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RELIC -- CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE CAVALRY “LINED C” BUTTON

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 »

RELIC -- CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY BLOCK “A” BUTTON

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

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 »

FIRED CONFEDERATE 3.3 INCH ARCHER SHELL WITH TIE RING BASE – MINE RUN, VA

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 »

BRITISH 2.72 INCH 12 POUNDER WHITWORTH SHELL

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

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 »

“PRONOUNCED SERIF” CS BELT PLATE

“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 »

EARLY GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR WOOD CANE WITH EMBEDDED BULLET

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 »

RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE MARKED W.H. SMITH, BROOKLYN -- CORINTH

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

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

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 »

RELIC GROUP FROM BRANDY STATION

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 »

MODEL 1835/1842 SOCKET BAYONET AND P1859 SCABBARD – FROM YORK SPRINGS GAR POST #551

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

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
ON HOLD

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CEDAR MOUNTAIN RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS OCTOBER 1957

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

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
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THOMAS PORTER SLAVE TRADE BUTTON MADE OF PEWTER

THOMAS PORTER SLAVE TRADE BUTTON MADE OF PEWTER

Very good condition slave trade button made of pewter, bearing on the face “T. Porter,” the mark of Thomas Porter II (1790-1857), with a manufacturer’s mark on reverse, which is somewhat… (2026-336). Learn More »

U.S. PATTERN 1839 WAIST BELT PLATE – W.H. SMITH, BROOKLYN

U.S. PATTERN 1839 WAIST BELT PLATE – W.H. SMITH, BROOKLYN

This is a relic condition U.S. waist belt plate. This is the regulation 1839 pattern plate used throughout the war and bears the marking on the back of W.H. Smith of Brooklyn, a major supplier of… (2026-697). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR ENFIELD BAYONET WITH A SCABBARD FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS

CIVIL WAR ENFIELD BAYONET WITH A SCABBARD FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS

This is a terrific old battlefield “pick-up” relic from a local G.A.R. veterans’ post. The P1853 Enfield socket bayonet is in early battlefield pick-up condition with a dark brown tone and light… (1202-510). Learn More »

LARGE FRAMED RELIC SHOWBOARD

LARGE FRAMED RELIC SHOWBOARD

This relic board is very like those assembled from Gettysburg relics by John Rosensteel and displayed on the porch of the Round Top Museum, but differs in displaying the relics on horizontal rather… (1242-06). Learn More »

$2,800.00
Originally $3,000.00

CIVIL WAR ENLISTEDMAN’S BELT AND BUCKLE FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS

CIVIL WAR ENLISTEDMAN’S BELT AND BUCKLE FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS

This is a terrific old battlefield “pick-up” Civil War enlisted belt and buckle. Leather belt is in fair condition for a “relic.” Leather is crinkled, dried, and shows “shrinkage” with… (1202-1025). Learn More »

EARLY GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR WOOD CANE STAMPED PICKETT’S CHARGE

EARLY GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR WOOD CANE STAMPED PICKETT’S CHARGE

Here is an early souvenir walking cane made of sapling taken from the famous Gettysburg battlefield area of Pickett’s Charge. This wooden cane measures about 36" long. The handle area retains 10”… (2025-538). Learn More »

$495.00
ON HOLD

CONFEDERATE GUTTER-BACK FIXED-TONGUE FRAME BUCKLE FOUND AT HARPERS FERRY

CONFEDERATE GUTTER-BACK FIXED-TONGUE FRAME BUCKLE FOUND AT HARPERS FERRY

Fixed-tongue frame buckles were simple in design, strong, lightweight, easy to cast and finish, and were widely produced throughout the south. This frame of this version has is cast with a channel in… (2025-3580). Learn More »

LONG STYLE CONFEDERATE FUSE ADAPTER FROM GETTYSBURG

LONG STYLE CONFEDERATE FUSE ADAPTER FROM GETTYSBURG

The most widely used Confederate fuse plugs were the copper time fuse adapters with two spanner holes in the head. These fuse adapters came in various lengths and head diameters. This long style was… (2025-1670). Learn More »

RELIC US 3” PARROTT FUSE ADAPTER FROM GETTYSBURG

RELIC US 3” PARROTT FUSE ADAPTER FROM GETTYSBURG

Zinc Parrott (long) fuse adapter measuring approximately 2.5” long. From a fired shell. Head is flanged with spanner holes and measures about 1.25” in diameter. Some deterioration around the edge… (2025-1669). Learn More »

RELIC US 3” HOTCHKISS FUSE ADAPTER FROM GETTYSBURG

RELIC US 3” HOTCHKISS FUSE ADAPTER FROM GETTYSBURG

Brass Hotchkiss fuse adapter measuring approximately 2.25” long. From a fired shell. Head is flanged with a screwdriver slot and measures about 1.2” in diameter. Threads run about 1/2” down the… (2025-1666). Learn More »

W.H. SMITH MARKED EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FOUND APRIL 1960 BY SYD KERKSIS IN A CS CAMP AT FREDERICKSBURG

W.H. SMITH MARKED EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FOUND APRIL 1960 BY SYD KERKSIS IN A CS CAMP AT FREDERICKSBURG

This regulation belt plate for the cartridge box sling comes with its original collection envelope annotated by Syd Kerkis, the well-known and respected early relic hunter, collector and author,… (2026-568). Learn More »

$525.00
ON HOLD

OVAL PUPPY-PAW US BELT PLATE WITH LEATHER RECOVERED IN 1955 BY SYD KERKSIS IN U.S. 2nd CORPS LINES AT COLD HARBOR

OVAL PUPPY-PAW US BELT PLATE WITH LEATHER RECOVERED IN 1955 BY SYD KERKSIS IN U.S. 2nd CORPS LINES AT COLD HARBOR

This regulation US Civil War belt plate comes with Syd Kerksis’ original collection envelope with notations indicating he found it in April 1955 at Cold Harbor in the lines held by Barlow’s… (2026-567). Learn More »

$595.00
ON HOLD

THOMAS PORTER SLAVE TRADE BUTTON IN VERY GOOD CONDITION

THOMAS PORTER SLAVE TRADE BUTTON IN VERY GOOD CONDITION

Very good condition slave trade button made of copper alloy, bearing on the face “TP,” the mark of Thomas Porter II (1790-1857), with a manufacturer’s “quality” mark on reverse. This… (2026-335). Learn More »

GEORGIA PIKE BLADE RECOVERED AT MILLEDGEVILLE, GA.

GEORGIA PIKE BLADE RECOVERED AT MILLEDGEVILLE, GA.

Primitive, but cheap and easily made, pikes were recognized as a stop-gap measure until better arms could be obtained and were made throughout the south by small and large manufacturers with various… (2025-3625). Learn More »

ENLISTEDMAN’S LEATHER WAIST BELT RECOVERED FROM RIVER AT CITY POINT, VA

ENLISTEDMAN’S LEATHER WAIST BELT RECOVERED FROM RIVER AT CITY POINT, VA

Offered here is an interesting relic recovered out of the river at City Point, VA. Leather belt measures approximately 35” long x 1.75” wide. Many well-used holes from when a belt plate was… (2023-3169). Learn More »

OVAL US BELT PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS 1960 AT HAMILTON’S CROSSING

OVAL US BELT PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS 1960 AT HAMILTON’S CROSSING

This regulation plate comes with Syd Kerksis’ original collection envelope with notations at top indicating he found it at Hamilton Crossing in 1960 (with about half the staff here reading his month… (2026-451). Learn More »

DISPLAY CASE OF GETTYSBURG RELICS

DISPLAY CASE OF GETTYSBURG RELICS

Relics are displayed in very nice wood case (9.5” x 6.5”). Relics were recovered along the Baltimore Pike between that road and the Spangler’s Spring/Culp’s Hill area by author/publisher Dean… (236-1191). Learn More »

U.S. / C.S. 12-POUNDER SOLID SHOT – GETTYSBURG FOUND

U.S. / C.S. 12-POUNDER SOLID SHOT – GETTYSBURG FOUND

This is the most common solid shot projectile of any caliber used during the Civil War by both the Federal and Confederate forces. This is a solid iron cannon ball with dark brown tone and bubble… (557-16). Learn More »

CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX FROM GETTYSBURG'S SHIELDS MUSEUM

CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX FROM GETTYSBURG'S SHIELDS MUSEUM

This incomplete relic condition carbine cartridge box is an original example of the classic leather accoutrement carried by Federal mounted forces during the Civil War. We believe this is the pattern… (2025-2023). Learn More »

GETTYSBURG RELIC P1855 RIFLEMAN’S BELT HARDWARE – CRAWFORD FARM/MARSH CREEK – EX-BREAM COLLECTION

GETTYSBURG RELIC P1855 RIFLEMAN’S BELT HARDWARE – CRAWFORD FARM/MARSH CREEK – EX-BREAM COLLECTION

This hardware grouping corresponded to a Pattern 1855 Rifleman’s Belt, adopted prior to the Civil War for issuance to rifle-equipped regular US infantry and in select use through the Civil… (224-767). Learn More »

RELIC, U.S. P-1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CHANCELLORSVILLE (CARVED C.S. FLAG?)

RELIC, U.S. P-1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CHANCELLORSVILLE (CARVED C.S. FLAG?)

