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1862 INDIAN HEAD PENNY – 2ND CORPS HOSPITAL, GETTYSBURG

1862 INDIAN HEAD PENNY – 2ND CORPS HOSPITAL, GETTYSBURG

This item is a dug Indian head penny featuring good detail and a green patina. Dated 1862. Recovered at the site of the Union 2nd Corps field hospital at Gettysburg. Recovered by author/publisher Dean… (236-1098). Learn More »

$45.00
SOLD

RELIC LOT FROM CHANCELLORSVILLE

RELIC LOT FROM CHANCELLORSVILLE

Housed in a 9” x 6” wood framed case is a nice group of relics recovered from a trench line at the Battle of Chancellorsville. Included are ten assorted bullets (US & CS), a bone, an artillery… (236-1083). Learn More »

$125.00
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BULLET LOT FROM 2ND BULL RUN

BULLET LOT FROM 2ND BULL RUN

Offered here is a very nice group of bullets recovered from the Battle of 2nd Bull Run. Included are .54 and .58 caliber 3-ringers, .54 and .58 caliber Confederate Gardner 2-ringers, English and… (236-1101). Learn More »

$75.00
SOLD

CONFEDERATE GARDNER “BULLET IN WOOD” FROM CULP’S HILL

CONFEDERATE GARDNER “BULLET IN WOOD” FROM CULP’S HILL

This is a small piece of a tree with a bullet fired into it.  This small piece of wood has a Confederate Gardner type minie ball embedded in it; just the lower end is visible. This is an old knot of… (2025-262). Learn More »

$225.00
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RELIC, BRASS FLAG STAFF TIP (POINTY)

RELIC, BRASS FLAG STAFF TIP (POINTY)

Offered here is a “dug” flag staff tip. This is made of brass, measures 5” long and 1” in diameter. Features a raised band and there is a single screw hole to attach to wood flag staff. Very… (236-213). Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

RELIC, BRASS FLAG STAFF TIP (ROUND)

RELIC, BRASS FLAG STAFF TIP (ROUND)

Offered here is a “dug” flag staff tip. This is made of brass, measures approximately 3.75” long and 1” in diameter. Features a raised band and there is a single screw hole to attach to wood… (236-214). Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

HALLTOWN / LOUDON HEIGHTS / MARYLAND HEIGHTS RELIC GROUP FOUND BY BILL GAVIN

HALLTOWN / LOUDON HEIGHTS / MARYLAND HEIGHTS RELIC GROUP FOUND BY BILL GAVIN

These relics are from historically significant sites surrounding Harpers Ferry. Maryland and Loudon Heights overlook the town and were covered with artillery redoubts and camps throughout the Civil… (601-739). Learn More »

APPOMATTOX STATION RELIC GROUPING #5 – LAST CAVALRY FIGHT OF THE EASTERN THEATER

APPOMATTOX STATION RELIC GROUPING #5 – LAST CAVALRY FIGHT OF THE EASTERN THEATER

On the day preceding the surrender at Appomattox, the last cavalry engagement of the Eastern Theater took place at Appomattox Station. Identifying an opportunity to neutralize and capture an entire… (173-4354). Learn More »

APPOMATTOX STATION RELIC GROUPING #2 – LAST CAVALRY FIGHT OF THE EASTERN THEATER

APPOMATTOX STATION RELIC GROUPING #2 – LAST CAVALRY FIGHT OF THE EASTERN THEATER

On the day preceding the surrender at Appomattox, the last cavalry engagement of the Eastern Theater took place at Appomattox Station. Identifying an opportunity to neutralize and capture an entire… (173-4320). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE LAUREL WREATH KEEPER FROM TWO-PIECE INTERLOCKING CS BELT PLATE

CONFEDERATE LAUREL WREATH KEEPER FROM TWO-PIECE INTERLOCKING CS BELT PLATE

This is a good example of the wreath portion of the quintessential Confederate sword belt plate. This is an excavated example showing a pleasing olive-green patina mixed with some light brown in… (915-21). Learn More »

