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RELIC -- CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE CAVALRY “LINED C” BUTTON
This excavated two-piece coat button was used by Confederate cavalrymen. Button is in good “dug” condition. The face has a fine black and brown patina with a bold and lined “C” standing out.… (2026-91). Learn More »
RELIC -- CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY BLOCK “A” BUTTON
This excavated two-piece button was used by Confederate artillerymen. Button is in good “dug” condition. The copper face has a fine dark patina with a bold “A” standing out. Tin back has one… (2026-90). Learn More »
RELIC -- CIVIL WAR MISSISSIPPI “I” BUTTON
This is an excavated two-piece coat button. Button is in “dug” condition with a dent on one edge. The face features a large central star with an “I” in the center. Surrounding the star are all… (2026-89). Learn More »
FIRED CONFEDERATE 3.3 INCH ARCHER SHELL WITH TIE RING BASE – MINE RUN, VA
According to Peter George, co-author of Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War, "this shell is extremely rare as very few have been recovered". He also mentioned that "this specific… (2026-551). Learn More »
$975.00
SOLD
BRITISH 2.72 INCH 12 POUNDER WHITWORTH SHELL
Known as the Whitworth pattern I, sub-pattern II, explosive shell. This hexagonal spiral rifled artillery projectile was of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s design and is of English manufacture. These… (2026-533). Learn More »
FRAGMENTS OF US FLAG FOUND ON GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD – FROM THE COLLECTION OF WILLIAM MILES OF THE 56TH NEW YORK
These two cotton fragments, red and blue, are accompanied by a remarkable note. The note lays out the significance of the fragments, explaining that they were taken from a U.S. flag found on the… (2026-40). Learn More »
$1,250.00
SOLD
“PRONOUNCED SERIF” CS BELT PLATE
“Pronounced Serif” two-piece CS buckles take their name from the large, not to say exaggerated, serifs at the top of the “C” and at the top and bottom of the “S” on the tongue. They are… (2025-3581). Learn More »
$1,695.00
SOLD
EARLY GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR WOOD CANE WITH EMBEDDED BULLET
Here is an early souvenir walking cane made from two pieces of battlefield wood! The long shaft was a sapling cut from the area around Meade’s headquarters. The turned hardwood handle top containing… (1202-1159). Learn More »
$1,695.00
SOLD
RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE MARKED W.H. SMITH, BROOKLYN -- CORINTH
This US shoulder belt plate was affixed to the front of the shoulder belt for the infantry cartridge box. It features the spread-winged eagle design. Brass face retains fine detail. Even dark brown… (1032-256). Learn More »
RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE -- CHANCELLORSVILLE
This US shoulder belt plate was affixed to the front of the shoulder belt for the infantry cartridge box. It features the spread-winged eagle design. Brass face is smooth and retains fine detail. Even… (1032-255). Learn More »
RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE MARKED W.H. SMITH, BROOKLYN -- CHANCELLORSVILLE
This US shoulder belt plate was affixed to the front of the shoulder belt for the infantry cartridge box. It features the spread-winged eagle design. Brass face is smooth and retains fine detail. Even… (1032-250). Learn More »
RELIC GROUP FROM BRANDY STATION
This 6.25” x 5.25” display case contains a nice group of relics reportedly found near Brandy Station, Virginia. Relics include a 2.25” diameter rosette (brass face with tin back), two Sharps… (2023-2908). Learn More »
$125.00
SOLD
MODEL 1835/1842 SOCKET BAYONET AND P1859 SCABBARD – FROM YORK SPRINGS GAR POST #551
This Model 1835/42 Bayonet and P1859 Scabbard were part of the relic collections in G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Post #551. This was the Peter Miller Post in York Springs, Pennsylvania. Named… (1202-1050). Learn More »
OVAL PUPPY-PAW US BELT PLATE WITH LEATHER RECOVERED IN 1955 BY SYD KERKSIS AT TOTOPOTOMOY CREEK AUGUST 1958
This regulation US Civil War belt plate comes with Syd Kerksis’ original collection envelope with notations indicating he found it in August 1958 at “Topotomoe” or “Topotomoi” Creek, which… (2025-1888). Learn More »
$595.00
ON HOLD
CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CEDAR MOUNTAIN RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS OCTOBER 1957
This is a very good excavated condition M1839 cartridge box plate recovered by pioneer relic hunter, scholar, and author Syd Kerksis, that is still in his collection envelope documenting its recovery… (2025-186). Learn More »
$495.00
ON HOLD
DUG US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE RECOVERED AT NORTH ANNA
A very nice "dug" plate with both wire loops intact on reverse. Nice smooth chocolate patina to face, nice detail to the eagle. Minor ding along upper edge to left of the eagle’s head, slightly… (2026-353). Learn More »
$150.00
ON HOLD
THOMAS PORTER SLAVE TRADE BUTTON MADE OF PEWTER
Very good condition slave trade button made of pewter, bearing on the face “T. Porter,” the mark of Thomas Porter II (1790-1857), with a manufacturer’s mark on reverse, which is somewhat… (2026-336). Learn More »
U.S. PATTERN 1839 WAIST BELT PLATE – W.H. SMITH, BROOKLYN
