Insignia & Badges

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WILSON’S CAVALRY CORPS VETERAN’S BADGE

WILSON’S CAVALRY CORPS VETERAN’S BADGE

This veteran’s badge uses a miniature Spencer carbine with a pin back to suspend a white swallowtail flag by a looped brass wire, with a pair of crossed sabers in white metal pinned to it. It… (1052-186). Learn More »

WILSON’S CAVALRY CORPS VETERAN’S BADGE

WILSON’S CAVALRY CORPS VETERAN’S BADGE

This veteran’s badge uses a Spencer in white metal on a flat gilt brass pin back bar, from which hangs a wide red swallowtail flag with a pair of crossed sabers in white metal pinned to it. It… (1052-185). Learn More »

EXCELLENT CIVIL WAR US STAFF WREATH HAT INSIGNIA

EXCELLENT CIVIL WAR US STAFF WREATH HAT INSIGNIA

The US-and-wreath hat insignia would more accurately be called the command and staff insignia. Descended from 1832 and 1839 pattern officer’s belt plates, the silver US in Old English, surrounded by… (1052-183). Learn More »

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS SHOULDER SCALES

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS SHOULDER SCALES

These are stamped brass style of shoulder scales. Similar in appearance to the enlisted style. No turnbuckles or fringe. Includes separate piece on underside to attach hanging fringe. The brass… (490-2933). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICER'S CAP INSIGNIA

CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICER'S CAP INSIGNIA

This is a nice example of embroidered bullion cap insignia in small size, without border, intended for the lower front of an officer’s forage cap or a low crown kepi, as became stylish later in the… (1052-150). Learn More »

FRAMED PERSONALIZED OVERCOAT BUTTON IDENTIFIED TO MAJOR GENERAL PHILIP KEARNY WITH RELATED ITEMS

FRAMED PERSONALIZED OVERCOAT BUTTON IDENTIFIED TO MAJOR GENERAL PHILIP KEARNY WITH RELATED ITEMS

Modern wood frame with a double blue mat divided into two sections. The right section has a very large overcoat button designed by and made for Major General Philip Kearny. The button face is… (523-73). Learn More »

SINGLE BORDER CAPTAIN OF CAVALRY SHOULDER STRAPS

SINGLE BORDER CAPTAIN OF CAVALRY SHOULDER STRAPS

Straps are in very nice condition. Each meas. approx. 3.00 inches long by 1.50 inches wide with a yellow felt rank field that has held its color well and shows light surface wear at center. Single… (1052-121). Learn More »

RARE HARD TO FIND FIRST EDITION COPY OF “CIVIL WAR CORPS BADGES AND OTHER RELATED AWARDS, BADGES, MEDALS OF THE PERIOD”

RARE HARD TO FIND FIRST EDITION COPY OF “CIVIL WAR CORPS BADGES AND OTHER RELATED AWARDS, BADGES, MEDALS OF THE PERIOD”

Published by the author, Stanley S. Phillips in 1982, this volume is the standard research book on Civil War era Corps badges and other assorted awards. Volume is bound in gray cloth with the title on… (410-770). Learn More »

GOLD PRESENTATION POST COMMANDER G.A.R. BADGE OF MICHAEL RIORDON

GOLD PRESENTATION POST COMMANDER G.A.R. BADGE OF MICHAEL RIORDON

This beautiful gold G.A.R. badge is dated 1894, very close to the highpoint of the veterans’ organization when it reached more than 400,000 in 1890 and was a powerful force in politics and… (30-2237). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR INFANTRY OFFICER’S EMBROIDERED CAP INSIGNIA

CIVIL WAR INFANTRY OFFICER’S EMBROIDERED CAP INSIGNIA

Gold colored hunting horns with a full loop became the regulation insignia for U.S. infantry in 1851 and lasted until the adoption of crossed rifles in 1875. This is a very good example of the… (998-653). Learn More »

CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE CIVIL WAR INFANTRY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA

CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE CIVIL WAR INFANTRY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA

This is a beautiful example of the regulation U.S. infantry officer’s hat insignia made with an internal stiffener and fitted with two loops for attachment to the officer’s version of the M1858… (490-2640). Learn More »