 EXCELLENT CONDITION TENNESSEE RECOVERED CONFEDERATE WISHBONE FRAME BUCKLE

EXCELLENT CONDITION TENNESSEE RECOVERED CONFEDERATE WISHBONE FRAME BUCKLE

One of the most distinctive Confederate belt buckles is the forked-tongue or wishbone frame style, so named from the shape of the movable tongue mounted on the center bar. The buckle is simple,… (1285-02). Learn More »

RARE CONFEDERATE BOYLE, GAMBLE AND MCFEE BAYONET ADAPTER

RARE CONFEDERATE BOYLE, GAMBLE AND MCFEE BAYONET ADAPTER

Bayonet adapters enabled rifles such as the Model 1817 and Model 1841, as well as Southern-made military rifles, to be mounted with bayonets without weakening barrels by dovetailing in studs to engage… (1000-2331). Learn More »

RELIC GROUPING – CONFEDERATE SURRENDER AT APPOMATTOX

RELIC GROUPING – CONFEDERATE SURRENDER AT APPOMATTOX

At Appomattox, once news of the surrender circulated, Confederates dismantled and destroyed as much equipment as possible to prevent confiscation by US Forces. Dug from the last documented camp site… (173-4331). Learn More »

$175.00
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RARE CONFEDERATE BOYLE, GAMBLE AND MCFEE BAYONET ADAPTER

RARE CONFEDERATE BOYLE, GAMBLE AND MCFEE BAYONET ADAPTER

Bayonet adapters enabled rifles such as the Model 1817 and Model 1841, as well as Southern-made military rifles, to be mounted with bayonets without weakening barrels by dovetailing in studs to engage… (1000-2318). Learn More »

VERY RARE, CIVIL WAR MARYLAND SWORD BELT PLATE IN EXCELLENT, NON-DUG CONDITION

VERY RARE, CIVIL WAR MARYLAND SWORD BELT PLATE IN EXCELLENT, NON-DUG CONDITION

Presented here is a rare, early brass rectangular belt plate worn by Maryland volunteers during the Civil War. Prior to the war, many of the state’s volunteer militia units contracted with the… (2025-240). Learn More »

$4,250.00
ON HOLD

PIECE OF AN INDIAN WAR M1872 FATIGUE BLOUSE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

PIECE OF AN INDIAN WAR M1872 FATIGUE BLOUSE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This is a portion of a rare Model 1872 fatigue blouse clearly showing the characteristic pleats of the pattern. These were replacements for the old Civil War M1858 fatigue blouse (the 4-button sack… (1052-579). Learn More »

PIECE OF AN INDIAN WAR M1872 FATIGUE BLOUSE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

PIECE OF AN INDIAN WAR M1872 FATIGUE BLOUSE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This is a portion of the rare Model 1872 fatigue blouse. The pattern was a replacement for the old Civil War M1858 fatigue blouse (the 4-button sack coat,) made with the idea of giving the soldier… (1052-578). Learn More »

KEPI OR DRESS CAP STIFFENER FROM FORT PEMBINA

KEPI OR DRESS CAP STIFFENER FROM FORT PEMBINA

This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, a small frontier army post in operation from 1870 to 1895, and is the stiffener from inside the top of a kepi a M1872 dress cap. It is black in… (1052-1152). Learn More »

KEPI OR DRESS CAP STIFFENER FROM FORT PEMBINA

KEPI OR DRESS CAP STIFFENER FROM FORT PEMBINA

This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, a small frontier army post in operation from 1870 to 1895, and is the stiffener from inside the top of a kepi a M1872 dress cap. It is black in… (1052-475). Learn More »

US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE DUG BY SID KERKSIS AT CEDAR MOUNTAIN

US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE DUG BY SID KERKSIS AT CEDAR MOUNTAIN

This Federal eagle breast plate is of the regulation 1826 pattern and was recovered from Cedar Mountain, Virginia in October 1957. Plate measures 64mm in diameter and is in very good excavated… (2025-185). Learn More »

$475.00
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US PATTERN 1839 U.S. CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE DUG BY SID KERKSIS AT BRANDY STATION

US PATTERN 1839 U.S. CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE DUG BY SID KERKSIS AT BRANDY STATION

This Federal cartridge box plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern and was recovered from a very significant location at Spotsylvania, Virginia in April 1954. Plate is in very fine excavated… (2025-182). Learn More »

