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EIGHT STAR – VIRGINIA - CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL “BIBLE” FLAG

EIGHT STAR – VIRGINIA - CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL “BIBLE” FLAG

This printed Confederate First National Flag measures 7” by 3” and bears eight stars, likely dating it just after the official secession of Viriginia on April 17, 1861, and sometime before the… (286-1422) SOLD. Learn More »

LARGE PAINTED IRON FINIAL IN THE FORM OF A G.A.R. MEDAL

LARGE PAINTED IRON FINIAL IN THE FORM OF A G.A.R. MEDAL

This large replica of a G.A.R. medal measures 10” by 6” and weighs 2 lbs 7 oz. The eagle, cannon balls, stars on the flag ribbon, and the medal retain a lot of their original gold paint. The… (286-1405) SOLD. Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

RARE STYLE JACKET WORN BY GENERAL THOMAS G. STEVENSON, KILLED IN ACTION MAY 1864 NEAR SPOTSYLVANIA COURT HOUSE

RARE STYLE JACKET WORN BY GENERAL THOMAS G. STEVENSON, KILLED IN ACTION MAY 1864 NEAR SPOTSYLVANIA COURT HOUSE

Thomas Greely Stevenson was born in Boston Massachusetts. He was 25 years old when the Civil War began. He had risen from private to major in the Massachusetts Militia very quickly. On December 3,… (1268-310) SOLD. Learn More »

STEREOVIEW CARD – “ARIZONA INDIAN”

STEREOVIEW CARD – “ARIZONA INDIAN”

This dual image is labeled “Arizona Indians.” Shows a Native man in a breechcloth, wearing a braided headdress. The image is in good condition with sharp edges and no notable damage or wear.  It… (1266-855) SOLD. Learn More »

$55.00
SOLD

RARE STEREOVIEW CARD – SIOUX CAMP

RARE STEREOVIEW CARD – SIOUX CAMP

This antique stereo card features a dual printed image of what appears to be a Sioux tribal family at their camp.  A wagon rests near a teepee, while three people rest beneath a drying rack. The… (1266-850) SOLD. Learn More »

$85.00
SOLD

GOLD SHIELD-SHAPED ID BADGE – 5TH MAINE INFANTRY

GOLD SHIELD-SHAPED ID BADGE – 5TH MAINE INFANTRY

Offered here is a gold identification badge with t-bar pin on back. Badge is in shield shaped and engraved with “CAPT / C.H. SMALL / Co. D / 5th Me Vol.” Badge is complete and very fine in every… (2025-1158) SOLD. Learn More »

ID’D GEORGIA CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S VEST, TROUSERS, HAVERSACK AND CAP BOX

ID’D GEORGIA CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S VEST, TROUSERS, HAVERSACK AND CAP BOX

This is a great looking Confederate uniform grouping belonging to the impressively named Marshall H.A. DeGraffenreid, a Lieutenant in the “First Georgia Regulars” from 1862 to 1865, who saw action… (1268-046) SOLD. Learn More »

CINCINNATI DEPOT CANTEEN

CINCINNATI DEPOT CANTEEN

Pattern 1858 smooth side canteen with tin spout as made by the Cincinnati Depot. The body of the canteen is in good condition overall. Both side show numerous minor dents from use. There is no cloth… (1256-14) SOLD. Learn More »

EXCELLENT CONDITION SMITH PATENT BRIGADIER GENERAL’S SHOULDER STRAPS

EXCELLENT CONDITION SMITH PATENT BRIGADIER GENERAL’S SHOULDER STRAPS

Smith patent shoulder straps used a gilt stamped brass border imitating the dead and bright bullion of embroidered shoulder straps, and were more robust, easier to maintain and less expensive, making… (142-111) SOLD. Learn More »

$2,250.00
Originally $2,750.00


SOLD

1832 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SILVER BULLION HUNTING HORN

1832 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SILVER BULLION HUNTING HORN

The branch of service color and metal in the regular army for infantry remained silver and white until the early 1850s when they moved into various shades of light blue and buttons became universally… (142-81) SOLD. Learn More »

$125.00
Originally $150.00


SOLD

12-POUND CANISTER BALL RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG

12-POUND CANISTER BALL RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG

This ball is from a round of canister fired from a 12-pound field piece and was found at an unknown location at Gettysburg.  Accompanied by small wooden base to which it is firmly affixed. A small… (2025-1492) SOLD. Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