This “dug” Federal cartridge box plate is of the regulation 1839. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US” with nice smooth… (1032-240). Learn More »

RELIC, US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CORINTH

RELIC, US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CORINTH

This “dug” Federal cartridge box plate is of the regulation 1839. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US” with nice smooth… (1032-241). Learn More »

ENFIELD LOCK PLATE RECOVERED FROM CULP’S HILL, GETTYSBURG – EX-BREAM COLLECTION

ENFIELD LOCK PLATE RECOVERED FROM CULP’S HILL, GETTYSBURG – EX-BREAM COLLECTION

This relic was recovered by famed relic hunter Ken Bream from private property near Culp’s Hill at an unknown date, and purchased from the 2021 auction of his collection.  This item was from Lot#… (224-753). Learn More »

RELIC, US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

RELIC, US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

This “dug” Federal cartridge box plate is of the regulation 1839. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US” with nice smooth… (1032-239). Learn More »

GETTYSBURG RELIC DISPLAY – PIECE OF BRICK AND A DROPPED CS BULLET FROM THE JENNIE WADE HOUSE

GETTYSBURG RELIC DISPLAY – PIECE OF BRICK AND A DROPPED CS BULLET FROM THE JENNIE WADE HOUSE

The brick in this set measures 1 ¼” x 1 ¼” x 1/4'’ and was taken from the bricks that were knocked down by an artillery shell during the battle of Gettysburg. This hole in the wall was also… (2025-2169). Learn More »

$95.00
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RELIC BRASS STAR & CRESCENT-SHAPED CAPE PIN & CHAIN EXCAVATED NEAR FREDERICKSBURG

RELIC BRASS STAR & CRESCENT-SHAPED CAPE PIN & CHAIN EXCAVATED NEAR FREDERICKSBURG

Excavated brass cape pin and chain. Although not actually a “pin,” a chain connected two such pieces and was run through button holes to hold a cape closed. These are found in various shapes… (2022-1349). Learn More »

$395.00
Originally $595.00

US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE, FROM G.A.R. POST 551 COLLECTION (YORK SPRINGS, PA)

US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE, FROM G.A.R. POST 551 COLLECTION (YORK SPRINGS, PA)

This Federal shoulder belt plate is of the regulation 1826 pattern. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear eagle in the center. Face has a… (2022-1849). Learn More »

$225.00
Originally $295.00

US MODEL 1816 SOCKET BAYONET RECOVERED AT FREDERICKSBURG

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 »

$100.00
Originally $125.00

DUG PATTERN 1855 BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

DUG PATTERN 1855 BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Bayonet has full length blade and socket with mortise. Locking ring is frozen. No markings are visible. Surfaces are covered in a heavy rust with remains of black paint. It appears that once the… (2022-1319). Learn More »

$100.00
Originally $125.00
SOLD

RELIC -- US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE – BRASS WIRE LOOPS

RELIC -- US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE – BRASS WIRE LOOPS

“Dug” US cartridge box plate for the outer flap of the infantry cartridge pouch. Large “US” in the center of the plate. The face remains smooth with a fine dark patina. There are some dings… (2025-3154). Learn More »

A McDOWELL PATTERN U.S. FORAGE CAP (MODEL 1858) WITH STAFF OFFICER SIDE BUTTONS, EXCAVATED AT FORT PEMBINA

A McDOWELL PATTERN U.S. FORAGE CAP (MODEL 1858) WITH STAFF OFFICER SIDE BUTTONS, EXCAVATED AT FORT PEMBINA

Browned (faded from original dark blue) wool broadcloth body over buckram; leather visor and bound brim; black leather chinstrap with small rectangular buckle; gilt staff‑officer eagle buttons… (2025-3682). Learn More »

NICE .69 CALIBER NO-GROOVE “PRUSSIAN” BULLET

NICE .69 CALIBER NO-GROOVE “PRUSSIAN” BULLET

This big bullet is a Northern arsenal-made bullet. Literally “pressed and turned” on a bullet machine where a slug of lead was cut, pressed in a die to form the nose and cavity, then turned on a… (2024-981). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE .58 CALIBER “6-GROOVE / RECUT MOLD” TEAT BASE BULLET

CONFEDERATE .58 CALIBER “6-GROOVE / RECUT MOLD” TEAT BASE BULLET

This bullet is a nose cast, Southern-made bullet. Basically, a typical grooved minie ball in .58 caliber with a pronounced teat in the cavity. In this case, the mold used to cast the usual three… (2024-970). Learn More »

SECTION OF CIVIL WAR-ERA “PEAR RAIL” RAILROAD STOCK

SECTION OF CIVIL WAR-ERA “PEAR RAIL” RAILROAD STOCK

The first railroad track widely laid in the United States was made of wooden stringers, running in the direction of travel, with a flat iron bar fastened to the top, called strap iron. This served… (84-97). Learn More »

IMPORT SAXON FIREARM LIEGE MANUFACTURE MODEL 1851 FROM GEORGE ROSENSTEEL’S CIVIL WAR NATIONAL MUSEUM IN GETTYSBURG

IMPORT SAXON FIREARM LIEGE MANUFACTURE MODEL 1851 FROM GEORGE ROSENSTEEL’S CIVIL WAR NATIONAL MUSEUM IN GETTYSBURG

This Civil War P.J. Malherbe & Company “Saxon” Percussion Rifle was once part of George Rosensteel’s Civil War National Museum located in Gettysburg, PA on the Taneytown Road. Later the… (2025-3338). Learn More »

US MODEL 1842 HARPER’S FERRY MUSKET FROM GEORGE ROSENSTEEL’S CIVIL WAR NATIONAL MUSEUM IN GETTYSBURG

US MODEL 1842 HARPER’S FERRY MUSKET FROM GEORGE ROSENSTEEL’S CIVIL WAR NATIONAL MUSEUM IN GETTYSBURG

This US Model 1842 Harper’s Ferry Musket dated 1850 was once part of George Rosensteel’s Civil War National Museum located in Gettysburg, PA on the Taneytown Road. Later the museum incorporated… (2025-3337). Learn More »

$3,950.00
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LIGHT INFANTRY HUNTING HORN FOUND AT THE STONE WALL NEAR THE ANGLE AFTER PICKETT’S CHARGE AT GETTYSBURG

LIGHT INFANTRY HUNTING HORN FOUND AT THE STONE WALL NEAR THE ANGLE AFTER PICKETT’S CHARGE AT GETTYSBURG

This small Light Infantry Hunting horn was used to signal European Light troops like German “Jagers,” French “chasseurs” or English Light Infantry. Its wide use caused it to become the… (2025-3332). Learn More »

EIGHT PANEL UMBRELLA INKWELL WITH OPEN PONTIL

EIGHT PANEL UMBRELLA INKWELL WITH OPEN PONTIL

This excavated, Civil War-era, eight-sided ink bottle is in very good condition and has a very pleasing cloudy aqua color.  There are no cracks, breaks, or repairs.  It measures approximately… (84-105). Learn More »

COMPLETE LEAD SABOT FROM 3” HOTCHKISS SHELL – WILDERNESS, VA

COMPLETE LEAD SABOT FROM 3” HOTCHKISS SHELL – WILDERNESS, VA

Offered here is the middle portion from a fired 3” Hotchkiss artillery shell. This is the lead sabot or driving band from the shell. Hotchkiss artillery shells were composed of three sections: the… (84-103). Learn More »

EXCAVATED U.S. 3” PARROTT SHELL FROM GETTYSBURG GAR POST #9

EXCAVATED U.S. 3” PARROTT SHELL FROM GETTYSBURG GAR POST #9

Here is a Gettysburg excavated Civil War Federal 3” field artillery projectile often referred to as a Parrott Type III shell excavated from an unknown location area on the Gettysburg battlefield… (2024-2135). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR ENLISTED WAIST BELT WITH KEEPER RECOVERED FROM JAMES RIVER AT CITY POINT

CIVIL WAR ENLISTED WAIST BELT WITH KEEPER RECOVERED FROM JAMES RIVER AT CITY POINT

Offered here is a stiff bridle leather belt with sheet brass keeper but no belt plate. Belt is folded in half and measures 19” long and 1.75” wide. Stamped brass keeper remains firmly attached to… (1309-508). Learn More »

$125.00
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RARE CONFEDERATE BOYLE, GAMBLE AND MCFEE BAYONET ADAPTER WITH CASTING FLAW

RARE CONFEDERATE BOYLE, GAMBLE AND MCFEE BAYONET ADAPTER WITH CASTING FLAW

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… (1309-364). Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

CONFEDERATE LINED “C” BUTTON AND BITS OF CLOTH FROM THE MAYO WAREHOUSE IN RICHMOND

CONFEDERATE LINED “C” BUTTON AND BITS OF CLOTH FROM THE MAYO WAREHOUSE IN RICHMOND

In 1979, a couple of local Richmond, Va. relic hunters happened to be working on a new construction site in downtown Richmond at Canal and 15th-17th Streets. The site was to be the location of the new… (2025-3106). Learn More »

$195.00
ON HOLD

RELIC -- CIVIL WAR SUTLER TOKEN, 47TH OHIO

RELIC -- CIVIL WAR SUTLER TOKEN, 47TH OHIO

This “dug” copper token is about 0.8” in diameter and very thin. Face of token reads, “O.V.M. 47’ REG’T / A. HIRSCH / GOOD FOR / 5 / CENTS / IN GOODS”.  Reverse is blank. This is in… (2025-2407). Learn More »

RELIC US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE FROM WINCHESTER, RECOVERED BY STAN PHILLIPS

RELIC US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE FROM WINCHESTER, RECOVERED BY STAN PHILLIPS

This Federal belt plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern and was recovered at Winchester. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US”… (595-2364). Learn More »

MAKER MARKED US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE RECOVERED AT PETERSBURG, VA

MAKER MARKED US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE RECOVERED AT PETERSBURG, VA

The P1826 breast plate was still in widespread use during the Civil War as a commonly issued item to be affixed to the sling of the rifleman’s cartridge box. The plate is not overly tarnished on the… (595-2367). Learn More »

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE AND IMPORTANT CONFEDERATE RAINS BARREL TORPEDO - 1 OF 2 KNOWN - FROM THE TEXAS MUSEUM

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE AND IMPORTANT CONFEDERATE RAINS BARREL TORPEDO - 1 OF 2 KNOWN - FROM THE TEXAS MUSEUM

This is a Rains barrel torpedo that was recovered during the Civil War in Mobile Bay, AL. It was developed by Gabriel James Rains, Chief of the Confederate Torpedo Service. Gabriel Rains was born in… (1268-690). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR BULLET AND CARTRIDGE DISPLAY

CIVIL WAR BULLET AND CARTRIDGE DISPLAY

Displayed in a case with cut mat and labeled, are thirteen different Civil War bullets with three patented Civil War cartridges. A few of these specimens are quite rare. Included are: .58 cal.… (2025-2623). Learn More »

GETTYSBURG RELIC DISPLAY OIL LAMP: MILLER POST 551, YORK SPRINGS, ADAMS COUNTY, PA

GETTYSBURG RELIC DISPLAY OIL LAMP: MILLER POST 551, YORK SPRINGS, ADAMS COUNTY, PA

We highly recommend this item be picked up rather than shipped due to the glass involved, and it also appears to still contain some oil. This oil lamp is 22-inches tall would be a great focal point… (1202-868). Learn More »

US MODEL 1861 CONTRACT RIFLE MUSKET - DATED 1863 - BY E. ROBINSON OF NEW YORK, FROM THE YORK SPRINGS, PA GAR POST

US MODEL 1861 CONTRACT RIFLE MUSKET - DATED 1863 - BY E. ROBINSON OF NEW YORK, FROM THE YORK SPRINGS, PA GAR POST

Edward Robinson had US contracts for a total of 47,000 rifled muskets. The first contract was dated June 10th 1863, with subsequent contracts up to October 4th 1864. A total of 30,000 were… (1202-276). Learn More »

REVOLUTIONARY WAR 6-POUNDER BAR SHOT

REVOLUTIONARY WAR 6-POUNDER BAR SHOT

Much of the American Revolution took place on the seas between a budding Continental Navy and the powerful British Royal Navy. Naval gunners on both sides fired a range of specialized projectiles from… (1202-950). Learn More »

