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IDENTIFIED SILVER 15TH CORPS BADGE, 1ST ILLINOIS LIGHT ARTILLERY – ALEXANDER “AXEL” LINDMAN
Badge is made of a recycled piece of silver, measures approximately 2.14” across, features a cartridge box attached to the front, and had a complete “t-bar” pin on the back. The design of the… (1268-142) SOLD. Learn More »
$1,950.00
SOLD
CONFEDERATE VETERAN 26th TEXAS CAVALRY BADGE: FIELD AND STAFF
Confederate veteran badges are scarce by comparison with the US versions and this one is scarcer still by belonging not only to a Texas veteran, but a Texas cavalryman, one in a well known Texas… (1179-1359A) SOLD. Learn More »
$975.00
SOLD
CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS IN SEPTEMBER 1956 IN THE 9th CORPS LINES AT THE NORTH ANNA
This is a M1839 cartridge box plate used by Union infantry throughout the war both as an ornamental badge on the cartridge box flap and a practical way to it hold down if left unlatched in the heat of… (2025-195) SOLD. Learn More »
$295.00
SOLD
UNTOUCHED 1861 DATED AMES “MODEL 1860” LIGHT CAVALRY SABER
The brass hilt on this saber has an untouched, aged patina, and no bends, cracks or breaks. The black leather grip wrap shows just a small spot of wear on the underside near the junction of the… (362-1264) SOLD. Learn More »
$1,850.00
SOLD
GOODYEAR PATENT HARD RUBBER BUTTON FROM FREDERICKSBURG
In 1967 “plastics” may have been the confidential word of advice to a new college graduate, but in 1851 it was “India Rubber,” “Gutta-Percha,” or simply “Vulcanized.” This two-holed… (1262-16) SOLD. Learn More »
$29.50
SOLD
SOLDIER LETTER - PERRY BLY, CO. “M”, 9TH NEW YORK “STONEMAN” CAVALRY, DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED AT TODD’S TAVERN, VA
Dated “Albany, Nov. 20/ 61”. Addressed/ w/cover to wife, “Mrs. E. B. Bly/ Harmony PO/ Chautauqua Co., N.Y.” 3 pp., 5 x 7.875”, on unlined paper w/patriotic wingspread eagle motif in upper… (2025-504) SOLD. Learn More »
$175.00
SOLD
MUMPER PHOTO CARD – YOUNG GIRL PORTRAIT, WEARING JENNIE WADE BROOCH PIN
This image of a young lady wearing a Jennie Wade souvenir brooch pin is in excellent condition, with no notable damage. It is mounted to a light gray card in a likewise nice condition, with… (2024-6656) SOLD. Learn More »
$45.00
SOLD
SECOND MODEL M1864 JOSLYN CARBINE: FIRST DELIVERY JULY 1864
Joslyn’s 1864 pattern (sometimes called the Second Model although there were both 1855 and 1862 versions) was a breechloading, single-shot, .52 caliber carbine like the company’s Model 1862,… (2025-172) SOLD. Learn More »
$1,295.00
SOLD
CAMP ART LOVER’S RING RECOVERED AT FREDERICKSBURG
A very telling little piece of soldier’s camp art- a small finger ring fashioned from a lead bullet into a ring with a heart on it. This was clearly a work in progress when it was lost or abandoned… (1262-18) SOLD. Learn More »
$295.00
SOLD
GUTTA-PERCHA OR INDIA-RUBBER SOLDIER’S FOLDING COMB
This folding comb was recovered at Fredericksburg and is made of two pieces hinged at one end so that when closed it would be easier to store and each section would somewhat protect the teeth of the… (1262-08) SOLD. Learn More »
$97.50
SOLD
IDENTIFIED SIGNAL CORPS ASSOCIATION BADGE – EDWARD J. WILLIAMSON, 110th OHIO TO SIGNAL CORPS
The US Signal Corps was integral to the Union’s Civil War victory by facilitating communication between commanders and troops. The Corps used a system of flags, flares, and torches to transmit… (1211-105) SOLD. Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
US SIGNAL CORPS BADGE
The US Signal Corps was integral to the Union’s Civil War victory by facilitating communication between commanders and troops. The Corps used a system of flags, flares, and torches to transmit… (1211-103) SOLD. Learn More »
$145.00
SOLD
SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF CALIFORNIA CAVALRY LIEUTENANT
The State of California furnished two full regiments of cavalry for the US Army during the Civil War, the 1st and 2nd California. A company of the 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry was also comprised of… (1221-99) SOLD. Learn More »