VERY NICE CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S 1858 PATTERN HARDEE HAT SIDE EAGLE

VERY NICE CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S 1858 PATTERN HARDEE HAT SIDE EAGLE

This is a high-quality example of the regulation side-eagle used to pin up the brim of the officer’s 1858 pattern dress hat in very good condition, with an internal stiffener and the two loops in… (490-2633). Learn More »

BEAUTIFUL 75th INFANTRY REGIMENT OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA

BEAUTIFUL 75th INFANTRY REGIMENT OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA

This is a near mint, embroidered bullion officer’s hat insignia still on its large patch, which would be trimmed down for sewing directly on a hat or cap, or fitted on stiffener with loops. The gold… (172-5764). Learn More »

PHOTO ARCHIVE AND INSIGNIA GROUPING WITH CORPS BADGE IDENTIFIED TO 54TH NEW YORK SERGEANT DANIEL MULLER

PHOTO ARCHIVE AND INSIGNIA GROUPING WITH CORPS BADGE IDENTIFIED TO 54TH NEW YORK SERGEANT DANIEL MULLER

The items in this lot are identified to Daniel Muller (carried on the rolls as MOLLER) of the 54th New York Infantry. Daniel Muller was born in Hanover, Germany and later came to the United States. At… (2021-270). Learn More »

MINT EMBROIDERED CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA

MINT EMBROIDERED CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA

This is a finely made example with gold bullion embroidery including both sequins and twisted strands, in excellent condition with wonderful bright color to the gilt. Measuring 3 3/8 inches by 2 ½… (286-1033). Learn More »

CIRCA 1820’S SINGLE GOLD BULLION EPAULETTE

CIRCA 1820’S SINGLE GOLD BULLION EPAULETTE

Oblong shaped epaulette with a body covered in heavy woven gold bullion cloth outlined with two rows of gold dead bullion. One edge is covered in gold sequins arranged in three rows with inverted… (410-544). Learn More »

EXTREMELY SCARCE NEW HAMPHIRE OFFICER’S FALSE EMBROIDERED HAT INSIGNIA

EXTREMELY SCARCE NEW HAMPHIRE OFFICER’S FALSE EMBROIDERED HAT INSIGNIA

Regular army officers had been authorized a silver “U.S.” within a gold bullion wreath for wear on their undress caps in 1839. This was carried over in the 1851 regulations for use on the 1851… (2020-912). Learn More »

PAIR OF REGULATION 1851 BUFF EPAULETTES - HORSTMANN MARKED

PAIR OF REGULATION 1851 BUFF EPAULETTES - HORSTMANN MARKED

These buff cloth epaulettes are in very good condition with only light surface dirt from age and storage throughout. There is no damage of any kind. The body of each is covered in a buff colored cloth… (410-546). Learn More »

GOLD PRESENTATION MILITIA MEDAL FOR MARKSMANSHIP 1841: ALONZO COY, MILITIA OFFICER, GOLD RUSH, VIGILANCE COMMITTEE, CIVIL WAR OFFICER

GOLD PRESENTATION MILITIA MEDAL FOR MARKSMANSHIP 1841: ALONZO COY, MILITIA OFFICER, GOLD RUSH, VIGILANCE COMMITTEE, CIVIL WAR OFFICER

This beautiful gold badge is in the shape of a small framed testimonial. The tooled raised border imitates a carved wood frame with floral designs and a recessed central panel is inscribed in script:… (30-2227). Learn More »

MINT EMBROIDERED ENGINEER OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA FROM THE COLLECTION OF DUNCAN CAMPBELL

MINT EMBROIDERED ENGINEER OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA FROM THE COLLECTION OF DUNCAN CAMPBELL

This very well done embroidered insignia for an officer of Engineers has its black backing untrimmed and measuring about 2 3/8 inches by 3 inches. A slightly smaller rectangle of paper, mostly intact,… (480-187). Learn More »


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SELMA ARSENAL WRAPPER AND ENFIELD CARTRIDGES

Included in a wood display case is a cartridge wrapper from Selma Arsenal dated July 1864, seven complete cartridges, and a pack of percussion caps.  The cartridges and caps came out of this wrapper.  An excavated Enfield bullet is also included,… (1000-743). Learn More »

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