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EXCELLENT EARLY CIVIL WAR CAP POUCH – MAKER MARKED!
This lovely early style cap pouch was ubiquitous among US infantry soldiers. Holding the essential percussion caps for the operation of the rifle or musket. The exterior shows light crazing, but all… (490-7139). Learn More »
$450.00
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GREAT CONDITION P1861 .69 CALIBER CARTIDGE BOX WITH PLATE AND TINS – INITIALED!
Orders existed prior to the outbreak of the war for arsenals to keep on hand .69 cal. round ball as well as .58 cal. elongated ball cartridge boxes. For example, the New York Arsenal was ordered to… (490-7147). Learn More »
EXCELLENT CONDITION PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX – MAKER MARKED!
This pistol cartridge box is in a remarkably nice condition given its age. All stitching is fully intact and strong, and the only true signs of use and wear are some folding creases on the outer… (490-7140). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED WHITNEY NAVY REVOLVER OF FRANCIS B. BUTTS, AMONG THE LAST OFF THE MONITOR
US Navy Landsman Francis B. Butts was among the last men off the USS Monitor before the vessel sank off Cape Hatteras in December 1862. His account of the sinking is a thrilling and much-quoted… (490-6782). Learn More »
$2,250.00
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VERY INTERESTING CIRCA 1800 “BELLY BOX” WITH SEVERAL CARTRIDGES
This is the style of cartridge box as worn by “Light” troops and militias throughout the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 and later. It was very simple and rugged in design. It consisted of a… (844-50). Learn More »
$795.00
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WHITE BUFF CARTRIDGE BOX SLING
This white buff leather cartridge box sling is rather long, one-piece, about 68” overall with the belt portion 2 5/16 inches wide and about 57 ½ inches long, the remainder of the length being in… (2024-1340). Learn More »
US 1857 PATTERN INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX WITH SOLDIER’S INITIALS AND BOX PLATE
This US cartridge box is maker marked on the inner flap by Gaylord and is the standard 1857 pattern using belt loops on the back, shoulder belt buckles on the bottom, and a latch tab on the front that… (1256-01). Learn More »
MEXICAN WAR ERA US FRANKFORD ARSENAL MARKED WHITE BUFF CARTRIDGE BOX SLING
This the regulation cartridge box sling in the U.S. army until 1851 when accouterment belts shifted to black and many of these were simply dyed to conform to the new regulations. This one luckily… (2024-2096). Learn More »
$495.00
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U.S. PATTERN 1864 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX
Pattern 1864 US cartridge box in good condition. The outer flap is lightly embossed “US” in the center and has an even lighter sub-inspector’s oval stamp on the lower, left corner. A maker’s… (1256-04). Learn More »
$275.00
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WHITE BUFF CARTRIDGE BOX SLING
This cartridge box sling measures 68” overall and is made with separate billets sewn to each end for the buckles of a cartridge box. The belt itself is 59” long and 2” wide, with the billets 5… (2024-1341). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAP BOX OF DOUGLAS HAMILTON KNOX CO. B VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE BATTALION OF INFANTRY: SERVICE AT RICHMOND/PETERSBURG 1864
This identified Confederate cap box comes from collection of Civil War relics and family mementos retained by the Knox family of Fredericksburg, VA., and is one of several items labelled by the family… (1246-07). Learn More »
U.S. WHITE BUFF CARTRIDGE BOX SLING WITH PLATE, US ARMY 1839 THROUGH MEXICAN WAR TO 1851 AND SOME EARLY CIVIL WAR STATE VOLUNTEERS
This is an excellent example of the regulation US sling used on the M1839 infantry cartridge box and that still shows up on some early Civil War state troops. The sling has a pleasing light, cream… (2024-1342). Learn More »
$750.00
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CIVIL WAR WAIST BELT AND BUCKLE WITH TWO MAKER-MARKED PERCUSSION CAP POUCHES
This non-excavated Federal belt plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US”. Face shows only… (1256-47). Learn More »
REGULATION 1861 CARTRIDGE BOX WITH PLATE AND TINS
This cartridge box is an example of the "Pattern 1861” infantry cartridge box. Outer flap exhibits light crazing; mostly on hinge area and lower corners. Outside edges of flap are tooled. Oval… (1256-03). Learn More »
U.S. M1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX WITH SLING AND PLATES AND BAYONET HOLE
Box is for carrying the .58 caliber rifle musket cartridge. Outer flap is in good condition. The leather is clean and smooth with an oval “US” plate attached by a leather thong. The face of the… (1256-02). Learn More »
NICE CIVIL WAR PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX
Original pistol cartridge box with clean leather and tight seams to hold Army size (.44 cal.) cartridge packs. Likely unissued. Outer flap remains supple. Light crazing overall. A script “US”… (1256-27). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP POUCH
This is a Civil War-era percussion cap pouch. This early pattern has the closing tab as a separate piece sewn to the outer flap. This latch tab is unbroken. The interior is clean and the inner flap… (1256-20). Learn More »
$135.00
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CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP POUCH
This is a Civil War-era percussion cap pouch. This early pattern has the closing tab as a separate piece sewn to the outer flap. This latch tab is unbroken. The interior is clean and the inner flap… (1256-21). Learn More »
EARLY AMERICAN CARTRIDGE BOX WITH BELT, BUCKLE, BAYONET AND SCABBARD
This is a very nice early, American-made, set of infantry or militia accoutrements. Set consists of a cartridge box on a waist belt with a sheet brass buckle and a bayonet with scabbard and belt frog… (401-45). Learn More »
$950.00
Originally $1,750.00
US CAVALRY MANN’S PATENT CARTRIDGE BOX EX-LEES HQ MUSEUM
The Mary Thompson house at Gettysburg, used by Lee as his headquarters at Gettysburg, was recognized by its owner in the 1890s as a valuable battlefield relic, perhaps a particular attraction for… (224-750). Learn More »
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VERY RARE 1834 ENGINEER AND MEDICAL STAFF SWORD BY HENRY BOKER, BELONGING TO BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN HENDRICKSON, WHO LOST A LEG AT FREDERICKSBURG, 83rd NEW YORK VOLS (9th NYSM) AND 13th V.R.C.
New patterns of swords for the U.S. army were developed from 1832 to 1834. This elegant smallsword pattern (variously called by collectors the 1832 or 1834 pattern) was designated for officers of Engineers and Medical Staff (and Pay Department as… (870-325). Learn More »
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