12-POUND CANISTER BALL FROM CULP’S HILL

12-POUND CANISTER BALL FROM CULP’S HILL

This ball is from a round of canister fired from a 12-pound field piece and was found in the area Culp’s Hill here at Gettysburg.  Accompanied by small wooden base. … (2025-1513) SOLD. Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

12-POUND CANISTER BALL FROM CULP’S HILL

12-POUND CANISTER BALL FROM CULP’S HILL

This ball is from a round of canister fired from a 12-pound field piece and was found in the area of Culp’s Hill here at Gettysburg. Has a dark colored surface [possibly shellacked], with a… (2025-1511) SOLD. Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

U.S. MODEL 1855 RIFLEMAN’S BELT AND BUCKLE WITH BAYONET FROG, SCABBARD, & CONFEDERATE ASSEMBLED SABER BAYONET

U.S. MODEL 1855 RIFLEMAN’S BELT AND BUCKLE WITH BAYONET FROG, SCABBARD, & CONFEDERATE ASSEMBLED SABER BAYONET

This scarce 1855 rifleman’s belt rig is in good condition and complete with its two-piece frame buckle, brass belt loops, bayonet frog, scabbard, and bayonet. Constructed of black leather, the belt… (2025-691) SOLD. Learn More »

CIRCA 1780 TRUMPET WINE GLASS

CIRCA 1780 TRUMPET WINE GLASS

A superb example of a Revolutionary War period wine glass; free blown with a rough pontil. No chips or cracks; some scattered small air bubbles. Stands 4 ½” tall; 2 ½” in diameter at lip; base… (1266-68) SOLD. Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

DIXIE STEAM BOTTLING WORKS “HUTCH” SODA BOTTLE, BIRMINGHAM, AL

DIXIE STEAM BOTTLING WORKS “HUTCH” SODA BOTTLE, BIRMINGHAM, AL

Antique blob top soda bottle with “DIXIE / STEAM BOTTLING WORKS / CO. BIRMINGHAM / ALA.” embossed on it. The company was in operation from 1900 to 1902. The light aqua colored bottle stands… (1266-166) SOLD. Learn More »

$35.00
SOLD

REPLICA OF ANTIETAM’S DUNKER CHURCH BY GARY CASTEEL

REPLICA OF ANTIETAM’S DUNKER CHURCH BY GARY CASTEEL

Signed by the artist, the base of this replica measures 5 ¾" x 5 ½”; the building stands 3 3/8” tall including base.  Overall excellent condition. The Dunker Church is one of the most iconic… (2025-1292) SOLD. Learn More »

$85.00
SOLD

LIMITED EDITION GETTYSBURG FIRST SHOT MARKER MONUMENT REPLICA BY GARY CASTEEL

LIMITED EDITION GETTYSBURG FIRST SHOT MARKER MONUMENT REPLICA BY GARY CASTEEL

This signed and numbered monument replica measure is in excellent condition.  Measures 2 ¼” x 2 ¼” x 5”.   Number 52 of 1863. Around 7:30 a.m. on the morning of July 1, 1863, Lieutenant… (2025-1270) SOLD. Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

ENGLISH/BELGIAN COPY OF SMITH & WESSON NO. 1 REVOLVER & HOLSTER IDENTIFIED TO 8TH MINNESOTA INFANTRY

ENGLISH/BELGIAN COPY OF SMITH & WESSON NO. 1 REVOLVER & HOLSTER IDENTIFIED TO 8TH MINNESOTA INFANTRY

This is a European (English or Belgian) copy of a Smith & Wesson, No. 1, Second Issue Revolver. It is a .32 caliber, seven-shot revolver with a 4” octagonal barrel, rosewood handles, with… (2022-986) SOLD. Learn More »

CIVIL WAR US OR CS SADDLE VALISE

CIVIL WAR US OR CS SADDLE VALISE

A good Civil War period saddle valise that would dress up an officer’s saddle. Brownish black leather, cylindrical in form with a flat bottom with a leather wrapped cord handle sewn at each end for… (1268-604) SOLD. Learn More »