This is a relic condition U.S. waist belt plate. This is the regulation 1839 pattern plate used throughout the war and bears the marking on the back of W.H. Smith of Brooklyn, a major supplier of… (2026-697). Learn More »
$195.00
SOLD
CIVIL WAR ENFIELD BAYONET WITH A SCABBARD FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS
This is a terrific old battlefield “pick-up” relic from a local G.A.R. veterans’ post. The P1853 Enfield socket bayonet is in early battlefield pick-up condition with a dark brown tone and light… (1202-510). Learn More »
LARGE FRAMED RELIC SHOWBOARD
This relic board is very like those assembled from Gettysburg relics by John Rosensteel and displayed on the porch of the Round Top Museum, but differs in displaying the relics on horizontal rather… (1242-06). Learn More »
$2,800.00
Originally $3,000.00
CIVIL WAR ENLISTEDMAN’S BELT AND BUCKLE FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS
This is a terrific old battlefield “pick-up” Civil War enlisted belt and buckle. Leather belt is in fair condition for a “relic.” Leather is crinkled, dried, and shows “shrinkage” with… (1202-1025). Learn More »
EARLY GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR WOOD CANE STAMPED PICKETT’S CHARGE
Here is an early souvenir walking cane made of sapling taken from the famous Gettysburg battlefield area of Pickett’s Charge. This wooden cane measures about 36" long. The handle area retains 10”… (2025-538). Learn More »
$495.00
ON HOLD
CONFEDERATE GUTTER-BACK FIXED-TONGUE FRAME BUCKLE FOUND AT HARPERS FERRY
Fixed-tongue frame buckles were simple in design, strong, lightweight, easy to cast and finish, and were widely produced throughout the south. This frame of this version has is cast with a channel in… (2025-3580). Learn More »
LONG STYLE CONFEDERATE FUSE ADAPTER FROM GETTYSBURG
The most widely used Confederate fuse plugs were the copper time fuse adapters with two spanner holes in the head. These fuse adapters came in various lengths and head diameters. This long style was… (2025-1670). Learn More »
RELIC US 3” PARROTT FUSE ADAPTER FROM GETTYSBURG
Zinc Parrott (long) fuse adapter measuring approximately 2.5” long. From a fired shell. Head is flanged with spanner holes and measures about 1.25” in diameter. Some deterioration around the edge… (2025-1669). Learn More »
RELIC US 3” HOTCHKISS FUSE ADAPTER FROM GETTYSBURG
Brass Hotchkiss fuse adapter measuring approximately 2.25” long. From a fired shell. Head is flanged with a screwdriver slot and measures about 1.2” in diameter. Threads run about 1/2” down the… (2025-1666). Learn More »
W.H. SMITH MARKED EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FOUND APRIL 1960 BY SYD KERKSIS IN A CS CAMP AT FREDERICKSBURG
This regulation belt plate for the cartridge box sling comes with its original collection envelope annotated by Syd Kerkis, the well-known and respected early relic hunter, collector and author,… (2026-568). Learn More »
$525.00
ON HOLD
OVAL PUPPY-PAW US BELT PLATE WITH LEATHER RECOVERED IN 1955 BY SYD KERKSIS IN U.S. 2nd CORPS LINES AT COLD HARBOR
This regulation US Civil War belt plate comes with Syd Kerksis’ original collection envelope with notations indicating he found it in April 1955 at Cold Harbor in the lines held by Barlow’s… (2026-567). Learn More »
$595.00
ON HOLD
THOMAS PORTER SLAVE TRADE BUTTON IN VERY GOOD CONDITION
Very good condition slave trade button made of copper alloy, bearing on the face “TP,” the mark of Thomas Porter II (1790-1857), with a manufacturer’s “quality” mark on reverse. This… (2026-335). Learn More »
GEORGIA PIKE BLADE RECOVERED AT MILLEDGEVILLE, GA.
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… (2025-3625). Learn More »
ENLISTEDMAN’S LEATHER WAIST BELT RECOVERED FROM RIVER AT CITY POINT, VA
Offered here is an interesting relic recovered out of the river at City Point, VA. Leather belt measures approximately 35” long x 1.75” wide. Many well-used holes from when a belt plate was… (2023-3169). Learn More »
OVAL US BELT PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS 1960 AT HAMILTON’S CROSSING
This regulation plate comes with Syd Kerksis’ original collection envelope with notations at top indicating he found it at Hamilton Crossing in 1960 (with about half the staff here reading his month… (2026-451). Learn More »
DISPLAY CASE OF GETTYSBURG RELICS
Relics are displayed in very nice wood case (9.5” x 6.5”). Relics were recovered along the Baltimore Pike between that road and the Spangler’s Spring/Culp’s Hill area by author/publisher Dean… (236-1191). Learn More »
U.S. / C.S. 12-POUNDER SOLID SHOT – GETTYSBURG FOUND
This is the most common solid shot projectile of any caliber used during the Civil War by both the Federal and Confederate forces. This is a solid iron cannon ball with dark brown tone and bubble… (557-16). Learn More »
CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX FROM GETTYSBURG'S SHIELDS MUSEUM
This incomplete relic condition carbine cartridge box is an original example of the classic leather accoutrement carried by Federal mounted forces during the Civil War. We believe this is the pattern… (2025-2023). Learn More »
GETTYSBURG RELIC P1855 RIFLEMAN’S BELT HARDWARE – CRAWFORD FARM/MARSH CREEK – EX-BREAM COLLECTION
This hardware grouping corresponded to a Pattern 1855 Rifleman’s Belt, adopted prior to the Civil War for issuance to rifle-equipped regular US infantry and in select use through the Civil… (224-767). Learn More »
RELIC, U.S. P-1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CHANCELLORSVILLE (CARVED C.S. FLAG?)