$475.00
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US PATTERN 1939 U.S. CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE DUG BY SID KERKSIS AT BRANDY STATION

US PATTERN 1939 U.S. CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE DUG BY SID KERKSIS AT BRANDY STATION

This Federal cartridge box plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern and was recovered from a 6th Corps camp at Brandy Station, Virginia in February 1959. Plate is in very fine excavated condition.… (2025-192). Learn More »

$450.00
ON HOLD

FEDERAL MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER FOUND ON EAST CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG – GEISELMAN COLLECTION

FEDERAL MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER FOUND ON EAST CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG – GEISELMAN COLLECTION

This Civil War artifact is Federal Model 1860 light cavalry saber that was recovered in the battle area at East Cavalry Field in Gettysburg. Once part of the Norbert Oyler Collection, this edged… (942-14). Learn More »

$6,500.00
Originally $7,500.00
ON HOLD

C.S. 4.52” 12-POUND SPHERICAL CASE-SHOT, LEAD SIDE-LOADER SHELL RECOVERED AT THE CODORI FARM, GETTYSBURG – GEISELMAN COLLECTION

C.S. 4.52” 12-POUND SPHERICAL CASE-SHOT, LEAD SIDE-LOADER SHELL RECOVERED AT THE CODORI FARM, GETTYSBURG – GEISELMAN COLLECTION

Local resident Norbert Ollier found this original, Confederate, 12-pound, spherical caseshot, lead side-loader shell in the fields of the Codori Farm on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the… (2025-251). Learn More »

$2,295.00
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BOOK – CIVIL WAR RELICS OF THE WESTERN CAMPAIGNS 1861-1865

BOOK – CIVIL WAR RELICS OF THE WESTERN CAMPAIGNS 1861-1865

By Charlie Harris, cloth boards with gold foil imprint of cover and spine, dustjacket, 8.5” x 11”, 261 pages, index. Excellent condition. Pages of Civil War relics discovered in the Western… (1266-1034). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE 6LB SPHERICAL SHOT – TRIANGULAR FIELD/DEVIL’S DEN AREA

CONFEDERATE 6LB SPHERICAL SHOT – TRIANGULAR FIELD/DEVIL’S DEN AREA

This dug Confederate 3.67” spherical shot was recovered long ago on private property near the area just below Devil’s Den - in the vicinity of the “Triangular Field”.  Its condition is… (2025-196). Learn More »

$895.00
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ANDREW GREGG TUCKER POST 52 G.A.R. PLINTH, LEWISBURG, PA, HONORING THE 142nd PA OFFICER KILLED AT GETTSYBURG, WITH A BATTLEFIELD PICKUP BAYONET

ANDREW GREGG TUCKER POST 52 G.A.R. PLINTH, LEWISBURG, PA, HONORING THE 142nd PA OFFICER KILLED AT GETTSYBURG, WITH A BATTLEFIELD PICKUP BAYONET

This “Black Granite” plinth is painted in gold with the name of the G.A.R. post in which it was used, along with the donor’s name, and the date and location where that post’s officer … (2024-1366). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR CARBINE BULLET DISPLAY

CIVIL WAR CARBINE BULLET DISPLAY

Offered here is a fine sampling of carbine bullets, with a couple of complete cartridges, used by the cavalry during the Civil War; displayed nicely in a matted riker case. All bullets labeled with… (2025-164). Learn More »

GETTYSBURG MICHIGAN CAVALRY BRIGADE SPENCER RIFLE: SECOND DELIVERY “COPELAND” SPENCER, SERIAL #1811 WITH CONFEDERATE “Q” CLEANED AND REPAIRED STAMP

GETTYSBURG MICHIGAN CAVALRY BRIGADE SPENCER RIFLE: SECOND DELIVERY “COPELAND” SPENCER, SERIAL #1811 WITH CONFEDERATE “Q” CLEANED AND REPAIRED STAMP

M1860 Spencer Army Rifles are highly sought after and one falling in the serial number range for issue in Custer’s Michigan Cavalry Brigade before Gettysburg is a holy grail for many. This one has… (172-6073). Learn More »

