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SIGNATURE OF JEFFERSON DAVIS
Offered is the signature of US Brevet Major General Jefferson C. Davis. Please click on this link for a full history of this officer: Jefferson C. Davis - Wikipedia . This is clearly not a… (1284-08) SOLD. Learn More »
$235.00
SOLD
COMPLETE US REGULATION HORSE TAIL CRUPPER
This is an original Civil War regulation horse tail crupper. This is the piece that attached to the back of the saddle and was designed to hold the horse tail up. This one is nice and complete, with… (2025-2036) SOLD. Learn More »
$125.00
SOLD
BULL RUN BATTLEFIELD RECOVERED CONFEDERATE FIGHTING KNIFE
This is a sterling example of a Confederate fighting knife aka Bowie knife aka Arkansas Toothpick. The total length is 15 1/2 inches. The spear pointed double-edged blade is 9 1/2 inches long. A… (1268-022) SOLD. Learn More »
$2,950.00
SOLD
CDV – GENERAL GRANT
This Carte-de-Visite is in a nice condition. It features a seated General U.S. Grant and is surrounded by a commonly seen double gold border (with a very small area of border loss at center, upper… (2025-1088) SOLD. Learn More »
$275.00
SOLD
A REGULATION CONFEDERATE SURGEON'S KEPI
This is a "bet your life" made in the Southern Confederacy surgeon-major's cap. The upper body of the cap is made of navy-blue wool broadcloth, and the 1 1/4-inch base band is of the same material,… (1268-708) SOLD. Learn More »
$15,000.00
SOLD
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) SOLD. Learn More »
$350.00
SOLD
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) SOLD. Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
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) SOLD. Learn More »
$135.00
SOLD
M1874 MCKEEVER CARTRIDGE BOX WITH NEW JERSEY MILITIA PLATE
Indian Wars era box, with worn WATERVLIET ARSENAL markings on back of closing tab, between the belt loops. Constructed of two halves and hinged with a brass rod. Interior features stitched straps for… (1240-31) SOLD. Learn More »
$200.00
SOLD
BATTLEFIELD PICK-UP ROLLER BUCKLE PORTION OF ARTILLERYMAN’S WAIST BELT FROM SHIELDS’ MUSEUM
This is a 3.5” piece of belt from a rarely encountered artilleryman’s waist belt. This is the end with the roller buckle, belt loop, and slotted “tongue” underneath. This is a piece broken… (2025-2076) SOLD. Learn More »
$175.00
SOLD
NON-DUG EARLY ENGINEER’S CUFF OR HAT BUTTON
Very rare, circa 1830’s one piece button, 15.2mm. Federal button with eagle with Essayons, fort and rising sun. Backmark: "SCOVILLS / (dot) WATERBURY (dot)" rm between solid rings. Shank present.… (2025-2095) SOLD. Learn More »
$150.00
SOLD
CIVIL WAR PONCHO EYELET HOOK
Original Civil War patent “Eyelet Hook”. Non-dug example of this unusual button. Typical brass enlistedman’s “eagle button” face. Tin back with iron wire spring hook. Used to close… (2025-2071) SOLD. Learn More »
$100.00
SOLD
CDV – GENERAL LOUIS BLENKER
Louis Blenker (1812--63) was a Union general in the American Civil War. Born as Ludwig Blenker in Worms, Germany, he joined the Bavarian Legion in 1832, which fought for Prince Otto (subsequently King… (2025-1019) SOLD. Learn More »
$125.00
SOLD
CLUMP OF CHINESE COINS FROM SHIPWRECK
Cluster of very old Chinese coins from a Song Dynasty shipwreck. Recovered from a Chinese vessel that sank in the South China sea. A certificate of authenticity that comes with the coins from previous… (236-1114) SOLD. Learn More »
$75.00
SOLD
CAVALRY CARBINE SLING SNAP-HOOK
The steel swivel hook measures approximately 6.5” long overall and 3” wide at the top. This short style consists of two pieces: snap-hook and belt link with roller (no middle link). The snap-hook… (172-6100) SOLD. Learn More »
