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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 »
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 »
BEAUTIFUL, FINE CONDITION TRIPLE BORDER LT. COLONEL STAFF STRAPS
Schuyler, Hartley and Graham and other military goods dealers would list these as “Extra Rich, Three Row Shoulder Straps, Wide Centre” in their catalogs. They are impressive, beautiful, in fine… (1299-05). 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 »
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 »
DOUBLE ROW INFANTRY MAJOR SHOULDER STRAPS
A very good condition pair of infantry Major’s shoulder straps that are a cut-above in quality, using two rows of embroidered bullion for the borders and deep blue velvet fields. The jaceron wire… (1299-02). Learn More »
INFANTRY CAPTAIN SHOULDER STRAPS
A good set of Civil War infantry captain’s shoulder straps showing a light blue field with embroidered gold bullion borders and rank bars edged with jaceron wire. These clearly saw use, showing some… (1299-01). Learn More »
$695.00
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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 »
CIVIL WAR CROSSED SABERS CAVALRY INSIGNIA
Stamped brass crossed sabers Cavalry insignia in good condition. Insignia was meant for wear on the crown of the forage cap, kepi or slouch hat. The face has a mellow tone. Reverse has all four… (172-6088). 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 »
VERY SCARCE ROUND-ENDED SHOULDER STRAPS: 1st LIEUTENANT OF STAFF
This is a very scarce pattern of Civil War officer’s shoulder straps, using rounded ends instead of the usual straight ends to create a rectangle. This pattern is pictured and discussed by Lanham in… (1299-22). Learn More »
$750.00
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SCARCE F.B. SMITH MADE WASHINGTON BUST IDENTIFICATION TAG OF JOHN F. TROST, COMPANY H, 2nd MICHIGAN
Trost was a German immigrant working as a laborer when he enlisted in the army, first serving in the 2nd Michigan Infantry and then in the 3rd US Artillery until his death in February 1865 in a U.S.… (2025-3035). Learn More »
$1,950.00
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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 »
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AN ASSEMBLAGE BOTH WAR AND POST WAR OF A GETTYSBURG "WOLVERINE” – WILLIAM H. DUNN, 5TH AND 10TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY
William H. Dunn of Ganges, Michigan served in both the 5th and 10th Michigan Cavalry during the Civil War. He enlisted on Aug. 14, 1862 in Co. "I" 5th Michigan Cavalry. At Gettysburg Dunn, a trooper in the famous charge lead by Custer, gallantly… (1268-779). Learn More »
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