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CDV OF CAPTAIN ANDREW COWAN – 3rd and 1st NY LIGHT ARTILLERY

CDV OF CAPTAIN ANDREW COWAN – 3rd and 1st NY LIGHT ARTILLERY

Andrew was 19 years old when he enlisted on 4/29/1861 at Elmira, New York.  He began his volunteer career as a 1st Sergeant in Battery B of the 3rd New York Light Artillery on 5/22/1861, and was… (286-437) SOLD. Learn More »

C.1855-1865 BLACK LACE, RIBBON AND NET FANCY CAP

C.1855-1865 BLACK LACE, RIBBON AND NET FANCY CAP

Exquisite black lace, ribbon, and net fancy cap c.1855-1865 from the Texas Civil war museum collection. The crown of the cap is made from black cotton bobbinet with a small scattered floral motif, and… (1307-57) SOLD. Learn More »

4.52 INCH CONFEDERATE 12-PDR. BORMANN FUSED SPHERICAL SHELL

4.52 INCH CONFEDERATE 12-PDR. BORMANN FUSED SPHERICAL SHELL

This type of artillery round was fired from smoothbore Napoleon cannons. The iron cannonball is in good condition with some light pitting overall. Nice dark patina throughout. The ball has been… (881-28) SOLD. Learn More »

BRITISH 1796 TYPE HEAVY DRAGOON PISTOL

BRITISH 1796 TYPE HEAVY DRAGOON PISTOL

This pistol, a later and larger "commercial" version of the type carried at Waterloo by the Scots Grays. It is in exceptional condition. Actually, dating around 1813 to 1830 it was destined for use by… (2026-665) SOLD. Learn More »

RELIC -- U.S. RIFLEMAN’S COAT BUTTON

RELIC -- U.S. RIFLEMAN’S COAT BUTTON

This is an excavated rifleman’s “Eagle R” button. Coat size. Straight shank remains. “Horstmann & Allien NY” backmark. Smooth face with perhaps 45% gilt remaining. The “R” in the… (2026-112) SOLD. Learn More »

BURNSIDE PATTERN TYPE UNION OFFICER'S HAT

BURNSIDE PATTERN TYPE UNION OFFICER'S HAT

This black felt hat comes pretty close in style to the rarely seen "Burnside Pattern". It has a 3-inch-wide brim that has 1 1/4-inch-wide grosgrain wrapped around; of this 85% is worn but intact. The… (1311-10) SOLD. Learn More »

W.H. SMITH MARKED US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS AT CHANCELLORSVILLE IN DECEMBER 1955

W.H. SMITH MARKED US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS AT CHANCELLORSVILLE IN DECEMBER 1955

This maker-marked cartridge box plate was found at Chancellorsville, site of Joe Hooker’s May 1863 painful lesson in humility, by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and… (2026-1262) SOLD. Learn More »

US CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM RESACA, EX-SYD KERKSIS

US CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM RESACA, EX-SYD KERKSIS

This regulation US eagle cartridge box belt plate was recovered in October 1957 at Resaca by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, author of books on military belt… (2026-1261) SOLD. Learn More »

RARE SCREW-OUT NECK EAGLEHEAD SPURS

RARE SCREW-OUT NECK EAGLEHEAD SPURS

These finely-detailed eagle-head spurs measure a mere 4-inches overall, with the projecting eagle heads and necks extending about 1-7/8 inch from the back of the heel band. The eagle’s heads with… (1202-1333) SOLD. Learn More »

THE FORAGE CAP AND IDENTITY DISC OF CORPORAL WHITE 2ND VERMONT WHO DIED AS A RESULT OF WOUNDS

THE FORAGE CAP AND IDENTITY DISC OF CORPORAL WHITE 2ND VERMONT WHO DIED AS A RESULT OF WOUNDS

Corporal George A. White was wearing both this cap and identification disc when mortally wounded at Spotsylvania, Virginia in 1864 serving with the 2nd Vermont Infantry (2nd Vermont Infantry Regiment… (1273-86) SOLD. Learn More »

CONFEDERATE TIN DRUM CANTEEN WITH ORIGINAL COVER AND STRAP

CONFEDERATE TIN DRUM CANTEEN WITH ORIGINAL COVER AND STRAP

This is one of two nearly identical Confederate canteens with original covers and straps that we acquired. CS canteens of this style were patterned after the simple, flat sided tin canteens often used… (1273-96) SOLD. Learn More »

