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CIVIL WAR NCO SWORD CROSSBELT PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG

CIVIL WAR NCO SWORD CROSSBELT PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG

This pattern of belt plate was first adopted in 1826 with hooks on the reverse for the bayonet shoulder belt and made of stamped rolled brass for artillery and white metal for infantry. This was… (490-5799). Learn More »

NEW BERN, N.C., RECOVERED M1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE

NEW BERN, N.C., RECOVERED M1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE

This is the standard Union infantry enlisted man’s belt plate of the Civil War. Adopted in 1839, these plates are stamped, rolled brass with a lead solder filled back that anchors the fastening… (490-5808). Learn More »

YORK COUNTY POWDER HORN

YORK COUNTY POWDER HORN

An elegant powder horn. From the size, a priming horn (approx 8" in length). Pleasing cream colored body shading to a greenish brown at the spout. The base is convex, lathe turned to produce incised… (480-354). 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 »

$995.00
Originally $1,100.00

HANCOCK’S VETERAN CORPS BADGE

HANCOCK’S VETERAN CORPS BADGE

Sometimes confused with the Veteran Reserve Corps, or the earlier First Army Corps in the Army of the Potomac, Hancock’s Veteran Corps (sometimes referred to as Hancock’s First Veteran Corps) was… (1179-640). Learn More »

EIGHTH CORPS BADGE

EIGHTH CORPS BADGE

Use of this badge is complicated by confusion between the 8th Corps, which technically was under Lew Wallace and guarded the B&O Railroad in 1864 and George Crook’s “Army of West Virginia,”… (1179-637). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR US IMPORT FRENCH CHASSEUR EPAULETS: 18th MASS AND OTHERS

CIVIL WAR US IMPORT FRENCH CHASSEUR EPAULETS: 18th MASS AND OTHERS

These green and yellow epaulets were part of the 10,000 unforms ordered in Summer 1861 by the US government from the French firm of Godillot to alleviate uniform shortages and test the usefulness of… (149-44). Learn More »

FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

Regulation US 1839 pattern plate for the cartridge box, die struck rolled brass with raised US and rim, lead solder filled back to anchor iron wire loops for attachment, stiffness to the plate, and… (490-5818). Learn More »

$185.00
ON HOLD

IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BUCKLE

IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BUCKLE

Plate is made of thin stamped brass with clipped corners. At center of the face is a crowned two-headed imperial eagle with spread wings. The eagle is flanked by Cyrillic letters. The back of the… (1100-119). Learn More »

$70.00
Originally $100.00

MODEL 1858 BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH COVER

MODEL 1858 BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH COVER

Original Civil War Model 1858 corrugated-pattern tin canteen, often called the “Bullseye” pattern. The body consists of two circular sections of pressed-tin soldered together at the rim. The… (490-6243). Learn More »

OFFICER’S FALSE BOOTS

OFFICER’S FALSE BOOTS

A very good condition set of officer’s false boots. These would be worn with shoes, spreading over the top of the shoe to hide the laces and keep out dirt, but imitating the high riding boots… (1179-429). Learn More »

$395.00
ON HOLD

U.S. MARINE CORPS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS SILVER PLAQUE AWARDED IN 1969

U.S. MARINE CORPS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS SILVER PLAQUE AWARDED IN 1969

This silver plaque was awarded to the USMC Drum and Bugle Corps, at Dallas, “In recognition of their outstanding contribution to the national heritage in the field of military music and pageantry”… (2022-752). Learn More »

$325.00
Originally $395.00

FIFTH INFANTRY CAPTAIN’S EPAULETS AND KEPI

FIFTH INFANTRY CAPTAIN’S EPAULETS AND KEPI

This set belonged to an unidentified officer in a 5th Infantry regiment judging from the officer’s embroidered hunting horn insignia on the front of the cap with a “5” in the loop of the horn,… (1179-354). Learn More »

NICE U.S. ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH

NICE U.S. ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH

The leather is in nice, smooth condition with a pleasing dark brown tone.  The latch tab is stitched to the underside of the flap.  This tab remains unbroken but well worn.  The outer flap is only… (490-6254). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “TONGUE AND WREATH” BELT PLATE, FOUND BY JOHN DUGGAN

CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “TONGUE AND WREATH” BELT PLATE, FOUND BY JOHN DUGGAN

This is the epitome of a Confederate belt buckle. This “tongue and wreath” sword belt buckle was recovered long ago by John Duggan. In near perfect excavated condition; perhaps just slightly… (490-6335). Learn More »

$2,500.00
ON HOLD

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… (766-1982). Learn More »

LARGE IRON TRIPOD FOR SIBLEY TENT

LARGE IRON TRIPOD FOR SIBLEY TENT

This rare item is a sturdy iron tripod made to support the center pole in a Civil War era Sibley tent. Three iron legs measuring approximately 52” long are pinned into a cast iron “cup”.  The… (1000-896). Learn More »

$750.00
Originally $950.00

SILVER CONFEDERATE ID BADGE RECOVERED NEAR FALLING WATERS - GETTYSBURG POW

SILVER CONFEDERATE ID BADGE RECOVERED NEAR FALLING WATERS - GETTYSBURG POW

This silver badge is crescent shaped and meas. approx. 1.00 inch long. It is engraved around the edges with a linear decoration and engraved on its face is “SKIDS.” Reverse has the remains of a… (2024-29). Learn More »

FINE, ORIGINAL CAVALRY LINK STRAP

FINE, ORIGINAL CAVALRY LINK STRAP

This is a link strap of the type used by cavalry forces during the Civil War and on into the Indian Wars. These link straps were used to enable a dismounted rider to lead his horse. The trooper simply… (1179-436). Learn More »

STRAPS: THE EVOLUTION OF U.S. ARMY SHOULDER STRAPS BY DR. HOWARD G. LANHAM

STRAPS: THE EVOLUTION OF U.S. ARMY SHOULDER STRAPS BY DR. HOWARD G. LANHAM

Originally $27.95, now just $20.00. Brand new copies, softcover, 210 pp.  8 ½” x 11”, numerous b&w photos & illustrations. Published 1988. This extensively researched and documented book… (2024-20). Learn More »


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BREVET MAJOR GENERAL’S COMMISSION AND G.A.R. BADGE OF SAMUEL SPRIGG CARROLL: HIS TROOPS HELPED SAVE CEMETERY HILL ON JULY 2 AND TO REPULSE PICKETT ON JULY 3 AT GETTYSBURG

Carroll was a fighting general who acquired several nicknames from his red hair along with three wounds and a number of promotions and brevets for his service on the battlefield. He received several brevets for actions in individual battles: major… (2020-894). Learn More »

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