$400.00
SOLD
ORIGINAL 1855 COLTON’S MAP OF SAVANNAH & CHARLESTON
A nice 1855 edition of Colton's rare map of Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina. Map is divided into two sections. Both are hand colored in pink, green, yellow, and blue pastels to… (236-1125) SOLD. Learn More »
$150.00
SOLD
EARLY AX HEAD FROM CASTINE, MAINE
Offered here is a nice early iron ax head. Recovered at Castine, Maine by author/publisher Dean Thomas. Ax profile is of very early design and measures approximately 6” from blade edge to back of… (236-1116) SOLD. Learn More »
$125.00
SOLD
M1854 AUSTRIAN LORENZ CLEANING JAG
This cleaning jag is a serrated tool that was screwed onto the ramrod and used with a patch to clean the rifle. This measures 65mm long. Slot cut through the center. Stamped on one side, “CP … (2025-07) SOLD. Learn More »
$95.00
SOLD
CLASSIC WAR OF 1812 ERA FIVE-BALL EAGLE POMMEL SABER WITH BLUE AND GILT BLADE
This saber measures 36-1/2” overall and has a wide, 31-1/4” blade, with relatively steep curve, made without a ricasso and with a single wide fuller starting from the guard and running along under… (362-1259) SOLD. Learn More »
$600.00
SOLD
LARGE ALBUMEN PHOTOGRAPH OF HUDSON RIVER FROM WEST POINT BATTERY
This is a large format image measuring approximately 13.5” x 10.5”. The mount has been trimmed close to the image dimensions. The image itself is very good with fine contrast. The view is looking… (236-1121) SOLD. Learn More »
$175.00
SOLD
FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED ARTILLERY HAT INSIGNIA
The crossed-cannon insignia for artillerymen was introduced in the US army in 1834 and shows up in a number of variations including changes in made in the Army in 1851 and 1858 along with a wide… (1262-14) SOLD. Learn More »
$100.00
SOLD
VERY SCARCE “NAVY-NAVY” COLT US NEW MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER STILL IN PERCUSSION
This Colt M1861 Navy revolver bears the small anchor with a small “I” on the barrel near the cylinder known as one of the inspection marks used by the US Navy during its 1866 survey of weapons in… (297-20) SOLD. Learn More »
$3,750.00
SOLD
VERY NICE 1987 REPRINT COPY OF “THE LIFE OF DAVID BELL BIRNEY” ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN 1867
Full title of this reprint is “LIFE OF DAVID BELL BIRNEY, MAJOR GENERAL UNITED STATES VOLUNTEERS” by Oliver Wilson Davis and reprinted by Ron R. Van Sickle Military Books, Gaithersburg, Maryland… (1180-125) SOLD. Learn More »
THOMAS GRAHAM, CO. H, 101st PA
This Carte-de-Visite is nicely identified in period brown ink on the reverse as “Tom Graham” and is backmarked by H. Noss of New Brighton, PA. Noss is clearly shown in a knees-up studio view… (205-176) SOLD. Learn More »
NICE MAKER-MARKED CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP POUCH
This is a Civil War-era percussion cap pouch. The leather is clean and the whole piece is in good overall condition. The outer flap features an oval inspector’s stamp, “R. WHITE / U.S. / ORD.… (1283-02) SOLD. Learn More »
$115.00
SOLD
SCARCE CONFDERATE CARBINE SLING BUCKLE
A scarce Confederate carbine sling buckle with single tongue. A good example of Confederate conservation of resources and simplified production. This uses a flat brass frame with raised center bar and… (1262-22) SOLD. Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
MUMPER CABINET CARD PHOTO – WARREN ON LITTLE ROUND TOP, LOOKING WEST
Levi "Lee" Mumper was born in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania on May 7, 1843. The second of seven children born to farm couple Samuel and Catherine (Shultz) Mumper, he completed a public-school education… (2024-5072) SOLD. Learn More »
$35.00
SOLD
STEREOVIEW BY H. E. WEAVER – 7TH WISCONSIN MONUMENT
The monument to the 7th Wisconsin Infantry [Iron Brigade] at Gettysburg is located on the first day’s battlefield west of town, on Meredith Avenue adjacent to Herbst’s Woods. The 7th Wisconsin was… (2023-2021) SOLD. Learn More »
