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LARGER STEREO CARD – INDIANS OF THE COLORADO VALLEY, 1874, US SURVEY PHOTO - “TA-VAH-PUTS” CHIEF OF THE U-IN-TA UTE TRIBE

LARGER STEREO CARD – INDIANS OF THE COLORADO VALLEY, 1874, US SURVEY PHOTO - “TA-VAH-PUTS” CHIEF OF THE U-IN-TA UTE TRIBE

This dual image shows the Chief of the U-in-ta Ute tribe of the Great Basin area. He stands in a white coat and wear boots that rise to his mid-calf. The printed photos are mounted to a larger yellow… (1266-869) SOLD. Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

LARGER STEREO CARD – INDIANS OF THE COLORADO VALLEY, 1874, US SURVEY PHOTO - “MO-A-PA-RI-ATS” TRIBE OF THE RIO VIRGIN, NEVADA

LARGER STEREO CARD – INDIANS OF THE COLORADO VALLEY, 1874, US SURVEY PHOTO - “MO-A-PA-RI-ATS” TRIBE OF THE RIO VIRGIN, NEVADA

This dual image shows three Native American men in minimal clothing, posing in front of a wooded area with long bows and quivers. The printed photos are mounted to a larger yellow card with stylized… (1266-868) SOLD. Learn More »

$75.00
SOLD

EXCAVATED WATCH CHAIN WITH EAGLE BUTTON ATTACHED

EXCAVATED WATCH CHAIN WITH EAGLE BUTTON ATTACHED

This is a strong brass double-link chain that is about 10” long. Brass has nice brown patina with traces of gold wash in the crevices. At one end an 18mm “Extra Quality” Eagle button is attached… (2025-1874) SOLD. Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

CASED 1/6 PLATE TINTYPE OF THREE UNION MEN – CORPS BADGES

CASED 1/6 PLATE TINTYPE OF THREE UNION MEN – CORPS BADGES

Interesting tintype photograph of three Union soldiers; are they family or friends? Two of the three are wearing corps badges, but from different corps. Very fine photo with very good focus and… (490-7375) SOLD. Learn More »

HARDEE PATTERN BATTLE FLAG OF THE 8th ARKANSAS WITH BATTLE HONORS: DESCENDED IN THE FAMILY JOHN H. KELLY, COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT AND “BOY GENERAL OF THE CONFEDERACY,” MORTALLY WOUNDED SEPTEMBER 1864

HARDEE PATTERN BATTLE FLAG OF THE 8th ARKANSAS WITH BATTLE HONORS: DESCENDED IN THE FAMILY JOHN H. KELLY, COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT AND “BOY GENERAL OF THE CONFEDERACY,” MORTALLY WOUNDED SEPTEMBER 1864

This rare Arkansas Confederate Hardee pattern battleflag was among those described by British Lt. Col. J.A.L. Fremantle when he attended a review of Liddell’s brigade of Arkansas troops at Wartrace,… (1179-1395) SOLD. Learn More »

RELIC GERMAN WORLD WAR ONE M1916 STAHLHELM

RELIC GERMAN WORLD WAR ONE M1916 STAHLHELM

A relic, battlefield pick-up, German Model 1916 steel helmet. These helmets have an instantly recognizable profile that made them unmistakable relics of “The Great War.” Spiked helmets may have… (1202-677) SOLD. Learn More »

RARE MORSE CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX

RARE MORSE CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX

This is a rarely encountered Confederate cartridge box.  It was used in conjunction with the cavalry carbine which was a .50 caliber breech-loading gun made for the South Carolina state militia. The… (1268-361) SOLD. Learn More »

A GREAT EXAMPLE OF A CONFEDERATE "BALL BAG" CARTRIDGE BOX

A GREAT EXAMPLE OF A CONFEDERATE "BALL BAG" CARTRIDGE BOX

A ball bag is a cartridge box that holds fewer rounds then those typically issued but is less intrusive. They were made without tin liners or a wooden block. Suspended from the soldier's belt with… (1268-104) SOLD. Learn More »

