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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 »

Ca. 1825-1840 MASS MILITIA CAP PLATE

Ca. 1825-1840 MASS MILITIA CAP PLATE

Massachusetts is thought to be the only state to use its state seal on these scalloped-edge hat plates where other states went for a more generic U.S. eagle motif or panoply of arms. For an exact… (2024-544). 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 »

STAMPED BRASS HAT WREATH

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 »

CIVIL WAR US INFANTRY INSIGNIA

CIVIL WAR US INFANTRY INSIGNIA

Stamped brass infantry hunting horn in good condition with both attachment loops on the reverse. These were worn on the infantry slouch hat and forage cap.  [ld]… (2024-1618). Learn More »

$55.00
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WWII GERMAN LUFTWAFFE EAGLE ON CUT OFF PIECE OF PARATROOPER SMOCK

WWII GERMAN LUFTWAFFE EAGLE ON CUT OFF PIECE OF PARATROOPER SMOCK

Material is about 3” x 5”. Eagle is zigzag stitched on the material. It is in great shape only showing storage wear. The back of the material is Reed Green. … (1235-165). Learn More »

LARGE COMPANY LETTER "B" FOUND AT GETTYSBURG – GEISELMAN COLLECTION

LARGE COMPANY LETTER "B" FOUND AT GETTYSBURG – GEISELMAN COLLECTION

This fine, brass relic is the regulation-size, company letter "B" that was recovered in Gettysburg within days or weeks of the battle. Brass letter device, once part of the Dr. Hill Collection, was… (2024-1643). Learn More »

$95.00
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ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY WITH ORIGINAL US INFANTRY HORN INSIGNIA AND FRAGMENT OF CIVIL WAR PERIOD FLAG

ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY WITH ORIGINAL US INFANTRY HORN INSIGNIA AND FRAGMENT OF CIVIL WAR PERIOD FLAG

Double matted in cream and red and measures 11” x14”, unframed. Original brass infantry insignia at center, on top of a 3 ½” x 2 ½” fragment of a 34 star flag. Minor creasing at upper right… (2024-1619). Learn More »

WWII GERMAN SIGNAL CORPS SHOULDER BOARDS

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

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

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 »

WWII JAPANESE NCO SHOULDER STRAPS

WWII JAPANESE NCO SHOULDER STRAPS

Excellent condition; rank of Sergeant.  [gr][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.… (160-135). Learn More »

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN VETERAN’S RIBBON

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN VETERAN’S RIBBON

Ribbon itself is fraying and has some staining on it.  [gr][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR… (160-506). Learn More »

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN BAVARIAN 25 YEARS SERVICE MEDAL

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN BAVARIAN 25 YEARS SERVICE MEDAL

Medal is missing ribbon but both rings are still present.  [gr][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR… (160-522). Learn More »

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN BAVARIAN 25 YEARS SERVICE MEDAL

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN BAVARIAN 25 YEARS SERVICE MEDAL

Medal is missing ribbon but both rings are still attached.  [gr][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH… (160-507). Learn More »


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DECEMBER 1862 LETTER WRITTEN BY COL. JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN TO HIS WIFE FANNY

Here we have a letter written by a man who needs no introduction, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain. This four-page letter is written on standard 8.5 inch by 11 inch unlined paper. In period ink, Chamberlain writes to his wife, Fanny, from the camp of the… (557-250B). Learn More »

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