Military Accoutrements

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SCARCE SMALL SIZE OVAL US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE BY W.H. SMITH

SCARCE SMALL SIZE OVAL US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE BY W.H. SMITH

This is a nice, non-excavated M1839 cartridge box plate made and marked by “W.H. Smith / Brooklyn.” Adopted in 1839, these plates were made of stamped, rolled brass with fastening loops on the… (1304-95). Learn More »

¼ PLATE TINTYPE, SHOULDER STRAPS & HAT INSIGNIA – CAPT. E.T. WILSON, 2ND N.Y. VOLS.

¼ PLATE TINTYPE, SHOULDER STRAPS & HAT INSIGNIA – CAPT. E.T. WILSON, 2ND N.Y. VOLS.

Tintype photograph features Captain Edgar T. Wilson in uniform with sword. The quarter plate is approximately 3” x 4” within a typical velvet lined case. Captain Wilson wears a single-breasted… (2025-900). Learn More »

24th MICHIGAN IRON BRIGADE LT. COLONEL MARK FLANIGAN’S HARDEE HAT INSIGNIA WITH HIS LT. COLONEL AND BREVET BRIG. GENERAL SHOULDER STRAPS: WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG

24th MICHIGAN IRON BRIGADE LT. COLONEL MARK FLANIGAN’S HARDEE HAT INSIGNIA WITH HIS LT. COLONEL AND BREVET BRIG. GENERAL SHOULDER STRAPS: WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG

“Lieutenant-Colonel Flanigan lost his leg in this battle. His conduct here, as everywhere in battle, was gallant and daring.” So wrote Colonel Henry Morrow of the 24th Michigan in his official… (1255-01). Learn More »

$7,500.00
Originally $8,950.00

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR WAIST BELT

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR WAIST BELT

This woven canvas belt measures 3” wide with the length being adjustable to some extent by use of brass wires at each end. The belt was made to hold forty-five .30 caliber rounds in loops that are… (1120-06). Learn More »

A US MODEL 1839 RIFLEMAN'S CARTRIDGE BOX

A US MODEL 1839 RIFLEMAN'S CARTRIDGE BOX

The pattern 1839 rifleman’s cartridge box was meant to be suspended from the waistbelt and was produced with vertical loops only on the reverse. The outer flap of the box has considerable scattered… (2025-2020). Learn More »

MODEL 1910 GARRISON BELT

MODEL 1910 GARRISON BELT

This pattern 1910 garrison belt is made of light green web material and closes via a two-piece tongue and wreath buckle made of brass. The body of the belt is in excellent condition. It is both strong… (172-6145). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE LOUISIANA HAT DEVICE

CONFEDERATE LOUISIANA HAT DEVICE

You could call this stamped brass insignia of a Pelican feeding her young a hat pin, but it has 2 brass wire prongs on the reverse floating in a bed of lead that facilitate attachment. The size is 1… (2025-856). Learn More »

NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX

NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX

Very nice militia box. The exterior surfaces of the box are very good. The outer flap is as smooth and clean with slight crazing. The latch tab has no tears and is attached to the underside by… (1304-89). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE MOVABLE TONGUE, WISHBONE FRAME BUCKLE

CONFEDERATE MOVABLE TONGUE, WISHBONE FRAME BUCKLE

One of the more distinctive Confederate belt buckles is the frame pattern, which comes in several styles with fixed and movable tongues in different shapes and configurations. This is the classic… (2025-2544). Learn More »

U.S. M1851 NCO SWORD BELT WITH PLATE & STRAPS FOR MOUNTED ARTILLERY

U.S. M1851 NCO SWORD BELT WITH PLATE & STRAPS FOR MOUNTED ARTILLERY

Bridle leather sword belt in good condition. The exterior leather surfaces show moderate surface crazing with scattered patches of flaking and loss. The leather belt is strong and supple with no weak… (490-7401). Learn More »

MOUNTED VERSION OF THE 1898 CANTEEN WITH MINT WEB YOKE

MOUNTED VERSION OF THE 1898 CANTEEN WITH MINT WEB YOKE

This canteen is smooth sided with an iron spout, two triangular sling keepers and a cork stopper with chain attached at the spout. The cover has dark stains scattered over its entire surface but it is… (1304-51). Learn More »

