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EXCAVATED “WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK OF CHARLES R. BLAIR COMPANY H, 2nd VERMONT: OLD VERMONT BRIGADE

EXCAVATED “WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK OF CHARLES R. BLAIR COMPANY H, 2nd VERMONT: OLD VERMONT BRIGADE

A very good example of a Civil War “Eagle / War of 1861” pattern brass identification disk. This is the Type 5A in Maier and Stahl’s typology, showing the Arms of the U.S. on one side- an eagle… (2025-3036). Learn More »

JEWELER-MADE IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF JAMES C. HUGHES Co. F 83rd PENNSYLVANIA

JEWELER-MADE IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF JAMES C. HUGHES Co. F 83rd PENNSYLVANIA

Civil War soldiers had to provide their own methods of identification, with commercial suppliers offering a variety of stamped or engraved badges often in the form of medals or awards. In collecting… (2025-3037). Learn More »

“WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK OF DRUMMER EDWIN FERRY 61st NEW YORK

“WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK OF DRUMMER EDWIN FERRY 61st NEW YORK

A very good example of a Civil War “Eagle / War of 1861” pattern identification disk worn by a young drummer from New York who saw some early service in the 61st New York, a very active regiment… (2025-3028). Learn More »

90th PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY JEWELER MADE ID PIN: ANDREW MCLARDY, LOST AN ARM AT ANTIETAM- “A HOT PLACE”

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… (2025-3073). Learn More »

VICTORIAN LADIES' BUCKLE

VICTORIAN LADIES' BUCKLE

Beautiful black buckle is made of black crepe stones. Original attachment hooks and pin and hook are present on reverse and fully function. Buckle measures approx. 2 ½” x 3”. This would have been… (344-2627). Learn More »

$150.00
Originally $225.00

UNISSUED McCLELLAN “WAR OF 1861” IDENTIFICATION DISK

UNISSUED McCLELLAN “WAR OF 1861” IDENTIFICATION DISK

This is an unissued brass identification disk. The front features a central bust of George B. McClellan and reads “MAJOR GENERAL GEO. B. McCLELLAN / WAR OF 1861”. This was never stamped with a… (344-2965). Learn More »

$225.00
Originally $395.00

GENERAL JOHN F. REYNOLDS MOURNING LOCKET

GENERAL JOHN F. REYNOLDS MOURNING LOCKET

A nice example of Victorian mourning jewelry- a gilt locket fitted with swivel loop and black ribbon, containing a thumbnail albumen photographic portrait of Union General John F. Reynolds, killed… (1202-1015). Learn More »

IVORY HANDLED CANE ID’D TO GEORGE H. STUART, MARKED LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN

IVORY HANDLED CANE ID’D TO GEORGE H. STUART, MARKED LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN

Cane is made of wood which has been stained a dark brown color. Top of cane has a brass ring with ivory handle. Etched on one side of the handle is “GEORGE H. STUART, LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN DECEMBER 21,… (344-1885). Learn More »

$550.00
Originally $750.00

IDENTIFIED CRUTCH – 2nd LT. SAMUEL MCKEE, 143rd/147th PENNSYLVANIA - WIA CHANCELLORSVILLE, KIA ATLANTA CAMPAIGN

IDENTIFIED CRUTCH – 2nd LT. SAMUEL MCKEE, 143rd/147th PENNSYLVANIA - WIA CHANCELLORSVILLE, KIA ATLANTA CAMPAIGN

Samuel McKee enlisted on 10/18/1862 as a 2nd Lieutenant and was mustered into Company I of the 143rd Pennsylvania the same day.  In December of ’62, Sam was transferred to the 147th Pennsylvania… (1268-712). Learn More »

$2,750.00
ON HOLD

CIVIL WAR SMOKING CAP OF JOHN F. CROSSMAN, 36th MASSACHUSETTS

CIVIL WAR SMOKING CAP OF JOHN F. CROSSMAN, 36th MASSACHUSETTS

Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this is a great piece for a display focused on Civil War army camp life- an identified Massachusetts soldier’s “smoking cap.” These… (1179-342). Learn More »

ORDER OF UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS RIBBON WITH LINCOLN MINIATURE TINTYPE

ORDER OF UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS RIBBON WITH LINCOLN MINIATURE TINTYPE

A black silk memoriam ribbon of the O.U.A.M. with black cockade and gold metallic star at the top. A miniature Abraham Lincoln “gem-type” affixed just under the cockade. An American red, white and… (286-1441). Learn More »

“PIOUS REFLECTIONS” BOOK IDENTIFIED TO 56TH NORTH CAROLINA SOLDIER

“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 »

“WHITTINGTON” TRAVEL CHESS SET OF MAJOR EDWARD HOWARD

“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 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

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

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

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 »

THE SADDLECLOTH OF GENERAL PHILIP H. SHERIDAN

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 »

$60,000.00
ON HOLD

FLEXO BAND COOL MINER’S CAP

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

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 »


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