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“PIOUS REFLECTIONS” BOOK IDENTIFIED TO 56TH NORTH CAROLINA SOLDIER
This small “pocket” book is titled “Pious Reflections, for Every Day in the Month.” Translated from the French of Fenelon, Archbishop pf Cambray. Published by James Loring, CXXXII (132)… (1179-1261). Learn More »
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“WHITTINGTON” TRAVEL CHESS SET OF MAJOR EDWARD HOWARD
Offered here is an antique Whittington travel chess set with engraved plaque on the lid to “Major Edwd. Howard. / Washington, D.C.” This portable Chess Set measures 8″ x 4″ x 4″ when folded… (1266-177). Learn More »
PRESSED GLASS SALT CELLAR, C1850-1870
Pressed glass was an inexpensive alternative to luxury cut glass. Frequently, pressed designs copied expensive cut models. This salt cellar is hexagonal and features six panels with arches in the… (1239-81). 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,… (490-7284). Learn More »
YELLOWWARE ROCKINGHAM GLAZE PITCHER CIRCA 1850-1870
8 5/8” tall. E&W Bennett 1850-1858 or Edwin Bennett 1858-1870, Baltimore MD. The pattern on this pitcher is called “Gypsy”. It depicts a band of gypsies, cooking, a mother and child… (1239-76). Learn More »
YELLOWWARE ROCKINGHAM GLAZE TOBY MUG
4 1/8" tall. On both sides are a Toby figure holding a mug and shaving razor, there is also an acanthus leaf on the front. The mug is held by a naturalistic branch handle. Made by E&W… (1239-77). 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 »
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 »
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 »
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MODEL 1841 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD IDENTIFIED TO SIMON BACKUS BISSELL
Simon Backus Bissell was born in Fairlee, Vt., on October 28, 1808. He was appointed Midshipman on November 6, 1824, Passed Midshipman on June 4 1831, and Lieutenant December 9, 1837. At the beginning of the Mexican-American War, he was assigned to… (870-63). Learn More »
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