DOUBLE ROW MAJOR OF STAFF SHOULDER STRAPS

DOUBLE ROW MAJOR OF STAFF SHOULDER STRAPS

A very good pair of Civil War officer’s shoulder straps with the gold oak leaves of a Major set on a black ground indicating a staff appointment. This is not to say a desk job. Staff officers were… (1299-11). Learn More »

$895.00
ON HOLD

LIKE NEW CONDITION CIVIL WAR DOUBLE-BORDER INFANTRY CAPTAIN SHOULDER STRAPS

LIKE NEW CONDITION CIVIL WAR DOUBLE-BORDER INFANTRY CAPTAIN SHOULDER STRAPS

These Civil War infantry captain’s shoulder straps are as new condition as one could ever hope to find. Officers had to purchase their own uniforms, insignia, weapons and gear and these look pretty… (1299-12). Learn More »

VIRGINIA OFFICER’S BELT PLATE REMOVED FROM THE BODY OF COL. JAMES G. HODGES, 14th VIRGINIA, KILLED IN PICKETT’S CHARGE, WITH HIS COLONEL’S STARS- THE PLATE RETURNED TO HIS WIDOW IN 1903!

VIRGINIA OFFICER’S BELT PLATE REMOVED FROM THE BODY OF COL. JAMES G. HODGES, 14th VIRGINIA, KILLED IN PICKETT’S CHARGE, WITH HIS COLONEL’S STARS- THE PLATE RETURNED TO HIS WIDOW IN 1903!

This historic group includes the Virginia Confederate officer’s sword belt plate removed from the body of Colonel James Gregory Hodges, 14th Virginia, Armistead’s brigade, killed at the stone wall… (846-563). Learn More »

$25,000.00
Originally $29,500.00

CIVIL WAR MAJOR OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS

CIVIL WAR MAJOR OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS

A scarce set of regulation Civil War shoulder straps for a major of infantry, showing wear and use, but complete, and in good condition. With only one major per infantry regiment, any major’s… (1299-15). Learn More »

$650.00
ON HOLD

A PRE-CIVIL WAR PAINTED EAGLE DRUM

A PRE-CIVIL WAR PAINTED EAGLE DRUM

A red paper label on the interior of this drum that reads, "KLEMM & BROTHER IMPORTERS OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 275 MARKET ST. PHILADELPHIA", allows us to date the drum 1854 to 1857 inclusively. The… (2024-1209). Learn More »

1839 PATTERN U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT PLATE ON A WHITE BUFF LEATHER BELT

1839 PATTERN U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT PLATE ON A WHITE BUFF LEATHER BELT

Standard issue 1839 pattern enlistedman’s white buff leather belt with a small die stamped US buckle with a single arrow style hook. Belt retains its original white leather “belt loop” keeper… (490-7398). Learn More »

PRE-CIVIL WAR MILITIA CANTEEN WITH STRAP

PRE-CIVIL WAR MILITIA CANTEEN WITH STRAP

This smaller canteen matches pre-Civil War varieties in size and construction, holding a modest amount of water for occasional drill and light duties. All soldering remains strong, while the tin body… (2025-2039). Learn More »

EXCELLENT CONDITION SCARCE SMITH PATENT INFANTRY MAJOR STRAPS WITH A SUBTLE, ELEGANT TOUCH

EXCELLENT CONDITION SCARCE SMITH PATENT INFANTRY MAJOR STRAPS WITH A SUBTLE, ELEGANT TOUCH

Infantry field officer’s straps are scarce simply from the numbers involved: only one colonel, lieutenant-colonel and major to thirty line officers in a regiment at a time, and far less turn-over.… (410-907). Learn More »

1839 PATTERN U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT PLATE ON A WHITE BUFF LEATHER BELT

1839 PATTERN U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT PLATE ON A WHITE BUFF LEATHER BELT

Standard issue 1839 pattern enlistedman’s white buff leather belt with a typical, large US buckle. The belt is 1.75” wide and approximately 38” long. The leather shows light use, with the… (490-7405). Learn More »


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CIVIL WAR INFANTRY SERGEANT’S FOUR-BUTTON FATIGUE BLOUSE

This is a very good example of a very rare Civil War uniform: the 4-button blouse originally designated for “fatigue” wear in the regular army, but which quickly became the standard field uniform in the Union army, worn by enlisted men in all… (1268-268). Learn More »

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