LARGE IRON STRAP HINGE FROM JACOB SCHWARTZ BARN, 2ND CORPS HOSPITAL, GETTYSBURG – GREG COCO COLLECTION

LARGE IRON STRAP HINGE FROM JACOB SCHWARTZ BARN, 2ND CORPS HOSPITAL, GETTYSBURG – GREG COCO COLLECTION

This iron hinge measures 23” long x 1.5” wide at the barrel. Tapered edges, three bolt holes, heart-shaped end. Rusty and lightly pitted, but remains solid. A large luggage tag is tied to the… (1300-12). Learn More »

LEAD SABOT FROM 3” HOTCHKISS ARTILLERY SHELL, FROM LOUISIANA – GREG COCO COLLECTION

LEAD SABOT FROM 3” HOTCHKISS ARTILLERY SHELL, FROM LOUISIANA – GREG COCO COLLECTION

This is the complete lead sabot from a fired 3” Hotchkiss artillery shell. The Hotchkiss pattern projectile was composed of three separate pieces. The lead sabot was fitted in the middle between the… (1300-56). Learn More »

REVOLUTIONARY WAR RELIC – “ICE CREEPER” FROM NORTH REDOUBT, NY

REVOLUTIONARY WAR RELIC – “ICE CREEPER” FROM NORTH REDOUBT, NY

Offered here is a single “ice creeper” in very fine, relic condition. Made of iron, these devices were tied to soldier’s shoes to allow easier travel when facing snowy and icy… (2025-2003). Learn More »

RELIC CONDITION REVENUE CUTTER BUTTON

RELIC CONDITION REVENUE CUTTER BUTTON

One piece Revenue Cutter button, 22mm.  Backmark: “U STATES / REVENUE SERVICE” rm depressed channel, two inner and one outer solid ring. Albert FD1, Tice RM200A2 or B2. Some gilt remaining; shank… (2025-2102). Learn More »

M1858 CANTEEN WITH COVER, SLING, & STOPPER FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS

M1858 CANTEEN WITH COVER, SLING, & STOPPER FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS

This is a terrific old battlefield “pick-up” or “barn find” Civil War canteen. It is the M1858 “smooth side” canteen with pewter spout and three shoulder strap brackets. It is completely… (1202-866). Learn More »

U.S. MODEL 1863 MUSKET TOOL FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION

U.S. MODEL 1863 MUSKET TOOL FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION

This Combination Tool was used for the standard M1861 / M1863 muskets. It was a widely used tool during the Civil War. It has an open cone wrench and two screwdrivers. Unmarked. It is approximately… (224-805). Learn More »

IRON US/CS HORSE BIT (BROKEN) FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION

IRON US/CS HORSE BIT (BROKEN) FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION

Iron non-regulation bit used by Northern and Southern cavalry of the Civil War period. Side “cheek” pieces are approximately 6.5” long. These have two loops (at top and bottom) for tack.… (224-822). Learn More »

U.S. MODEL 1863 MUSKET TOOL FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION

U.S. MODEL 1863 MUSKET TOOL FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION

This Combination Tool was used for the standard M1861 / M1863 muskets. It was a widely used tool during the Civil War. It has an open cone wrench and two screwdrivers. Unmarked. It is approximately… (224-804). Learn More »

U.S. MODEL 1863 MUSKET TOOL FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION

U.S. MODEL 1863 MUSKET TOOL FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION

Here is an iron mold for .31 caliber pocket revolvers. Double cavity type; one round ball, one elongated ball. Hinge-type mold with sprue cutter mounted on top. It is approximately 5” long. Heavy… (224-807). Learn More »

3.8” HOTCHKISS BASE CUP WITH “RICHMOND, VA” LABEL FROM YORK SPRINGS, PA G.A.R. POST #37 COLLECTION

3.8” HOTCHKISS BASE CUP WITH “RICHMOND, VA” LABEL FROM YORK SPRINGS, PA G.A.R. POST #37 COLLECTION

Offered here is an early “battlefield pick-up” relic that was part of the collections on display at the York, PA, #37 “General Sedgwick” Grand Army of the Republic Post. The item is the iron… (1202-878). Learn More »

EAST WOODS ANTIETAM RECOVERED M1855 RIFLEMAN’S BELT BUCKLE AND LOOPS

EAST WOODS ANTIETAM RECOVERED M1855 RIFLEMAN’S BELT BUCKLE AND LOOPS

This brass hardware from an 1855 pattern rifleman’s was recovered in the East Woods on the battlefield of Antietam. These belts were copies of the French 1847 pattern for the “Chasseurs a Pied,”… (490-7363). Learn More »

$395.00
ON HOLD

ENFIELD RIFLE LOCKPLATE & HAMMER FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION

ENFIELD RIFLE LOCKPLATE & HAMMER FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION

Lockplate and hammer from an Enfield rifle. Plate is unmarked other than tooling around the edges. Nearly complete works on backside; only missing trigger sear. Light surface rust overall typical of… (224-810). Learn More »

OUT OF PRINT BOOK – “GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD RELIC & SOUVENIRS”

OUT OF PRINT BOOK – “GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD RELIC & SOUVENIRS”

Published in 2009 by Mike O’Donnell; now out of print. This book provides pictures and descriptions of relics found on the Battlefield of Gettysburg and surrounding area through the ages. This is… (2025-1276). Learn More »

$200.00
ON HOLD

MAKER’S PLATE FROM THE BOILER OF THE USS KEARSARGE, EX-FRANCIS BANNERMAN

MAKER’S PLATE FROM THE BOILER OF THE USS KEARSARGE, EX-FRANCIS BANNERMAN

An impressive brass boiler maker’s name plate from the steam boiler of the USS Kearsarge. Nicely mounted on a wood plaque and reading “E. KEELER CO. /WILLIAMSPORT. PA. / WATER TUBE BOILER /… (2025-1179). Learn More »

U.S. M1826 SHOULDER BELT PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS IN DECEMBER  1955 IN THE LINES OF THE 2nd DIVISION 15th CORPS AT PICKETT’S MILL: ATLANTA CAMPAIGN

U.S. M1826 SHOULDER BELT PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS IN DECEMBER 1955 IN THE LINES OF THE 2nd DIVISION 15th CORPS AT PICKETT’S MILL: ATLANTA CAMPAIGN

This plate comes with its original collection envelope with notations on its provenance by Syd Kerksis, noted early collector and author. Pickett’s Mill was fought on May 27, 1864, in the Atlanta… (2025-785). Learn More »

DINGEE MARKED ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM DALTON/ROCKY FACE RIDGE, EX-KERKSIS

DINGEE MARKED ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM DALTON/ROCKY FACE RIDGE, EX-KERKSIS

This regulation belt plate for the infantry cartridge box sling was in the collection of Syd Kerksis, well-known and respected early collector and author and comes with his annotated envelope… (2025-787). Learn More »

GETTYSBURG BULLET-STRUCK WOOD SOUVENIR GAVEL

GETTYSBURG BULLET-STRUCK WOOD SOUVENIR GAVEL

This nicely turned wood gavel uses a bullet-struck piece of wood with the base of the bullet visible on one side. On the other is a faint ink stamp reading, “GETTYSBURG / JULY 1.2.3. 1863” on the… (2025-390). Learn More »

W.H. SMITH MARKED US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS AT MYER’S HILL SPOTSYLVANIA IN DECEMBER 1955

W.H. SMITH MARKED US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS AT MYER’S HILL SPOTSYLVANIA IN DECEMBER 1955

This maker-marked cartridge box plate was found at Myer’s Hill, the scene of fighting on May 14 at Spotsylvania as Grant tried to strike the right of the Confederate line, but poor roads delayed his… (2025-786). Learn More »

TAGGED BATTLEFIELD PICK-UP COLT ARMY: FRACTURED BARREL & BLOWN CYLINDER WITH A BULLET STILL IN IT - CONFEDERATE RETREAT ROUTE FROM RICHMOND 1865

TAGGED BATTLEFIELD PICK-UP COLT ARMY: FRACTURED BARREL & BLOWN CYLINDER WITH A BULLET STILL IN IT - CONFEDERATE RETREAT ROUTE FROM RICHMOND 1865

This Colt Army .44 revolver has matching serial number 81634 on all but the cylinder, giving it a late 1862 date of production. The cylinder has been with it forever and is numbered [.]9439, probably… (766-2014). Learn More »

FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED STAR CAPE PIN

FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED STAR CAPE PIN

A small, stamped brass five-pointed star 1-7/8” point to point. This has a flange on the back that is pierced and a small hole in the face for attachment. These are usually taken to be cape pins-… (1262-13). Learn More »

FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED STAR CAPE PIN

FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED STAR CAPE PIN

A small, stamped brass five-pointed star 1-1/8” point to point. This has a flange on the back that is pierced and a small hole in the face for attachment. These are usually taken to be cape pins-… (1262-12). Learn More »

CAMP ART COMPANY LETTER

CAMP ART COMPANY LETTER

This is crudely cast from lead and measures 1-1/4” tall. It is good example of Civil War soldiers’ camp art, making use of lead that was readily available and easily melted to make a crude company… (1262-17). Learn More »

FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED FORAGE CAP CHINSTRAP INFANTY-I BUTTONS AND FRICTION BUCKLE

FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED FORAGE CAP CHINSTRAP INFANTY-I BUTTONS AND FRICTION BUCKLE

Two small size U.S. eagle-infantry-I buttons and the sliding friction buckle from an officer’s or privately purchased forage cap, recovered at Fredericksburg. The brass frame buckle still has a… (1262-07). 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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

“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 »

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

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 »

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

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

This is a piece from the lapel of a US Army jacket showing part of the blue outer fabric, the lining and the remains of five corroded brass buttons. From the size and spacing of the buttons this is… (1052-608). Learn More »

PIECE OF CIVIL WAR ARMY BLANKET FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

PIECE OF CIVIL WAR ARMY BLANKET FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

The army had vast stocks of Civil War material left over at the end of the war. These supplies, along with the reduction of the postwar army meant U.S. troops were getting Civil War gear well into the… (1052-617). Learn More »

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

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… (1052-620). Learn More »

INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S MITTEN FROM FORT PEMBINA, NDA, ND

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… (1052-619). Learn More »

SPRINGFIELD 1838 DATED M1816 PERCUSSION CONVERSION MUSKET FROM THE YORK SPRINGS, PA., G.A.R. POST, WITH MILITARY RACK MARKINGS

SPRINGFIELD 1838 DATED M1816 PERCUSSION CONVERSION MUSKET FROM THE YORK SPRINGS, PA., G.A.R. POST, WITH MILITARY RACK MARKINGS

A good example of a classic early Civil War musket: a Model 1816 converted from flintlock to percussion in the early 1850s to bring it up to par with the new, percussion M1842 muskets. These are .69… (1202-429). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA

This strip of cloth showing three buttonholes (and what seems to be part of a fourth) is the remnant of an army dress coat discarded after its useful days were done at Fort Pembina, a small frontier… (1052-610). Learn More »

INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S MITTEN PIECE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S MITTEN PIECE 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… (1052-621). 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… (1052-485). 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… (1052-482). Learn More »

RELIC US CIVIL WAR CANTEEN: FROM YORK SPRINGS, PA, GAR POST #9

RELIC US CIVIL WAR CANTEEN: FROM YORK SPRINGS, PA, GAR POST #9

This regulation, smooth-sided canteen came from the York Springs G.A.R. post, is pretty clearly an early battlefield pick-up, and may well have a Gettysburg origin. It is untagged, however, with the… (2023-2674). Learn More »

RELIC -- US NAVAL WATERCAP FUSE WITH BUSHING, DATED 1864

RELIC -- US NAVAL WATERCAP FUSE WITH BUSHING, DATED 1864

Excavated naval watercap fuse dated 1864 and in good condition. This fuse is made of brass with flange on top, with threaded portion and tapered body. A brass bushing is on this fuse to fit into… (2024-2327). Learn More »

EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER

EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER

If they gave out awards for crudely made cavalry sabers, this one would be in the running. The guard is simple flat iron, curving in a broad semicircle, with a simple hole in one end through which the… (490-6746). Learn More »

SPEARHEAD FROM A BROKEN LANCE

SPEARHEAD FROM A BROKEN LANCE

This is the spearhead section only from a broken lance. The piece meas. approx. 38.50 inches long overall. The iron point of the spearhead itself is double edged with a raised ridge on each side… (490-3235). Learn More »

RELIC, HAND-MADE UNION 8TH ARMY CORPS BADGE

RELIC, HAND-MADE UNION 8TH ARMY CORPS BADGE

Six-pointed star carved from a flat piece of white metal, likely pewter. In fine, “dug” condition with light oxidation on points and edges. Measures approximately 1.25” across points. Unknown… (490-6757). Learn More »

EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR US MODEL 1840 MUSICIAN’S SWORD

EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR US MODEL 1840 MUSICIAN’S SWORD

This pattern of sword for wear by musicians was part of the 1840 series of arms that included new patterns of cavalry saber, officer’s sword, non-commissioned officer’s sword, etc. This is similar… (490-6745). Learn More »

BUTTONS RECOVERED FROM BATTLE OF WÖRTH, 1870 – 45th, 48th & 56th FRENCH REGIMENTAL

The Battle of Wörth, also known as the Battle of Reichshoffen or as the Battle of Frœschwiller, refers to the second battle of Wörth, which took place on 6 August 1870 in the opening stages of… (1202-). Learn More »

RAIL SECTION FROM THE MANASSAS GAP BRANCH, ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD

RAIL SECTION FROM THE MANASSAS GAP BRANCH, ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD

This is a nicely labeled section of rail stamped in small letters: “Section of U. rail used on the Manassas Gap branch Orange & Alexandria R.R. during the war 1861-65” and signed on the top… (1202-186). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE 3” MULLANE COMMON SHELL

CONFEDERATE 3” MULLANE COMMON SHELL

Here is a fired Confederate 3” bourreleted Mullane Type 1 common shell recovered from an unknown battlefield location. Made for the 3” Ordnance Rifle. Also known as a “Tennessee Sabot”, this… (490-7005). Learn More »

ANTIQUE BROAD AXE HEAD FROM FREDERICKSBURG

ANTIQUE BROAD AXE HEAD FROM FREDERICKSBURG

The Fredericksburg area was filled with army camps on both sides of the river and tools like this were needed for the construction of winter huts as well as cutting trees for firewood and field works.… (2023-3257). Learn More »

EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR BRITISH IMPORT SWORD BAYONET FOR THE ENFIELD SHORT RIFLE

EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR BRITISH IMPORT SWORD BAYONET FOR THE ENFIELD SHORT RIFLE

This is a good, excavated example of the British sword bayonet for the short rifle, imported by both sides in the Civil War. The blade has no bends or breaks and is missing just a small bit of the tip… (1179-1237). 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-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 »

.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 »

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 »

KNIT DRAWERS OR TROUSERS FROM FORT PEMBINA

KNIT DRAWERS OR TROUSERS FROM FORT PEMBINA

These pieces are two legs from trousers or, more likely, drawers recovered in the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, where wet, anaerobic… (1052-446). Learn More »

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

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

This comes from 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… (1052-580). Learn More »

INDIAN WAR FIELD-USED CAMPAIGN HAT FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

INDIAN WAR FIELD-USED CAMPAIGN HAT FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This is a real field-used Indian War campaign hat in relic condition excavated at Fort Pembina, ND, a small frontier army post in operation from 1870 to 1895. Anaerobic conditions of the dig have… (1052-253). Learn More »

US ARMY DRESS COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

US ARMY DRESS COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This coat lapel comes from the left side of US army dress coat discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, and was excavated in wet, anaerobic soil that has preserved leather and cloth in remarkable… (1052-589). Learn More »

SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and appears to be the 1877 pattern army sock, which was medium gray in color, had white toes, and the weave of the heel running parallel with the… (1052-582). Learn More »

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE MADE AND MARKED BY CIVIL WAR CONTRACTOR JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE MADE AND MARKED BY CIVIL WAR CONTRACTOR JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA

This is a typical, though very scarce, Civil War issue army shoe made by a known contractor and marked by him on the inside of the ankle: “J. MUNDELL.” Mundell was born in Ireland in 1829, reached… (1052-298). 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… (1052-285). 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… (1052-300). Learn More »

REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This Civil War enlisted man’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission. The fort was established in 1870 by troops of the 20th US… (1052-250). Learn More »

REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This Civil War enlisted man’s kepi comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, and is in a remarkable state of preservation from the… (1052-252). Learn More »

REGULAR ARMY MODEL 1872 KEPI FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

REGULAR ARMY MODEL 1872 KEPI FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This Model 1872 officer’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission. The fort was established in 1870 by troops of the 20th US… (1052-248). Learn More »

INDIAN WAR ARMY SHOES BY MUNDELL FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

INDIAN WAR ARMY SHOES BY MUNDELL FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This pair of shoes is from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and could be taken for attic or barn-finds, having been preserved by the wet, anaerobic soil conditions of the dig. They are solid, can… (1052-387). Learn More »

INDIAN WAR FIELD-USED CAMPAIGN HAT MADE FROM A CIVIL HARDEE HAT

INDIAN WAR FIELD-USED CAMPAIGN HAT MADE FROM A CIVIL HARDEE HAT

This is a real field-used example of an Indian War US Army campaign hat made from a Civil War M1858 issue dress hat (the “Hardee” or “Jeff Davis” hat) that comes from the excavations at Fort… (1052-245). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR NCO SWORD CROSSBELT PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG

CIVIL WAR NCO SWORD CROSSBELT PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG

This pattern of belt plate was first adopted in 1826 with hooks on the reverse for the bayonet shoulder belt and made of stamped rolled brass for artillery and white metal for infantry. This was… (490-5799). Learn More »

US INSPECTED ARMY SHOE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

US INSPECTED ARMY SHOE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This soldier’s shoe bears a partially visible stamp inside reading “INSPECTOR / NEW YORK,” indicating it is government issue and appears to be one of the experimental patterns of footwear tried… (1052-386A). Learn More »

ARMY SHOE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

ARMY SHOE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This soldier’s shoe is very similar to another found in the Fort Pembina excavations that has a partially visible US inspector’s mark and in construction differs only in having four sets of lace… (1052-386B). Learn More »

RARE MARKED CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE

RARE MARKED CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE

Civil War army-issue shoes were among the most essential things issued to a soldier and about the rarest of Civil War items to survive despite being made literally in the millions. They were cheaply… (1052-596). Learn More »

KEPI OR DRESS HAT STIFFENER FROM FORT PEMBINA

KEPI OR DRESS HAT 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 seems to be the stiffener from inside the top of a kepi or dress hat. It is leather,… (1052-435). Learn More »

REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This Civil War enlisted man’s kepi comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission. The fort was established in 1870 by troops of the 20th… (1052-247). Learn More »

KEPI CROWN FROM AN INDIAN WARS US ARMY FRONTIER FORT

KEPI CROWN FROM AN INDIAN WARS US ARMY FRONTIER FORT

This crown from a soldier’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and shows a small hole at center, from which extends a tear to one edge, with some edge wear and stains. The color has… (1052-432). Learn More »

PIECE OF PRIVATE PURCHASE SOLDIER’S HIGH RIBBED KNIT SHIRT FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

PIECE OF PRIVATE PURCHASE SOLDIER’S HIGH RIBBED KNIT SHIRT FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

Excavations at Fort Pembina in anaerobic soil conditions have yielded a number of expected and rare finds giving a glimpse of the material culture of a small US army frontier post during the Indian… (1052-1111). Learn More »

EXCAVATED HILT FOR A M1850 FOOT OFFICER SWORD

EXCAVATED HILT FOR A M1850 FOOT OFFICER SWORD

This is the cast and chased brass counterguard and knucklebow from a regulation US 1850 pattern foot officer’s sword, the standard sword carried in the Civil War by infantry lieutenants and… (490-6773). Learn More »

EXCAVATED HILT FOR A M1850 FOOT OFFICER SWORD

EXCAVATED HILT FOR A M1850 FOOT OFFICER SWORD

This is an excavated brass counterguard and knucklebow from a regulation US 1850 pattern foot officer’s sword, the standard sword carried in the Civil War by infantry lieutenants and captains, as… (490-6775). Learn More »

KEPI CROWN FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

KEPI CROWN FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This crown from a soldier’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and shows three oval holes and one small slit, with some edge wear and stains. The color has shifted from blue to brown,… (1052-430). Learn More »

KEPI CROWN FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

KEPI CROWN FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This crown from a soldier’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and is in remarkably good condition, showing just one short tear, with no fabric missing, a good edge, and traces of blue… (1052-442). Learn More »

INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and appears to be the 1877 pattern army sock, which was medium gray in color, had white toes, and the weave of the heel running parallel with the… (1052-592). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR - INDIAN WAR SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

CIVIL WAR - INDIAN WAR SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, a fort established in 1870 and in operation into the 1890s. The dig was conducted on private property with the owner’s permission and has yielded… (1052-581). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR UNIFORM DRESS COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA

CIVIL WAR UNIFORM DRESS COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA

These section of lapel and coat lining from a Civil War US army dress coat was discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was recently recovered from excavations in wet, anaerobic soil that… (1052-567). Learn More »

PIECE OF ARMY BLANKET FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

PIECE OF ARMY BLANKET FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This piece of a U.S. Army blanket comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, where wet, anaerobic soil conditions produced not only leather gear, but cloth in amazingly good condition. This shows… (1052-607). Learn More »

