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SCARCE CAPTURE OF RICHMOND BADGE/MEDAL – APRIL 3, 1865
The capture of Richmond and the hoisting of the Stars and Stripes over the former capital on April 3, 1865, was a defining Union victory in the Civil War, often commemorated by medals, including this… (2026-32). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR US IMPORT FRENCH CHASSEUR EPAULETS: 18th MASS AND OTHERS
These green and yellow epaulets were part of the 10,000 unforms ordered in Summer 1861 by the US government from the French firm of Godillot to alleviate uniform shortages and test the usefulness of… (149-44). Learn More »
$425.00
Originally $475.00
ID DISC PRESENTED AT MUSTER OUT TO CAPTAIN PATRICK SMITH, 2nd PA RESERVES, COMPANY K
The men of the Pennsylvania Reserves Division were among the most respected and effective troops in the Army of the Potomac, seeing service through some of the most arduous combat in the Eastern… (2026-31). Learn More »
SILVER 3RD CORPS BADGE ID’D TO 1ST MASSACHUSETTS REGIMENT
Diamond shaped silver badge that meas. approx. 1.75 inches across and still retains the original “T” bar pin on back. Face is wonderfully inscribed at center with “HOOKER’S OLD DIVISION.”… (282-461). Learn More »
EXQUISITE 5TH CORPS BADGE WITH GEM TIN PHOTO OF SOLDIER
This 5th Corps badge retains a striking partial identification with a mounted gem sized tintype photo of a bearded soldier and a very old inscription cut into the back of the tin simply reading… (844-35). Learn More »
1832 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S GOLD BULLION HUNTING HORN
This is an original 1832 Pattern Infantry officer’s gold bullion hunting horn insignia. It measures approximately 2.5” x 2” with a black background and gold bullion and sequins. The 1832 pattern… (2025-864). Learn More »
$50.00
SOLD
HEAVY STEEL DIE FOR M1872 MARINE CORPS CAP INSIGNIA
This is an original die for stamping Marine Corps EGA (Eagle, Globe, & Anchor) insignia. The style of the insignia is the Model of 1872. These were mostly used on the Model 1881 dress pith… (622-436). Learn More »
DOUBLE ROW MAJOR OF STAFF SHOULDER STRAPS
A very good pair of Civil War officer’s shoulder straps with gold oak leaves of a Major set on a black velvet ground indicating a staff appointment, likely at the brigade or higher level, (though… (1311-17). Learn More »
DRESS EPAULETTES IN TIN CASE – 42ND HIGHLAND INFANTRY (BLACK WATCH)
Pair of beautiful dress, bullion epaulettes in their tin carrying case. Epaulette upper-surfaces feature beautiful, bright gilt ribbed material with a single row bullion border, gilt brass outer… (1252-11). Learn More »
FALSE EMBROIDERED 28th REGIMENT, POST, OR STATION HAT INSIGNIA
Hat or cap oval insignia 2-3/4” wide consisting of false embroidered silvered numerals “28” set in a gilt brass wreath. Black velvet ground stretched and sewn with a backing over an internal… (1311-30). Learn More »
VERY GOOD LOOKING CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S HARDEE HAT SIDE EAGLE
This is a high-end example of the bullion embroidered insignia used to hold up one side of the brim on the M1858 officer’s dress hat - the Hardee or Jeff Davis hat in collector shorthand. Patterned… (1311-47). Learn More »
$450.00
ON HOLD
U.S. INFANTRY PATTERN 1872 SHOULDER AIGUILLETTES (CORDS)
The “Pattern 1872 Aiguillettes” showcases the design elements characteristic of the period, including elaborate braiding and detailed finishes for dress uniforms. This aiguillette is light blue to… (490-2973). Learn More »
SILVER ENAMELED 18TH ARMY CORPS, 3RD DIVISION CORPS BADGE BY HAYWARD, FROM THE COLLECTION OF HOWARD MADAUS
Silver and enamel official badge of the Eighteenth (XVIII) Army Corps, Department of North Carolina/ Army of the James. New York: B. T. Hayward, ca 1864. The smaller foliate cross device at the center… (1298-05). Learn More »
PAIR OF EARLY STAMPED BRASS EAGLE SHAKO ROSETTES
Both rosettes are in matching nice condition. They meas. approx. 1.50 inches and both have well defined spread-winged eagles. Both pieces have wire soldered to the reverse. [ad]… (2022-2445). Learn More »
$150.00
Originally $225.00
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 »
$2,450.00
Originally $2,950.00
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 »
$975.00
Originally $1,295.00
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 »
DOUBLE BORDER LIEUTENANT COLONEL OF STAFF SHOULDER STRAPS
A very good set of Civil War shoulder straps for a Lieutenant Colonel of staff, using two rows of gold bullion embroidery for the border, with jaceron wire borders inside and out, and silver bullion… (1299-10). Learn More »
