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MONROE COUNTY VETS ASSOCIATION RIBBON BADGE – CAPT. HENRY LOMB, 1915 (13th NY), FOUNDING PARTNER OF BAUSCH AND LOMB
Henry was 32 years old when he enlisted on 4/23/1861 at Rochester, NY as a 1st Sergeant. On 5/14/1861, he mustered into Company C of the 13th New York Infantry. He served until mustering out on… (2023-717). Learn More »
$75.00
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MONROE COUNTY, NY VETS ASSOCIATION RIBBON BADGE – GEN. E.G. MARSHALL, 1919
This piece of Civil War veteran memorabilia is in excellent condition and comes to us as part of a Monroe County-specific collection of GAR and associated items. A button pin with a celluloid coating… (2023-715). Learn More »
MONROE COUNTY, NY VETERANS BADGE – 1917, PVT. ROB ROY “MCNULTY” CONVERSE
Rob Roy Converse served in Company I of the 40th Pennsylvania from September of 1861 through April of 1865, when he transferred to the 190th Pennsylvania to muster out on June 28th, 1865. This pin… (2023-460). Learn More »
SILVER 22ND CORPS BADGE ID'D TO PRIV. EDGAR SMITH - 1ST NEW HAMPSHIRE HEAVY ARTILLERY
The Twenty-Second Army Corps, Department of Washington unofficially adopted this beautiful and quinquefoliate shaped badge with the center portion having raised 'crossed cannons' over cannon balls,… (2025-1156). Learn More »
BADGE HONORING MAJOR GENERAL QUINCY A. GILMORE
Shield shaped brass badge that meas. approx. 1.25 x 1.25 inches with a “T” bar pin on back. The catch and bar are in good shape though there is a slight bend in the pin. The face of the badge has… (2025-970). Learn More »
REGULATION SIZED RIFLEMAN’S INSIGNIA
This insignia was issued for use on the 1858 dress hat of enlisted men. It differs from the earlier examples in several ways. This trumpet is larger, has a double instead of a single twist, a tightly… (2025-957). Learn More »
SHERIDAN BADGE IDENTIFIED TO T. D. GARMAN, 16TH CAVALRY
This is a beautiful 14K gold Sheridan badge in excellent condition. The ornate top bar is unmarked, has a pinback with open loop flat ‘C’ catch and still has the original cavalry yellow silk… (2025-756). Learn More »
SILVER 22ND CORPS ID BADGE – 1ST D.C. INFANTRY – PVT. THOMAS LYNCH
Offered here is a silver identification badge with t-bar pin on back. Badge is in the shape of a 22nd Corps pentagon cross and engraved with “Tom. / Lynch / 2 D.C.V. / Co. E.” Badge is complete… (1268-147). Learn More »
GOLD ID BADGE – 127TH NEW YORK; JAMES B. MINTURN
Offered here is a gold identification badge with strong t-bar pin on back. Badge is round with large “B” in relief in the center (for Company “B”) and engraved with “J.B. MINTURN / 127th… (1268-127). Learn More »
SILVER SHIELD-SHAPED ID BADGE – 89TH NEW YORK; ELI M. RUGGLES
Offered here is a silver identification badge with t-bar pin on back. Badge is in shield shaped and engraved with “E.M. Ruggles / Co. C, 89th Regt. / N.Y.V.” Badge is complete and very fine in… (1268-122). Learn More »
SILVER 10TH CORPS BADGE
Offered here is a silver badge with t-bar pin on back. Badge is in the form of a four-bastioned fort, and is engraved “1st Brig. / 2d Div. / 10 Army / Corps.” Badge is complete and very fine in… (1268-138). Learn More »
FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED ARTILLERY HAT INSIGNIA
The crossed-cannon insignia for artillerymen was introduced in the US army in 1834 and shows up in a number of variations including changes in made in the Army in 1851 and 1858 along with a wide… (1262-09). Learn More »
SCARCE CIVIL WAR INFANTRY REGIMENTAL COMMISSARY SERGEANT CHEVRONS
A very condition pair of Civil War Infantry Commissary Sergeant’s chevrons made of light blue lace stripes on a dark blue wool backing. The condition is excellent, with no moth damage and tight… (490-7271). Learn More »