SCARCE CIVIL WAR PONCHO OR “GUM BLANKET” FRAGMENT

SCARCE CIVIL WAR PONCHO OR “GUM BLANKET” FRAGMENT

Civil War period ponchos and rubber blankets are extremely scarce despite being widely used and valued by troops in the field. They were so useful at home as to be used up by veterans and their… (1052-628). Learn More »

SCARCE CIVIL WAR INDIA RUBBER BLANKET OR PONCHO FRAGMENT  PONCHO FRAGMENT

SCARCE CIVIL WAR INDIA RUBBER BLANKET OR PONCHO FRAGMENT

Excavated portion of a Civil War poncho or rubber blanket. This is a rough rectangle, preserving one edge with its binding intact and one of the brass grommets, with its diamond/square shaped… (1052-570). Learn More »

SCARCE CIVIL WAR INDIA RUBBER BLANKET OR PONCHO FRAGMENT

SCARCE CIVIL WAR INDIA RUBBER BLANKET OR PONCHO FRAGMENT

Excavated portion of a Civil War poncho or rubber blanket. This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina in North Dakota, an army post garrisoned from 1870 to 1895. They were supplied at first with… (1052-568). Learn More »

PIECE OF PRIVATE PURCHASE SOLDIER’S SHIRT FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

PIECE OF PRIVATE PURCHASE SOLDIER’S SHIRT FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

Army issue shirts had little going for them in comfort and less in style. This is a fragment of a privately purchased shirt from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, garrisoned from 1870 to 1895. This… (1052-606). Learn More »

CARVED WOOD FROM FORT PEMBINA

CARVED WOOD FROM FORT PEMBINA

At least one other similarly shaped piece of wood has come from the excavations at Fort Pembina, near the Red River in North Dakota. At first sight we guessed it was a wood arrow carved as for use as… (1052-637). Learn More »

CARVED WOOD FROM FORT PEMBINA

CARVED WOOD FROM FORT PEMBINA

Excavated at Fort Pembina, near the Red River in North Dakota, this tapered wood cylinder is most likely a buoy or float from a fishing net, having grooves cut at either end for tying in place. Army… (1052-636). Learn More »

FISHING NET FLOAT OR BUOY FROM FORT PEMBINA

FISHING NET FLOAT OR BUOY FROM FORT PEMBINA

Excavated at Fort Pembina, near the Red River in North Dakota, this tapered wood cylinder is most likely a buoy or float from a fishing net, having grooves cut at either end for tying in place. Army… (1052-638). Learn More »

MODEL 1872 FATIGUE BLOUSE FRAGMENT: FORT PEMBINA

MODEL 1872 FATIGUE BLOUSE FRAGMENT: FORT PEMBINA

This appears to be the rollover collar and portion of the chest from a M1872 fatigue blouse. This was pleated nine-button blouse piped on the collar and cuff, made in lined and unlined versions, with… (1052-598). Learn More »

ATTRACTIVE WOOD CASE WITH RELICS FROM SHILOH, STONES RIVER, & CHICKAMAUGA

ATTRACTIVE WOOD CASE WITH RELICS FROM SHILOH, STONES RIVER, & CHICKAMAUGA

Here is a wood display case 6.75” x 5” with fine brown tone. Inside are three relics; one each from Shiloh, Chickamauga, and Stones River. At top is a fine Confederate Staff Officer’s button… (1235-59). Learn More »

DRILLED WOOD BLOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA

DRILLED WOOD BLOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA

This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, and is in a remarkable state of preservation from the wet, anaerobic conditions of the… (1052-635). Learn More »

SCARCE CIVIL WAR PONCHO OR “GUM BLANKET” FRAGMENT

SCARCE CIVIL WAR PONCHO OR “GUM BLANKET” FRAGMENT

Civil War period ponchos and rubber blankets are extremely scarce despite being widely used and valued by troops in the field. They were so useful at home as to be used up by veterans and their… (1052-630). Learn More »

KEPI OR DRESS HAT STIFFENER FROM FORT PEMBINA

KEPI OR DRESS HAT STIFFENER FROM FORT PEMBINA

This leather disk seems to be the stiffener from inside the top of a hat, either a kepi or dress hat. It is circular and folded over on one side, black in color with gray and white stains, and comes… (1052-476). Learn More »

SCARCE CIVIL WAR PONCHO OR “GUM BLANKET” FRAGMENT

SCARCE CIVIL WAR PONCHO OR “GUM BLANKET” FRAGMENT

This scarce fragment comes from either a poncho or blanket (often referred to as “rubberized,” “gum,” or “painted” blankets.) The significant difference being the presence of slit for the… (1052-627). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA

This strip of cloth shows three buttonholes indicating it is from the lapel of a coat and the spacing suggests it is from an army fatigue blouse. This comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, a small… (1052-614). Learn More »

INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This appears to be the 1877 pattern army sock, which was medium gray in color, had white toes, and the weave of the heel running parallel with the leg and nearly at a right angle to the foot. We show… (1052-594). Learn More »

INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and appears to be the 1877 pattern army sock, which was medium gray in color, had white toes, and the weave of the heel running parallel with the… (1052-593). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA

This strip of cloth with four closely spaced button holes is likely the remnant of an army dress coat discarded after its useful days were done at Fort Pembina, a small frontier garrison in North… (1052-613). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA

This strip of cloth showing six buttonholes is likely the remnant of an army dress coat discarded after its useful days were done at Fort Pembina, a small frontier garrison in North Dakota, where wet,… (1052-612). Learn More »

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

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… (1052-585). Learn More »

INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and appears to be the 1877 pattern army sock, which was medium gray in color, had white toes, and the weave of the heel running parallel with the… (1052-583). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA

This lapel comes from a US army coat discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, and still has five enlisted, general service eagle buttons in place. This comes from excavations in wet, anaerobic soil… (1052-565). 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 issue shoe is missing the vamp, but shows illustrates the typical construction of an issue brogan. This comes from a U.S. Army Indian War post established in 1870, a period in which the… (1052-542). Learn More »

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE BROGAN ALTERED TO A BARRACKS SHOE AT FORT PEMBINA

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE BROGAN ALTERED TO A BARRACKS SHOE AT FORT PEMBINA

This Civil War army-issue shoe is in very good condition though excavated and easy to take for a barn or attic find. This was recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, a US army post established in 1870, where… (1052-287). Learn More »

US ISSUE MODEL 1872 SHOE, MAKER MARKED, POSSIBLY BY JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA

US ISSUE MODEL 1872 SHOE, MAKER MARKED, POSSIBLY BY JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA

This army-issue was excavated at Fort Pembina, ND, established in 1870 and in operation to 1895. It was found on private property, with the owner’s permission, and is in good condition, a result of… (1052-492). Learn More »

EARLY INDIAN WAR ALTERED BARRACKS OR CAMP SHOE

EARLY INDIAN WAR ALTERED BARRACKS OR CAMP SHOE

This is an unusual Indian War soldier’s camp or barracks shoe from Fort Pembina, ND, a small U.S. army post from 1870 to 1895. The heel portion of the quarters was cut away, either to salvage the… (1052-288). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR ERA WORKSHIRT/SMOCK MADE FROM ALTERED SHIRT FORT PEMBINA

CIVIL WAR ERA WORKSHIRT/SMOCK MADE FROM ALTERED SHIRT FORT PEMBINA

This is a simple shirt altered by a soldier at a frontier US Army fort for wear as smock to shield his uniform while on a work or fatigue detail and comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, North… (1052-649). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR ERA WORKSHIRT/SMOCK MADE FROM ALTERED SHIRT FORT PEMBINA

CIVIL WAR ERA WORKSHIRT/SMOCK MADE FROM ALTERED SHIRT FORT PEMBINA

This is a simple shirt altered by a soldier at a frontier US Army fort for wear as smock to shield his uniform while on a work or fatigue detail and comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, North… (1052-648). Learn More »

RARE MARKED CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE

RARE MARKED CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE

Civil War army-issue shoes were among the most essential things issued to a soldier and about the rarest of Civil War items to survive despite being made literally in the millions. They were cheaply… (1052-286). Learn More »

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE ALTERED TO CAMP OR BARRACKS SHOE

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE ALTERED TO CAMP OR BARRACKS SHOE

New pattern shoes and boots were introduced in the U.S. Army in 1872 and in use until the 1880s with a minor change in 1876 to a longer tongue. These shoes improved upon Civil War issue patterns… (1052-286). Learn More »

SILVER CONFEDERATE ID BADGE RECOVERED NEAR FALLING WATERS - GETTYSBURG POW

SILVER CONFEDERATE ID BADGE RECOVERED NEAR FALLING WATERS - GETTYSBURG POW

This silver badge is crescent shaped and meas. approx. 1.00 inch long. It is engraved around the edges with a linear decoration and engraved on its face is “SKIDS.” Reverse has the remains of a… (2024-29). Learn More »

“COLT’S PATENT” MOLD FOR .44 CAL. BULLETS PICTURED IN “ROUND BALL TO RIMFIRE, PART THREE”

“COLT’S PATENT” MOLD FOR .44 CAL. BULLETS PICTURED IN “ROUND BALL TO RIMFIRE, PART THREE”

Here is an iron bullet mold for Army revolvers (.44 caliber). Two cavity type; one round ball, one “new model” conical ball. Typical Civil War-era mold in good relic condition; surface heavily… (236-836). Learn More »

BRASS MOLD FOR .44 CAL. BULLETS PICTURED IN “ROUND BALL TO RIMFIRE, PART THREE”

BRASS MOLD FOR .44 CAL. BULLETS PICTURED IN “ROUND BALL TO RIMFIRE, PART THREE”

Here is a brass bullet mold for Army revolvers (.44 caliber). Two cavity type; one round ball, one “old model” conical ball. Typical Civil War-era mold in good relic condition; brass shows dark… (236-837). Learn More »

DUG MODEL 1816 HALL PATTERN BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

DUG MODEL 1816 HALL PATTERN BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Bayonet has full length blade and socket with mortise. No markings are visible. Surfaces are rusted but have been coated with black paint. Item was recovered at Fredericksburg, VA. [ad]… (2023-1488). Learn More »

DUG PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

DUG PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Bayonet has full length blade and socket with mortise. Locking ring is frozen. No markings are visible. Surfaces are rusted but have been coated with clear lacquer. Item was recovered at… (2023-1490). Learn More »

2-LB SHOT RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

2-LB SHOT RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

Dug iron shot meas. approx. 2.00 inches in diameter and is in good relic condition. Item was dug in June of 1992 on the Hanau battlefield by a resident of Carlisle, Pennsylvania while serving in… (1202-11). Learn More »

4-LB SHOT RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

4-LB SHOT RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

Dug iron shot meas. approx. 2.25 inches in diameter and is in good relic condition. Item was dug on April 5, 1992 on the Hanau battlefield by a resident of Carlisle, Pennsylvania while serving in… (1202-12). Learn More »

