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SOUVENIR RELIC RING FROM FISHER’S HILL BATTLEFIELD

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 »

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… (1052-483). Learn More »

US GENERAL SERVICE EAGLE COAT BUTTON RECOVERED AT 3RD CORPS HOSPITAL SITE, GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION

US GENERAL SERVICE EAGLE COAT BUTTON RECOVERED AT 3RD CORPS HOSPITAL SITE, GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION

Light green color to face, with light chocolate patina to body of eagle. Reverse is also green in color; shank present. No visible backmark. This button was found by local Gettysburg resident and… (1163-219F). Learn More »

US GENERAL SERVICE EAGLE COAT BUTTON RECOVERED AT 3RD CORPS HOSPITAL SITE, GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION

US GENERAL SERVICE EAGLE COAT BUTTON RECOVERED AT 3RD CORPS HOSPITAL SITE, GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION

Reddish chocolate patina with a  few spots of verdigris on face.  Shank present – somewhat loose though still securely held within the two sections of the button. No visible backmark. This button… (1163-219C). Learn More »

GETTYSBURG WITNESS TREE TRAY

GETTYSBURG WITNESS TREE TRAY

This item was custom made by Todd Orndorff from reclaimed wood from a Witness Tree that once stood on the grounds bordering the Bloody Wheatfield on the Gettysburg battlefield. The oak tree would have… (1250-01). Learn More »

GETTYSBURG WITNESS TREE TRAY

GETTYSBURG WITNESS TREE TRAY

This item was custom made by Todd Orndorff from reclaimed wood from a Witness Tree that once stood on the grounds bordering the Bloody Wheatfield on the Gettysburg battlefield. The oak tree would have… (1250-03). Learn More »

GETTYSBURG WITNESS TREE COASTER SET

GETTYSBURG WITNESS TREE COASTER SET

This item was custom made by Todd Orndorff from reclaimed wood from a Witness Tree that once stood on the grounds bordering the Bloody Wheatfield on the Gettysburg battlefield. The oak tree would have… (1250-04). Learn More »

.69 CALIBER "NO-RING PRUSSIAN" BULLET

.69 CALIBER "NO-RING PRUSSIAN" BULLET

This was for the .69 caliber rifled muskets being used in the Federal service. These were machine "pressed and turned" bullets made at a Federal arsenal. This particular style features no grooves,… (2024-919). Learn More »

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM BROWN’S MILL, GEORGIA, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM BROWN’S MILL, GEORGIA, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS

This excavated Pattern 1839 US cartridge box shoulder sling plate (Eagle breast plate) has a smooth brown patina. The brass face features an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch.  The plate’s… (490-6828). Learn More »

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM SNAKE CREEK GAP, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM SNAKE CREEK GAP, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS

This excavated Pattern 1839 US cartridge box plate has a smooth brown patina on the face. The oval brass face features a raised “US”.  The plate’s reverse has 99% of the lead fill. The two iron… (490-6829). Learn More »

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE MARKED “E. GAYLORD” FROM KENTUCKY, RECOVERED BY SYD KIRKSIS

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE MARKED “E. GAYLORD” FROM KENTUCKY, RECOVERED BY SYD KIRKSIS

This excavated Pattern 1839 US cartridge box plate has a smooth brown patina on the face. The oval brass face features a raised “US”.  The plate’s reverse has 99% of the lead fill. The two iron… (490-6831). Learn More »

RARE CLEBURNE BULLET – DEAN THOMAS COLLECTION

RARE CLEBURNE BULLET – DEAN THOMAS COLLECTION

Dug Confederate “Cleburne” bullet .54 caliber. This is a rare Confederate bullet from the Trans-Mississippi theater. Very few specimens exist. Named such due to them being found in a bivouac site… (236-969). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE “BABY” WISHBONE FRAME BUCKLE FROM NASHVILLE

CONFEDERATE “BABY” WISHBONE FRAME BUCKLE FROM NASHVILLE

One of the more distinctive Confederate belt buckles is the forked-tongue or wishbone frame style from the shape of the movable tongue mounted on the center bar. The buckle is practical, light-weight,… (490-5846). 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 US army issue shoe is typical wartime construction, using rough-side out black leather with reinforcing heel piece or “counter” sewn inside, four pairs of holes for a leather lace,… (1052-282). Learn More »


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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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