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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
RARE US 1832 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SHAKO BADGE
This silvered badge is in the design of a suspended hunting horn and was pinned by means of 2 lugs to the shako worn by US Infantry officer Regulars 1832 to 1851. It was also worn by militia officers… (2025-804). Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
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 »
TRIPLE-BORDERED CAPTAIN OF STAFF SHOULDER STRAPS
Civil War officers had to purchase their own uniforms and equipment. The quality of their insignia might vary according to their rank, and certainly varied by their assignment, taste, and wallet. This… (1299-13). Learn More »
$975.00
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SILVER 3RD CORPS BADGE ID’D TO 1ST MASSACHUSETTS REGIMENT
Diamond shaped silver badge that meas. approx. 1.75 inches across and still retains the original “T” bar pin on back. Face is wonderfully inscribed at center with “HOOKER’S OLD DIVISION.”… (2025-2432). Learn More »
$3,950.00
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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
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IDENTIFIED SMITH PATENT SHOULDER STRAPS OF COLONEL GEORGE ROBERT LATHAN 2nd WEST VIRGINIA INFANTRY, LATER 5th AND 6th WV CAVALRY AND BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL
These Civil War officer’s shoulder straps are the Smith patent variety, using stamped metallic borders and insignia imitating embroidered bullion, but far more robust. This pair rate good for… (1299-37). Learn More »
$1,650.00
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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 »
“DUG” FALSE EMBROIDERED CROSSED CANNONS INSIGNIA
This is the stamped brass, crossed cannons insignia for Federal artillery. Finely detailed to imitate high-grade insignia made with embroidered bullion thread. These were meant to be worn on head… (179-1312). Learn More »
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
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
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 »
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
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
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.
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 »
SMITH PATENT SHOULDER STRAPS FOR AN INFANTRY CAPTAIN
This is a good pair of Civil War infantry captain’s shoulder straps showing just enough wear to indicate they saw service in the field. These are Smith Patent straps, using stamped gilt brass frames… (490-7381). Learn More »
$795.00
SOLD
SCARCE TRIPLE-BORDER INFANTRY CAPTAIN SMITH PATENT SHOULDER STRAPS
This officer was practical and kept an eye on cost, but wanted to make an impression. Smith patent shoulder straps were more robust, easier to maintain, less expensive, and less likely to snag on… (490-7377). Learn More »
CANADIAN SABRETACHE PLATE
This rarely seen plate was designed to be attached to the sabretache of a mounted artilleryman of the Canada Militia. It dates as early as 1876. It is virtually identical to the plate worn on the blue… (2025-1168). Learn More »
MINT CONDITION 3rd ARTILLERY OFFICER’S HAT BADGE
This artillery officer’s hat badge is in mint condition. It measures 3-1/4” by 2-1/8” with very strong color to the black velvet, the gilt finish on the gold bullion embroidered crossed cannon… (490-7391). Learn More »
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