CANISTER BALL RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

CANISTER BALL RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

Dug lead canister ball meas. approx. 1.00 inch in diameter and in good relic condition. Item was dug on the Hanau battlefield by a resident of Carlisle, Pennsylvania while serving in Germany with the… (1202-39). Learn More »

CANISTER BALL RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

CANISTER BALL RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

Dug lead canister ball meas. approx. 1.00 inch in diameter and in good relic condition. Item was dug on the Hanau battlefield by a resident of Carlisle, Pennsylvania while serving in Germany with the… (1202-40). Learn More »

DUG PATTERN 1854 AUSTRIAN BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

DUG PATTERN 1854 AUSTRIAN BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Bayonet has full length blade and socket with mortise. Locking ring is frozen. No markings are visible. Surfaces are rusted but have been coated with clear lacquer. Item was recovered at… (2023-1486). Learn More »

DUG PATTERN 1855 SOCKET BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

DUG PATTERN 1855 SOCKET BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Bayonet has full length blade and socket with mortise. Locking ring is frozen. No markings are visible. Surfaces are rusted but have been coated with black paint. Blade has a slight bend to it. Item… (2023-1487). Learn More »

BUTTONS RECOVERED FROM BATTLE OF WÖRTH, 1870 - 78TH AND 92ND FRENCH REGIMENTAL

BUTTONS RECOVERED FROM BATTLE OF WÖRTH, 1870 - 78TH AND 92ND FRENCH REGIMENTAL

The Battle of Wörth, also known as the Battle of Reichshoffen or as the Battle of Frœschwiller, refers to the second battle of Wörth, which took place on 6 August 1870 in the opening stages of… (1202-). Learn More »

FRENCH CHASSEPOT BAYONET DUG ON THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR BATTLEFIELD OF WORTH FOUGHT IN AUGUST OF 1870

FRENCH CHASSEPOT BAYONET DUG ON THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR BATTLEFIELD OF WORTH FOUGHT IN AUGUST OF 1870

Item is a French Chassepot bayonet in good relic condition. Overall, the bayonet meas. approx. 27.00 inches long. The rusted blade looks to be near its full length and meas. 21.75 inches. Blade does… (1202-49). Learn More »

FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR NCO SWORD DUG ON THE 1870 BATTLEFIELD OF WORTH – UNIT MARKED

FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR NCO SWORD DUG ON THE 1870 BATTLEFIELD OF WORTH – UNIT MARKED

Item is a Prussian NCO sword in good relic condition. Overall the sword meas. approx. 22.50 inches. The rusted blade is full length and meas. 17.50 inches. Blade does exhibit some minor loss along the… (1202-48). Learn More »

LEAD SABOT FROM A KRUPP SHELL DUG ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF WORTH – AUGUST 1870

LEAD SABOT FROM A KRUPP SHELL DUG ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF WORTH – AUGUST 1870

Folded piece of lead sabot meas. approx. 2.25 x 4.00 inches with three visible driving bands. Item was recovered on the August 6, 1870 battlefield of Worth. The Battle of Wörth, also known as the… (1202-59). Learn More »

RUSSIAN FORT ROSS (CALIFORNIA) DISPLAY

RUSSIAN FORT ROSS (CALIFORNIA) DISPLAY

Presented in a 9” x 6” wood display case is a round ball and a Russian-Siberian coin with labels. The .54 caliber lead rifle ball was recovered at the site of Fort Ross. This was a Russian fur… (236-794). Learn More »

SMITH MARKED ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM MYERS HILL, SPOTSYLVANIA, EX-KERKSIS

SMITH MARKED ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM MYERS HILL, SPOTSYLVANIA, EX-KERKSIS

This regulation belt plate for the cartridge box sling came from the collection of Syd Kerksis, well-known and respected early collector and author, and still has his annotated envelope indicating he… (490-5858). Learn More »

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FOR MODEL 1840 NCO BALDRIC RECOVERED AT STONES RIVER

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FOR MODEL 1840 NCO BALDRIC RECOVERED AT STONES RIVER

This Pattern 1826 eagle breast plate is meant for use on the baldric of the Model 1840 NCO sword. The face of the plate is in very nice condition showing only minor wear from age and use. The right… (490-5759). Learn More »

U.S. M1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS IN JANUARY 1958 IN THE LINES OF THE 4th CORPS AT PICKETT’S MILL: ATLANTA CAMPAIGN

U.S. M1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS IN JANUARY 1958 IN THE LINES OF THE 4th CORPS AT PICKETT’S MILL: ATLANTA CAMPAIGN

This plate comes with its original collection envelope with notations on its provenance by Syd Kerksis, noted early collector and author. Pickett’s Mill was fought on May 27, 1864, in the Atlanta… (490-5779). Learn More »

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM TUNNEL HILL, GA, EX-SYD KERKSIS

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM TUNNEL HILL, GA, EX-SYD KERKSIS

This regulation US cartridge box plate was recovered on the battlefield of “Tunnel Hill, Ga,” by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, author of books on military… (490-5771). Learn More »

MODEL 1855/61 GUN TOOL ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

MODEL 1855/61 GUN TOOL ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

Recovered at Gettysburg, this is a complete Model 1855/61 gun tool. It is heavily rusted and the screwdriver tip is rusted tight.   At the time of the Gettysburg campaign, twenty-two year-old John… (224-798). Learn More »

MID 19th CENTURY CRUCIBLE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

MID 19th CENTURY CRUCIBLE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

One of many articles amassed by Wert after the Battle of Gettysburg. A crucible is also a container in which metals are melted, usually for temperatures above 500 °C. Crucibles are made of graphite… (224-794). Learn More »

MID 19th CENTURY CRUCIBLE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

MID 19th CENTURY CRUCIBLE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

One of many articles amassed by Wert after the Battle of Gettysburg. A crucible is also a container in which metals are melted, usually for temperatures above 500 °C. Crucibles are made of graphite… (224-793). Learn More »

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ISSUE SHOE ALTERED TO CAMP/BARRACKS SHOE

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ISSUE SHOE ALTERED TO CAMP/BARRACKS SHOE

The army did not issue “post,” “barracks,” or “camp” shoes until the 1880s. Before that it was up to soldiers to privately purchase or improvise footwear that might prove more comfortable… (1052-426). Learn More »

U.S. ARMY MODEL 1892 CURB BIT ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

U.S. ARMY MODEL 1892 CURB BIT ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

This piece of US horse equipment is an original U.S. Army curb bit of the 1892 First Pattern, (a.k.a. the Whipple Bit) and was once owned by Gettysburg native J. Howard Wert. In strong condition, this… (224-790). Learn More »

U.S. MODEL 1874 CAVALRY CURB BIT ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

U.S. MODEL 1874 CAVALRY CURB BIT ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

This piece of original US horse equipment is an original U.S. cavalry curb bit of the 1874 pattern. In strong condition, this iron bridle bit has a hard pockmarked surface with moderated rust pitting.… (224-788). Learn More »

POST-WAR VIRGINIA STAFF OFFICER’S BUTTON BY HORSTMANN

POST-WAR VIRGINIA STAFF OFFICER’S BUTTON BY HORSTMANN

This three-piece coat size Virginia button has substantial gilt left on the face and good detailing of the figures of the Virginia state seal and the motto on a ribbon on a lined background with an… (1000-2250). Learn More »

$115.00
Originally $145.00

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE: FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA, ESTABLISHED 1870

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE: FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA, ESTABLISHED 1870

New pattern shoes and boots were introduced in the U.S. Army in 1872 and in use until the 1880s. These shoes improved upon Civil War issue patterns mainly by using brass screws in the soles, rather… (1052-303). Learn More »

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE WITH FIELD REPAIR

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE WITH FIELD REPAIR

New pattern shoes and boots were introduced in the U.S. Army in 1872 and in use until the 1880s. These shoes improved upon Civil War issue patterns mainly by using brass screws in the soles, rather… (1052-576). Learn More »

EXCAVATED MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINE PART

EXCAVATED MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINE PART

This unusual weapon consisted of a large single shot pistol that had a detachable shoulder stock which theoretically transformed it into a carbine. Here are two excavated brass parts from the pistol… (1000-1147). Learn More »

$260.00
Originally $325.00

VERY RARE CIVIL WAR U.S. ARMY ISSUE DRAWERS

VERY RARE CIVIL WAR U.S. ARMY ISSUE DRAWERS

Civil War army-issue undergarments are extremely rare. They were made and issued in huge numbers, but were characteristically cheaply made, often disliked, and hardly worth preservation as a cherished… (1052-255). Learn More »

“FORTY MILES A DAY ON BEANS AND HAY IN THE REGULAR ARMY-O” SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE FROM FORT PEMBINA, N.D.

“FORTY MILES A DAY ON BEANS AND HAY IN THE REGULAR ARMY-O” SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE FROM FORT PEMBINA, N.D.

New pattern shoes and boots were introduced in the U.S. Army in 1872 and in use until the 1880s. These shoes were similar to Civil War issue patterns, with square toe, rough-side out black leather… (1052-292). Learn More »

EARLY BARRACKS OR CAMP SHOE BY JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA

EARLY BARRACKS OR CAMP SHOE BY JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA

This is a usual soldier’s shoe from Fort Pembina, ND, a small U.S. army post from 1870 to 1895, and is typical army construction using rough-side out black leather and is clearly stamped “J.… (1052-388). Learn More »

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872/76 PATTERN CAVALRY BOOT FROM FORT PEMBINA, N.D.

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872/76 PATTERN CAVALRY BOOT FROM FORT PEMBINA, N.D.

This scarce Indian War U.S. cavalry boot actually comes from Fort Pembina, a small U.S. Army frontier fort in North Dakota in operation from 1870 to 1895. The army introduced new shoe and boot… (1052-304). Learn More »

DUG 19TH CENTURY BRASS PROTRACTOR FOUND AT GETTYSBURG BY THE LATE RON MILLER

DUG 19TH CENTURY BRASS PROTRACTOR FOUND AT GETTYSBURG BY THE LATE RON MILLER

This small brass protractor meas. approx. 3.50 x 1.75 inches. The arc still shows faint measured graduations. Bottom center has a partial Philadelphia maker’s mark. Item was dug by the late Ron… (286-1212). Learn More »

FIRST EDITION REFERENCE BOOK ON VIRGINIA COLONIAL RELICS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

FIRST EDITION REFERENCE BOOK ON VIRGINIA COLONIAL RELICS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

The title of this volume is “DISCOVERING VIRGINIA’S COLONIAL ARTIFACTS. A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO RECOVERY, IDENTIFICATION AND PRESERVATION” by Bill Dancy and published by Greybird Publishers of… (236-444). Learn More »

RELIC FRIZZEN RECOVERED FROM THE 1793 BATTLEFIELD OF WORTH

RELIC FRIZZEN RECOVERED FROM THE 1793 BATTLEFIELD OF WORTH

Frizzen is complete but rusted throughout. There were two battles fought at Worth, the first was part of the French Revolution in 1793 and the second was during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870. This… (1202-54). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE GARDNER BULLET THAT WAS PULLED?