$65.00
SOLD
SMALL FRAMED MEMORIAL IMAGE OF LINCOLN
Small engraved image of Abraham Lincoln in memoriam. Text within image reads, “In Everlasting Remembrance!” Image is 2.25” x 3.25”. Image is under a thin piece of modern plastic. Frame… (2025-1914) SOLD. Learn More »
$175.00
SOLD
RARE, MINT 2nd PRINTING - HISTORY OF THE NINTH NEW YORK CAVALRY – NEWEL CHENEY
Written by Captain and Brevet Major Newel Cheney and first printed in 1901, this edition was part of a 300-copy reprint project by BERRYBOOK PRESS in 1998. All leaves are in excellent and crisp… (2025-1275) SOLD. Learn More »
$190.00
SOLD
ARTILLERY AMMUNITION CRATE MADE INTO TRUNK
This wood crate remains in very good, mostly original condition. It measures approximately 20” long x 13” wide x 11.5” tall including original lid. Constructed of 1.25” thick boards with… (1130-07) SOLD. Learn More »
$1,295.00
SOLD
BROWN BESS SOCKET BAYONET
This is an example of a regulation British military socket bayonet in well-aged condition and probably an old “barn find”. The Land Pattern Socket Bayonet was the first somewhat standardized… (2023-791) SOLD. Learn More »
$125.00
SOLD
NATHANIEL STEBBINS OVAL FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH OF THE ADMIRAL STEAMING OUT EAST PASSAGE, NEWPORT, R.I.
A very pleasing, framed, outdoor image by American marine photographer Nathaniel Stebbins (1847-1922.) Born in Pennsylvania, he settled in the Boston area, was a member of various yacht clubs, and… (1211-125) SOLD. Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
CASED STOMACH/ENEMA PUMP WITH MACON, GEORGIA, ASSOCIATION
Usually billed simply as stomach pumps by antique dealers averse to making their customers uneasy, these were actually multiple-use: serving as stomach and as enema pumps. This is an unmarked example… (1268-695) SOLD. Learn More »
$950.00
SOLD
CAPTURED AND RE-CAPTURED FIRST MODEL JOSLYN CARBINE. THE CAPTOR WAS THEN KILLED AT MISSIONARY RIDGE
This is a rare US Model 1855 Joslyn carbine known today by collectors as the "Monkey Tail" carbine. In 1855 B. F. Joslyn received his first firearms related patent for a percussion breechloading… (1268-398) SOLD. Learn More »
$5,500.00
SOLD
WESTERN SKINNING KNIFE
Large skinning knife with wood handles and star-shaped handle rivets. Knife is 14.25” long overall. Blade is 9.25” with full tang; handles are 4” long. Wood grips are tooled with vertical lines… (1179-1646J) SOLD. Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
COMPLETE CIVIL WAR BUFF LEATHER CAVALRY SABER BELT IN VERY GOOD CONDITION
This is a complete U.S. cavalry buff leather saber belt in very good condition, retaining not only both saber slings, but the buff shoulder support belt as well. All the double-headed brass buttons… (2025-2207) SOLD. Learn More »
$950.00
SOLD
IDENTIFIED 12th NEW JERSEY SOLDIER’S RELIGIOUS TRACT
A pocket-size religious tract titled, “Our Heavenly Father or God a Refuge and Strength” by Rev. James Smith, printed by the American Tract Society of Boston. Very typical of the many religious… (37-446) SOLD. Learn More »
$495.00
SOLD
ZINC FUSE ADAPTOR FOR PARROTT ARTILLERY SHELL FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION
Parrott time fuse adapters were manufactured of zinc, have twelve threads to the inch, two spanner holes, and a larger central hole running through to insert the paper time fuse. This style adapter… (224-818) SOLD. Learn More »
$195.00
SOLD
CLASSIC CIVIL WAR UNION ARTILLERY FORAGE CAP
Collector and curator of his own world renown Texas Civil War Museum, Mr. Ray Richey, spent a considerable amount of money in 1991 having this Model 1858 "Bummer's Cap" or "Army Cap" forensically… (1268-1022) SOLD. Learn More »