NEW YORK OFFICER’S BELT PLATE

NEW YORK OFFICER’S BELT PLATE

New York followed the US government’s lead in 1851 in introducing rectangular sword belt plates for officers and enlistedmen entitled to carry swords- NCOs, mounted troops, etc. These substituted… (2025-1116) SOLD. Learn More »

GETTYSBURG 12-POUNDER HOWITZER PASS BOX LID EX-MILLER POST #551, YORK SPRINGS, PA

GETTYSBURG 12-POUNDER HOWITZER PASS BOX LID EX-MILLER POST #551, YORK SPRINGS, PA

This lid from a pass box, used by artillery gun crews to bring live artillery cartridges up to a gun’s muzzle for loading. These were cylindrical in shape with the lid having a wood plug on the… (1202-870) SOLD. Learn More »

WWII BULLET STRUCK LUFTSCHUTZ GLADIATOR STYLE HELMET

WWII BULLET STRUCK LUFTSCHUTZ GLADIATOR STYLE HELMET

These home-defense helmets used by air-raid personnel and other civic forces saw some combat use in the late stages of the war. This is a good example of the 3-piece style showing a vertical seam at… (1202-707) SOLD. Learn More »

AN ENGLISH REGULATION PATTERN 1853 CAVALRY SABER

AN ENGLISH REGULATION PATTERN 1853 CAVALRY SABER

The 1853 Pattern British Cavalry Sword was introduced just before the Crimean War of 1854 and some, but few, saw service at the Battle of Balaclava during "The Charge of the Light Brigade" where the… (2025-688) SOLD. Learn More »

RELIC STATE OF NEW YORK “SNY” BELT PLATE FOUND BY BILL GAVIN

RELIC STATE OF NEW YORK “SNY” BELT PLATE FOUND BY BILL GAVIN

This is a very nice excavated SNY belt plate. Pattern 1839 belt buckle with puppy-paw hooks. Beautiful mellow face with the letters “SNY” in the center. Hints of original finish show through. Some… (2025-975) SOLD. Learn More »

MODEL 1851 OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE WITH KEEPER

MODEL 1851 OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE WITH KEEPER

Civil War-era officer’s sword belt buckle. Cast brass eagle buckle with 1/2” wide hook on back. The buckle retains nice body curve and shows very little wear. Excellent detail remains even on… (2025-789) SOLD. Learn More »

AMERICAN OR CONTINENTAL BLOWN GOBLET OR SCHNAPSGLAS, C. 1790

AMERICAN OR CONTINENTAL BLOWN GOBLET OR SCHNAPSGLAS, C. 1790

Non-lead gray tinted glass with man small bubbles. Seven tears or intentional bubbles in the top of the stem. Conical foot. Stands 8 15/16” tall.  Rough pontil. This is a very large glass and was… (1239-63) SOLD. Learn More »

OVAL US WAIST BELT PLATE FROM THE CORNFIELD AT ANTIETAM WITH REMNANTS OF THE BELT

OVAL US WAIST BELT PLATE FROM THE CORNFIELD AT ANTIETAM WITH REMNANTS OF THE BELT

Regulation 1839 pattern oval US belt plate with the arrow belt hooks that became common 1863-1865, but had been introduced as early as 1862 by some contractors and with Emerson Gaylord referring to… (490-7359) SOLD. Learn More »

DINGEE MARKED ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE

DINGEE MARKED ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE

This regulation belt plate for the infantry cartridge box sling has an even brownish, deep bronze tone to most of the face, with some rubbing to the high points of he raised design at center, giving… (2025-1391) SOLD. Learn More »

UNITED STATES FORD ROAD RECOVERED CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

UNITED STATES FORD ROAD RECOVERED CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

This regulation US cartridge box plate was recovered on the US Ford Road on July 14, 1974. The plate is the regulation 1839 pattern oval U.S. cartridge box plate used throughout the Civil War, made of… (918-87) SOLD. Learn More »

OFFICER OR MILITIA STAR BRIDLE ROSETTE

OFFICER OR MILITIA STAR BRIDLE ROSETTE

Measuring 1-1/2” inches in diameter, this is stamped brass Civil War bridle or headstall rosette with a raised, five-pointed star on its domed center. This has a raised rim around the base and was… (2025-798) SOLD. Learn More »

$25.00
SOLD

BEAUTIFUL, SURPLUS U.S. PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE

BEAUTIFUL, SURPLUS U.S. PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE

This non-excavated Federal belt plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US”. Face remains… (2025-1125) SOLD. Learn More »

18th CONNECTICUT IDENTIFIED ENLISTED INFANTRYMAN’S FROCK COAT WITH DISCHARGE, PENSION PAPERS, ETC.