LEATHER CAVALRY CARBINE SLING & SNAP HOOK

LEATHER CAVALRY CARBINE SLING & SNAP HOOK

This is a Cavalry shoulder sling designed for use with weapons fitted with sling rings (musketoon, rifled carbine, and all patented breech-loading carbines). The sling was to be worn over the left… (632-82) SOLD. Learn More »

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S SWORD BELT WITH BELT BUCKLE AND STRAPS

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S SWORD BELT WITH BELT BUCKLE AND STRAPS

This is an officer’s sword belt rig in very good condition. Belt is constructed of folded leather that is folded and stitched. Nice tooled line along outer edges on the belt. Belt leather measures… (2025-180) SOLD. Learn More »

PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 30-SECOND FUSES

PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 30-SECOND FUSES

This pack has the less often seen, longer burning 30-second artillery fuses and originates from the Frankford Arsenal and was produced in 1863. The pack is constructed of a drilled wood block covered… (2025-91) SOLD. Learn More »

$75.00
SOLD

PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 25-SECOND FUSES

PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 25-SECOND FUSES

This pack has the less often seen, longer burning 25-second artillery fuses and originates from the Frankford Arsenal and was produced in 1863. The pack is constructed of a drilled wood block covered… (2025-86) SOLD. Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

1748-DATED BRASS FOLDING RULER

1748-DATED BRASS FOLDING RULER

Offered here is a wonderful 18-century brass ruler. Measuring 12.5” long, with hinge pin that connects an additional 12” section that fits into a channel in the outer portion. Marked to include… (179-1220) SOLD. Learn More »

ANTEBELLUM/CONFEDERATE VIRGINIA CAVALRY TROOPER"S JACKET

ANTEBELLUM/CONFEDERATE VIRGINIA CAVALRY TROOPER"S JACKET

This is a really great looking cavalry shell jacket. It was probably made just prior to the war and later modified as the war progressed. This short jacket is made of dark gray wool broadcloth. It is… (1268-365) SOLD. Learn More »

NICE STARR CARBINE – LOW SERIAL “298”, EX-TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM COLLECTION

NICE STARR CARBINE – LOW SERIAL “298”, EX-TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM COLLECTION

Between 1861 and 1864 over 20,000 percussion model carbines were produced by the Starr Arms Company - a .54 caliber with a barrel length of 21 inches, overall 37.65 inches long. Barrel has approx. 98%… (1268-378) SOLD. Learn More »

A LIEUTENANT OF CAVALRY IN LEE’S ARMY BY GEORGE W. BEALE

A LIEUTENANT OF CAVALRY IN LEE’S ARMY BY GEORGE W. BEALE

This book is the author’s own story “simply told and intensely interesting of his four years’ acquaintance with all the fortunes of war” while serving as a lieutenant in the Company C of the… (1180-229) SOLD. Learn More »

$25.00
SOLD

THE PAINFUL NEWS I HAVE TO WRITE BY H.R. JESSUP

THE PAINFUL NEWS I HAVE TO WRITE BY H.R. JESSUP

This book is the compilation of the letters and diaries of one farm family living in Page County outside of Luray in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia when the winds of war swept through in the Spring… (1180-225) SOLD. Learn More »

$50.00
SOLD

HAND-MADE BONE IDENTIFICATION BADGE – WILLIAM BRIERLEY, 174TH PA. INFANTRY

HAND-MADE BONE IDENTIFICATION BADGE – WILLIAM BRIERLEY, 174TH PA. INFANTRY

Offered here is a hand carved identification piece. Made of a sliver of animal bone, this measures 1.25” x 1.5” with “stepped” edges. There is a hole drilled at top to suspend from a pin of… (1268-124) SOLD. Learn More »

US/CS WOOD FUSE ADAPTER WITH PAPER FUSE

US/CS WOOD FUSE ADAPTER WITH PAPER FUSE

Offered here is a tapered wood fuse adapter for mortar shells. The center of the adapter is drilled out to hold a paper time fuse. An 8-second time fuse comes with this adapter. Adapter measures… (2023-2462) SOLD. Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

US/CS WOOD FUSE ADAPTER WITH PAPER FUSE

US/CS WOOD FUSE ADAPTER WITH PAPER FUSE

Offered here is a tapered wood fuse adapter for mortar shells. The center of the adapter is drilled out to hold a paper time fuse. A 30-second time fuse comes with this adapter. Adapter measures… (2023-2461) SOLD. Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

