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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 »
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 »
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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 »
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 »
BEAUTIFUL 9TH ARMY CORPS RIBBON WITH 13TH N.H. IDENTIFICATION
Very fine 9th Army Corps medal. Coin silver hanger at top is in the shape of a scroll and engraved “FREDERICKSBURG”. A “t-bar” pin and catch remain attached on the back. A blue ribbon (1.4”… (2025-768). Learn More »
SILVER SHIELD-SHAPED ID BADGE – 144TH NEW YORK
Offered here is a silver identification badge with t-bar pin on back. Badge is in shield shaped and engraved with “J.J. Dixon / Co. I / 144th Regt. / N.Y.V.” Badge is complete and very fine in… (2025-1119). Learn More »
SILVER IDENTIFICATION PIN FOR 104TH ILLINOIS SOLDIER – CHARLES G. PHILLIPS
The silver pin is in the shape of a Maltese Cross (5th corps badge) but that is just coincidental as our soldier was in the 14th Army Corps (Acorn-shaped corps badge). Nice silver badge, 1” square,… (1268-133). Learn More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER BY FROELICH
This is a very early and possibly unique Confederate cavalry saber, possibly even a cavalry officer’s saber, by Louis Froelich. It uses a crudely cast, heavy, thick guard, with the side branches branching off from the knucklebow at two different… (870-614). Learn More »
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