18th CONNECTICUT IDENTIFIED ENLISTED INFANTRYMAN’S FROCK COAT WITH DISCHARGE, PENSION PAPERS, ETC.

This is a very good condition Union infantry enlisted man’s frock coat worn and preserved by John F. Smith, Co. B, 18th Connecticut Vol. Infantry who saw action with the regiment during their 1864… (1268-263) SOLD. Learn More »

HONORABLE DISCHARGE MEDAL – FRANK BOYD, 2nd WV VETERAN INFANTRY, CO. C

HONORABLE DISCHARGE MEDAL – FRANK BOYD, 2nd WV VETERAN INFANTRY, CO. C

This medal commemorates the honorable discharge of Franklin T. Boyd from United States Volunteer Service with the 2nd West Virginia Veteran Volunteers.  A patriotic ribbon is fastened to a bar on the… (2025-852) SOLD. Learn More »

RELIC STATE OF NEW YORK “SNY” BELT PLATE

RELIC STATE OF NEW YORK “SNY” BELT PLATE

This is a nice excavated SNY belt plate. Pattern 1839 belt buckle with puppy-paw hooks. Beautiful brown face with the letters “SNY” in the center. Many small “dings” on the face. Two small… (2025-1389) SOLD. Learn More »

IRON US/CS HORSE BIT (BROKEN) FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION

IRON US/CS HORSE BIT (BROKEN) FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION

Iron non-regulation bit used by Northern and Southern cavalry of the Civil War period. Side “cheek” pieces are short, approximately 5.25” long. These have three loops (at top, middle, and… (224-815) SOLD. Learn More »

NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE MILITIA “NHSM” CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE MILITIA “NHSM” CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

Original post-Civil War oval cartridge box plate from New Hampshire. This box plate is in excellent condition, with pleasing mellow patina, good definition to the lettering, border and edge, and nice,… (2025-764) SOLD. Learn More »

CIVIL WAR CROSSED SABERS CAVALRY INSIGNIA

CIVIL WAR CROSSED SABERS CAVALRY INSIGNIA

Stamped brass crossed sabers insignia in good condition. Insignia was meant for wear on the crown of the forage cap, kepi, or slouch hat. The face has a somewhat dark age patina. Reverse has all four… (2025-851) SOLD. Learn More »

BOOK, “SIMEON GREEN; OR, THE MAN THAT KILLED HIS NEIGHBORS”

BOOK, “SIMEON GREEN; OR, THE MAN THAT KILLED HIS NEIGHBORS”

Title is approximately 4” x 6”, 52 pages. Brown cloth covers with impressed design. Gold foil title on spine. Published by the American Sunday-School Union, 1853. A nice copy with complete text. A… (2024-571) SOLD. Learn More »

$39.50
SOLD

SCARCE 5-POUND KETCHUM GRENADE

SCARCE 5-POUND KETCHUM GRENADE

Patented by William F. Ketchum of Buffalo, NY, these grenades looked a bit like over-sized darts when assembled. The hollow iron body is “prolate spheroid” in shape, a narrow football shape, with… (2025-1818) SOLD. Learn More »

CSA 1864 $5 (T-69) NOTE

CSA 1864 $5 (T-69) NOTE

An original piece of Confederate money, being the $5 CSA T-69 bill featuring a vignette of the Capitol at Richmond top center and portrait of C.G. Memminger, first CSA Secretary of the Treasury at… (2025-1432) SOLD. Learn More »