EARLY AMERICAN WINE GLASS, NON-LEAD

EARLY AMERICAN WINE GLASS, NON-LEAD

Non-lead wine glass with a light gray tint, from a Frederick County, MD collection. Probably American circa 1780-1800. Stands 4 1/8” tall; has a rough pontil. Overall very good condition. … (1239-57) SOLD. Learn More »

$60.00
SOLD

CIRCA 1790 – 1840 AMERICAN OR ENGLISH GLASS POCKET FLASK

CIRCA 1790 – 1840 AMERICAN OR ENGLISH GLASS POCKET FLASK

This small flask has a rough pontil. Measures 6 ½” long. There are documented examples of this type flask being carried by soldiers in the Civil War.  Overall very good condition; has some minor… (1239-54) SOLD. Learn More »

$35.00
SOLD

NAPOLEONIC WAR ERA CROSSBELT PLATE

NAPOLEONIC WAR ERA CROSSBELT PLATE

This is British used by an "Armed Association" or militia.  One of the better-known Armed Associations was formed in 1798 in Bute for local defense. The local Sheriff submitted to a meeting of the… (2025-1117) SOLD. Learn More »

EXCELLENT US CIVIL WAR 1861 PATTERN INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX MADE AND MARKED BY WATERTOWN ARSENAL IN 1863, WITH TINS AND BOX PLATE

EXCELLENT US CIVIL WAR 1861 PATTERN INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX MADE AND MARKED BY WATERTOWN ARSENAL IN 1863, WITH TINS AND BOX PLATE

This is a great example of the regulation Union army infantry cartridge box complete with its cartridge box plate, all buckles, loops, tabs, and the interior magazine tins for the cartridges in place,… (2025-544) SOLD. Learn More »

SHARPS MODEL 1852 “SLANT BREECH” CARBINE

SHARPS MODEL 1852 “SLANT BREECH” CARBINE

This piece is a great specimen of an early Sharps Model 1852 carbine referred to as the “Slant Breech” or ‘Sloping Breech” model. Often confused with the similar “John Brown Sharps” and… (2023-3266) SOLD. Learn More »

PRESENTATION INSCRIBED FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD AND SCABBARD OF LIEUTENANT AND CAPTAIN EDWARD EVERETT CLAPP, 155th PENNSYLVANIA: WIA FREDERICKSBURG, COMMANDED CO. F AT GETTYSBURG; KIA SPOTTSYLVANIA

PRESENTATION INSCRIBED FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD AND SCABBARD OF LIEUTENANT AND CAPTAIN EDWARD EVERETT CLAPP, 155th PENNSYLVANIA: WIA FREDERICKSBURG, COMMANDED CO. F AT GETTYSBURG; KIA SPOTTSYLVANIA

This Schuyler, Hartley and Graham M1850 foot officer’s sword was presented to Lt. Edward Everett Clapp on the evening of August 29, 1862, five days before his company left Pittsburgh with seven… (1273-08) SOLD. Learn More »

NICE US NAVY BELT AND ACCOUTREMENT SET - EX-TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM COLLECTION

NICE US NAVY BELT AND ACCOUTREMENT SET - EX-TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM COLLECTION

This pattern of 1862 Civil War belt replaced the pre-war brass hook and standing loop type seaman’s belt; the notable change exhibited by this belt was the Goodyear patented friction buckle. The… (1268-539) SOLD. Learn More »

RARE WV UNION VETERAN LADDER BADGE – 12th WEST VIRGINIA, COMPANY I

RARE WV UNION VETERAN LADDER BADGE – 12th WEST VIRGINIA, COMPANY I

This ladder badge is of the very rare West Virginia variety, with a navy-blue backing ribbon and bright silver finished pin bar and ladder attachments. The pin bar reads “CO. I” while the… (2025-964) SOLD. Learn More »

SCARCE STIMPSON CONTRACT US NAVY FOULED-ANCHOR POWDER FLASK DATED AND INSPECTED 1845

SCARCE STIMPSON CONTRACT US NAVY FOULED-ANCHOR POWDER FLASK DATED AND INSPECTED 1845

The US Navy issue powder flask has a beautiful, untouched patina to the brass and the copper, which show uniform, medium aged tones with some darker age spots. Both sides are embossed with a large,… (2025-1177) SOLD. Learn More »

