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CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA

This lapel comes from a US army coat discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, and still has five enlisted, general service eagle buttons in place. This comes from excavations in wet, anaerobic soil… (1052-565). Learn More »

VERY NICE TONGUE PORTION OF CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE SWORD BELT PLATE

VERY NICE TONGUE PORTION OF CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE SWORD BELT PLATE

This is the dug “CS” tongue half of the classic Confederate “tongue and wreath” sword belt buckle. In near perfect excavated condition; perhaps just the slightest “pull” on the belt loop.… (1235-75). Learn More »

$975.00
ON HOLD

CONTINENTAL ARMY “USA” PEWTER COAT BUTTON

CONTINENTAL ARMY “USA” PEWTER COAT BUTTON

Offered here is a very rare, excavated “USA” Revolutionary War Continental Army button. A seldom seen and highly desirable button, in very good condition overall. Measures 19mm. The face is… (1235-74). 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 issue shoe is missing the vamp, but shows illustrates the typical construction of an issue brogan. This comes from a U.S. Army Indian War post established in 1870, a period in which the… (1052-542). Learn More »

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE BROGAN ALTERED TO A BARRACKS SHOE AT FORT PEMBINA

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE BROGAN ALTERED TO A BARRACKS SHOE AT FORT PEMBINA

This Civil War army-issue shoe is in very good condition though excavated and easy to take for a barn or attic find. This was recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, a US army post established in 1870, where… (1052-287). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR

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… (1052-479). Learn More »

$45.00
SOLD

US ISSUE MODEL 1872 SHOE, MAKER MARKED, POSSIBLY BY JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA

US ISSUE MODEL 1872 SHOE, MAKER MARKED, POSSIBLY BY JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA

This army-issue was excavated at Fort Pembina, ND, established in 1870 and in operation to 1895. It was found on private property, with the owner’s permission, and is in good condition, a result of… (1052-492). Learn More »

EARLY INDIAN WAR ALTERED BARRACKS OR CAMP SHOE

EARLY INDIAN WAR ALTERED BARRACKS OR CAMP SHOE

This is an unusual Indian War soldier’s camp or barracks shoe from Fort Pembina, ND, a small U.S. army post from 1870 to 1895. The heel portion of the quarters was cut away, either to salvage the… (1052-288). Learn More »

VERY NICE .58 CALIBER GARDINER EXPLOSIVE BULLET FROM GETTYSBURG

VERY NICE .58 CALIBER GARDINER EXPLOSIVE BULLET FROM GETTYSBURG

This is a .58 caliber Gardiner explosive bullet for rifle muskets. Samuel Gardiner received patent #40,468 on November 23, 1863 for his exploding bullet or “musket shell.”  This type of bullet… (2024-23). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE SMALL BRASS RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE, RECOVERED FROM SMYRNA, TN.

CONFEDERATE SMALL BRASS RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE, RECOVERED FROM SMYRNA, TN.

Rectangular sheet brass plate for waist belts. This excavated example and was typically used by Confederates during the Civil War. Measures approximately 68 x 43mm. Excavated condition with dark brown… (490-5881). Learn More »

VERY NICE CONFEDERATE OVAL SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV.

VERY NICE CONFEDERATE OVAL SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV.

This is a rolled brass, oval breast plate that was worn on cotton web shoulder straps. Very good, excavated condition, missing the pin and hook on the back. The plate has a fine dark brown patina. Two… (490-5880). Learn More »

$295.00
ON HOLD

RELIC REMINGTON REVOLVER RECOVERED AT ATLANTA, FROM TEXAS MUSEUM

RELIC REMINGTON REVOLVER RECOVERED AT ATLANTA, FROM TEXAS MUSEUM

This relic was formerly in the world-renowned Texas Civil War Museum. Relic is a Remington New Model Army revolver serial #124453. All that remains is the 8.00 inch octagon barrel with a partially… (1179-539). Learn More »

COBALT BLUE FEATHER EDGE IRONSTONE PLATTER

COBALT BLUE FEATHER EDGE IRONSTONE PLATTER

This style was made in Staffordshire and Leeds areas in England, circa 1840-60. This is a large serving platter with raised edge featuring cobalt blue “feather edge” design. Unmarked. Measures… (213-108). Learn More »

$85.00
Originally $125.00

CIVIL WAR ERA WORKSHIRT/SMOCK MADE FROM ALTERED SHIRT FORT PEMBINA

CIVIL WAR ERA WORKSHIRT/SMOCK MADE FROM ALTERED SHIRT FORT PEMBINA

This is a simple shirt altered by a soldier at a frontier US Army fort for wear as smock to shield his uniform while on a work or fatigue detail and comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, North… (1052-649). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR ERA WORKSHIRT/SMOCK MADE FROM ALTERED SHIRT FORT PEMBINA

CIVIL WAR ERA WORKSHIRT/SMOCK MADE FROM ALTERED SHIRT FORT PEMBINA

This is a simple shirt altered by a soldier at a frontier US Army fort for wear as smock to shield his uniform while on a work or fatigue detail and comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, North… (1052-648). Learn More »

RARE MARKED CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE

RARE MARKED CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE

Civil War army-issue shoes were among the most essential things issued to a soldier and about the rarest of Civil War items to survive despite being made literally in the millions. They were cheaply… (1052-286). Learn More »

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE ALTERED TO CAMP OR BARRACKS SHOE

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE ALTERED TO CAMP OR BARRACKS SHOE

New pattern shoes and boots were introduced in the U.S. Army in 1872 and in use until the 1880s with a minor change in 1876 to a longer tongue. These shoes improved upon Civil War issue patterns… (1052-286). Learn More »

TREDEGAR IRON WORKS “DOUBLE SHOT” OR “PROVING BOLT” FOR 32-POUNDER SMOOTH BORE CANNON

TREDEGAR IRON WORKS “DOUBLE SHOT” OR “PROVING BOLT” FOR 32-POUNDER SMOOTH BORE CANNON

This is scarce piece for collectors of Confederate ordnance and projectiles, being just one of two excavated years ago by relic hunter Paul Chandler at the Tredegar Iron Works site in Richmond. These… (30-2269). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “TONGUE AND WREATH” BELT PLATE, FOUND BY JOHN DUGGAN

CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “TONGUE AND WREATH” BELT PLATE, FOUND BY JOHN DUGGAN

This is the epitome of a Confederate belt buckle. This “tongue and wreath” sword belt buckle was recovered long ago by John Duggan. In near perfect excavated condition; perhaps just slightly… (490-6335). Learn More »

RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE WITH LEATHER THONG – COLD HARBOR

RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE WITH LEATHER THONG – COLD HARBOR

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 “crusty” and slightly dirt… (490-5930). Learn More »


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TWO PEN AND INK DRAWINGS BY ALFRED WAUD / HORATIO WAIT OF BLOCKADING SCENES OFF MOBILE 1863

Working as a special artist for Harpers Weekly from late 1861 through 1865, Alfred R. Waud (1828-1891) is one of the best-known Civil War artists. In postwar years he was connected with Century Magazine, which published numerous accounts of the Civil… (557-12). Learn More »

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