$3,500.00
SOLD
CDV OF BARNUM’S GIANT – COLONEL ROUTH GOSHEN
Goshen toured with P.T. Barnum, who in true “Greatest Show on Earth” fashion billed him as “The Arabian Giant,” made up all kinds of stories of his exploits, and gave his stats as being… (2025-1471) SOLD. Learn More »
$150.00
SOLD
CDV PHOTOGRAPH – LT. CHARLES MASURY, 1st MASS. HEAVY ARTILLERY – WIA AT PETERSBURG
Charles H. Masury was born on 2/11/1842 in Wenham, MA. He was 19-years-old, worked as a Morocco Tanner by trade, and resided in Danversport, MA when he enlisted as a Sergeant in Company D of the 1st… (2025-1468) SOLD. Learn More »
$135.00
SOLD
US .58 CALIBER MUSKET BALL PULLER
Excellent condition. .58 cal. ball puller. Getting harder to find. [ld] [PH:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED… (1216-122) SOLD. Learn More »
$65.00
SOLD
CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S PRAYER BOOK
These small prayer books were printed and handed out to new soldiers by various religious and charitable groups and are typical of the items found in a soldier’s personal effects. This one has the… (1273-11) SOLD. Learn More »
$75.00
SOLD
MODEL 1851 NCO SWORD BELT PLATE WITH MATCHING KEEPER
Civil War era non-commissioned officers belt buckle. Cast brass eagle buckle which has a one-piece applied German silver wreath. The brass buckle has a mellow patina. This has the narrow ½ inch… (2025-1981) SOLD. Learn More »
$250.00
SOLD
MINTY WAR-TIME PATTERN 1864 ARTILLERY SHAKO
In January 1864 the government contracted with William C. Dare of Philadelphia for some 1,400 shakos and all were delivered. These hats were based on the pre-1851 Mexican War style Ringgold Pattern… (1284-03) SOLD. Learn More »
$4,550.00
SOLD
A MINTY MKII PATTERN KUKRI
The weapon of the Gurkha. The name "Gurkha" comes from the hill town of Gorkha from which the Nepalese kingdom had expanded. "Better to die than be a coward" is the motto of the world-famous Nepalese… (169-623) SOLD. Learn More »
$295.00
SOLD
1841 DATED 8-INCH SHOT/SHELL GAUGE
These simple iron ring gauges allowed for quick inspection and sorting of shot and shell by size, something of critical importance to a gun crew and a large task given the huge stacks of cannon balls… (1202-474) SOLD. Learn More »
$975.00
SOLD
RARE CA. 1825 SILVER PLATED, “EAGLE” MILITIA BELT PLATE
Silver-plated, thin copper face fused to an iron back plate and die struck. A very fine-looking eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows adorns the face. An array of stars arcing over the eagle and… (179-1317) SOLD. Learn More »
$1,575.00
SOLD
CIVIL WAR ENFIELD SERGEANT’S NO. 3 PATTERN GUN TOOL
Sometimes nicknamed the T-tool, these British combination gun tools for the Enfield rifle musket do not seem to have been imported in bulk, but are excavated “with some frequency” and were likely… (1289-64) SOLD. Learn More »
$100.00
SOLD
IRON MUSKET BALL MOLD FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION
Here is a clean iron mold for musket balls (approx. .58 caliber). Single cavity type; one round ball. Scissor-type mold with no sprue cutter. It is approximately 5” long. Light surface pitting… (224-801) SOLD. Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
CIRCA 1825-1840 TALL BLOWN CANDLESTICK
This 9 7/8” tall candlestick has a medial knop on a pressed stepped base, with a metal candle insert. Open pontil. This type base is usually attributed to manufacture in Pittsburgh. Excellent… (1239-71) SOLD. Learn More »
$150.00
SOLD
SCARCE DOUBLE BORDER SMITH PATENT INFANTRY LIEUTENANT COLONEL SHOULDER STRAPS
