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DOUBLE ROW INFANTRY MAJOR SHOULDER STRAPS
A very good condition pair of infantry Major’s shoulder straps that are a cut-above in quality, using two rows of embroidered bullion for the borders and deep blue velvet fields. The jaceron wire… (1299-02). Learn More »
INFANTRY CAPTAIN SHOULDER STRAPS
A good set of Civil War infantry captain’s shoulder straps showing a light blue field with embroidered gold bullion borders and rank bars edged with jaceron wire. These clearly saw use, showing some… (1299-01). Learn More »
$695.00
SOLD
EMBROIDERED INFANTRY OFFICER’S CAP INSIGNIA
This patch features an embroidered infantry horn on blue felt background. This horn is pointing to the right. This piece was trimmed. Gold bullion thread (with no sequins) forming the horn has… (2025-2064). Learn More »
EMBROIDERED INFANTRY OFFICER’S CAP INSIGNIA
This patch features an embroidered infantry horn on faded blue felt background. This piece was trimmed. Gold bullion thread (with no sequins) forming the horn has tarnished to dark tone. There are no… (2025-2063). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR CROSSED SABERS CAVALRY INSIGNIA
Stamped brass crossed sabers Cavalry insignia in good condition. Insignia was meant for wear on the crown of the forage cap, kepi or slouch hat. The face has a mellow tone. Reverse has all four… (172-6088). Learn More »
9TH ARMY CORPS BADGE
The badge of the 9th Corps was officially adopted April 10, 1864, as General Burnside was recruiting men in anticipation of joining Grant’s Overland Campaign in Virginia. Since Burnside outranked… (2025-859). Learn More »
VERY STRONG EXAMPLES OF SCARCE EMBROIDERED BULLION INFANTRY MAJOR SHOULDER STRAPS
Infantry majors, like the other field grade regimental officers were combat officers, serving under fire in the front lines, and with only one major to thirty line officers, their shoulder straps are… (1299-21). Learn More »
INFANTRY CAPTAIN SHOULDER STRAPS
A very good set of infantry captain’s single-border, embroidered bullion shoulder straps. These show moderate signs of age and use, but pleasing color overall, with some moth damage that is confined… (1299-23). Learn More »
VERY SCARCE ROUND-ENDED SHOULDER STRAPS: 1st LIEUTENANT OF STAFF
This is a very scarce pattern of Civil War officer’s shoulder straps, using rounded ends instead of the usual straight ends to create a rectangle. This pattern is pictured and discussed by Lanham in… (1299-22). Learn More »
$750.00
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SCARCE F.B. SMITH MADE WASHINGTON BUST IDENTIFICATION TAG OF JOHN F. TROST, COMPANY H, 2nd MICHIGAN
Trost was a German immigrant working as a laborer when he enlisted in the army, first serving in the 2nd Michigan Infantry and then in the 3rd US Artillery until his death in February 1865 in a U.S.… (2025-3035). Learn More »
$1,950.00
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EXCAVATED “WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK OF CHARLES R. BLAIR COMPANY H, 2nd VERMONT: OLD VERMONT BRIGADE
A very good example of a Civil War “Eagle / War of 1861” pattern brass identification disk. This is the Type 5A in Maier and Stahl’s typology, showing the Arms of the U.S. on one side- an eagle… (2025-3036). Learn More »
JEWELER-MADE IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF JAMES C. HUGHES Co. F 83rd PENNSYLVANIA
Civil War soldiers had to provide their own methods of identification, with commercial suppliers offering a variety of stamped or engraved badges often in the form of medals or awards. In collecting… (2025-3037). Learn More »
“WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK OF DRUMMER EDWIN FERRY 61st NEW YORK
A very good example of a Civil War “Eagle / War of 1861” pattern identification disk worn by a young drummer from New York who saw some early service in the 61st New York, a very active regiment… (2025-3028). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR 33rd INFANTRY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA
This is a very strong example of the regulation hat insignia for a Civil War officer in a 33rd regiment of infantry. This type uses an internal metal stiffener fitted with two loops for attachment to… (1299-33). Learn More »
EXCELLENT INFANTRY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA
This is great example of the regulation embroidered bullion hat insignia for an infantry officer. The hunting horn insignia indicating infantry is embroidered in gold bullion thread on a black velvet… (1299-30). Learn More »
U.S. STAFF OFFICER’S CAP INSIGNIA
An excellent example of a small size, embroidered bullion round US staff wreath often seen in Civil War photos worn on the front of officers’ kepis and forage caps. An Old English “U.S.” in… (1299-31). Learn More »
$275.00
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MINT 17th INFANTRY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA, UNCUT, UNTRIMMED
A scarce example of a Civil War officer’s embroidered bullion hat insignia showing how these appeared before being mounted directly on a hat or being trimmed to an oval and given a jaceron wire… (1299-25). Learn More »
1858 STAMPED BRASS INFANTRY HUNTING HORN
Stamped brass infantry horn insignia. Brass retains much of the original gilt. Reverse of each features two soldered attachment loops, with two of the insignia missing one loop. Measures 3 ¼”… (344-2992). Learn More »
$20.00 Each
Originally $38.50
SOLD
SMITH PATENT 1st LIEUTENANT SHOULDER STRAPS/BOARDS
Straps have the usual convex stamped brass false embroidered single border. The surfaces of each have a nice patina. The light blue velvet rank field is in nice condition with very light wear and much… (1299-18). Learn More »
SMITH PATENT SHOULDER STRAPS – STAFF CAPTAIN
A very good condition and good-looking set of Smith Patent shoulder straps for a Captain on staff duty. There were at least a couple of patents during the Civil War for some form of metallic border in… (1299-16). Learn More »
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CONFEDERATE SURGEON'S KEPI FOUND IN SOUTH CAROLINA
This cap was discovered in a Civil War period home in Charleston SC near "The Battery" neighborhood not many years ago. When found the cap needed a few minor repairs but it otherwise remains untouched as found and in marvelous condition! The body of… (1130-09). Learn More »
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