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DOUBLE-BORDER STAFF CAPTAIN’S STRAPS WITH TIES
A higher quality set of embroidered bullion shoulder straps for a staff captain. These use a double border of two rows of embroidered bullion and two rows for each of the rank bars as well. Both are… (1299-24). Learn More »
SCARCE SMITH PATENT INFANTRY MAJOR’S STRAPS WITH 1861 PATENT MARKINGS AND TIES
This is a good set of Smith patent infantry major’s shoulder straps, showing some use, but retaining good color, rubbed but legible red-ink patent markings on the reverse, and lace ties in place.… (1299-19). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR FIRST LIEUTENANT OF STAFF SHOULDER STRAPS
These straps with single gold bar rank insignia on a black field were worn by a first lieutenant serving in a staff position at a regimental or higher level. This did not necessarily mean duty behind… (1299-04). Learn More »
$650.00
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EXCELLENT CONDITION INFANTRY FIRST LIEUTENANT SHOULDER STRAPS
This set of Civil War shoulder straps has a lot of eye appeal. The wool centers are a bright, medium blue with no moth tracks, damage or fading. The single row embroidered bullion borders and rank… (1299-03). Learn More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
$2,500.00
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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 »
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 »
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 »
CHARLES G. KAUFMANN'S 18th CORPS BADGE/MEDAL
He was 19 years old when he enlisted in the 158th New York Infantry regiment on August 8, 1862, at Brooklyn, to serve three years. He was mustered in as sergeant, Co. E, August 31, 1862, and was soon… (2025-759). Learn More »
STAFF CAPTAIN’S SHOULDER STRAPS
A very good set of Civil War Captain’s shoulder straps. These are a nicely made pair with the center ground made of velvet and the base material not only turned over on the back, but also given a… (1299-07). Learn More »
ARTILLERY OFFICER OR MILITIA ARTILLERY INSIGNIA
A very detailed false-embroidered artillery insignia made of die-stamped rolled brass and fitted on the back with two thick brass wires for attachment to a hat. This form of artillery insignia is… (2025-825). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR BRIGADIER GENERAL SHOULDER STRAPS
Civil War brigadier generals were not relegated to background positions, but held field commands, leading brigades, usually four or five regiments, under fire, with a commensurate mortality rate. This… (1299-06). Learn More »
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A FINE EXAMPLE OF A CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S KEPI
This cap's crown, top and base band are made from a medium weight open weave woolen fabric which may be a blend of sorts. It certainly looks "home spun". The kepi gives indications of being a depot made item but may actually have been homemade as… (1268-037). Learn More »
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