Insignia & Badges

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EXQUISITE 5TH CORPS BADGE WITH GEM TIN PHOTO OF SOLDIER

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 »

DOUBLE ROW MAJOR OF STAFF SHOULDER STRAPS

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)

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

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 »

U.S. INFANTRY PATTERN 1872 SHOULDER AIGUILLETTES (CORDS)

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 »

PAIR OF EARLY STAMPED BRASS EAGLE SHAKO ROSETTES

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

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

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

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 »

SCARCE SMITH PATENT INFANTRY MAJOR’S STRAPS WITH 1861 PATENT MARKINGS AND TIES

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 »

EXCELLENT CONDITION INFANTRY FIRST LIEUTENANT SHOULDER STRAPS

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

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 »

9TH ARMY CORPS BADGE

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

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

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 »

JEWELER-MADE IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF JAMES C. HUGHES Co. F 83rd PENNSYLVANIA

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

“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

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

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

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 »


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