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SMALL PATTERN US OVAL PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE: BATTLE OF SHILOH

SMALL PATTERN US OVAL PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE: BATTLE OF SHILOH

This is a good example of the regulation small size US oval belt plate, excavated at the site of the April 1862 Battle of Shiloh, where Grant fought off attacks by Confederate General Albert Sidney… (490-5815). Learn More »

BATTLE OF SHILOH IRON FRAME BUCKLE

BATTLE OF SHILOH IRON FRAME BUCKLE

This non-descript iron frame buckle was recovered at Shiloh and although simple, shows some care in its construction in using a center bar that widens toward the middle where it is given a deep groove… (490-5814). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX BREAST PLATE RECOVERED AT SHILOH

CIVIL WAR EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX BREAST PLATE RECOVERED AT SHILOH

This is a very good example of the regulation US plate worn on the infantry cartridge box sling recovered at Shiloh. Made of stamped rolled brass with a lead-solder filled back, these plates have a… (490-5813). Learn More »

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE, A.K.A. BROGAN OR BOOTTEE

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE, A.K.A. BROGAN OR BOOTTEE

This Civil War US army issue shoe is typical wartime construction, using rough-side out black leather with reinforcing heel piece or “counter” sewn inside, four pairs of holes for a leather lace… (1052-300). Learn More »

REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This Civil War enlisted man’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission. The fort was established in 1870 by troops of the 20th US… (1052-250). Learn More »

REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This Civil War enlisted man’s kepi comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, and is in a remarkable state of preservation from the… (1052-252). Learn More »

REGULAR ARMY MODEL 1872 KEPI FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

REGULAR ARMY MODEL 1872 KEPI FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This Model 1872 officer’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission. The fort was established in 1870 by troops of the 20th US… (1052-248). Learn More »

BATTLE OF SHILOH CIVIL WAR EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX BREAST PLATE

BATTLE OF SHILOH CIVIL WAR EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX BREAST PLATE

This is the regulation US plate worn on the infantry cartridge box sling and was recovered at Shiloh, fought April 6-7, 1862, up to that point the largest battle of the war, one that made and almost… (490-5812). Learn More »

$225.00
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CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG

This cartridge box plate was recovered at Gettysburg, though we have no specification find location on the field.  This is the standard M1839 cartridge box plate used by Union infantry throughout the… (490-5811). Learn More »

$300.00
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RELIC SNY BELT PLATE RECOVERED AT COLD HARBOR

RELIC SNY BELT PLATE RECOVERED AT COLD HARBOR

This is an original Civil War oval “SNY” waistbelt plate issued by the state of New York to its early war volunteer regiments that was recovered at Cold Harbor, the scene of heavy fighting and… (490-5810). Learn More »

EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR/ INDIAN WAR CAVALRY BOOT: FORT PEMBINA

EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR/ INDIAN WAR CAVALRY BOOT: FORT PEMBINA

This appears to be the very scarce Civil War issue cavalry boot, but uses brass screwed soles which came in with the 1872 pattern. The leather is stiff and wrinkled so it is tough to get an exact… (1052-544). Learn More »

.69 CALIBER BUCK & BALL CARTRIDGE

.69 CALIBER BUCK & BALL CARTRIDGE

This is an original .69 caliber Buck & Ball cartridge.  Composed of a .69 caliber round ball with three .31 caliber buckshot on top.  Wrapped in cartridge paper and tied with string between each… (2024-331). Learn More »

FULL (OPENED) PACK OF .50 CALIBER GALLAGER CARTRIDGES – POULTNEY PATENT

FULL (OPENED) PACK OF .50 CALIBER GALLAGER CARTRIDGES – POULTNEY PATENT

A nice, solid pack containing ten .50 caliber cartridge for the Gallager carbine. These are the paper and brass foil cartridges. Made under Thomas Poultney’s patent of 1863. Pack has been opened… (1179-1448). Learn More »

$350.00
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.44 CALIBER RIFLE REVOLVER CARTRIDGE BY JOHNSON & DOW

.44 CALIBER RIFLE REVOLVER CARTRIDGE BY JOHNSON & DOW

Johnson & Dow received patents #33,393, #34,061, and #35,687 dated October 1, 1861, January 7, and June 24, 1862 for their cartridges. Using paper or fabric that was treated to make it… (1179-1330). Learn More »

US ARMY BOOT FROM FORT BUFORD, NORTH DAKOTA

US ARMY BOOT FROM FORT BUFORD, NORTH DAKOTA

This boot comes from Fort Buford, North Dakota, is in relic condition and was excavated on private property with the owner’s permission in anaerobic soil conditions that preserved it. The leg has… (1052-493). Learn More »

$225.00
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PAIR OF EARLY BARRACKS OR CAMP SHOES BY JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA

PAIR OF EARLY BARRACKS OR CAMP SHOES BY JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA

This pair of soldier’s shoes is from Fort Pembina, ND, a small U.S. army post from 1870 to 1895, and is typical army construction using rough-side out black leather and is clearly stamped… (1052-389). Learn More »

INDIAN WAR ARMY SHOES BY MUNDELL FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

INDIAN WAR ARMY SHOES BY MUNDELL FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This pair of shoes is from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and could be taken for attic or barn-finds, having been preserved by the wet, anaerobic soil conditions of the dig. They are solid, can… (1052-387). Learn More »

A POWDER HORN IN THE MAKING FROM FORT PEMBINA

A POWDER HORN IN THE MAKING FROM FORT PEMBINA

Soldiers in remote US army frontier forts likely spent a lot more time fighting boredom in garrison than they did fending off attacks or campaigning. In this case it looks very much like a soldier… (1052-458). Learn More »

RELIC OF A FRONTIER FORT: ARMY IRON TEA KETTLE/COFFEE POT FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

RELIC OF A FRONTIER FORT: ARMY IRON TEA KETTLE/COFFEE POT FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This cast iron kettle was recovered at Fort Pembina, a small US army fort in operation from 1870 to 1895 and measures about 8” and 6-7” tall. It is a tea or coffee pot in form, but of very heavy… (1052-457). Learn More »

$65.00
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RELIC OF A FRONTIER FORT: ARMY IRON COOKING POT FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

RELIC OF A FRONTIER FORT: ARMY IRON COOKING POT FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This cast iron cooking pot measures about 12” in diameter and 8” tall. The upper portion of one side is broken away. One of the brackets for an iron handle is still in place on the opposite side.… (1052-456). Learn More »

$65.00
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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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