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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 »

MODEL 1851 NCO WAIST BELT WITH BELT PLATE

MODEL 1851 NCO WAIST BELT WITH BELT PLATE

Civil War era non-commissioned officer’s belt buckle on original bridle leather waist belt. Cast brass eagle buckle which has a one-piece applied German silver wreath and has the narrow 0.5” wide… (490-7404). Learn More »

M1851 ENLISTED MAN’S SWORD BELT - KNOX FAMILY, FREDERICKSBURG, VA

M1851 ENLISTED MAN’S SWORD BELT - KNOX FAMILY, FREDERICKSBURG, VA

This model 1851 enlisted man’s sword belt came from the collection of Civil War relics and family mementos retained by the Knox family of Fredericksburg, VA. The family was large, prosperous, and… (1262-01). Learn More »

M1858 CANTEEN WITH COVER, SLING, & STOPPER FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS

M1858 CANTEEN WITH COVER, SLING, & STOPPER FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS

This is a terrific old battlefield “pick-up” or “barn find” Civil War canteen. It is the M1858 “smooth side” canteen with pewter spout and three shoulder strap brackets. It is completely… (1202-866). Learn More »

NICE, COMPLETE LATER PATTERN US BELT

NICE, COMPLETE LATER PATTERN US BELT

This is a nice example of the pattern of belt that started to filter into widespread issuance in late 1863 among Federal enlisted soldiers.  It features an arrow back plate with a dull finish, both… (2025-2041). Learn More »

RARE WHEN ON LEATHER (COMMON) CONFEDERATE "WISHBONE" BUCKLE

RARE WHEN ON LEATHER (COMMON) CONFEDERATE "WISHBONE" BUCKLE

Our Mr. Steven Roger's writes, "One of the more distinctive Confederate belt buckles is the frame pattern with a movable spit tongue sometimes called the “forked tongue” or “wishbone” pattern.… (1268-017). Learn More »

FRENCH HORSE ARTILLERY 3-PIECE BELT PLATE

FRENCH HORSE ARTILLERY 3-PIECE BELT PLATE

This silver(ed) bronze buckle is the rare "Modèle d'août 1830" a design created during "The July Monarchy". In 1830, the discontent caused by Charles X’s authoritarian policies culminated in an… (2025-959). Learn More »

M1859 NAVAL BOARDING AX COVER

M1859 NAVAL BOARDING AX COVER

Offered here is the black bridle leather cover for a M1859 naval boarding ax. Not a piece commonly encountered. Main body is made of one piece, folded at front edge, and sewn along bottom edges and… (1268-1227). Learn More »

BRITISH STERLING SILVER ROYAL HOUSEHOLD OR LIVERY SWORD BELT PLATE

BRITISH STERLING SILVER ROYAL HOUSEHOLD OR LIVERY SWORD BELT PLATE

Made for a uniformed Royal servant of King George III by Peter Carter of London, England in 1794. The plate is beautifully hand engraved with the Order of the Garter and motto: "HONI SOIT QUI MALY… (2025-845). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR DOUBLE ROW CAPTAIN OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS

CIVIL WAR DOUBLE ROW CAPTAIN OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS

A good set of Civil War embroidered bullion officer’s shoulder straps for a Captain of infantry. As with all officer material they would be privately purchased by the officer from a military goods… (490-7389). Learn More »

SMITH PATENT CAPTAIN OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS

SMITH PATENT CAPTAIN OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS

A great looking set of Smith patent shoulder straps for a Captain of infantry, showing medium blue velvet centers with good color and surface, and muted, but strong gilt to the single row borders and… (490-7379). Learn More »

DOUBLE BORDER SMITH PATENT CAPTAIN OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS

DOUBLE BORDER SMITH PATENT CAPTAIN OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS

A very good set of Smith patent shoulder straps, showing just appropriate age and wear. The borders and rank bars show some rubbing to the gilt finish and consequent slight darkening with some stains… (490-7378). Learn More »

LEATHER SHOULDER SLING FOR CIVIL WAR INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX

LEATHER SHOULDER SLING FOR CIVIL WAR INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX

This is the bridle leather shoulder sling to support the infantry cartridge boxes of the Civil War. Black leather is approximately 2” wide and 61” long overall. There are two pairs of small cuts… (490-7399). Learn More »

SMITH PATENT FIRST LIEUTENANT OF ARTILLERY SHOULDER STRAPS

SMITH PATENT FIRST LIEUTENANT OF ARTILLERY SHOULDER STRAPS

These Civil War officer’s shoulder straps are in great condition and have strong color. These are for a First Lieutenant of artillery, having a red wool ground, with a single rank bar at either end… (490-7383). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR EMBROIDERED BULLION INFANTRY CAPTAIN SHOULDER STRAPS

CIVIL WAR EMBROIDERED BULLION INFANTRY CAPTAIN SHOULDER STRAPS

A very good, unused set of infantry captain’s shoulder straps. These retain their black enameled paper backs showing some minor losses, but no indication of having been turned under to sew them to… (490-7380). Learn More »

8th NEW YORK INFANTRY VETERANS MEDAL AND INSIGNIA – BLENKER’S VETERAN VOLUNTEERS

8th NEW YORK INFANTRY VETERANS MEDAL AND INSIGNIA – BLENKER’S VETERAN VOLUNTEERS

The 8th New York State Volunteer Infantry holds an interesting distinction among Federal regiments.  In April of 1862, as the war heated up in Virginia, the 8th found themselves short of rations. … (2025-863). Learn More »

GOLD 9TH ARMY CORPS BADGE FROM COLONEL OF 58TH MASS.

GOLD 9TH ARMY CORPS BADGE FROM COLONEL OF 58TH MASS.

Very fine 9th Army Corps badge. In the shape of a shield, the 9th corps insignia of cannon barrel and fouled anchor are finely engraved on the face with their edges outlined in black enamel. Fine… (2025-843). Learn More »

VERY GOOD 1864 DATED US NAVY YARD MARKED PASS BOX FOR THE 32 POUNDER GUN

VERY GOOD 1864 DATED US NAVY YARD MARKED PASS BOX FOR THE 32 POUNDER GUN

The 32-pounder was an iron smoothbore cannon used on ships and in coastal fortifications. It was largely superseded by more advanced guns during the war but remained in service throughout, with the… (1268-669). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR VERMONT CHAPLAIN’S HAVERSACK WITH GREAT PAINTED IDENTIFICATION: 15th VERMONT, SECOND VERMONT BRIGADE

CIVIL WAR VERMONT CHAPLAIN’S HAVERSACK WITH GREAT PAINTED IDENTIFICATION: 15th VERMONT, SECOND VERMONT BRIGADE

Material related to Civil War military Chaplains is extremely hard to find. This is a commercially produced “officer’s style” haversack with a great stencil in white on the reverse indicating… (2025-1851). Learn More »

MARYLAND SWORD BELT PLATE

MARYLAND SWORD BELT PLATE

These plates follow the general configuration of the U.S. M1851, but substitute the 1854 version of the Great Seal of Maryland, simply moving the motto from a ribbon scroll at the bottom to the top of… (2025-767). Learn More »


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AUGUST, 1862 CONFEDERATE DISCHARGE – PVT. JOHN MCCOLLUM, 3rd ARKANSAS – EX COCO-COLLECTION

This scarce subtype of document served as a record of the honorable discharge of Pvt. John McCollum of Company F, 3rd Arkansas Infantry. He enlisted on September 17th, 1861 for a term of 1 year, and his discharge is dated August 15th, 1862 and he… (1300-85). Learn More »

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