Military Accoutrements

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US CIVIL WAR LARGE OIL LANTERN WITH ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT MARKED GLOBE

US CIVIL WAR LARGE OIL LANTERN WITH ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT MARKED GLOBE

Lantern is known as an “arm lantern” due to the large “O” ring attached at top which allows the user to put his arm through the ring to hold the lantern and still have both hands free to… (410-850). Learn More »

USMC 1942 DATED MAP CASE

USMC 1942 DATED MAP CASE

OD green canvas case in excellent condition. Outer flap as two lift-a-dot closures. Once open, the underside of the flap has a strong “U.S.M.C.” in black ink. The body of the case has three large… (1216-141). Learn More »

FRAMED RELICS DUG FROM THE CAMP OF THE 71ST NEW YORK INFANTRY AT DONCASTER, MARYLAND

FRAMED RELICS DUG FROM THE CAMP OF THE 71ST NEW YORK INFANTRY AT DONCASTER, MARYLAND

Frame contains 11 pieces. An infantry hunting horn insignia at center, surrounded by seven three-piece New York “EXCELSIOR” coat buttons and one three-piece cuff button of the same style as well… (410-854). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED FIRST LIEUTENANT OF INFANTRY SMITH PATENT SHOULDER STRAPS: MARION COUNTY REGIMENT INDIANA LEGION AND 104th INDIANA “MINUTE MEN”

IDENTIFIED FIRST LIEUTENANT OF INFANTRY SMITH PATENT SHOULDER STRAPS: MARION COUNTY REGIMENT INDIANA LEGION AND 104th INDIANA “MINUTE MEN”

These infantry 1st Lieutenant shoulder straps are the Smith patent, using thin stamped gilt brass in imitation of bullion embroidery for the borders and the rank bars, which are attached to a light… (480-335). Learn More »

VERY VERY NICE U.S. PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE

VERY VERY NICE U.S. PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE

This US shoulder belt plate was to be affixed on the front of the shoulder belt for the infantry cartridge box. It features the spread-winged eagle design. Brass face remains clean and bright.… (172-5966). Learn More »

$225.00
ON HOLD

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S OR PRIVATE PURCHASE HAVERSACK WITH STENCIL

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S OR PRIVATE PURCHASE HAVERSACK WITH STENCIL

Scarce Civil War privately purchased haversack. These were better quality than the issue version, but are just as scarce or scarcer, less from durability than from the sheer numbers made of the… (1179-484). Learn More »

GERMAN SILVER BUGLE AND DISCHARGE OF BEVERLY W. MUSSELMAN, COMPANY MUSICIAN AND PRINCIPAL MUSICIAN: 13th PA Militia, 178th PA, 210th PA. MENTIONED IN A 1915 COUNTY HISTORY

GERMAN SILVER BUGLE AND DISCHARGE OF BEVERLY W. MUSSELMAN, COMPANY MUSICIAN AND PRINCIPAL MUSICIAN: 13th PA Militia, 178th PA, 210th PA. MENTIONED IN A 1915 COUNTY HISTORY

This German silver bugle is made with a double-coil tube fitted with ferrules joining the sections and has a bell garland. It matches very closely a horn made by Joerdans of NY, illustrated as Figure… (2023-2833). Learn More »

TWO-PIECE OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE

TWO-PIECE OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE

This brass t2o-piece interlocking officer’s sword belt plate is a pattern that started about 1830 and was very popular among pre-Civil War militia officers, some of whom wore them into service… (142-100). Learn More »

$550.00
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SCARCE PAIR OF ELEGANT CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S BRASS EAGLEHEAD BOX-TYPE SPURS

SCARCE PAIR OF ELEGANT CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S BRASS EAGLEHEAD BOX-TYPE SPURS

A very nice pair of English-made spurs imported for the American market combining the scarce military eagle-head form of spur with a just as scarce patented “box-type” fastening system. The system… (1179-487). Learn More »

$2,500.00
ON HOLD

CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM THE SITE OF HATCH’S ASSAULT AT SECOND MANASSAS

CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM THE SITE OF HATCH’S ASSAULT AT SECOND MANASSAS

This is a nice example of the regulation belt plate for the infantry cartridge box shoulder sling recovered at a critical spot on the battlefield of Second Manassas: the site of Hatch’s August 30… (490-5828). Learn More »

