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1748-DATED BRASS FOLDING RULER
Offered here is a wonderful 18-century brass ruler. Measuring 12.5” long, with hinge pin that connects an additional 12” section that fits into a channel in the outer portion. Marked to include… (179-1220). Learn More »
$250.00
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LAP WRITING DESK – PRESENTED TO GENERAL BUTLER, 1864 (EX-TEXAS MUSEUM COLLECTION)
Perhaps no popular figure of the Civil War is as controversial or contradictory as General Benjamin F. Butler. One of the political generals to survive well into General Grant’s tenure as overall… (1268-1014). Learn More »
ANTIETAM SOUVENIR CANE WITH RELIC BAYONET SCABBARD TIP POINT
The battlefield wood souvenir cane is 36-1/2” overall. The sides were planed down to taper to a point with a curved, upper end forming a handle, and the maker then cut two long panels along the body… (2025-655). Learn More »
HAND-MADE BONE IDENTIFICATION BADGE – WILLIAM BRIERLEY, 174TH PA. INFANTRY
Offered here is a hand carved identification piece. Made of a sliver of animal bone, this measures 1.25” x 1.5” with “stepped” edges. There is a hole drilled at top to suspend from a pin of… (1268-124). Learn More »
COIN SILVER SERVING SPOON: ADMIRAL DAVID GLASSGOW FARRAGUT FAMILY, ENGRAVED WITH THE ADMIRAL’S INITIALS
A 9” long coin silver serving spoon descended from the Admiral David Glasgow Farragut through his son, Loyall Farragut, bearing the Admiral’s initials “DGF” in script on the handle. Excellent… (2025-1180). Learn More »
$375.00
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LATE 19TH CENTURY AQUA GLASS WHIMSY
This attractive small bottle stands just 3 7/8” tall. It was blown in an 18 diamond mold with a polished base still showing This cute glass animal (horse?) stands 4” tall and 5 ¾” wide.… (1239-56). Learn More »
ORIGINAL SILVER-MOUNTED FIFE
This wooden fife is a wonderful example of a typical musical wind instrument of the mid-19th century. In very good original condition, this Civil War-era cylindrical fife measures 17” long and is… (2025-727). Learn More »
$135.00
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ID PIN MADE FROM SILVER QUARTER – 17TH IOWA INFANTRY
This item is a soldier’s identification disk made from a silver Seated Liberty Quarter. The face was polished smooth and then finely engraved with initials “AS” at top with a large “B” in… (1268-123). Learn More »
SILVER 22ND CORPS BADGE ID'D TO PRIV. EDGAR SMITH - 1ST NEW HAMPSHIRE HEAVY ARTILLERY
The Twenty-Second Army Corps, Department of Washington unofficially adopted this beautiful and quinquefoliate shaped badge with the center portion having raised 'crossed cannons' over cannon balls,… (2025-1156). Learn More »
SILVER 22ND CORPS ID BADGE – 1ST D.C. INFANTRY – PVT. THOMAS LYNCH
Offered here is a silver identification badge with t-bar pin on back. Badge is in the shape of a 22nd Corps pentagon cross and engraved with “Tom. / Lynch / 2 D.C.V. / Co. E.” Badge is complete… (1268-147). Learn More »
“WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK – 9TH NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY
A very fine example of a Civil War “War of 1861” Eagle pattern identification disk. These were private purchase items bought by the soldiers themselves; they were not government issued like “dog… (1268-125). Learn More »
$895.00
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COMPANY OF MILITARY HISTORIANS MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT
ADVANCE NOTICE! Membership Discount Deal for new memberships in the Company of Military Historians: Those joining between May 1 and June 30 can get a special 6-month membership for only $20.00! …. Learn More »
UNION SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF JAMES H. GIBBS, 97th NEW YORK: HE FUDGED HIS AGE GOING INTO THE ARMY AND HIS NAME AFTER GETTING OUT
Stories of boys lying about their age in order to get into the army and “see the elephant,” are not uncommon. Rarer are men at the other end of the age spectrum, over the 44-year age limit for… (490-7295). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S STENCIL OF SHEPHERD B. CRAM - 17th N.H. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE 2nd NEW HAMPSHIRE BEFORE GETTYSBURG
Civil War items don’t get much more personal or identifiable than a soldier’s stencil. These were commercial products marketed to soldiers and to their friends and family as a considerate parting… (490-7292). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ERA TIN SHAVING MUG WITH SOAP CUP
Tin shaving mug in solid condition with no dents or holes. There is light surface rust in and out. Tin cup, handle, and large side compartment for razors and such. Drain hole runs from side… (1268-242). Learn More »
$75.00
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POST-CIVIL WAR ROTARY VALVE CORNET
An unmarked, very good example of the rotary valve cornet, made in brass, and measuring 18” overall. These were introduced about 1830 and replaced keyed bugles in military bands in the 1850s. This… (1268-172). Learn More »
SEA CHANTIES AND CAMPFIRES: CONCERTINA OF JOHN MARTIN, PRIVATE 47th MASS AND MARINER
A very nice condition concertina in is original hexagonal wood case. This is attractively identified in black ink on one face: “John / Martin / 47th / Mass.” with a bar of music following his… (1268-178). Learn More »
A PIECE OF CIVIL WAR HARDTACK
An intact piece of the infamous Civil War soldier’s ration, hardtack. A plain flour and water biscuit, this example is an uneven shape and measures roughly 3” x 2.75” with the typical rows of… (1268-259). Learn More »
$225.00
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SMALL INK BOTTLE DATING FROM 1840-1860
Small clear glass ink bottle measures 1.5” tall by just over half an inch in diameter at the base. The mouth of the bottle is just under a quarter of an inch wide. This bottle shows a seam on each… (1239-48). Learn More »
PRIMATIVE WOOD BOX FOR SHAVING KIT
This wood “box” is believed to be for a shaving kit, but could have had other uses. Completely handmade, it measures approximately 7” x 4.5” x 2”; where an extra 1.5” can be added for the… (199-66). Learn More »
$35.00
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NON-REGULATION SNARE DRUM WITH STICKS, SLING & PLATE -- ID’D TO 34TH NEW YORK DRUMMER
This is constructed in the standard fashion, with a wood body fastened at the overlapping seam by brass tacks arranged in circular patterns around the vent hole. The maple shell measures 17” in diameter and 17.25” tall. Shell is unpainted and… (1268-165). Learn More »
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