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RELIC CIVIL WAR ENLISTED SHOULDER SCALE FROM FREDERICKSBURG

RELIC CIVIL WAR ENLISTED SHOULDER SCALE FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Introduced in 1851 for mounted troops, brass shoulder scales were decorative, but were also meant to be a shoulder defense against saber cuts. In 1854/55 they became regulation for all branches of… (2023-1474). Learn More »

SELECTION OF CIVIL WAR BRASS HAT LETTERS AND NUMBERS

SELECTION OF CIVIL WAR BRASS HAT LETTERS AND NUMBERS

These were worn on soldier’s hats and caps to designate their specific Company or Regiment. Stamped brass, large size are approximately 1” tall; small size approximately 0.75” tall. They… (2023-). Learn More »

PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE DUG AT BETHESDA CHURCH BY SID KERKSIS

PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE DUG AT BETHESDA CHURCH BY SID KERKSIS

This plate was recovered on the battlefield of Bethesda Church by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, author of books on military belt plates and Civil War… (2023-1661). Learn More »

PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE DUG AT FUSSELL’S MILL, ALSO KNOWN AS THE SECOND BATTLE OF DEEP BOTTOM, BY SID KERKSIS IN 1956

PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE DUG AT FUSSELL’S MILL, ALSO KNOWN AS THE SECOND BATTLE OF DEEP BOTTOM, BY SID KERKSIS IN 1956

This plate was recovered on the battlefield of Fussell’s Mill by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, author of books on military belt plates and Civil War… (2023-1660). Learn More »

RELIC, PATTERN 1839 OVAL CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE DUG NEAR ORANGE, VA

RELIC, PATTERN 1839 OVAL CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE DUG NEAR ORANGE, VA

Model 1839 cartridge box plate with central “US”. Plate has a great face with a mottled patina. Reverse has 100% of the lead fill. Both wire loops remain strong. This plate was recovered near… (1184-108). Learn More »


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