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U.S. STAFF OFFICER’S CAP INSIGNIA

U.S. STAFF OFFICER’S CAP INSIGNIA

An excellent example of a small size, embroidered bullion round US staff wreath often seen in Civil War photos worn on the front of officers’ kepis and forage caps. An Old English “U.S.” in… (1299-31). Learn More »

$275.00
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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 »

SMITH PATENT 1st LIEUTENANT SHOULDER STRAPS/BOARDS

SMITH PATENT 1st LIEUTENANT SHOULDER STRAPS/BOARDS

Straps have the usual convex stamped brass false embroidered single border. The surfaces of each have a nice patina. The light blue velvet rank field is in nice condition with very light wear and much… (1299-18). Learn More »

SMITH PATENT SHOULDER STRAPS – STAFF CAPTAIN

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 »

SCARCE IDENTIFIED INFANTRY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA OF COL. ISAAC M. TUCKER, 2nd NEW JERSEY, KILLED IN ACTION AT GAINES MILL JUNE 27, 1862

SCARCE IDENTIFIED INFANTRY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA OF COL. ISAAC M. TUCKER, 2nd NEW JERSEY, KILLED IN ACTION AT GAINES MILL JUNE 27, 1862

An impressive, regulation infantry officer’s embroidered bullion hat insignia with a period label on the reverse reading, “Col I.M. Tucker.” This uses an interior metal stiffener that also… (1299-20). Learn More »

$795.00
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CHARLES G. KAUFMANN'S 18th CORPS BADGE/MEDAL

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

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

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 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

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 »

UNION VETERAN’S G.A.R. HAT INSIGNIA FOR POST 1

UNION VETERAN’S G.A.R. HAT INSIGNIA FOR POST 1

Union veterans’ hats and caps were clearly modelled on their wartime ancestors and the insignia followed suit, with hat insignia evoking the US staff wreath, with the wreath embroidered in gold and… (1299-32). Learn More »

$225.00
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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 general staff officers using an Old English “U.S.” in silver surrounded by a laurel wreath in gold. This was… (1299-27). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR ENLISTED CAVALRY INSIGNIA

CIVIL WAR ENLISTED CAVALRY INSIGNIA

Initially intended just for the army dress or Hardee hat, the crossed sabers, like the infantry hunting horn and artillery crossed cannons, were quickly adapted for use on fatigue caps, kepis and all… (2025-844). Learn More »

$225.00
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AMERICAN MIILITARY HEADGEAR INSIGNIA BY CAMPBELL & O’DONNELL

AMERICAN MIILITARY HEADGEAR INSIGNIA BY CAMPBELL & O’DONNELL

Excellent condition, as new First Edition. Written by J. Duncan Campbell & Michael J. O’Donnell. Published 2004, O’Donnell Publications. Hardcover, 311 pages. Heavily illustrated with black… (602-33). Learn More »

EARLY WAR ARTILLERY OFFICER'S HAT INSIGNIA

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.

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 »

CONFEDERATE LOUISIANA HAT DEVICE

CONFEDERATE LOUISIANA HAT DEVICE

You could call this stamped brass insignia of a Pelican feeding her young a hat pin, but it has 2 brass wire prongs on the reverse floating in a bed of lead that facilitate attachment. The size is 1… (2025-856). 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 the gold oak leaves of a Major set on a black ground indicating a staff appointment. This is not to say a desk job. Staff officers were… (1299-11). Learn More »

LIKE NEW CONDITION CIVIL WAR DOUBLE-BORDER INFANTRY CAPTAIN SHOULDER STRAPS

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 MAJOR OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS

CIVIL WAR MAJOR OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS

A scarce set of regulation Civil War shoulder straps for a major of infantry, showing wear and use, but complete, and in good condition. With only one major per infantry regiment, any major’s… (1299-15). Learn More »


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DOUBLE CASED ¼ PLATE AMBROTYPES OF TWO MEMBERS BELIEVED TO BE OF THE ROME LIGHT GUARDS - COMPANY A, 8TH GEORGIA INFANTRY

These two fantastically clear images are housed together in a Union case that is also in excellent condition. Both sides show a beautiful scene of a lady riding a  horse with a dog resting in front. Both subjects are unknown. The first image is of a… (846-517). Learn More »

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