VERY RARE, M1861 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET DATED 1861, WITH SLING

VERY RARE, M1861 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET DATED 1861, WITH SLING

This is a first-year-of-production example the standard rifle musket of the Civil War, the Model 1861 Springfield, actually made at that armory. With production starting at Springfield in July 1861,… (2025-441) SOLD. Learn More »

SILVER & ENAMEL 1ST DIVISION / 9TH ARMY CORPS BADGE

SILVER & ENAMEL 1ST DIVISION / 9TH ARMY CORPS BADGE

Very nice coin silver ID badge in the shape of a shield with cannon and anchor representing the 9th Army Corps. The face is features the cannon and anchor with red enamel filling the background; the… (1268-137) SOLD. Learn More »

ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S MAROON SASH

ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S MAROON SASH

This is an original Civil War officer’s sash in very good condition. Worn by officers in most of the branches of the United States Army, the waist sash was a common uniform accoutrement that… (1268-781) SOLD. Learn More »

ORIGINAL, MAKER MARKED CIVIL WAR MUSKET SLING – WATERVLIET ARSENAL

ORIGINAL, MAKER MARKED CIVIL WAR MUSKET SLING – WATERVLIET ARSENAL

This is a leather shoulder sling designed for use with Civil War muskets. The sling has a fixed leather loop sewn to one end and a brass hook on the other, which is mounted under a sewn down flap. The… (362-1267) SOLD. Learn More »

FRANKFORD ARSENAL MARKED FRICTION PRIMER TIN

FRANKFORD ARSENAL MARKED FRICTION PRIMER TIN

Made of thin tinned iron with a hinged lid embossed “100 FRICTION PRIMERS” in an arc at top over the ordnance emblem of crossed cannon barrels with a cannonball/shell in the upper angle, flanked… (2025-76) SOLD. Learn More »

FIVE VOLUME SET OF NORTH CAROLINA REGIMENTS (1861-1865) EDITED BY WALTER CLARK

FIVE VOLUME SET OF NORTH CAROLINA REGIMENTS (1861-1865) EDITED BY WALTER CLARK

“This work fully merits Douglas S. Freeman’s classification as one of the most indispensable works for the Army of Northern Virginia” is the commentary of the editors of Civil War Books (1967).… (1180-250) SOLD. Learn More »

COIN SILVER SERVING SPOON: ADMIRAL DAVID GLASSGOW FARRAGUT FAMILY, ENGRAVED WITH THE ADMIRAL’S INITIALS

COIN SILVER SERVING SPOON: ADMIRAL DAVID GLASSGOW FARRAGUT FAMILY, ENGRAVED WITH THE ADMIRAL’S INITIALS

A 9” long coin silver serving spoon descended from the Admiral David Glasgow Farragut through his son, Loyall Farragut, bearing the Admiral’s initials “DGF” in script on the handle. Excellent… (2025-1180) SOLD. Learn More »

2nd NEW YORK LIGHT CAVALRY RECRUITING BROADSIDE

2nd NEW YORK LIGHT CAVALRY RECRUITING BROADSIDE

July 25, 1861, Colonel J. Mansfield Davies received authority from the War Department to recruit a regiment of cavalry. He recruited this regiment and organized it at Scarsdale; it was mustered in the… (2025-744) SOLD. Learn More »

CABINET CARD – TWO LAWMEN

CABINET CARD – TWO LAWMEN

This antique cabinet card photograph features two “lawmen” with badges, standing in front of a backdrop in full regalia.  The younger man to the right rest his hand on an authoritative… (1266-882) SOLD. Learn More »

$75.00
SOLD


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PRESENTATION AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. CORNELIUS BATCHELDER, 12th MASS, DATED JUNE 17, 1863, JUST TWO WEEKS BEFORE HE WAS WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG!

This sword bears a wonderful inscription to a newly commissioned officer from the men of his company, beside whom he had served as a sergeant through Antietam, Fredericksburg and other heavy fighting: Presented to / Lt. CORNELIUS BATCHELDER / 12th… (1052-1130). Learn More »

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