NICELY MARKED SMITH PATENT CAPTAIN OF STAFF SHOULDER STRAPS
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… (490-7268). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR BRIGADIER GENERAL SMITH PATENT SHOULDER STRAPS
An excellent condition set of Smith Patent shoulder straps for a Brigadier General. James Smith’s patent used stamped and gilded brass metallic frames to imitate the bullion embroidered borders of… (490-7265). Learn More »
SCARCE ROBINSON PATENT CIVIL WAR SHOULDER STRAPS
Military goods dealer James S. Smith of New York patented this form of shoulder strap on June 18, 1861. They used a gilt brass frame stamped to imitate dead and bright bullion embroidered borders and… (490-7263). Learn More »
SCARCE AND IMPESSIVE SET OF CASED CIVIL WAR US ARMY SURGEON’S EPAULETS
This is a great set of Medical Staff epaulets for the dress uniform of an army Surgeon. On the regimental level there was only one Surgeon, who would rank as a Major, though he would be aided by an… (490-7310). Learn More »
$1,295.00
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ZOUAVE FIRST SERGEANT CHEVRONS
These chevrons measure about 8 inches wide and 4 inches tall and use a red ground with three narrow, sewn, medium blue stripes and a diamond/lozenge, indicating a First Sergeant, the senior… (490-7153). Learn More »
SMITH PATENT SECOND LIEUTENANT OF ARTILLERY SHOULDER STRAPS
Military goods dealer James S. Smith of New York patented this form of shoulder strap on June 18, 1861. They used a gilt brass frame stamped to imitate dead and bright bullion embroidered borders and… (142-110). Learn More »
EXCELLENT CONDITION SMITH PATENT BRIGADIER GENERAL’S SHOULDER STRAPS
Smith patent shoulder straps used a gilt stamped brass border imitating the dead and bright bullion of embroidered shoulder straps, and were more robust, easier to maintain and less expensive, making… (142-111). Learn More »
BRIGADIER GENERAL’S SHOULDER STRAPS
A very nice condition pair of Civil War period Brigadier General’s shoulder straps showing signs of actually having been worn on a uniform. These measure 1-1/2” wide by 3-7/8” long and are… (2025-278). Learn More »
24th MICHIGAN IRON BRIGADE LT. COLONEL MARK FLANIGAN’S HARDEE HAT INSIGNIA WITH HIS LT. COLONEL AND BREVET BRIG. GENERAL SHOULDER STRAPS: WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG
“Lieutenant-Colonel Flanigan lost his leg in this battle. His conduct here, as everywhere in battle, was gallant and daring.” So wrote Colonel Henry Morrow of the 24th Michigan in his official… (1255-01). Learn More »
1832 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SILVER BULLION HUNTING HORN
The branch of service color and metal in the regular army for infantry remained silver and white until the early 1850s when they moved into various shades of light blue and buttons became universally… (142-81). Learn More »
$150.00
Originally $180.00
VERY NICE SILVER POST-WAR VETERANS 15TH CORPS BADGE
Badge has two pieces. Silver top bar is rectangular but with a scalloped bottom. Face has a finely done wavy lined border with fern decorations in the corners. Reverse retains the original “T”… (142-98). Learn More »
$450.00
Originally $575.00
LARGE CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S ARTILLERY HAT INSIGNIA
Crossed cannons made of gold bullion thread with gold sequin accents and an enhanced border of bright bullion on a black felt oval. Overall dimensions of the item are 3.00 x 2.00 inches. Reverse has a… (33-382). Learn More »
$410.00
Originally $550.00
OFFICER’S ARTILLERY HAT INSIGNIA
Small crossed cannons made of stamped brass done in the false embroidered style meas. approx. 1.50 inches wide x 1.00 inches tall affixed to a black felt oval with a dead bullion border. Overall… (33-381). Learn More »
