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US CIVIL WAR PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE DUG IN THE WILDERNESS

US CIVIL WAR PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE DUG IN THE WILDERNESS

Face of the plate has a good “US” stamping and an orange brown patina as one would expect from being buried in the Virginia mud for 100+ years. Surface has some speckling but few dings and… (2024-28). Learn More »

EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR 7th CORPS BADGE

EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR 7th CORPS BADGE

This excavated brass badge measuring 1 3/4" in width shows shows as a dark, brownish-green with dusty white spots and on the reverse shows two gray and white ovals where a pin and fastening hook had… (1219-51). Learn More »

 U.S. M1863 ARTILLERY BIT

U.S. M1863 ARTILLERY BIT

This is a regulation US Model 1863 artillery bit showing mottled color from losses to its tin coating revealing the underlying iron, and a few spots of resulting standing rust. The rings and bosses… (160-125). Learn More »

$225.00
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VERY GOOD CONDITION NAMED CONFEDERATE CARTRIDGE BOX

VERY GOOD CONDITION NAMED CONFEDERATE CARTRIDGE BOX

This well-made Confederate cartridge box follows the lines of the prewar rifle boxes intended for wear on the waist belt only. Made of black leather, the box is in very good condition and shows the… (1179-587). Learn More »

US CIVIL WAR BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH SLING AND NAME ON SPOUT – POSSIBLE 87TH PENNSYLVANIA CONNECTION

US CIVIL WAR BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH SLING AND NAME ON SPOUT – POSSIBLE 87TH PENNSYLVANIA CONNECTION

This canteen is in used, but good condition for its age. The body is covered in brown wool cloth that is soiled and stained from use but shows only two or three small areas where the cloth has worn… (149-39). Learn More »

DUTCH BELT PLATE: HOUSE OF ORANGE

DUTCH BELT PLATE: HOUSE OF ORANGE

This excavated belt plate came with a collector note that the crest on it belongs to the House of Orange and identifying the plate as ca.1860 and from the Netherlands. The plate is in good condition,… (490-6734). Learn More »

$225.00
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U.S. MILITIA PANEL PLATE ca.1850-1865

U.S. MILITIA PANEL PLATE ca.1850-1865

This was a popular belt plate for militia troops and is close to that illustrated by O’Donnell and Campbell as Plate 402, which came from a Union 1862 camp and which they date ca. 1850-1865, though… (2023-2364). Learn More »

$395.00
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CIVIL WAR PATTERN 1851 DRUM STICK CARRIAGE

CIVIL WAR PATTERN 1851 DRUM STICK CARRIAGE

This would go well with a Civil War drum or collection of Civil War music related pieces. This plate is shown in the 1851 regulations and was used throughout the war. The body is a sheet of rolled… (766-1922). Learn More »

RARE EXCELLENT CONDITIONED MODEL 1910 GENERAL OFFICER’S GARRISON BELT

RARE EXCELLENT CONDITIONED MODEL 1910 GENERAL OFFICER’S GARRISON BELT

OD green web belt with two piece tongue and wreath style plate. Belt is tightly woven and meas. approx. 2.00 inches wide. The belt can be adjusted for size on each end by the use of a blackened iron… (1047-148). Learn More »

$350.00
Originally $475.00

COLLECTION OF ITEMS BOTH WARTIME AND VETERAN IDENTIFIED TO 8TH IOWA INFANTRY OFFICER

COLLECTION OF ITEMS BOTH WARTIME AND VETERAN IDENTIFIED TO 8TH IOWA INFANTRY OFFICER

This lot consists of item identified to Lieutenant Spencer Smith of Company A, 8th Iowa Infantry. Smith was born in Ogle County, Illinois on January 14, 1839 and relocated to Iowa with his family in… (460-1466). Learn More »

