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PAIR OF SMITH PATENT 2ND LIEUTENANT OF CAVALRY SHOULDER STRAPS

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 »

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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

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

“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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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 »

EXCELLENT CONDITION, SCARCE SMITH PATENT CAVALRY FIRST LIEUTENANT STRAPS

EXCELLENT CONDITION, SCARCE SMITH PATENT CAVALRY FIRST LIEUTENANT STRAPS

Cavalry shoulder straps combine strong eye appeal from the yellow branch of service color with the romance associated with the mounted forces and are also scarce by comparison with infantry straps… (2024-1277). Learn More »

RELIC, HAND-MADE UNION 8TH ARMY CORPS BADGE

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

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 »

EMBROIDERED BULLION ORDNANCE INSIGNIA WITH CROSSED CANNON AND “SHELL AND FLAME”

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

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

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 »

VERY UNUSUAL BULLION EMBROIDERED ARTILLERY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA

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

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

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 »


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WONDERFUL CONDITION ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE-MANUFACTURED KEPI FOR A DRUMMER BOY OR CHILD

This article of uniform clothing is an original, Civil War example of headgear manufactured in the Confederacy and presented here in wonderful, original intact condition. The period artifact is a small, dark blue colored, wool kepi, suited for a… (526-68). Learn More »

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