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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… (2023-1473). Learn More »
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
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
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 »
$495.00
SOLD
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
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 »
RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE
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 remains somewhat dirt covered with a… (1184-96). Learn More »
FIRED .58 CAL. MINIE BALLS RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON
This item was recovered by local Gettysburg resident John Cullison, who excavated relics on the field from 1935-1959. Cullison sold his collection to the famed Rosensteel family of Gettysburg, who… (R17326). Learn More »
RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE
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 has a beautiful dark brown patina.… (1184-94). Learn More »
RARE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI “GWYN & CAMPBELL” BULLET
This is indeed a scarce Trans-Mississippi bullet. Called a “Gwyn & Campbell” carbine bullet by Mac Mason in the supplement of his ground breaking 1975 Civil War projectile reference book.… (2022-2817). Learn More »
GROUNDBREAKERS: THE HISTORY OF THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA RELIC HUNTERS ASSOCIATION
Sylvia, Stephen W. and Nancy Dearing Rossbacher. Hardback, published 2023 by Northern Virginia Relic Hunters Association. 584 glossy pages, heavily illustrated with color photographs. There's… (ST501214). Learn More »
CRUDE “CONFEDERATE” CLAY INKWELL
Here is a nice, excavated Civil War-era inkwell known as the "cone" style. This piece remains in fine condition with a raised spout. Some interesting imperfections are visible. Measures approximately… (1184-293). Learn More »
COAT SIZE NEW YORK STATE SEAL BUTTON EXCAVATED NEAR FREDERICKSBURG, VA
Various Civil War backmarks. Most with traces of original gilt finish in recesses. [ss] [ph:L] Please do not request a specific item. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER… (2023-1709). Learn More »
CUFF SIZE NEW YORK STATE BUTTON EXCAVATED NEAR FREDERICKSBURG, VA
Various Civil War backmarks. Traces of gilt finish remain. [ss] [ph:L] Please do not request a specific item. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR… (2023-1711). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE .58 CALIBER “RECUT MOLD” TEAT BASE BULLET
Excavated .58 caliber “minie ball” of Southern manufacture. Nose cast bullet with six fine grooves, a thick skirt with off-center cavity. There are mold seams visible up the sides and there is… (2022-2590). Learn More »
LEAD “BAR-SHOT” OR SCABBARD TIP FROM FREDERICKSBURG
This item is most often called a “bar-shot” by bullet collectors. The general belief is that these were cast and expected to be cut apart into individual projectiles. There are indeed many older… (2022-2510). Learn More »
DUG 6th CORPS BADGE
Recovered in the greater Richmond, VA area. Brass 6th corps badge has a darkened patina. Reverse shows where attachment pin had been soldered on but is no longer present. There are also two small… (883-57). Learn More »
$395.00
Originally $425.00
US MODEL 1816 SOCKET BAYONET RECOVERED AT FREDERICKSBURG
Bayonet is full length but is rusted throughout. Bayonet appears to have been painted black once to slow down the rust but that is now chipping off in areas. [ad]… (2022-1316). Learn More »
NICE .69 CALIBER “HIGH BASE” FRENCH TRIANGLE BASE BULLET
This scarce bullet is in dropped condition with a light gray/tan patina. This is the tall variant of the .69 caliber French bullets. Flat nose, single wide groove, and triangular cavity. In very fine,… (2022-2527). Learn More »
CRUDE .54 CALIBER CONFEDERATE BULLETS – NOSE CAST
These three-groove minie balls would have been for the .54 caliber Mississippi rifle or .55 caliber Austrian Lorenz. This style bullet features a smooth body, three fine grooves, is nose cast, and has… (2022-2672). 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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