With only one Lieutenant Colonel per regiment, insignia for that rank is tough to find. This is an excellent condition set of Smith patent shoulder straps for a lieutenant colonel of infantry and… (490-7382) SOLD. Learn More »
$1,295.00
SOLD
RELIC REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA BRITISH MARINES BUTTON
24mm enlistedman’s coat button with pie crust border, fouled anchor, repousse brass with intact bone back, missing shank. Face somewhat wavy but with excellent details and plate smooth. Excavated in… (2025-2098) SOLD. Learn More »
$100.00
SOLD
NON-DUG EARLY FEDERAL ARTILLERY BUTTON
This coat size button is in fine condition with very nice gilt on the face, with just one dark area. At center is a wingspread eagle atop a cannon on its carriage, with a pyramid of cannon balls in… (2025-2099) SOLD. Learn More »
$35.00
SOLD
CDV PHOTO OF GENERAL JOHN A. LOGAN
A good photo of General Logan in uniform. Three-quarter seated view. He is seen with regulation double-breasted frock with shoulder straps, and a slouch or Hardee hat partially visible in his lap.… (2025-1072) SOLD. Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
LARGE EMBROIDERED CIVIL WAR INFANTRY INSIGNIA, 9TH REGIMENT
This hat device is a very nice example of a Civil War Infantry officer’s hat insignia. Device features a French horn adorned with tassels. Constructed of embroidered bullion thread and sequins, this… (179-1313) SOLD. Learn More »
$500.00
SOLD
SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1-1/2, SECOND ISSUE, .32 CALIBER REVOLVER
The Smith & Wesson Model 1 ½ was Smith & Wesson's second .32 caliber revolver, intended to combine the small size and convenience of the .22 caliber Model 1 with the larger caliber of the… (172-6133) SOLD. Learn More »
$875.00
SOLD
LATE-WAR PATTERN US ACCOUTREMENT SET
This set of accoutrements includes everything needed for the infantryman to operate his rifle but the cap box. The belt features a brass keeper with an appropriate hook-backed US plate – a stark… (2024-1934) SOLD. Learn More »
$595.00
SOLD
BULLET-STRUCK CAVALRY JACKET
This cavalry jacket came out of south-eastern Pennsylvania, unfortunately with no history attached to it, but showing indications of a bullet strike in the right arm, with one hole at rear of the… (2025-1899) SOLD. Learn More »
$3,295.00
SOLD
NON-DUG 1812 ERA INFANTRY OFFICER’S COAT BUTTON
This button is quite rare and in very fine condition. Backmark: “J. DELARUE NEW. ORLEANS” rm. 22mm. Not listed in Albert’s. Extremely well crafted by J. Delarue, who was a jeweler and made… (2025-2093) SOLD. Learn More »
$750.00
SOLD
NON-DUG C1830’S MASSACHUSETTS STATE SEAL COAT BUTTON
This one part, coat sized flat button depicts the state seal of Massachusetts – a Native American holding a bow and an arrow. Use of this version of the seal dates from the colonial period, intended… (2025-2106) SOLD. Learn More »
$65.00
SOLD
WAR OF 1812 PERIOD KINGS OWN MILITIA BRITISH OFFICER’S COAT BUTTON
Choice, very fine. This original Military coat size button is in very nice condition and remains not cleaned having been excavated and made at Kings St. in Covent Garden, London. Overall a very scarce… (2025-2110) SOLD. Learn More »
$75.00
SOLD
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CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER—MAJOR SAMUEL S.J. MOORE, STONEWALL BRIGADE / WIA AT KERNSTOWN--SECOND MANASSAS--THE WILDERNESS
Dated “Camp near Centerville November 1 1861.” Addressed to wife Ellen Scollay Moore. 3 pp. In ink on unlined paper, 12.75 x 7.75.” Exhibits fold marks & slight smudging while remaining entirely legible. In protective sleeve. Born June… (846-566). Learn More »
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