Military Accoutrements

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CONFEDERATE / MILITIA STYLE TIN DRUM CANTEEN

CONFEDERATE / MILITIA STYLE TIN DRUM CANTEEN

For details on this and similar patterns see O’Donnell, Canteens, Chapter 2 in particular. This is a simply made canteen using tinned sheet iron and was popular in prewar militia units, imitating… (2024-693). Learn More »

RARE WORLD WAR II QUARTMASTER BUGLE, PAINTED OLIVE DRAB

RARE WORLD WAR II QUARTMASTER BUGLE, PAINTED OLIVE DRAB

Bell maker-mark “CONN /US.” Standards issue: 17” in length w/mouthpiece,  double loop, 4.375” bell, w/grommets, & .5” leather strap in fine condition.  Olive drab paint moderately… (380-78). Learn More »

RARE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY BIT WITH “PIECRUST” “C” BOSS AND HEADSTALL

RARE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY BIT WITH “PIECRUST” “C” BOSS AND HEADSTALL

These bits are rare and most that do exist are in excavated condition. This is not only a very strong, non-dug example, but has leather and buckles that seem original to it and not taken from a… (1179-712). Learn More »

RARE WII US M1892 BUGLE—PLASTIC, PAINTED OLIVE GREEN

RARE WII US M1892 BUGLE—PLASTIC, PAINTED OLIVE GREEN

Maker-mark (on bell): Eagle motif / Aman / Official Bugle / Made in U.S.A. / Star. Standard issue dimensions: 17” in length w/ mouthpiece, 4.375” bell, w/two gromet attachment, plus original strap… (380-75). Learn More »

LEATHER SWORD OR SABER BAYONET FROG

LEATHER SWORD OR SABER BAYONET FROG

Made of brown bridle leather and measuring 9” long x 3.5” wide.  Semi-scalloped profile with belt loop.  Stitched down both sides. “Pocket” is double stitched and rivetted. Cut-out for… (1179-558). Learn More »

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM BROWN’S MILL, GEORGIA, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM BROWN’S MILL, GEORGIA, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS

This excavated Pattern 1839 US cartridge box shoulder sling plate (Eagle breast plate) has a smooth brown patina. The brass face features an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch.  The plate’s… (490-6828). Learn More »

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM SNAKE CREEK GAP, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM SNAKE CREEK GAP, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS

This excavated Pattern 1839 US cartridge box plate has a smooth brown patina on the face. The oval brass face features a raised “US”.  The plate’s reverse has 99% of the lead fill. The two iron… (490-6829). Learn More »

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE MARKED “E. GAYLORD” FROM KENTUCKY, RECOVERED BY SYD KIRKSIS

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE MARKED “E. GAYLORD” FROM KENTUCKY, RECOVERED BY SYD KIRKSIS

This excavated Pattern 1839 US cartridge box plate has a smooth brown patina on the face. The oval brass face features a raised “US”.  The plate’s reverse has 99% of the lead fill. The two iron… (490-6831). Learn More »

POSTWAR TWO-PIECE INTERLOCKING STAR SWORD BELT PLATE

POSTWAR TWO-PIECE INTERLOCKING STAR SWORD BELT PLATE

Formerly in the Texas Civil War Museum, this is a very good example of a postwar militia belt plate using the star motif. This was suitable for use by a militia unit of any state who might select… (1179-1594). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S GILT BRASS EAGLEHEAD SPURS IN ORIGINAL COLOR

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S GILT BRASS EAGLEHEAD SPURS IN ORIGINAL COLOR

This is a very good condition set of nicely detailed eaglehead spurs with 80 or 90 percent of their gilt finish on the exterior, cast and chased with the outstretched wings making up the entirety of… (490-6821). Learn More »

RARE USN GOSPORT NAVY YARD PRIMING FLASKN

RARE USN GOSPORT NAVY YARD PRIMING FLASK

Gosport Shipyard was the original name of the facility in Portsmouth, Virginia, that was founded in 1767, passed into the hands of Virginia in the Revolution, was leased from that state by the U.S.… (490-6824). Learn More »

SINGLE SHOULDER STRAP FOR A CAPTAIN OF STAFF

SINGLE SHOULDER STRAP FOR A CAPTAIN OF STAFF

Strap is made of dark blue cloth with a double row of dead bullion for a border. The rank field is of black velvet while the rank of captain is made of bars of heavy gold bullion thread. The underside… (460-1468). Learn More »

US M1863 ARTILLERY HEADSTALL AND BIT

US M1863 ARTILLERY HEADSTALL AND BIT

An excellent condition US artillery headstall and curb bit. The headstall is complete with flexible leather showing good finish, black oxidizing toward brown, with some crackling from bending, but… (1179-263A). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR NCO SWORD CROSSBELT PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG

CIVIL WAR NCO SWORD CROSSBELT PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG

This pattern of belt plate was first adopted in 1826 with hooks on the reverse for the bayonet shoulder belt and made of stamped rolled brass for artillery and white metal for infantry. This was… (490-5799). Learn More »

YORK COUNTY POWDER HORN

YORK COUNTY POWDER HORN

An elegant powder horn. From the size, a priming horn (approx 8" in length). Pleasing cream colored body shading to a greenish brown at the spout. The base is convex, lathe turned to produce incised… (480-354). Learn More »

COLLECTION OF ITEMS BOTH WARTIME AND VETERAN IDENTIFIED TO 8TH IOWA INFANTRY OFFICER

COLLECTION OF ITEMS BOTH WARTIME AND VETERAN IDENTIFIED TO 8TH IOWA INFANTRY OFFICER

This lot consists of item identified to Lieutenant Spencer Smith of Company A, 8th Iowa Infantry. Smith was born in Ogle County, Illinois on January 14, 1839 and relocated to Iowa with his family in… (460-1466). Learn More »

$995.00
Originally $1,100.00

HANCOCK’S VETERAN CORPS BADGE

HANCOCK’S VETERAN CORPS BADGE

Sometimes confused with the Veteran Reserve Corps, or the earlier First Army Corps in the Army of the Potomac, Hancock’s Veteran Corps (sometimes referred to as Hancock’s First Veteran Corps) was… (1179-640). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR US IMPORT FRENCH CHASSEUR EPAULETS: 18th MASS AND OTHERS

CIVIL WAR US IMPORT FRENCH CHASSEUR EPAULETS: 18th MASS AND OTHERS

These green and yellow epaulets were part of the 10,000 unforms ordered in Summer 1861 by the US government from the French firm of Godillot to alleviate uniform shortages and test the usefulness of… (149-44). Learn More »

NICE U.S. ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH

NICE U.S. ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH

The leather is in nice, smooth condition with a pleasing dark brown tone.  The latch tab is stitched to the underside of the flap.  This tab remains unbroken but well worn.  The outer flap is only… (490-6254). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “TONGUE AND WREATH” BELT PLATE, FOUND BY JOHN DUGGAN

CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “TONGUE AND WREATH” BELT PLATE, FOUND BY JOHN DUGGAN

This is the epitome of a Confederate belt buckle. This “tongue and wreath” sword belt buckle was recovered long ago by John Duggan. In near perfect excavated condition; perhaps just slightly… (490-6335). Learn More »


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