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BULLET IN WOOD FROM GETTYSBURG, KEN BREAM COLLECTION
All that remains of a tree, once standing on the battlefield, with a bullet fired into it. Smaller piece of wood (2” long) with undetermined type of bullet. The heavy lead projectile is visible on… (224-774). Learn More »
LARGE SILVER SPOON FOUND IN A CONFEDERATE CAMP AT CASHTOWN, PA
Presented in a Riker display case is a large silver soup spoon excavated from a Civil War Confederate camp at Cashtown, PA. Found by local relic hunters in 1995, this large spoon is in complete and… (2025-591). Learn More »
$35.00
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CONFEDERATE CAVALRY BRIDLE BIT RECOVERED AT MARYLAND HEIGHTS
Blacksmith forged iron bit typically used by Southern cavalry of the Civil War period. Side “cheek” pieces are made of ¼” thick iron stock and are nearly straight. Complete with mouth piece and… (2025-580). Learn More »
$65.00
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BRASS CURB BIT CHAIN FOUND ON HERR’S RIDGE FROM THE MINNICK COLLECTION; GEISELMAN COLLECTION
This linked chain made of brass was used in conjunction with the curb bit. Attached to the bit and placed under the horse’s chin, the chain would prevent the bit from upsetting inside the… (2025-594). Learn More »
$97.50
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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). Learn More »
$295.00
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CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM 20th CORPS LINES PINE MOUNTAIN, GA, EX-SYD KERKSIS
This regulation US cartridge box plate was recovered on the battlefield of Pine Mountain, also known as Pine Knob, fought June 14-15 as part of the Atlanta Campaign. Johnston had withdrawn to the… (2025-194). Learn More »
$475.00
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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). Learn More »
$29.50
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FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED STAR CAPE PIN
A small, stamped brass five-pointed star 1-7/8” point to point. This has a flange on the back that is pierced and a small hole in the face for attachment. These are usually taken to be cape pins-… (1262-13). Learn More »
FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED STAR CAPE PIN
A small, stamped brass five-pointed star 1-1/8” point to point. This has a flange on the back that is pierced and a small hole in the face for attachment. These are usually taken to be cape pins-… (1262-12). Learn More »
CAMP ART COMPANY LETTER
This is crudely cast from lead and measures 1-1/4” tall. It is good example of Civil War soldiers’ camp art, making use of lead that was readily available and easily melted to make a crude company… (1262-17). Learn More »
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). Learn More »
$295.00
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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). Learn More »
$97.50
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FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED FORAGE CAP CHINSTRAP INFANTY-I BUTTONS AND FRICTION BUCKLE
Two small size U.S. eagle-infantry-I buttons and the sliding friction buckle from an officer’s or privately purchased forage cap, recovered at Fredericksburg. The brass frame buckle still has a… (1262-07). Learn More »
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). Learn More »
$125.00
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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). Learn More »
$100.00
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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… (1262-09). Learn More »
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). Learn More »
FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED SNY BELT PLATE
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 Fredericksburg. The overall pattern was adopted… (1262-06). Learn More »
$895.00
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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). Learn More »
$375.00
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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). Learn More »
$75.00
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“I LIKE YOUR STYLE” THE REGIMENTAL STANDARD OF THE 12th ILLINOIS CAVALRY: GAMBLE’S BRIGADE UNDER BUFORD ON JULY 1 AT GETTYSBURG
We can’t think of a more flamboyant, devil-may-care motto on a cavalry standard than this one, whose overtly casual nature no doubt intentionally contrasts with their combat and fighting record. Placed in quotation marks, this was taken from the… (1179-033). Learn More »
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