$410.00
Originally $550.00
PAIR OF SMITH PATENT 1ST LIEUTENANT SHOULDER STRAPS ATTRIBUTED TO 147TH PENNSYLVANIA OFFICER
Straps have the usual convex stamped brass false embroidered single border. The surfaces of each have a nice patina. The blue wool rank field has faded to a purple color. One strap has a fair amount… (33-347). Learn More »
$480.00
Originally $650.00
PAIR OF SMITH PATENT 2ND LIEUTENANT OF CAVALRY SHOULDER STRAPS
Straps have the usual Smith patent false embroidered stamped brass border. The yellow wool of the rank field still has strong color but both show light wear. One shows some small moth nips while the… (33-343). Learn More »
$550.00
Originally $750.00
SCARCE F.B. SMITH MADE WASHINGTON BUST IDENTIFICATION TAG OF LUTHER RICE – 14th and 1st MASS HEAVY ARTILLERY: HE UNDERSTATED HIS AGE TO GET INTO SERVICE
We are used to stories of underage soldiers lying about their age or getting a guardian’s permission to enlist out of patriotism and adventure. There were also a number of recruits at the other end… (172-6080). Learn More »
“WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK: 15th NEW HAMPSHIRE, SIEGE OF PORT HUDSON AND THE TWO ASSAULTS
A very good example of a Civil War “Eagle/War of 1861” pattern identification disk worn by a soldier who saw action in the siege of Port Hudson from May 27 to July 9, 1863, Gen. Nathaniel… (172-6078). Learn More »
2ND PA CAVALRY VETERAN’S IDENTIFICATION SHIELD
The badge is brass, made in the shield shape popular for identification pins during war and is pierced at the top for suspension. The face had the outline of a billowing banner or pennant engraved at… (172-6082). Learn More »
EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR ID DISK – POW CHARLES BADGER, 9th MARYLAND, Co. G
This is an exciting piece of specifically identified Civil War history. This ID disk is in wonderful condition and reads “CHARLES BADGER CO. G 9TH MD. V. ENLISTED JUNE 30TH 1863 BALTIMORE”. … (490-7167). Learn More »
REMARKABLE ID DISC BELONGING TO GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN COMBAT VETERAN
This exceedingly rare ID disc belonged to Jas. H. Smythe of Co. H, 2nd (Maryland) E.S. Volunteers - a 9-month regiment. He enlisted on February 19, 1862 in Baltimore, Maryland at age 42. Before the… (490-7168). Learn More »
“WAR OF 1861” SILVER IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF DENNIS TITUS - 31st NEW JERSEY, LATER IN THE 11th PA CAVALRY
Dog tags were not an item of issue in the Civil War and soldiers wishing to carry some ready form of identification were thrown upon their own resources, with various commercial suppliers offering a… (172-6076). Learn More »
FINE PAIR OF RED EPAULETTES
Pair of red wool epaulettes with “eagle A” buttons. Epaulette outer-surfaces feature beautiful, woven red wool with a ribbed border, and thick rows of hanging tassels. A single eagle “A”… (1179-1652). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED US NAVAL OFFICER’S GROUPING OF CHARLES S. NORTON
An identified US naval officer’s grouping with an old family note and coming from Charles Stuart Norton (1836-1911,) an officer who put in 43 years of service from his graduation from Annapolis in… (766-2056). Learn More »
EXCELLENT CIVIL WAR FEDERAL SERGEANT CHEVRONS
This is an excellent pair of Civil War infantry chevrons. These are made of light blue worsted wool stripes sewn to a dark blue wool background patch, which in turn would be sewn to the sleeve of the… (490-7164). Learn More »
EXCELLENT PAIR OF CIVIL WAR FEDERAL INFANTRY REGULATION CORPORAL CHEVRONS/STRIPES
Union infantry companies fielded eight corporals. Along with the sergeants they might be charged with supervising squads or fatigue details, but in battle were posted in the front rank of the line of… (490-7163). Learn More »