ISAAC CURTIS INSPECTED SINCLAIR HAMILTON CS "TOWER" ENFIELD

ISAAC CURTIS INSPECTED SINCLAIR HAMILTON CS "TOWER" ENFIELD

The British made Pattern 1853 “Enfield” rifle-musket was the second most used infantry long arm of the American Civil War. It was the first “small bore” rifled long arm to see general issue to… (2026-723) SOLD. Learn More »

RELIC -- CIVIL WAR MISSISSIPPI “I” BUTTON

RELIC -- CIVIL WAR MISSISSIPPI “I” BUTTON

This is an excavated two-piece coat button. Button is in “dug” condition with a dent on one edge. The face features a large central star with an “I” in the center. Surrounding the star are all… (2026-89) SOLD. Learn More »

$75.00
SOLD

CIVIL WAR MUSKET SLINGS ALTERED FOR TRAPDOOR RIFLE

CIVIL WAR MUSKET SLINGS ALTERED FOR TRAPDOOR RIFLE

Here are two original Civil War musket slings that were repurposed and sewn together for use with post-Civil War trapdoor rifles. Smooth bridle leather in good condition. Measures approximately 64”… (2025-2527) SOLD. Learn More »

FIRED CONFEDERATE 3.3 INCH ARCHER SHELL WITH TIE RING BASE – MINE RUN, VA

FIRED CONFEDERATE 3.3 INCH ARCHER SHELL WITH TIE RING BASE – MINE RUN, VA

According to Peter George, co-author of Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War, "this shell is extremely rare as very few have been recovered". He also mentioned that "this specific… (2026-551) SOLD. Learn More »

BRITISH 2.72 INCH 12 POUNDER WHITWORTH SHELL

BRITISH 2.72 INCH 12 POUNDER WHITWORTH SHELL

Known as the Whitworth pattern I, sub-pattern II, explosive shell. This hexagonal spiral rifled artillery projectile was of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s design and is of English manufacture. These… (2026-533) SOLD. Learn More »

REGULATION CIVIL WAR U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT WITH CARTRIDGE BOX, CAP POUCH, AND BAYONET

REGULATION CIVIL WAR U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT WITH CARTRIDGE BOX, CAP POUCH, AND BAYONET

The cartridge box is an example of the "Pattern 1861” infantry cartridge box. Outer flap is in good condition with some surface crazing and shows a partial tooled edge. Flap is stamped “US”… (1273-77) SOLD. Learn More »

ADVERTISING CARD WITH CDV IMAGE OF JOHN W. DANIEL

ADVERTISING CARD WITH CDV IMAGE OF JOHN W. DANIEL

Offered here is a 3.5” x 6” advertising card. The front features a photograph of Virginia congressman John W. Daniel over printed note, “Presented with the Compliments of / Faulkner &… (1266-784) SOLD. Learn More »

$35.00
SOLD

INTERESTING LETTER FROM CAPTAIN DAVID VANDERCARR TO FATHER OF SOLDIER KIA

INTERESTING LETTER FROM CAPTAIN DAVID VANDERCARR TO FATHER OF SOLDIER KIA

Captain David Vandercarr commanded Company K of the 2nd New York Cavalry and wrote this tragic letter on January 26, 1865 to a Mr. Bailey of New York City concerning the recent death of his son, a… (2022-2155) SOLD. Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

FIRST ARMY CONTRACT SPENCER RIFLE: MICHIGAN CAVALRY BRIGADE AT GETTYSBURG

FIRST ARMY CONTRACT SPENCER RIFLE: MICHIGAN CAVALRY BRIGADE AT GETTYSBURG

The story of Spencer rifle contracts, deliveries, and government payments for purchases is complicated. Laid out by Roy Marcot in his book on Spencer Rifles and Carbines and in a 1997 article in… (2026-769) SOLD. Learn More »


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IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE "TAIT TYPE" JACKET

This is a rare, published, artillery shell jacket made by Peter Tait of Ireland. It was run through the Union Blockade for the Confederacy. We will present this offering in 5 parts: 1) The Tait story. 2) This jacket. 3) The wearer's history. 4) The… (1268-552). Learn More »

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