JOHN GOODE GETTYSURG DESK SET

JOHN GOODE GETTYSURG DESK SET

The set consists of a rectangular block of wood sawn on the battlefield and mounted with square, cut glass inkwell at center with a wood top, which is surrounded in turn by relics from the… (2024-1278). Learn More »

PIECE OF A U.S. FLAG FROM THE FRONTIER US ARMY FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

PIECE OF A U.S. FLAG FROM THE FRONTIER US ARMY FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This piece of bunting comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, a fort established in 1870 by troops of the 20th US Infantry and… (1052-722). Learn More »

PIECE OF CIVIL WAR - INDIAN WAR FRONTIER US ARMY BLANKET FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

PIECE OF CIVIL WAR - INDIAN WAR FRONTIER US ARMY BLANKET FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This piece of a US Army military issue blanket comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, a fort established in 1870 by troops of the 20th… (1052-615). Learn More »

US ARMY SHIRT CUFF FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

US ARMY SHIRT CUFF FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

A relic from a small U.S. Army frontier post of the Indian Wars- part of a soldier’s shirt. This is the shirt cuff, still showing a small button near the corner, and a portion of the lower sleeve.… (1052-602). Learn More »

REMNANT OF SCARCE INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S MITTEN FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

REMNANT OF SCARCE INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S MITTEN FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, occupied 1870-1895, where cold weather in winter months might well be a concern. The army began issuing mittens in 1873. Before that men were left to… (1052-584). Learn More »

SLICE OF CONFEDERATE FLAG POLE FROM RICHMOND

SLICE OF CONFEDERATE FLAG POLE FROM RICHMOND

Here is a 3/8” thick slice of wood that measures 4 ¼” in diameter. Glued to one side is the remains of an old, printed label: “Richmond, Va., May 20, 1890. I, C.L. Parker, hereby cer[tify] that… (1030-324). Learn More »

$625.00
Originally $780.00

KEPI CHINSTRAP AND SIDE BUTTONS FROM AN INDIAN WAR FRONTIER

KEPI CHINSTRAP AND SIDE BUTTONS FROM AN INDIAN WAR FRONTIER

This is a complete leather chinstrap from an army kepi or forage cap from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND. The chinstrap is a two-piece style with a fixed loop on the end of one strap and a fixed… (1052-486). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT PIECE WITH BUTTON FROM FORT PEMBINA

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT PIECE WITH BUTTON FROM FORT PEMBINA

This is part of the right lapel of a US army coat discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, sometime between 1870 and 1895, and is from excavations in wet, anaerobic soil that has preserved leather… (1052-724). Learn More »

PIECE OF US ARMY BLANKET FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

PIECE OF US ARMY BLANKET FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This piece of a US Army military issue blanket comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, a fort established in 1870 by troops of the 20th… (1052-616). Learn More »

APPOMATTOX STATION RELIC GROUPING – LAST CAVALRY FIGHT OF THE EASTERN THEATER

APPOMATTOX STATION RELIC GROUPING – LAST CAVALRY FIGHT OF THE EASTERN THEATER

On the day preceding the surrender at Appomattox, the last cavalry engagement of the Eastern Theater took place at Appomattox Station. Identifying an opportunity to neutralize and capture an entire… (173-4339). Learn More »

$125.00
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“EXCAVATED ARTIFACTS” BY STANLEY PHILLIPS

“EXCAVATED ARTIFACTS” BY STANLEY PHILLIPS

Full title of this hardcover volume is “EXCAVATED ARTIFACTS FROM BATTLEFIELDS AND CAMPSITES OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865” by Stanley S. Phillips. Volume measures 8.5” x 11” and runs 220 pages… (1266-1053). Learn More »

EXCAVATED MODEL 1855 SOCKET BAYONET MADE INTO POT HOOK

EXCAVATED MODEL 1855 SOCKET BAYONET MADE INTO POT HOOK

This is a M-1855 socket bayonet in very good, “dug” condition.  Bayonet has been cleaned and coated and the iron is in very stable condition.  The tip has been broken off and the next 2 ½”… (1000-1380). Learn More »