$50.00
SOLD
COLONIAL HOLLOW-STEM WINE GLASS
A pristine hollow-stem wine glass 6-7/8” tall, dating about 1740. A visually pleasing, delicate and skilled bit of glassmaking with part of the stem hollow and showing the form of an interior… (1239-38) SOLD. Learn More »
$65.00
SOLD
RARE BOOKLET – MODERN SCHOOL FOR THE DRUM, 1859
Published in 1859 by Oliver Ditson and Company of Boston, this large paper booklet taught students of the drum proper technique, timing, and theory. A section of the book provides exercises for… (1268-164) SOLD. Learn More »
$275.00
SOLD
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UNION SOLDIER LETTER WITH COVER - BUGLER A. N. MISSIMER [MESSEIMER, MESSIMER], CO. “B”, 8TH PA CAVALRY
Dated, “Chickahominy Valley, Virginia, May 2, 1862.” Addressed to Miss Kate Missimer /Jersey Shore /Lycoming Co, Penna. 6 pages in ink, 5” x 8, on stationary w/attractive print of Washington… (467-24) SOLD. Learn More »
AFFADAVIT FROM FATHER – SON DIED IN CONFEDERATE SERVICE, 50th VIRGINIA
William Elkanah Richardson was just 18 years old when he enlisted on April 1st, 1862. By May 2nd, he had mustered into Company K of the 50th Virginia Infantry. Just two months later, on July 1st,… (2023-533) SOLD. Learn More »
$75.00
SOLD
LETTER – SGT. WILLIAM CARTER, 18th MAINE/1st MAINE HA/80th USCT - DIED OF DISEASE
William enlisted on August 21st, 1862 and was mustered into Company C of the 18th Maine Infantry. In December, he was transferred out and into Company C of the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery with the rest… (2022-2216) SOLD. Learn More »
$40.00
SOLD
CLASSIC EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE IMPORT BRITISH SNAKE BUCKLE
Technically termed a “snake hook,” these buckles were imported into the Confederacy in large numbers on both black leather and white buff waist belts with a few, very few, making their way into… (1262-21) SOLD. Learn More »
$375.00
SOLD
RELIC CAVALRY CARBINE SLING FITTINGS
Cavalry troopers typically carried their carbines by an adjustable wide leather belt over the left shoulder, connecting to a sidebar and small sliding ring mounted on the left side of the carbine so… (1262-15) SOLD. Learn More »
$75.00
SOLD
CIVIL WAR UNION CAVALRY OFFICER’S WHITE VEST
Until recently in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this Union cavalry officer’s vest is in great condition and displays very, very well. The exterior is white wool, showing a slight… (1268-1004) SOLD. Learn More »
$795.00
SOLD
SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARBINE WITH BRASS BUTTPLATE AND TINNED FINISH
This is an interesting New Model 1863 Sharps carbine showing active field use, but rating about very good for condition, complete, all original, with all parts in place- front and rear sights, sling… (362-1254) SOLD. Learn More »
$1,650.00
SOLD
INCREDIBLY RARE EXTRA RICH MAJOR GENERAL COMMANDING THE ARMY AND LIEUTENANT GENERAL SHOULDER STRAPS
These shoulder straps show every sign of wartime construction and bear the three embroidered silver bullion stars of the Major General Commanding the Army and then the revived rank of Lieutenant… (490-7262) SOLD. Learn More »
$4,950.00
SOLD
PERSONAL SPIRITUAL LETTER FROM WIFE TO CAPT. WILLIAM ALEXANDER, 23rd MASSACHUSETTS (WOUNDED AT NEW BERN TWO DAYS PRIOR)
The 23rd Massachusetts was part of Burnside’s North Carolina Expedition, the early, successful effort by an amphibious force to capture Confederate ports within the Outer Banks. Though the… (2023-1148) SOLD. Learn More »
$85.00
SOLD
LEATHER VICTORIAN PHOTO ALBUM – GETTYSBURG AND NEW YORK STATE
This antique leather photo album belonged to an unnamed family and features 22 images – at least 6 of which are of the Gettysburg battlefield. The album is covered in a red-brown leather with… (2024-6985) SOLD. Learn More »
$300.00
SOLD
U.S. M1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX
Box was for carrying the .58 caliber rifle musket cartridge. Outer flap is in good condition. The leather is clean with some light wrinkling toward the lower corners from use. The box was “cut”… (2025-204) SOLD. Learn More »
$275.00
SOLD
CONFEDERATE CLIPPED CORNER – “INVERTED-V”- RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE
This excavated Confederate belt plate is a popular early-war Confederate pattern using a simple sheet brass plate with slightly clipped corners, a style carried over from the militia of the… (1262-20) SOLD. Learn More »
$165.00
SOLD
CONFEDERATE CLIPPED CORNER RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE RECOVERED AT FREDERICKSBURG, VA
This was a very popular early-war Confederate belt plate using a simple construction going back to some militia plate of the 1830-1850 period using a simple sheet brass plate with a tongue and belt… (1262-19) SOLD. Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
1863 DATED US LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER AND SCABBARD BY AMES
A very good example of a war-date US light artillery saber and scabbard: full length, smooth metal to the blade with good edge and point, full black leather grip wrap and twisted brass binding wire… (362-1265) SOLD. Learn More »
$875.00
SOLD
A REGULATION CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY CAPTAIN'S KEPI
Once in the Texas Civil War Museum, this cap is truly outstanding! The crown has a red woolen broadcloth body surmounting a navy blue 1 1/2-inch band also of wool but made of courser goods. The cap is… (1268-558) SOLD. Learn More »
$16,500.00
SOLD
VERY GOOD LOOKING HARPERS FERRY 1816 TYPE-I MUSKET DATED 1820
This is very good example of a Harpers Ferry Type-I Model 1816 infantry musket in original flint and made in 1820, the second year of production for these muskets at that national armory, which made… (2025-279) SOLD. Learn More »
$3,750.00
SOLD
RELIC LOT FROM BRANDY STATION – RECOVERED AT BRANDY ROCK FARM, DIV #5
Offered here is a wood display case (18” x 12”) filled with relics recovered on the property of Brandy Rock Farm at Brandy Station, Virginia. These items were recovered during a large relic hunt… (236-1117) SOLD. Learn More »
$395.00
SOLD
RARE CIVIL WAR COLOR-BEARER ARM PATCH
This is an extremely rare embroidered cloth and bullion patch for wear by a regimental color bearer, who was normally a sergeant, and would be worn in the angle of his sergeant’s chevrons. For a… (490-7270) SOLD. Learn More »
$1,500.00
SOLD
RARE CIVIL WAR COLOR-BEARER ARM PATCH
This is an extremely rare embroidered cloth and bullion patch for wear by a regimental color bearer, who was normally a sergeant, and would be worn in the angle of his sergeant’s chevrons. For a… (490-7269) SOLD. Learn More »
$1,500.00
SOLD
PRE-CIVIL WAR MILITIA “HARD PACK” KNAPSACK
Wood Frame “box style” knapsack. Rigid-frame knapsack has inside reinforced with wood, and the whole covered with painted canvas. This example was issued to the 11th Regiment, Company G, 30th… (1268-248) SOLD. Learn More »
$150.00
SOLD
DOUBLE BORDER ARTILLERY COLONEL’S SHOULDER STRAPS
A very nice looking set of Civil War period embroidered bullion artillery Colonel’s shoulder straps. These use a border of two rows of gold bullion embroidery done in alternating groups of “dead… (490-7267) SOLD. Learn More »
$1,675.00
SOLD
CIVIL WAR SMITH CAVALRY CARBINE #10979
This Smith carbine is complete, all original, rates at least Fine for condition. The barrel shows at least 90 percent deep blue. The barrel band has shifted a bit to plum. The rear sight shows good… (2025-280) SOLD. Learn More »
$2,750.00
SOLD
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AMBROTYPE OF IDENTIFIED MUSICIAN OF THE PETERSBURG MILITIA
Formerly in the collection of Bill Turner, this sixth plate ambrotype has a great pedigree, having been published as Figure 2 in Albaugh’s landmark “Confederate Faces.” Identified there as a, “Musician named Crowder, of Petersburg, Va., in… (1138-1866). Learn More »
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