$975.00
SOLD
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
ON HOLD
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 »
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 »
VERY RARE VIRGINIA OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA
This is a really great, and really rare piece of insignia, showing its age in the natural oxidation of the black velvet ground to soft brown and the embroidered bullion wreath and “VA” to a muted… (1299-29). Learn More »
$3,250.00
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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 general staff officers using an Old English “U.S.” in silver surrounded by a laurel wreath in gold. This was… (1299-27). Learn More »
EARLY WAR ARTILLERY OFFICER'S HAT INSIGNIA
These crossed cannons have a diamond shaped designs on the respective gun barrels and are often excavated in Confederate camp sites. Originally gilt, the false embroidered brass insignia is now a… (2025-811). Learn More »
¼ PLATE TINTYPE, SHOULDER STRAPS & HAT INSIGNIA – CAPT. E.T. WILSON, 2ND N.Y. VOLS.
Tintype photograph features Captain Edgar T. Wilson in uniform with sword. The quarter plate is approximately 3” x 4” within a typical velvet lined case. Captain Wilson wears a single-breasted… (2025-900). Learn More »
LIKE NEW CONDITION CIVIL WAR DOUBLE-BORDER INFANTRY CAPTAIN SHOULDER STRAPS
These Civil War infantry captain’s shoulder straps are as new condition as one could ever hope to find. Officers had to purchase their own uniforms, insignia, weapons and gear and these look pretty… (1299-12). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR DOUBLE ROW CAPTAIN OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS
A good set of Civil War embroidered bullion officer’s shoulder straps for a Captain of infantry. As with all officer material they would be privately purchased by the officer from a military goods… (490-7389). Learn More »
SMITH PATENT CAPTAIN OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS
A great looking set of Smith patent shoulder straps for a Captain of infantry, showing medium blue velvet centers with good color and surface, and muted, but strong gilt to the single row borders and… (490-7379). Learn More »
DOUBLE BORDER SMITH PATENT CAPTAIN OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS
A very good set of Smith patent shoulder straps, showing just appropriate age and wear. The borders and rank bars show some rubbing to the gilt finish and consequent slight darkening with some stains… (490-7378). Learn More »
SMITH PATENT FIRST LIEUTENANT OF ARTILLERY SHOULDER STRAPS
These Civil War officer’s shoulder straps are in great condition and have strong color. These are for a First Lieutenant of artillery, having a red wool ground, with a single rank bar at either end… (490-7383). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR EMBROIDERED BULLION INFANTRY CAPTAIN SHOULDER STRAPS
A very good, unused set of infantry captain’s shoulder straps. These retain their black enameled paper backs showing some minor losses, but no indication of having been turned under to sew them to… (490-7380). Learn More »
8th NEW YORK INFANTRY VETERANS MEDAL AND INSIGNIA – BLENKER’S VETERAN VOLUNTEERS
The 8th New York State Volunteer Infantry holds an interesting distinction among Federal regiments. In April of 1862, as the war heated up in Virginia, the 8th found themselves short of rations. … (2025-863). Learn More »
SCARCE TRIPLE-BORDER INFANTRY CAPTAIN SMITH PATENT SHOULDER STRAPS
This officer was practical and kept an eye on cost, but wanted to make an impression. Smith patent shoulder straps were more robust, easier to maintain, less expensive, and less likely to snag on… (490-7377). Learn More »
CANADIAN SABRETACHE PLATE
This rarely seen plate was designed to be attached to the sabretache of a mounted artilleryman of the Canada Militia. It dates as early as 1876. It is virtually identical to the plate worn on the blue… (2025-1168). Learn More »
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JULY 1863 LETTER BY FAMED COL. JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN OF THE 20TH MAINE
This letter comes from the hand of famed Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain of the 20th Maine and is written to his wife from his shelter tent in the Shenandoah Valley near Front Royal. Dated July 24th 1863, Col. Chamberlain details the fight of… (557-250). Learn More »
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