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RELIC -- CIVIL WAR CONNECTICUT STATE SEAL BUTTON
This excavated two-piece button was used during the Civil War. The button was first made for the active militia of the 1850s. Button is in excellent “dug” condition. The face retains much of its… (2026-113). Learn More »
RELIC -- U.S. RIFLEMAN’S COAT BUTTON
This is an excavated rifleman’s “Eagle R” button. Coat size. Straight shank remains. “Horstmann & Allien NY” backmark. Smooth face with perhaps 45% gilt remaining. The “R” in the… (2026-112). Learn More »
W.H. SMITH MARKED US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS AT CHANCELLORSVILLE IN DECEMBER 1955
This maker-marked cartridge box plate was found at Chancellorsville, site of Joe Hooker’s May 1863 painful lesson in humility, by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and… (2026-1262). Learn More »
US CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM RESACA, EX-SYD KERKSIS
This regulation US eagle cartridge box belt plate was recovered in October 1957 at Resaca by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, author of books on military belt… (2026-1261). Learn More »
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 »
$125.00
ON HOLD
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 »
$75.00
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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
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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
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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 »
$250.00
SOLD
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
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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
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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
SOLD
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EXCELLENT U.S. MODEL 1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER WITH MINTY ETCHED BLADE
This pattern was introduced in 1840 for all mounted officers other than cavalry, but with the introduction of the 1850 patterns it was limited to officers of light artillery, making it very scarce. On top being a very hard to find pattern, this one… (870-635). Learn More »
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