CONFEDERATE GARDNER BULLET THAT WAS PULLED?

Here is an odd bullet. It started out as a .58 caliber, two-groove, Gardner bullet. It was definitely “pulled” but the question is, by what? The nose of the bullet is now flat with a large… (2023-1985). Learn More »

SELECTION OF RELICS (BULLETS, CANISTER BALLS AND HORSE SHOES) RECOVERED AT APPOMATTOX BY CHRIS CALKINS, NPS HISTORIAN AND BATTLEFIELD PRESERVATIONIST

These bullets, canister balls, and horse shoes were dug by Chris Calkins at Appomattox. Through family connections to Appomattox and the relationships he built while working there and conducting…. Learn More »

RELIC .52 CALIBER SHARPS BULLET MOLD

RELIC .52 CALIBER SHARPS BULLET MOLD

Iron, scissor-type bullet mold that cast a single .52 caliber “New Model” Sharps bullet. Mold measures approximately 9” overall. Nippers are on the front end of the mold block. Iron was cleaned… (236-192). Learn More »

ENCRUSTED CANISTER BALL & ENFIELD BULLET FROM SHIP WRECK

ENCRUSTED CANISTER BALL & ENFIELD BULLET FROM SHIP WRECK

This is a small iron mass containing an Enfield bullet and a canister ball. Canister is approximately 1.15” in diameter and was for the 12-pounder Napoleon cannon. Stones and what appears to be a… (2023-1993). Learn More »

RELIC US/CS RAKING SPUR RECOVERED FROM FREDERICKSBURG

RELIC US/CS RAKING SPUR RECOVERED FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Item is a single, delicate brass spur with oval yokes and a horizontal rowel. The spur is solid but the rowel has rusted and is missing half of its surface.   [ad]… (2023-1436). Learn More »

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… (2023-1473). Learn More »

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 »

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 »

RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE

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 »

RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
SOLD

NICE .69 CALIBER “HIGH BASE” FRENCH TRIANGLE BASE BULLET

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

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 »

TRIPLE DEADEYE FROM FARRAGUT’S FLAGSHIP USS HARTFORD

TRIPLE DEADEYE FROM FARRAGUT’S FLAGSHIP USS HARTFORD

This 8-inch iron-bound wood deadeye, used in pairs to tighten ship shroud lines, is in very good condition and comes with a 1975 notarized letter from the collector who obtained if 1957 when the USS… (1196-13). Learn More »

RELIC VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY BAYONET

RELIC VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY BAYONET

Bayonet is complete with a full-length triangular blade and mortised socket. Both are encrusted with a thin layer of rust. The blade face is wide with no visible fuller. Socket meas. approx. 3 3/16 of… (490-3270). Learn More »

RELIC MODEL 1851 CADET BAYONET

RELIC MODEL 1851 CADET BAYONET

Bayonet is complete with a full-length triangular blade, socket and frozen locking ring. All are encrusted with a thin layer of rust. No markings are visible. The Cadet musket was authorized in 1851,… (490-3223). Learn More »

MAINE VOLUNTEER MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CASTLEMAN’S FERRY

MAINE VOLUNTEER MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CASTLEMAN’S FERRY

This is a nice chocolate brown color excavated VMM box plate found at Castleman’s Ferry, Virginia. This is on the Shenandoah River and was the scene of the Battle of Cool Spring in 1864, but was the… (766-1541). Learn More »

$1,250.00
Originally $1,450.00

POSSIBLE RICHMOND MANUFACTURED BAYONET FOR THE LORENZ

POSSIBLE RICHMOND MANUFACTURED BAYONET FOR THE LORENZ

Bayonet is complete with a full-length triangular blade, socket and frozen locking ring. All are encrusted with a thin layer of rust. No markings are visible. The socket is thin and crudely made. The… (490-3226). Learn More »

.69 CALIBER PRESSED AND TURNED “NO-RING PRUSSIAN” BULLET

.69 CALIBER PRESSED AND TURNED “NO-RING PRUSSIAN” BULLET

Offered here is a very nice example of a Northern, arsenal-made bullet. This style of bullet was machine pressed to form the nose and cavity, then turned on a lathe to finish the shoulder and grooves.… (2022-2627). Learn More »

.58 CALIBER MINIE BALL WITH CASTING FLAW

.58 CALIBER MINIE BALL WITH CASTING FLAW

Here is a “dug” three-groove minie ball with a slight extension from the cavity. This flaw is likely caused by the base plug not being properly seated in the mold. This casting error has made for… (2022-2518). Learn More »

RARE .58 CALIBER “RALEIGH” BULLET

RARE .58 CALIBER “RALEIGH” BULLET

Here is an example of the rarest size of the Confederate Raleigh pattern bullet.  With typical raised bands and pointy nose, but in .58 caliber. Manufactured at the North Carolina Institute for the… (2022-2624). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE CAST .577 CALIBER ENFIELD BULLET WITH TEAT

CONFEDERATE CAST .577 CALIBER ENFIELD BULLET WITH TEAT

For the Enfield P-1853 rifle, but also used in the .58 caliber Springfield rifle musket. This specimen is a .577 caliber Enfield, cast in the South, teat base. Nice patina.  [jet]… (2022-2561). Learn More »

.577 CALIBER ENFIELD BULLET WITH [6-SPOKE/RIMLESS WHEEL]

.577 CALIBER ENFIELD BULLET WITH [6-SPOKE/RIMLESS WHEEL]

For the Enfield P-1853 rifle, but also used in the .58 caliber Springfield rifle musket. Enfield bullets made in England were machine pressed. A punch that formed the cavity was often engraved and… (2022-2557). Learn More »

DROPPED US .69 CAL. MINIE BALL RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON

DROPPED US .69 CAL. MINIE BALL 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… (R17317). Learn More »

PULLED US .58 CAL. MINIE BALL RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON

PULLED US .58 CAL. MINIE BALL 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… (R17311). Learn More »

DUG PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE WITH BAYONET MARKS

DUG PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE WITH BAYONET MARKS

Face has a dark patina throughout with small light patches of discoloration. Detail to the eagle is good. Reverse has 100% of the lead fill with a nice smooth finish. Only one of the hooks are… (595-1903). Learn More »

SKIN ONLY OF A US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE

SKIN ONLY OF A US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE

Skin is in good condition with no cracks or missing material. Nice patina to the face and good detail to the eagle. One edge is slightly pushed causing the plate to be out of round a bit. Reverse has… (1184-97). Learn More »

DUG PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE

DUG PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE

Face is in nice condition and free of cracks and chips. Detail to the eagle is good however some of it is subdued due to the contrasting light and dark surface patina. Reverse has 100% of the lead and… (565-1902). Learn More »

RELIC MODEL 1816 SOCKET BAYONET - POSSIBLE CS

RELIC MODEL 1816 SOCKET BAYONET - POSSIBLE CS

Bayonet is complete with a full-length triangular blade and socket with mortise. All is encrusted with a thin layer of rust. No markings are visible. Half-way down the length of one of the blades… (490-3272). Learn More »

RARE 90-BORE (~.36 CALIBER) BULLET FOR CHRISTIAN SHARPS PISTOL

RARE 90-BORE (~.36 CALIBER) BULLET FOR CHRISTIAN SHARPS PISTOL

This is the scarce bullet for the Christian Sharps pistols manufactured between 1857-1858.  Solid bullet, raised bands, tie ring, nipped sprue on base.  This pattern of bullet, with extended ring,… (2022-2612B). Learn More »

RARE 90-BORE (~.36 CALIBER) BULLET FOR CHRISTIAN SHARPS PISTOL

RARE 90-BORE (~.36 CALIBER) BULLET FOR CHRISTIAN SHARPS PISTOL

This is the scarce bullet for the Christian Sharps pistols manufactured between 1857-1858.  Solid bullet, raised bands, tie ring, nipped sprue on base.  This pattern of bullet, with extended ring,… (2022-2612A). Learn More »

MAINE “VMM” CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM ORANGE, VIRGINIA

MAINE “VMM” CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM ORANGE, VIRGINIA

These plates, measuring 56 X 87mm, followed the standard U.S. 1839 version, but with VMM stamped in the rolled brass indicating Volunteer Militia of Maine. These were paired on equipment with the… (1184-148). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR NCO ROUND EAGLE SHOULDER BELT PLATE

CIVIL WAR NCO ROUND EAGLE SHOULDER BELT PLATE

These plates were introduced in 1826 for use on the bayonet shoulder belt. When the bayonet was switched to wear on the waistbelt in the early 1840s these plates with hooks were relegated to use on… (1184-136). Learn More »

EARLY RELIC FIRE STRIKERS (A.K.A. STRIKE-A-LIGHTS)

EARLY RELIC FIRE STRIKERS (A.K.A. STRIKE-A-LIGHTS)

Offered here are a variety of steel fire strikers; the “steel” part of “flint and steel.” A fire striker is a piece of carbon steel from which sparks are struck by the sharp edge… (160-93). Learn More »

FIRED .577 ENFIELD BULLETS RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON

FIRED .577 ENFIELD BULLETS 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… (R17332). Learn More »

DROPPED .54 CAL. MINIE BALLS RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON

DROPPED .54 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… (R17331). Learn More »

RELIC WORLD WAR ONE BRITISH SMLE WIRE CUTTER HEAD

RELIC WORLD WAR ONE BRITISH SMLE WIRE CUTTER HEAD

During World War One the ubiquitous wire cutters played an important role in trench raids and assaults. Leading elements would use these cutters to penetrate the enemies wire entanglements and clear a… (490-3926). Learn More »

RELIC – BIG BROKEN BRASS SPUR FROM ORANGE, VIRGINIA

RELIC – BIG BROKEN BRASS SPUR FROM ORANGE, VIRGINIA

This is about half of an excavated spur…very large and heavy western-style spur. This piece consists of one are and the neck/rowel. The other arm is broken off and missing. Measures approximately… (1184-389). Learn More »

FIELD-MADE COPY OF STAR AND CRESCENT CAPE PIN

FIELD-MADE COPY OF STAR AND CRESCENT CAPE PIN

This is an excavated relic from a camp near Orange, Virginia. Using a brass star and crescent cape pin, some creative or bored soldier made this piece. Creating a mold by pressing the original cape… (1184-288). Learn More »

DUG BRASS BULLET MOLD”

DUG BRASS BULLET MOLD

This is a very nice brass bullet mold. In “dug” condition, the brass has an even green patina. Measures 4” long overall. The mold is stuck partially opened. It has two cavities; casting two .31… (1184-337). Learn More »

