COLONEL, KIA THE WILDERNESS 1864

Identified as Capt. W.W. Randolf (sic) in the files of the late Bill Turner, noted Virginia collector and dealer, this six plate ambrotype shows Randolph seated with one hand on his thigh and the other resting on a book atop a photographer’s table… (1138-1803). Learn More »

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