$360.00
Originally $450.00

RARE CONFEDERATE “THREE SQUARE” SOCKET BAYONET MADE INTO POT HOOK

RARE CONFEDERATE “THREE SQUARE” SOCKET BAYONET MADE INTO POT HOOK

This is an excavated example of a Confederate-made musket socket bayonet.  Measuring approximately 21” overall with a 2 ¾” socket.  This was made for an early .69 caliber musket with a bayonet… (1000-1374). Learn More »

$715.00
Originally $895.00

BOOK – CIVIL WAR ARTIFACTS, A GUIDE FOR THE HISTORIAN BY CROUCH

BOOK – CIVIL WAR ARTIFACTS, A GUIDE FOR THE HISTORIAN BY CROUCH

A classic “relic book” by Howard R. Crouch. Printed hardcover, 8.5” x 11”, 238 pages. Very good condition from the library of William Turner. The pages are filled with photographs of great… (1266-1086). Learn More »

RARE CONFEDERATE “THREE SQUARE” SOCKET BAYONET FROM DREWRY’S BLUFF

RARE CONFEDERATE “THREE SQUARE” SOCKET BAYONET FROM DREWRY’S BLUFF

This is an excavated example of a Confederate-made musket socket bayonet.  Measuring 21” overall with a 2 5/8” socket.  This was made for an early .69 caliber musket with a bayonet lug mounted… (1000-1372). Learn More »

$635.00
Originally $795.00

EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR “VMM” OVAL WAIST BELT PLATE

EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR “VMM” OVAL WAIST BELT PLATE

Presented here is an excavated “Volunteer Militia of Maine” oval waist belt plate that was issued to the State’s volunteer infantrymen early in the Civil War. Maine formally organized its… (1000-1541). Learn More »

$1,480.00
Originally $1,850.00

RELIC GROUPING – CONFEDERATE SURRENDER AT APPOMATTOX

RELIC GROUPING – CONFEDERATE SURRENDER AT APPOMATTOX

At Appomattox, once news of the surrender circulated, Confederates dismantled and destroyed as much equipment as possible to prevent confiscation by US Forces. Dug from the last documented camp site… (173-4319). Learn More »

US/CS 12-POUND SMOOTHBORE CANISTER PLATE WITH 7 CANISTER SHOT RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG – ZIEGLER COLLECTION / GEISELMAN COLLECTION

US/CS 12-POUND SMOOTHBORE CANISTER PLATE WITH 7 CANISTER SHOT RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG – ZIEGLER COLLECTION / GEISELMAN COLLECTION

This specimen of Civil War ammunition consists of the remnants of a 12-pounder smoothbore stand of canister gathered from the Gettysburg battlefield. Originally from the Ziegler Collection, this early… (2025-100). Learn More »

$695.00
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DUG CIVIL WAR ID DISK FOR 12TH PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES (41st PENNSYLVANIA) SOLDIER

DUG CIVIL WAR ID DISK FOR 12TH PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES (41st PENNSYLVANIA) SOLDIER

Front of the tag has a bust of General McClellan surrounded by “MAJOR GENERAL GEO. B. MCCLELLAN / WAR OF 1861.” Face is dark with gilt remaining in the low areas. Reverse is stamped “DANIEL… (1000-1836). Learn More »

$1,800.00
Originally $2,250.00

BOOK – CIVIL WAR RELICS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA

BOOK – CIVIL WAR RELICS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA

Limited Edition, Numbered and Signed. Hardcover by Celeste and David Topper. Black covers with title on front cover and spine, 8.5” x 11”, 201 pages, inscribed to William Turner. Number 123 of… (1266-1058). Learn More »

GEORGIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM SPOTTSYLVANIA COUNTY WITH CARVED DESIGNS ON THE REVERSE

GEORGIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM SPOTTSYLVANIA COUNTY WITH CARVED DESIGNS ON THE REVERSE

A scarce Georgia state seal cartridge box plate with a pleasing patina found November 25, 1975, in Spotsylvania County. These followed the US 1839 pattern that was both ornamental and served to keep… (1262-03). Learn More »

$4,750.00
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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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