This “dug” Federal cartridge box plate is of the regulation 1839. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US” with nice smooth… (1032-240). Learn More »
RELIC, US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CORINTH
This “dug” Federal cartridge box plate is of the regulation 1839. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US” with nice smooth… (1032-241). Learn More »
ENFIELD LOCK PLATE RECOVERED FROM CULP’S HILL, GETTYSBURG – EX-BREAM COLLECTION
This relic was recovered by famed relic hunter Ken Bream from private property near Culp’s Hill at an unknown date, and purchased from the 2021 auction of his collection. This item was from Lot#… (224-753). Learn More »
RELIC, US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
This “dug” Federal cartridge box plate is of the regulation 1839. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US” with nice smooth… (1032-239). Learn More »
GETTYSBURG RELIC DISPLAY – PIECE OF BRICK AND A DROPPED CS BULLET FROM THE JENNIE WADE HOUSE
The brick in this set measures 1 ¼” x 1 ¼” x 1/4'’ and was taken from the bricks that were knocked down by an artillery shell during the battle of Gettysburg. This hole in the wall was also… (2025-2169). Learn More »
$95.00
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RELIC BRASS STAR & CRESCENT-SHAPED CAPE PIN & CHAIN EXCAVATED NEAR FREDERICKSBURG
Excavated brass cape pin and chain. Although not actually a “pin,” a chain connected two such pieces and was run through button holes to hold a cape closed. These are found in various shapes… (2022-1349). Learn More »
$395.00
Originally $595.00
US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE, FROM G.A.R. POST 551 COLLECTION (YORK SPRINGS, PA)
This Federal shoulder belt plate is of the regulation 1826 pattern. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear eagle in the center. Face has a… (2022-1849). Learn More »
$225.00
Originally $295.00
US MODEL 1816 SOCKET BAYONET RECOVERED AT FREDERICKSBURG
Bayonet is full length but is rusted throughout. Bayonet appears to have been painted black once to slow down the rust but that is now chipping off in areas. [ad]… (2022-1316). Learn More »
$100.00
Originally $125.00
DUG PATTERN 1855 BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG
Bayonet has full length blade and socket with mortise. Locking ring is frozen. No markings are visible. Surfaces are covered in a heavy rust with remains of black paint. It appears that once the… (2022-1319). Learn More »
$100.00
Originally $125.00
SOLD
RELIC -- US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE – BRASS WIRE LOOPS
“Dug” US cartridge box plate for the outer flap of the infantry cartridge pouch. Large “US” in the center of the plate. The face remains smooth with a fine dark patina. There are some dings… (2025-3154). Learn More »
A McDOWELL PATTERN U.S. FORAGE CAP (MODEL 1858) WITH STAFF OFFICER SIDE BUTTONS, EXCAVATED AT FORT PEMBINA
Browned (faded from original dark blue) wool broadcloth body over buckram; leather visor and bound brim; black leather chinstrap with small rectangular buckle; gilt staff‑officer eagle buttons… (2025-3682). Learn More »
NICE .69 CALIBER NO-GROOVE “PRUSSIAN” BULLET
This big bullet is a Northern arsenal-made bullet. Literally “pressed and turned” on a bullet machine where a slug of lead was cut, pressed in a die to form the nose and cavity, then turned on a… (2024-981). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE .58 CALIBER “6-GROOVE / RECUT MOLD” TEAT BASE BULLET
This bullet is a nose cast, Southern-made bullet. Basically, a typical grooved minie ball in .58 caliber with a pronounced teat in the cavity. In this case, the mold used to cast the usual three… (2024-970). Learn More »
SECTION OF CIVIL WAR-ERA “PEAR RAIL” RAILROAD STOCK
The first railroad track widely laid in the United States was made of wooden stringers, running in the direction of travel, with a flat iron bar fastened to the top, called strap iron. This served… (84-97). Learn More »
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BRIGADIER GENERAL’S FROCK COAT, VEST AND TROUSERS OF BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN FOWLER RUSLING: 5th NEW JERSEY, 2nd NJ BRIGADE, DIVISION AND CORPS STAFF DUTY IN THE EASTERN AND THE WESTERN THEATRES
John Fowler Rusling (1834-1918) served in the 5th New Jersey Infantry and the Second New Jersey Brigade before moving up to posts at the division and higher levels in the Army of the Potomac and then in the Department of the Cumberland, rising from… (2024-1173). Learn More »
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