$45.00
SOLD

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 1862 $5 NOTE

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 1862 $5 NOTE

An original piece of Southern money, being the $5 bill from the State of Louisiana at Baton Rouge. Featuring a knight slaying another man, perhaps the South beating the North, and other detailed… (2025-1430) SOLD. Learn More »

$50.00
SOLD

BANK OF TENNESSEE 1858 $5 NOTE

BANK OF TENNESSEE 1858 $5 NOTE

An original piece of Southern money, being the $5 bill featuring workmen and other portraits. Dated in ink. Plate letter, B.  Serial number in ink, 1299. This note has “V  5  V” printed in… (2025-1428) SOLD. Learn More »

$45.00
SOLD

CIVIL WAR “EXTRA RICH, THREE ROW” MAJOR OF STAFF SHOULDER STRAPS

CIVIL WAR “EXTRA RICH, THREE ROW” MAJOR OF STAFF SHOULDER STRAPS

An excellent pair of Civil War officer’s shoulder straps with the gold oak leaves of a Major set on a black velvet ground indicating a posting to staff. This is not to say a desk job. Staff officers… (490-7387) SOLD. Learn More »

133rd INFANTRY OFFICER’S HAT BADGE

133rd INFANTRY OFFICER’S HAT BADGE

A very strong example of the regulation Civil War Union infantry officer’s hat badge- 3-1/4” by 2-1/2” overall with embroidered gold bullion infantry hunting horn on black velvet sewn over an… (490-7392) SOLD. Learn More »

RARE CIVIL WAR US ARMY SIGNAL CORPS CAP INSIGNIA

RARE CIVIL WAR US ARMY SIGNAL CORPS CAP INSIGNIA

Civil War insignia for the signal corps is among the rarest of the rare. Initially titled the signal service as part of the army staff, it was established only in 1860 with the appointment of just one… (490-7372) SOLD. Learn More »

CONFEDERATE RETRACTABLE PIKE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION

CONFEDERATE RETRACTABLE PIKE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION

Primitive, but cheap and easily made, pikes were recognized as a stop-gap measure until better arms could be obtained and were made throughout the south by small and large manufacturers with various… (1292-01) SOLD. Learn More »

MINTY BRITISH WW2 HELMET COMPLETE WITH NETTING

MINTY BRITISH WW2 HELMET COMPLETE WITH NETTING

A really nice example of a late World War Two British helmet with some of the brown paper wrapping of the helmet pads and liner still there, and the chinstrap with wrapping above the buckle and loop… (1202-706) SOLD. Learn More »

PENNSYLVANIA “NATIONAL GUARDS” BELT PLATE FEATURING WINFIELD SCOTT

PENNSYLVANIA “NATIONAL GUARDS” BELT PLATE FEATURING WINFIELD SCOTT

Oval, brass plate featuring raised profile of Winfield Scott. Brass face is crimped over tinned iron back. Three wire loops are soldered on the back. Measures 66mm x 88mm. Brass face is clean with… (2025-1161) SOLD. Learn More »

CIVIL WAR INFANTRY OFFICER’S EMBROIDERED CAP INSIGNIA

CIVIL WAR INFANTRY OFFICER’S EMBROIDERED CAP INSIGNIA

Gold colored hunting horns with a full loop became the regulation insignia for U.S. infantry in 1851 and lasted until the adoption of crossed rifles in 1875. This is a very good example of the… (2025-866) SOLD. Learn More »

REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD BULLET MOLD FOR BALL AND SHOT BY JOSIAH MILLER

REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD BULLET MOLD FOR BALL AND SHOT BY JOSIAH MILLER

This brass scissor mold is made to cast nine small shot, eight larger shot, and a single ball of about 56 caliber indicating intended use in a smoothbore musket, fowler or hunting weapon, which are… (490-7289) SOLD. Learn More »

AMERICAN CRUET & STOPPER CIRCA 1825-1850

AMERICAN CRUET & STOPPER CIRCA 1825-1850

This cruet & stopper, probably produced in Pittsburgh, has a large folded foot, a hollow handle with nice tooling and a flip at the base; it stands 6 7/8” tall.  Rough pontil. No cracks or… (1239-52) SOLD. Learn More »

