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WASHINGTON BUST IDENTIFICATION DISK – HERMAN C. MILLER, 52ND P.V.I.
This a white metal identification disk, showing a portrait bust of George Washington with the words “GEORGE WASHINGTON / BORN FEBRUARY 22, 1732” around the outer edge. Like all Civil War… (2025-1197). Learn More »
GOODYEAR PATENT HARD RUBBER COMB
This item is an original fine-tooth, double-sided comb also known as a mustache, fine, or lice comb. Used by soldiers for cleaning and grooming. Well documented in many, many references. There are… (2023-728). Learn More »
BLANKET IDENTIFIED TO C.N. HALL, 192ND NEW YORK
This comes from the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum with a catalog index card indicating it came to them in January 2000, having been purchased in 1999 at Clarence, NY, from an antique… (1268-261). Learn More »
RARE CONFEDERATE IDENTIFIED AND CARRIED MEDICAL SADDLE BAGS
Medical saddle bags were carried by surgeons in the field to hold a variety of medicines for the treatment of the sick and wounded. The saddle bags were made principally of leather and designed to… (1284-05). Learn More »
$3,750.00
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90th PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY JEWELER MADE ID PIN: ANDREW MCLARDY, LOST AN ARM AT ANTIETAM- “A HOT PLACE”
Finely engraved, jeweler-made identification disk worn by Andrew James McLardy, a private in Company B of the 90th Pennsylvania, who lost an arm at Antietam in fighting at the East Woods and… (37-445). Learn More »
RICHARDS PATENT MESS SET
William Richards stated in his patent application, "the object of this invention is to provide a simple and efficient knife fork and spoon for camp purposes at small cost and which, when not in use,… (490-7283). Learn More »
LEATHER WALLET OF ABRAM T. GAMAGE 4th MAINE: WIA FIRST BULL RUN; CAPTURED AT THE SEVEN DAYS
A very good condition leather wallet or billfold made of a high grade, thin, light brown leather decorated with impressed lines. It unfolds to show four sections: a pocket at either end closed with a… (2025-2040). Learn More »
$350.00
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CIVIL WAR RICHARDS PATENT MESS SET
William Richards stated in his patent application, "the object of this invention is to provide a simple and efficient knife fork and spoon for camp purposes at small cost and which, when not in use,… (490-7282). Learn More »
SOLDIER’S TRAVELING BRASS “DONUT” CANDLE STICK HOLDERS
Offered here is a very nice set of brass campaign candlestick holders. These are often referred to as "donut" candlesticks or Brighton Buns. This set measures 3 inches in diameter and has no overt… (2025-2047). Learn More »
$225.00
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IVORY CIVIL WAR ERA SOLDIER’S DAY PLANNER
This piece matches known examples attributed to individual soldiers during their Civil War service – both officers and enlisted men. As soldiers passed through high-traffic areas or set up static… (2025-2046). Learn More »
$135.00
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C1840 TALL NON-LEAD TOILET BOTTLE
This rib molded bottle stands 6 5/8”. Open pontil. Probably produced in France. Overall excellent condition. [lj/ld][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS… (1239-73). Learn More »
$50.00
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CIRCA 1840 SMALL NON-LEAD TOILET BOTTLE
Small, ribbed molded bottle stands 5 1/8” tall. Open pontil. Probably produced in France. Overall excellent condition. [lj/ld][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL… (1239-72). Learn More »
$50.00
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THE SADDLECLOTH OF GENERAL PHILIP H. SHERIDAN
Also known as a " shabraque" this one, a national treasure, belonged to Major General Sheridan. Major General Philip Sheridan was one of General Ulysses S. Grant's favorite commanders. A West Point… (1268-373A). Learn More »
FLEXO BAND COOL MINER’S CAP
The Flexo Band Cool Miner’s cap was also referred to as a “Turtle Shell” Cap due to it’s shape. The cap was first patented around 1933 by Albert Strauss. It is an all-leather cap with metal… (2023-3114). Learn More »
REGULATION CIVIL WAR US ARMY ISSUE BLANKET IN AMAZING CONDITION
These wool blankets were an essential piece of a Union soldier's gear. This one is full length and unaltered. It measures 66 inches wide by 80 inches in length. The ends are finished on the sides, and… (2025-1850). Learn More »
ID’D OFFICER’S BOX – LT. CHRISTIAN HARRIOT, 2nd CALIFORNIA CAVALRY (EX-TEXAS MUSEUM)
Christian Harriot enlisted on 3/30/1862 at San Francisco, CA as a Private and mustered into Company M of the 2nd California Cavalry. He was promoted several times, first to Sergeant Major on… (1268-1018). Learn More »
$975.00
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GOLD 9TH ARMY CORPS BADGE FROM COLONEL OF 58TH MASS.
Very fine 9th Army Corps badge. In the shape of a shield, the 9th corps insignia of cannon barrel and fouled anchor are finely engraved on the face with their edges outlined in black enamel. Fine… (2025-843). Learn More »
FORD’S THEATRE AND PETERSON HOUSE MEMORIAL FLOWER URN
A palm-size, turned wood urn with top, measuring 4-1/2” tall overall, including the top. Nicely inscribed in period ink on one face of the urn is: “Wild Flowers / Gathered in front of Ford’s… (2025-1890). Learn More »
FULL SET 1862 PATENT AMERICAN CARD COMPANY “UNION PLAYING CARDS”
In an inspired combination of patriotism and profit-seeking the American Card Company introduced its “Union Playing cards” in 1862 and gained distributors throughout the country. The company… (2025-1894). Learn More »
ROCKINGHAM WARE TOBY SHAVING MUG C1856-1859
RW Toby shaving mug, signed E & W Bennett / Canton Avenue / Baltimore Md. This stamp was only used between 1856-1859 when William Bennett left the company. As with most of the small Bennett stamps… (1239-64). Learn More »
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A FINE EXAMPLE OF A CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S KEPI
This cap's crown, top and base band are made from a medium weight open weave woolen fabric which may be a blend of sorts. It certainly looks "home spun". The kepi gives indications of being a depot made item but may actually have been homemade as… (1268-037). Learn More »
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