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RELIC US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE
This 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 very clear “US”. Face has an even brown… (1256-102). Learn More »
RELIC, HAND-MADE UNION 8TH ARMY CORPS BADGE
Six-pointed star carved from a flat piece of white metal, likely pewter. In fine, “dug” condition with light oxidation on points and edges. Measures approximately 1.25” across points. Unknown… (490-6757). Learn More »
TWO PIECE GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR BATTLEFIELD WOOD CANE
Two piece Gettysburg souvenir battlefield wood cane. The top knob is stamped “Wheatfield Gettysburg”. Just below this marking the darker wood shaft is stamped “Devil’s Den”. The cane… (635-594). Learn More »
EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR US MODEL 1840 MUSICIAN’S SWORD
This pattern of sword for wear by musicians was part of the 1840 series of arms that included new patterns of cavalry saber, officer’s sword, non-commissioned officer’s sword, etc. This is similar… (490-6745). Learn More »
RAIL SECTION FROM THE MANASSAS GAP BRANCH, ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
This is a nicely labeled section of rail stamped in small letters: “Section of U. rail used on the Manassas Gap branch Orange & Alexandria R.R. during the war 1861-65” and signed on the top… (1202-186). Learn More »
NORTH CAROLINA SUNBURST COAT BUTTON
Button features "NC" surrounded by a sunburst, made for North Carolina troops. One-piece stamped brass coat button. Measures 22mm. No back mark. Shank missing. This pattern features seven rays. "NC"… (2024-700). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE 3” MULLANE COMMON SHELL
Here is a fired Confederate 3” bourreleted Mullane Type 1 common shell recovered from an unknown battlefield location. Made for the 3” Ordnance Rifle. Also known as a “Tennessee Sabot”, this… (490-7005). Learn More »
U.S. / C.S. 12-POUNDER SOLID SHOT – FROM G.A.R. “SKELLY” POST #9, GETTYSBURG
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 smooth… (490-6993). Learn More »
RARE, EXCAVATED, CONFEDERATE 3” ARCHER BOLT WITH SABOT -- ANTIETAM
Here is an excavated, Confederate 3” field artillery projectile commonly referred to as an Archer Bolt. The design was likely produced by Dr. Robert Archer a partner of Joseph Anderson, the… (2024-1378). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE BLOCK “I” BUTTON FROM DANIEL LADY FARM IN GETTYSBURG
This is an excavated block “I” button; the “I” designating Infantry. This is constructed of a stamped brass face with a tin back. The shank is broken off. Nice dark brown patina on the brass;… (2024-1481). Learn More »
RELIC CONDITION HORSESHOE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT
Horseshoe is 7 inches long and 6 inches at the widest point. Heavy surface rust. Old catalog tag #70 at the top. At the time of the Gettysburg campaign, twenty-two year-old John Howard Wert was… (2024-1640). Learn More »
ANTIQUE BROAD AXE HEAD FROM FREDERICKSBURG
The Fredericksburg area was filled with army camps on both sides of the river and tools like this were needed for the construction of winter huts as well as cutting trees for firewood and field works.… (2023-3257). Learn More »
EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR BRITISH IMPORT SWORD BAYONET FOR THE ENFIELD SHORT RIFLE
This is a good, excavated example of the British sword bayonet for the short rifle, imported by both sides in the Civil War. The blade has no bends or breaks and is missing just a small bit of the tip… (1179-1237). Learn More »
SOUVENIR RELIC RING FROM FISHER’S HILL BATTLEFIELD
This ring is accompanied by short presentation note signed by Mr. Joseph Fisher of Strasburg, Va. The note indicates it was “made from a cap of a shell (?) found on Fisher’s Hill Battle-Field… (846-424). Learn More »
US CAVALRY MANN’S PATENT CARTRIDGE BOX EX-LEES HQ MUSEUM
The Mary Thompson house at Gettysburg, used by Lee as his headquarters at Gettysburg, was recognized by its owner in the 1890s as a valuable battlefield relic, perhaps a particular attraction for… (224-750). Learn More »
US GENERAL SERVICE EAGLE COAT BUTTON RECOVERED AT 3RD CORPS HOSPITAL SITE, GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION
Dark chocolate patina; has some damage to face – a crack and a few small holes. Some verdigris present. Shank present; more verdigris on reverse. There appears to be a backmark present but it is no… (1163-198A). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE “PIE-PLATE” TIN DRUM CANTEEN
This is an interesting variation on the tin drum canteens that became very popular in the 1850s following the adoption of round drum-shaped tin canteen with convex sides by the US Army in 1836, though… (490-6762). Learn More »
MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE FROM HARPERS FERRY ON A GREAT DISPLAY CARD
This sword belt plate, a very good example of an early pick-up, is mounted on a great old card typical of early relic displays labeled in brown ink, “Officers Belt Plate / battlefield of Harpers… (1202-196). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR NORTH CAROLINA STATE SEAL BUTTON WITH STAR BACKMARK, TRACES OF SILVER
Civil War North Carolina state seal button with “NORTH CAROLINA” along the top edge and figures of Liberty and Plenty at center. Unmarked, but with small single star in the channel on the back.… (2024-703). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR
This is a well preserved leather visor from a forage cap recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was preserved in remarkable condition by wet, anaerobic soil conditions. This is typical of the simple… (1052-480). Learn More »
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AMES MANUFACTURED MODEL 1850 FIELD & STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD ID’d TO 166TH & 176TH NEW YORK OFFICER
This sword has a bright blade that exhibits light scattered mottling and very minor surface pitting in areas. The blade meas. approx. 32.00 inches long and is 1.08 inches wide at the ricasso. The spine of the blade is flat and plain. The true edge is… (2025-388). Learn More »
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