$995.00
Originally $1,100.00

RARE US CIVIL WAR REGULATION ISSUE HAVERSACK

RARE US CIVIL WAR REGULATION ISSUE HAVERSACK

Next to his rifle and cartridge box the most important thing a Civil War soldier carried was his haversack. In it he would carry the item that was near and dear to his heart… his rations! This is a… (149-37). Learn More »

$1,750.00
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RELIC, PATTERN 1839 OVAL CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE DUG NEAR CHANCELLORSVILLE, VA

RELIC, PATTERN 1839 OVAL CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE DUG NEAR CHANCELLORSVILLE, VA

A Model 1839 cartridge box plate with central “US”. Plate shows great green patina. There is a slight reverse curl of the edge and several freeze cracks, but no severe damage. Reverse has 100% of… (1235-71). Learn More »

RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE -- CHANCELLORSVILLE

RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE -- CHANCELLORSVILLE

This US shoulder belt plate was affixed to the front of the shoulder belt for the infantry cartridge box. It features the spread-winged eagle design. Brass face is smooth and retains fine detail. Even… (1235-70). Learn More »

M1851 SWORD BELT PLATE: ANTIETAM; O.T. REILLY COLLECTION

M1851 SWORD BELT PLATE: ANTIETAM; O.T. REILLY COLLECTION

A nice example of the regulation US Model 1851 sword belt plate. This is an early version of the enlisted sword belt plate issued to cavalry, mounted artillery, infantry sergeants, and others who… (286-1301). Learn More »

NON-DUG M1851 SWORD BELT PLATE: CAVALRY, MOUNTED ARTILLERY

NON-DUG M1851 SWORD BELT PLATE: CAVALRY, MOUNTED ARTILLERY

A nice example of the regulation US Model 1851 sword belt plate issued to enlisted cavalrymen and mounted artillerymen carrying sabers. The overall pattern was introduced in 1851 for sword belts in… (286-1300). Learn More »

VERY RARE STATE OF OHIO CARTRIDGE BOX BREAST PLATE

VERY RARE STATE OF OHIO CARTRIDGE BOX BREAST PLATE

Circular plate very similar to the Pattern 1826 eagle cartridge box breast plate but instead of the usual eagle this plate bears the State of Ohio coat of arms. The face of the plate has a nice mellow… (490-6756). Learn More »

MARKER MARKED PATTERN 1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE

MARKER MARKED PATTERN 1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE

The face of the plate has a strongly stamped “US” with scattered minor scratches and dings and dents. Edges show some wear from use. Reverse has 100% of the lead fill with both arrow hooks and… (2023-2363). Learn More »

$215.00
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VERY NICE TIN-SPOUT CINCINNATI DEPOT CANTEEN, INSPECTOR MARKED

VERY NICE TIN-SPOUT CINCINNATI DEPOT CANTEEN, INSPECTOR MARKED

This is a great example of a regulation Civil War canteen with full cover, strap, stopper and string cord. The cover is complete, tight, with no holes, just light wear and some dark and light stains.… (1179-619). Learn More »

HANCOCK’S VETERAN CORPS BADGE

HANCOCK’S VETERAN CORPS BADGE

Sometimes confused with the Veteran Reserve Corps, or the earlier First Army Corps in the Army of the Potomac, Hancock’s Veteran Corps (sometimes referred to as Hancock’s First Veteran Corps) was… (1179-640). Learn More »

EIGHTH CORPS BADGE

EIGHTH CORPS BADGE

Use of this badge is complicated by confusion between the 8th Corps, which technically was under Lew Wallace and guarded the B&O Railroad in 1864 and George Crook’s “Army of West Virginia,”… (1179-637). Learn More »


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EXTREMELY SCARCE NEW HAMPHIRE OFFICER’S FALSE EMBROIDERED HAT INSIGNIA

Regular army officers had been authorized a silver “U.S.” within a gold bullion wreath for wear on their undress caps in 1839. This was carried over in the 1851 regulations for use on the 1851 shako, but was embroidered directly on the blue band… (2020-912). Learn More »

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