$80.00
SOLD

MINTY U.S. M-1855 SPRINGFIELD SOCKET BAYONET & SCABBARD

MINTY U.S. M-1855 SPRINGFIELD SOCKET BAYONET & SCABBARD

This is the Model 1855 socket bayonet for Springfield rifle muskets.  Measures approximately 21” overall.  This specimen features a bright overall surface with no blemishes. Complete with locking… (490-7337) SOLD. Learn More »

HORSTMANN EAGLE POMMEL SWORD CA. 1850

HORSTMANN EAGLE POMMEL SWORD CA. 1850

This brass hilted sword measures 32” overall and has a 27” blade. It has an eagle-head pommel and a distinctly semicircular knucklebow cast and chased with feathers along the sides, transitioning… (1266-140) SOLD. Learn More »

1990 EDITION OF CUSTER IN PHOTOGRAPHS BY D. MARK KATZ

1990 EDITION OF CUSTER IN PHOTOGRAPHS BY D. MARK KATZ

Offered here is a clean copy of the definitive study of images of the infamous George Armstrong Custer, who was one of the most photographed men of his time. This book includes 161 photographs in… (2025-1483) SOLD. Learn More »

$75.00
SOLD

JOHN GOOD GETTYSURG DESK SET

JOHN GOOD GETTYSURG DESK SET

The set consists of four intact Gettysburg battlefield recovered bullets and what appears to be a fused group of several more mounted on a flat rectangular wood base with beveled front edge reading… (286-1430) SOLD. Learn More »

GETTYSBURG CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SPUR FROM THE FAIRFIELD ROAD

GETTYSBURG CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SPUR FROM THE FAIRFIELD ROAD

This classic Confederate cavalry spur came from an estate sale along the Fairfield Road, scene of a small, but important cavalry fight about six miles southwest of Gettysburg on July 3 that secured… (286-1432) SOLD. Learn More »

SILVER IDENTIFICATION SHIELD: JOHN H. KEYES, 18th MASSACHUSETTS

SILVER IDENTIFICATION SHIELD: JOHN H. KEYES, 18th MASSACHUSETTS

Roll call in Company F of the 18th Massachusetts must have been a headache: there were three men named John Keyes in the company. One had the middle initial A, but the other two both had the middle… (2025-1886) SOLD. Learn More »

CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM THE SITE OF HATCH’S ASSAULT AT SECOND MANASSAS

CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM THE SITE OF HATCH’S ASSAULT AT SECOND MANASSAS

This is a nice example of the regulation belt plate for the infantry cartridge box shoulder sling recovered at a critical spot on the battlefield of Second Manassas: the site of Hatch’s August 30… (2025-1885) SOLD. Learn More »

CIVIL WAR US MODEL 1851 OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE

CIVIL WAR US MODEL 1851 OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE

This is an excellent condition regulation Civil War officer’s sword belt plate with untouched medium brass patina front and back with no modern polishing, age spots or verdigris. The integral belt… (286-1433) SOLD. Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-ERA “CLOOSE / CROSBY” FIFE

CIVIL WAR-ERA “CLOOSE / CROSBY” FIFE

This wooden fife is a wonderful example of a typical musical wind instrument of the mid-19th century. In very good original condition, this Civil War-era cylindrical fife measures 17” long and is… (2025-75) SOLD. Learn More »

U. S. SPRINGFIELD M1863 TYPE I MUSKET DATED 1864

U. S. SPRINGFIELD M1863 TYPE I MUSKET DATED 1864

This Civil War longarm is a .58 caliber “Springfield” Model 1863, Type 1, single-shot muzzleloader in complete, excellent overall condition. The Springfield M1863 Type 1 musket was a government… (490-7393) SOLD. Learn More »


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CDV OF LOUIS R. FRANCINE, 7TH NEW JERSEY INFANTRY, MORTALLY WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG

Image shows Francine in uniform. He wears a non-regulation coat with shoulder straps (Major or Lt. Colonel). Image is clear with good contrast. Mount has two small chips to border along top edge. Reverse has pencil identification. Photographer’s… (2021-1131). Learn More »

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