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CONFEDERATE BLANKET BROUGHT HOME BY 4TH WEST VIRGINIA CAVALRY TROOPER, WITH TROOPER’S DISCHARGE & TWO PHOTOS OF HIM AS AN OLDER MAN
Blanket is made of a thin coarse butternut brown wool with faded red end stripes along both edges and ends. The red stripes are formed by eight parallel rows of red stitching. Taken together the eight… (1179-163). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR BLANKET ISSUED BY THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS TO ITS TROOPS
Blanket is made of a dark brown wool with red end stripes approx. 2.50 inches wide. Overall length is 77 inches with a width of 64 inches. The condition of the blanket is excellent. There does not… (1179-167). Learn More »
GREEN CIVIL WAR ERA SILK TAFFETA DRESS
Recently, the Horse Soldier acquired this lovely example of a women’s Civil War era silk taffeta gown in an iridescent green with slight hues of magenta and blue amongst the rivulets of fabric of… (2022-1084). Learn More »
IDENTIFICATION DISK OF PRIVATE GEORGE L. BROWN OF THE 12TH NEW HAMPSHIRE VOLUNTEERS, MORTALLY WOUNDED AT CHANCELLORSVILLE
These ID disks were offered by sutlers for private purchase to soldiers while in camp and typically were made of brass, tin, or pewter. Other ID badges are prevalent as well, some in the shape of a… (490-3754). Learn More »
$2,950.00
SOLD
RARE REGULATION CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY BLANKET IDENTIFIED TO 1ST MAINE LIGHT ARTILLERY SOLDIER
One of the scarcer textile items of the Civil War is the regulation blanket. Besides the scarcity due to hard service and discarding during and after the war, these blankets would have had use for any… (1179-190). Learn More »
WORLD CLASS ID’D MARYLAND SOLDIER’S BOILER/MESS CUP WITH LID
This is a wonderfully identified soldiers tinned iron boiler or mess cup with lid. The cup measures about 4.75 inches tall without the lid and is made with the handle secured by two rivets and solder… (1081-12). Learn More »
$1,500.00
SOLD
WALKING STICK PRESENTED TO 4TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY OFFICER
This wooden walking stick with silver engraved knob was presented by Colonel Thomas Smith of the 36th Virginia Infantry to Captain Alexander D. Payne of Company H, 4th Virginia Cavalry. The walnut… (2022-1796). Learn More »
$2,500.00
ON HOLD
1850 ENGLISH GOLD COIN SCALE
Gold colored, British sovereign coin scale with marked “SOVERIGN WARRENTED” on the scales. Items, such as this, were made circa 1845 or later. The British Sovereign was a minted coin beginning… (179-1148). Learn More »
$62.00
SOLD
CIVIL WAR BLANKET OF SAMUEL LOWELL, 20th MASSACHUSETTS
This is a nicely identified Civil War blanket preserved by the veteran’s family and bearing their ink identification tag, likely made for its display in a local GAR hall or historical society. The… (2022-1026). Learn More »
$2,250.00
ON HOLD
CIVIL WAR PERIOD MEN’S CIVILIAN COTTON CORDUROY COAT
This coat is a nice example of Civil War period menswear. A nice lightweight corduroy, this white jacket is unlined and would be a dapper addition to a civil war gent’s outfit. The coat itself is… (2022-1018). Learn More »
$300.00
ON HOLD
HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT SILVER MOUNTED SOUTH CAROLINA PRESENTATION CANE
Offered here is perhaps one of the most significant and historic relics we have had the pleasure to handle. It is not only of great importance to South Carolina history but to US history in general… (88-127). Learn More »
INTERESTING KNITTED COMFORTER NAMED TO CAPTAIN E. BLACKMAR
Hand knit comforter meas. 61.00 x 52.00 inches. It is made of alternating stripes using various shades of red wool yarn. Worked into the central stripe in dark brown yarn is “CAPT. E.… (1179-228). Learn More »
NAPOLEON COMEMORATIVE PLATES
Offered are 7 bone China/creamware plates or soup bowls made by "Keramis BF Belgium". Elaborately decorated around the rims with iconic images of the emperor Napoleon I. In the center of each 9… (88-139). Learn More »
A SOUVENIR FROM STONEWALL JACKSON'S HOUSE
This attractive 11” x 14” unframed display features a 2 3/8” x 1 7/8” piece of coverlet that was owned by Colonel Elijah W. Penny who had service in three Indiana Union regiments and was… (M26440). Learn More »
IDENTIFICATION DISK OF RUSSEL C. JACKSON, CO. K, 64th NEW YORK
This brass identification disk is about the size of a silver dollar and has been stamped on the face with the words “Russel C Jackson / Leon Catt’s Co. NY” around the perimeter of the circular… (490-3753). Learn More »
BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED HOMEMADE SADDLE VALISE USED BY 31ST MASSACHUSETTS OFFICER WITH TAG FROM FAMILY
This handsewn canvas valise was made for George V. Bristol when he served as a lieutenant in the 31st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Bristol, whose profession was "merchant tailor," may well have… (1179-296). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR PERIOD BONE RING DECORATED WITH STARS & LOZENGES
Small carved bone ring meas. approx. 1.00 inch across the side and 1.08 inch high with the rectangular face decorated with the carved initials “L.S.” filled with slightly worn red ink. Both sides… (2022-1294). Learn More »
$250.00
ON HOLD
TRAVELING COT WITH BAG ID TO A MEMBER OF GENERAL BURNSIDES STAFF WHO EARNED TWO BREVET PROMOTIONS FOR MERITORIOUS AND GALLANT SERVICE
This interesting item belonged to Lieutenant Robert Hale Ives Goddard who served as an aid-de-camp to Major General Ambrose Burnside and later rose to major and lieutenant colonel for gallant and… (1179-292). Learn More »
GREAT LOT OF ACCOUTREMENTS ID'D TO 11TH MASSACHUSETTS BATTERY SOLDIER
This group of items all came together with two wonderful old handwritten tags testifying to the fact that they all belonged to Private James W. Pierce of the 11th Massachusetts Battery. All the items… (1179-295). Learn More »
PARTIALLY NAMED MODEL 1885 INDIAN WAR ISSUE ARMY CUP
These cups are similar to the Civil War issue cup. The difference is that these cups do not have wire re-enforced handles and the handles themselves are stamped with a “US.” This cup has a dark… (2022-953). Learn More »
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EXCELLENT CONDITION EARLY MARINE MAMALUKE WITH IVORY GRIP AND ENGRAVED SCABBARD
Manufactured: U.S. Maker: Unmarked Year: C1820-25 Model: Mamaluke Size: 29.25 inch blade 1.30 in. wide Condition: Excellent+ Sharply curved, single edged, blue and gold engraved blade decorated with ships mast, Indian with headdress, arms,… (870-72). Learn More »
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