$495.00
ON HOLD

PATTERN 1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE FROM GETTYSBURG

PATTERN 1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE FROM GETTYSBURG

The face of the plate has a good strong “US” stamping and a mixed dusty looking light and dark patina from ground action and oxidation. Reverse has 95% of the lead fill with both arrow hooks and… (490-5790). Learn More »

$450.00
ON HOLD

CIVIL WAR NEW YORK OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE

CIVIL WAR NEW YORK OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE

These plates followed the lines of the U.S. Model 1851 sword belt plate to be worn by officers and by enlisted men armed with swords. The difference between the two was mostly in the lower quality of… (1156-29). Learn More »

SMALL PATTERN OVAL SNY WAIST BELT PLATE

SMALL PATTERN OVAL SNY WAIST BELT PLATE

Face has a very nice light patina with a crisp “SNY” stamping at center. Left edge has one ding while the face is free of nicks. Reverse has 100% of the lead fill. Both the single arrowhead hook… (490-5760). Learn More »

$695.00
ON HOLD

SMITH MARKED ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM MYERS HILL, SPOTSYLVANIA, EX-KERKSIS

SMITH MARKED ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM MYERS HILL, SPOTSYLVANIA, EX-KERKSIS

This regulation belt plate for the cartridge box sling came from the collection of Syd Kerksis, well-known and respected early collector and author, and still has his annotated envelope indicating he… (490-5858). Learn More »

BURNSIDE PATTERN CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM HARTRANFT’S LINES IN THE GRAND ASSAULT OF MAY 12, 1864 AT SPOTSYLVANIA, EX-KERKSIS

BURNSIDE PATTERN CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM HARTRANFT’S LINES IN THE GRAND ASSAULT OF MAY 12, 1864 AT SPOTSYLVANIA, EX-KERKSIS

This is the slightly smaller sized round eagle plate for the cartridge box sling that is known among collectors as “Burnside” plates from their association with 9th Corps and 1864 battle sites.… (490-5806). Learn More »

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FOR MODEL 1840 NCO BALDRIC RECOVERED AT STONES RIVER

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FOR MODEL 1840 NCO BALDRIC RECOVERED AT STONES RIVER

This Pattern 1826 eagle breast plate is meant for use on the baldric of the Model 1840 NCO sword. The face of the plate is in very nice condition showing only minor wear from age and use. The right… (490-5759). Learn More »

U.S. BELT PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS EAST OF THE CHURCH AT SHILOH IN AUGUST 1960

U.S. BELT PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS EAST OF THE CHURCH AT SHILOH IN AUGUST 1960

This regulation oval US belt plate comes from the collection of Syd Kerksis, well-known early collector, historian and author, and still has his collection envelope annotated with the find location… (490-5804). Learn More »

CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM 9th CORPS LINES AT THE WILDERNESS, EX-KERKSIS

CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM 9th CORPS LINES AT THE WILDERNESS, EX-KERKSIS

This regulation belt plate for the cartridge box sling was in the collection of Syd Kerksis, well-known and respected early collector and author and comes with his annotated envelope indicating he… (490-5800). Learn More »

$495.00
ON HOLD

CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM THE AREA OF SCHENK’S DIVISION AT 2nd BULL RUN, GROVETON, EX-KERKSIS

CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM THE AREA OF SCHENK’S DIVISION AT 2nd BULL RUN, GROVETON, EX-KERKSIS

This was originally in the collection of Syd Kerksis, a well known early relic hunter, collector and author of several respected books on Civil War material. It comes with Kerksis’s collection… (490-5782). Learn More »

DUG SMALL US BELT PLATE

DUG SMALL US BELT PLATE

The face of the plate has a strong “US” stamping with a spotty dark patina that shows some gilt beneath. Reverse has 80% of the lead fill with the single arrowhead attachment and tongue. Location… (490-5757). Learn More »


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HISTORICAL FIREARMS STOLEN FROM THE NATIONAL CIVIL WAR MUSEUM IN HARRISBURG, PA

Please click on the photograph above to view a flyer containing information regarding a Model 1860 Henry Rifle and pair of cased presentation Colt Revolvers identified to Secretary of War Simon Cameron which were stolen from the museum on February… . Learn More »

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