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CLASSIC REFERENCE BOOK ON US PLATES

CLASSIC REFERENCE BOOK ON US PLATES

Nice gently used copy of “PLATES AND BUCKLES OF THE AMERICAN MILITARY 1795-1874” by Sydney C. Kerksis. This is a 3rd edition copy printed in 1987 by Stone Mountain Press of Stone Mountain,… (34-156). Learn More »

RELIC US/CS RAKING SPUR RECOVERED FROM FREDERICKSBURG

RELIC US/CS RAKING SPUR RECOVERED FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Item is a single, delicate brass spur with oval yokes and a horizontal rowel. The spur is solid but the rowel has rusted and is missing half of its surface.   [ad]… (2023-1436). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SPUR – BARN FIND

CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SPUR – BARN FIND

Original brass spur complete with an iron rowel. Non-regulation Confederate style spur of thin construction. Unbroken brackets at ends of arms. Plain spur with no gutter or decoration. Square neck… (1184-269). Learn More »

U.S. NAVAL BUFF LEATHER SWORD FROG

U.S. NAVAL BUFF LEATHER SWORD FROG

Wide belt loop at top with 1 ¾” opening in lower section. Leather is in very good to excellent condition with all stitching tight. Reverse of belt loop is stamped with, “134”. Measures 3… (490-5339). Learn More »

NAVAL SABER BAYONET FROG

NAVAL SABER BAYONET FROG

Unissued buff leather frog for a saber bayonet. Approx. 9" long x 3.75" wide. About 2 inches of the stitching on the left side has separated. This piece is in great condition and was never issued. … (490-5340). Learn More »

U.S. NAVY FRICTION PRIMER BOX

U.S. NAVY FRICTION PRIMER BOX

Small leather box to hold friction primers were carried on the belt (past terminology designated this type box as a Navy fuse box).  The box is relatively square in shape to accommodate the shape of… (490-5342). Learn More »

UNION VIII CORPS VETERAN'S BADGE

UNION VIII CORPS VETERAN'S BADGE

Hexagonal six-pointed star, w/reverse bar-pin, 1.125” in diameter. Of white metal, lightly scratched. Else VG. Composed of various units, the Union Corps was assigned to the Middle District of the… (1054-1493). Learn More »

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Originally $225.00

SELECTION OF CIVIL WAR BRASS HAT LETTERS AND NUMBERS

SELECTION OF CIVIL WAR BRASS HAT LETTERS AND NUMBERS

These were worn on soldier’s hats and caps to designate their specific Company or Regiment. Stamped brass, large size are approximately 1” tall; small size approximately 0.75” tall. They… (2023-). Learn More »

DUG US PATTERN 1826 CARTRIDGE BOX SLING PLATE RECOVERED AT FREDERICKSBURG

DUG US PATTERN 1826 CARTRIDGE BOX SLING PLATE RECOVERED AT FREDERICKSBURG

Plate has a good stamping on its face which is slightly concave. It has a mixed patina and the edges are good. Reverse has 98% of the oxidized lead fill but only the rusted remains of the attachment… (2023-1631). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S ARTILLERY HAT INSIGNIA

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S ARTILLERY HAT INSIGNIA

Crossed cannons made of gold bullion thread on a black felt oval outlined with gold dead bullion. Cannons slightly enhanced by the use of twisted bullion. Overall dimensions of the item are 2.25 x… (33-384A). Learn More »

PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE DUG AT BETHESDA CHURCH BY SID KERKSIS

PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE DUG AT BETHESDA CHURCH BY SID KERKSIS

This plate was recovered on the battlefield of Bethesda Church by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, author of books on military belt plates and Civil War… (2023-1661). Learn More »

PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE DUG AT FUSSELL’S MILL, ALSO KNOWN AS THE SECOND BATTLE OF DEEP BOTTOM, BY SID KERKSIS IN 1956

PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE DUG AT FUSSELL’S MILL, ALSO KNOWN AS THE SECOND BATTLE OF DEEP BOTTOM, BY SID KERKSIS IN 1956

This plate was recovered on the battlefield of Fussell’s Mill by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, author of books on military belt plates and Civil War… (2023-1660). Learn More »

US MODEL 1858 NEW YORK DEPOT SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN

US MODEL 1858 NEW YORK DEPOT SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN

The canteen body is free of dents on the obverse with a small central dent in the reverse. The body is covered in a brow wool cloth that has been stenciled on the front with the Company letter “F”… (2023-312). Learn More »

ORIGINAL MODEL 1842 MUSKET SLING

ORIGINAL MODEL 1842 MUSKET SLING

This is a leather sling designed for use with M1842 smoothbore muskets. The sling has a fixed leather loop at one end and a brass hook on the other, which is retained by flap sewn down. This hook… (172-5932). Learn More »

US REVENUE CUTTER BELT RIG & PLATE

US REVENUE CUTTER BELT RIG & PLATE

Belt is made of one piece of leather with the leather from each edge folded toward the middle. Belt meas. approx. 40.25 inches long x 1.75 wide. The interior of the belt has a good straight seam… (1052-236). Learn More »

PAIR OF EARLY STAMPED BRASS EAGLE SHAKO ROSETTES

PAIR OF EARLY STAMPED BRASS EAGLE SHAKO ROSETTES

Both rosettes are in matching nice condition. They meas. approx. 1.50 inches and both have well defined spread-winged eagles. Both pieces have wire soldered to the reverse.   [ad]… (2022-2445). Learn More »

US CIVIL WAR MAKER MARKED MUSKET SLING

US CIVIL WAR MAKER MARKED MUSKET SLING

Sling is complete but in heavily used condition. It meas. approx. 48 inches long and is complete with riveted and sewn brass hook on one end and has a sewn loop on the other. Also present is the… (172-5924). Learn More »

MODEL 1863 ARTILLERY HEADSTALL ROSETTES

MODEL 1863 ARTILLERY HEADSTALL ROSETTES

Rosettes are stamped brass with an intertwined “USA” on the face and a brass bar on the reverse for attaching to the headstall. Both bear a museum accession number on the reverse. Also, one of the… (400-236). Learn More »

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

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

Model 1839 cartridge box plate with central “US”. Plate has a great face with smooth brown patina. Reverse has 100% of the lead fill. Both wire loops remain strong. This plate was recovered near… (1184-109). Learn More »

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 »


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UNION CAVALRY GENERAL WILLIAM WELLS’ FIELD BLOUSE: MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GETTYSBURG WHERE HE RODE IN THE LEAD OF FARNSWORTH’S CHARGE; BRIGADE COMMANDER UNDER CUSTER; BLOUSE ACTUALLY WORN IN ONE OF HIS PHOTOS

This coat is the epitome of a Civil War Union general’s field uniform, a blouse following the popular sack coat pattern of the period, looking somewhat like an enlisted man’s fatigue blouse and suitable for campaign wear, but with a double row of… (1179-281). Learn More »

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