RELIC, HAND-MADE UNION 8TH ARMY CORPS BADGE
Six-pointed star carved from a flat piece of white metal, likely pewter. In fine, “dug” condition with light oxidation on points and edges. Measures approximately 1.25” across points. Unknown… (490-6757). Learn More »
VIRGINIA STATE SEAL SHAKO PLATE
Gilt, stamped, rolled brass hat plate with the Virginia state seal with the goddess Virtue dressed as an Amazon at center standing over the slain tyrant with the motto “Sic Semper Tyrannis” above… (490-6755). Learn More »
$975.00
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EMBROIDERED BULLION ORDNANCE INSIGNIA WITH CROSSED CANNON AND “SHELL AND FLAME”
This is a high-grade bullion embroidered insignia showing a flaming bomb, shell and flame, or flaming grenade superimposed on a pair of crossed cannons. In the US army the Ordnance Department in the… (160-613). Learn More »
GENERAL’S AND GENERAL STAFF OFFICER’S CAP INSIGNIA
This is the hat or cap insignia made regulation in 1839 both for generals and for officers of the general staff using an Old English “U.S.” in silver surrounded by a laurel wreath in gold. This… (160-616). Learn More »
UNION CAVALRY OFFICER’S HAT OR CAP INSIGNIA
This embroidered bullion officer’s insignia showing crossed sabers is the regulation Civil War insignia for an officer of cavalry. This was made using narrow and slightly wider bullion with the… (160-614). Learn More »
$625.00
SOLD
VERY UNUSUAL BULLION EMBROIDERED ARTILLERY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA
Crossed cannons as the branch of service device for artillery came into use in the US army with the regulations of 1833/34. This strikes us as a very early example, with the barrels stubbier and… (160-618). Learn More »
EMBROIDERED BULLION “SHELL AND FLAME / GRENADE” INSIGNIA
This is a good example of an embroidered bullion “flaming bomb,” “shell and flame” or “exploding grenade” insignia that shows some roughness to the edges indicating it was actually on a… (160-615). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR BULLION EMBROIDERED 10th ARTILLERY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA
This is nice example of an artillery officer’s hat or cap insignia that saw actual use. This was made from bullion coils to form the barrels of the crossed cannon barrels with muzzle rings and… (160-617). Learn More »
STAMPED BRASS HAT WREATH
Stamped brass false embroidered laurel wreath meant for wear on a hat, often worn by members of the GAR. The face of the item has a light patina on the surface. Reverse has all four attachment wires… (1256-148G). Learn More »
WWII GERMAN SIGNAL CORPS SHOULDER BOARDS
Boards are slip on and show a good bit of use wear. They are complete other than the number “42” that was stitched in them before being removed. This was not an uncommon practice. … (1235-452). Learn More »
WWII GERMAN #246 CYPHERS
Slip on cyphers are in excellent condition. The numbers are chain stitched on. The wools shows a little nap wear. [gr][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS… (1235-454). Learn More »
WWII JAPANESE SEW ON CAP STARS
Pair of star cap devices which are unissued and still attached together. Excellent condition. [gr] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR… (160-140). Learn More »
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28th NEW JERSEY PAINTED REGIMENTAL EAGLE DRUM IDENTIFIED TO DRUMMER AARON BUZZEE, COMPANY K: FREDERICKSBURG AND CHANCELLORSVILLE!
This Civil War regimental eagle drum has a totally original painted designation to the 28th New Jersey and drummer Aaron Buzzee of Company K. The regiment enlisted for just nine months service in Fall 1862, but found itself in two momentous battles:… (766-1858). Learn More »
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