Military Accoutrements

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

SEA CHANTIES AND CAMPFIRES: CONCERTINA OF JOHN MARTIN, PRIVATE 47th MASS AND MARINER

SEA CHANTIES AND CAMPFIRES: CONCERTINA OF JOHN MARTIN, PRIVATE 47th MASS AND MARINER

A very nice condition concertina in is original hexagonal wood case. This is attractively identified in black ink on one face: “John / Martin / 47th / Mass.” with a bar of music following his… (1268-178). Learn More »

SILVER MOUNTED PRESENTATION WOOD FIFE OF EUGENE JEWELL 18th OHIO: CAPTURED AT STONES RIVER; HE SERVED BESIDE TWO OF HIS SONS, AND UNDER ONE OF THEM!

SILVER MOUNTED PRESENTATION WOOD FIFE OF EUGENE JEWELL 18th OHIO: CAPTURED AT STONES RIVER; HE SERVED BESIDE TWO OF HIS SONS, AND UNDER ONE OF THEM!

This is not only a real, identified Civil War fife—in contrast to the vast sea of postwar and even wartime fifes out there with bogus inscriptions and stampings- but also a great piece of Civil War… (1268-166). Learn More »

1862 OR EARLIER ROTARY VALVE E-FLAT CIRCULAR HELICON CORNET BY FIRTH POND & CO, NY

1862 OR EARLIER ROTARY VALVE E-FLAT CIRCULAR HELICON CORNET BY FIRTH POND & CO, NY

A very scarce German silver helicon cornet with three rotary valves, nicely marked on the lower portion of the bell, just above the garland in stamped in block letters “FIRTH POND & Co / NEW… (1268-171). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S BELT WITH TWO-PIECE VIRGINIA PLATE AND DRAGOON REVOLVER HOLSTER

CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S BELT WITH TWO-PIECE VIRGINIA PLATE AND DRAGOON REVOLVER HOLSTER

The belt plate is a Viriginia two-piece interlocking plate of very good quality. Belt loops for tongue and wreath are plain, slightly beveled. The wreath is a laurel wreath with berries, secured with… (1283-03). Learn More »

U.S. MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE MARKED ALLEGHENY ARSENAL

U.S. MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE MARKED ALLEGHENY ARSENAL

This is a scarce and early-war or prewar example of a U.S. Allegheny Arsenal marked enlisted man’s sword belt plate. The pattern was regulation for cavalrymen, artillerymen armed with the saber or… (1268-393). Learn More »

US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE WITH BELT

US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE WITH 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… (1268-219). Learn More »

$475.00
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IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPTAIN PHARES WALDO SHEARER, 45th MISSISSIPPI, WITH 28-PAGE REMINSCENCES AND VETERAN’S BADGE- HE EXCHANGED SALUTES WITH THE WOUNDED JOHN BELL HOOD AT CHICKAMAUGA

This coat came directly out of the family along with a reunion badge and type-written copy of the officer’s 1906 reminiscences. The coat was formerly in the collection of Steve Mullinax, is accompanied by a file containing details of its… (1179-179). Learn More »

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