RELIC ISAAC & CAMPBELL KNAPSACK HOOK

RELIC ISAAC & CAMPBELL KNAPSACK HOOK

This is an excavated Confederate knapsack buckle from an imported knapsack manufactured by S. Isaac Campbell & Company in London. This company supplied numerous articles of war to the… (1184-304). Learn More »

RELIC PAIR OF CIVIL WAR ENLISTED SHOULDER SCALES

RELIC PAIR OF CIVIL WAR ENLISTED SHOULDER SCALES

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… (1184-299). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE .69 CALIBER “BRITISH SEA SERVICE” RIFLED MUSKET BULLET

CONFEDERATE .69 CALIBER “BRITISH SEA SERVICE” RIFLED MUSKET BULLET

Collectors call this a “British Sea Service” bullet because of its reference in a very early bullet reference book. However, there is no research to support this. It is a Confederate-made bullet… (1184-365). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE .50 CALIBER “MACON” CARBINE BULLET

CONFEDERATE .50 CALIBER “MACON” CARBINE BULLET

Known as the Macon carbine bullet for no particular reason, this bullet features a round nose, two grooves, and a solid base. Bullet has been fired but remains in excellent condition with only faint… (1184-369). Learn More »

POST CIVIL WAR VIRGINIA TWO-PIECE SWORD BELT BUCKLE

POST CIVIL WAR VIRGINIA TWO-PIECE SWORD BELT BUCKLE

This sword belt plate is very similar to some wartime and prewar Virginia plates, but we feel it probably postdates the war, though excavated in Orange, Virginia. The central disk with narrow edge… (1184-117). Learn More »

SECTION OF M1863 MUSKET WITH BLOWN BARREL FOUND IN PENNSYLVANIA CAVE

SECTION OF M1863 MUSKET WITH BLOWN BARREL FOUND IN PENNSYLVANIA CAVE

Offered here is the rear portion of a Model 1863 rifle musket, with severe damage, that was reportedly found in a Western Pennsylvania cave by arrowhead hunters. The rifle musket looks to have been… (991-25). Learn More »

RARE CONFEDERATE TINNED IRON CLIP-POINT BOWIE KNIFE SCABBARD BY BOYLE AND GAMBLE, FROM THE MOLLUS WAR LIBRARY AND MUSEUM, FROM THE BATTLE OF CAMP BARTOW, W. VIRGINIA

RARE CONFEDERATE TINNED IRON CLIP-POINT BOWIE KNIFE SCABBARD BY BOYLE AND GAMBLE, FROM THE MOLLUS WAR LIBRARY AND MUSEUM, FROM THE BATTLE OF CAMP BARTOW, W. VIRGINIA

This extremely rare tinned iron scabbard is for a clip-point Bowie knife and is slightly shorter, but a match for the scabbard on a rare Virginia D-guard Bowie made and marked by Boyle and Gamble,… (1052-17). Learn More »

US RELIC MODEL 1842 MUSKET LOCK PLATE

US RELIC MODEL 1842 MUSKET LOCK PLATE

Lock is heavily rusted throughout. Most of the internal parts are present. It appears that only the tumbler and sear spring are missing. Hammer is frozen in place. Hammer screw is also… (1000-2146). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE LOCAL ARMY OFFICER’S COAT BUTTON

CONFEDERATE LOCAL ARMY OFFICER’S COAT BUTTON

CS42A; BM: blank with a depressed channel. 22mm. Excavated with very nice patina with lots of gilt. Shank has been glued in place. Slight push on front.  [ss]… (766-1464). Learn More »

$1,600.00
Originally $2,000.00

COLORED CLAY MARBLES - FREDERICKSBURG, VA

COLORED CLAY MARBLES - FREDERICKSBURG, VA

Recovered from US camp site used by Rhode Island troops.  [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR… (R13847). Learn More »

$20.00 Each
Originally $25.00

RELICS FOUND ON KENNESAW MOUNTAIN, GA

RELICS FOUND ON KENNESAW MOUNTAIN, GA

One barrel band, one canister ball, one musket wrench, one musket hammer, and one percussion cap found at Kennesaw Mountain. Tag is in fair condition and reads "_on Kenesaw Moutai_." All items in… (R17421). Learn More »

$175.00
Originally $250.00

SELECTION OF NORTH SOUTH TRADER'S CIVIL WAR MAGAZINES

SELECTION OF NORTH SOUTH TRADER'S CIVIL WAR MAGAZINES

Available is a selection from a recently acquired collection of North South Trader's Civil War magazines.  One issue from 1973 is $10.00; the remaining issues are $5.00 each.  Included are scans of…. Learn More »

COPPER SABOT FROM 3” MULLANE SHELL FROM GETTYSBURG

COPPER SABOT FROM 3” MULLANE SHELL FROM GETTYSBURG

Found in Gettysburg after the battle. From the Soldier’s National Museum auction of 2014. Copper sabot stripped from a Confederate 3” Mullane artillery shell. The sabot is a round disk with a… (224-514). Learn More »

RELIC CONDITION M1816 BAYONET

RELIC CONDITION M1816 BAYONET

This relic condition bayonet was made for the US Model 1816 Flintlock Musket longarm. In time, the M1816 was converted to a percussion musket and the accompanying accoutrements could also be affixed… (179-1119). Learn More »

RELIC 5TH CORPS BADGE DUG AT PETERSBURG

RELIC 5TH CORPS BADGE DUG AT PETERSBURG

Sheet iron 5th Corps badge that meas. approx. 1.25 x 1.25 inches. There is a faint crease in the left half of the badge and each arm has lost a small bit of iron giving the cross a truncated… (1132-02). Learn More »

RELIC M1873 MAYNARD BULLET MOLD

RELIC M1873 MAYNARD BULLET MOLD

Iron bullet mold measures approximately 7 ½” long. Two halves pinned with rivet and has floating sprue cutter. Iron is pitted but not badly; could be “dug” or out of a barn. Still opens and… (1117-238). Learn More »

RELIC MODEL 1841 MISSISSIPPI BARREL

RELIC MODEL 1841 MISSISSIPPI BARREL

Barrel meas. approx. 30.00 inches from muzzle to the tip of the breech tang. Item is rusted throughout. Most of the front sight remains. There is no rear sight and nipple is broken off. No markings… (1000-2589). Learn More »

RELIC CONFEDERATE RICHMOND CARBINE BARREL WITH MODEL 1855 SIGHT

RELIC CONFEDERATE RICHMOND CARBINE BARREL WITH MODEL 1855 SIGHT

Barrel meas. approx. 25.00 inches long. The front sight is present at the muzzle and the rear sight at the breech. Rear sight retains both flip-up leaves which are now frozen. Bolster with clean out… (1000-2586). Learn More »

RELIC MODEL 1842 SPRINGFIELD LOCKPLATE

RELIC MODEL 1842 SPRINGFIELD LOCKPLATE

Excavated iron lockplate from Springfield musket.  Surface pitting from being in the ground but has been lightly cleaned and coated. Lockplate only.   [jet] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS… (1000-2122). Learn More »

RELIC MODEL 1816 SPRINGFIELD LOCKPLATE

RELIC MODEL 1816 SPRINGFIELD LOCKPLATE

Excavated iron lockplate from a m-1816 Springfield musket that was converted to percussion.  Surface pitting from being in the ground but has been cleaned by electrolysis.  “US” is visible amid… (1000-2128). Learn More »

DUG CONFEDERATE SPUR

DUG CONFEDERATE SPUR

This is a nice, excavated Confederate spur.  It is cast brass and retains a good green patina.  Possibly a copy of a civilian style. Has curved neck with no iron rowel remaining.  Slight bend at… (1000-1520). Learn More »

DUG CONFEDERATE SPUR

DUG CONFEDERATE SPUR

This is a nice, excavated Confederate spur. Similar in style to federal spurs. It is cast brass and retains a good green patina.  Has squared-off neck with no iron rowel remaining.  Slight bend in… (1000-1515). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE .69 SOCKET BAYONET MADE INTO POT/BODY HOOK

CONFEDERATE .69 SOCKET BAYONET MADE INTO POT/BODY HOOK

Bayonet has a blade section that is made of one solid piece of triangular shaped iron. All three surfaces of the blade are smooth and minus any fullers. Blade section has a broken tip and has been… (1000-742). Learn More »

RARE CONFEDERATE “THREE SQUARE” SOCKET BAYONET

RARE CONFEDERATE “THREE SQUARE” SOCKET BAYONET

This is an excavated example of a Confederate-made musket socket bayonet, probably for a M-1816 musket.  Measuring 20” overall with a 2 5/8” socket.  This was made for an early .69 caliber… (1000-1385). Learn More »

MODEL 1816 BAYONET ALTERED INTO A HOE OR DIGGING TOOL

MODEL 1816 BAYONET ALTERED INTO A HOE OR DIGGING TOOL

This item consists of a 3.00 inch long socket with a generally “T”-shaped lug mortise. Knuckle was straightened and only 5.50 inches of the blade remains. When the blade was cut down the end was… (1000-1369). Learn More »

SHIPWRECK RECOVERED STATE OF NEW YORK BUCKLE

SHIPWRECK RECOVERED STATE OF NEW YORK BUCKLE

This relic is an “SNY” (State of New York) buckle. Only the lead remains, the brass face and iron belt hooks deteriorated in the ocean long ago. This is an excellent example from this wreck site… (883-33). Learn More »

$300.00
Originally $400.00

2nd CORPS BADGE IN RELIC CONDITION

2nd CORPS BADGE IN RELIC CONDITION

Iron 2nd corps badge has light surface rust. Reverse originally featured a soldered attachment pin with hook, but all that is present is the base of both. Corps badges were attached to the soldier’s… (883-58). Learn More »

$425.00
Originally $495.00
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DUG 3rd CORPS BADGE

DUG 3rd CORPS BADGE

Brass 3rd corps badge has a darkened patina. Two small holes are present which were for sewing to the soldier’s hat or left side of the uniform. This avoided confusion on the battlefield as a… (883-47). Learn More »

$395.00
Originally $450.00

DUG PORTION OF 7TH CORPS BADGE

DUG PORTION OF 7TH CORPS BADGE

Brass 7th corps badge has a darkened patina; missing the 5 pointed star that should be in the center opening of the “C”. Corps badges were attached to the soldier’s hat or left side of the… (883-21). Learn More »

$250.00
Originally $295.00

RELIC AUSTRIAN CLEANING JAG

RELIC AUSTRIAN CLEANING JAG

This is an excavated appendage for a rifle.  This is an Austrian cleaning jag. In use this was attached onto the threaded end of the ramrod and used with a rag to clean the barrel. This is for a .54… (883-344). Learn More »

DUG SILVER 18TH CORPS ID BADGE FOR 98TH NEW YORK SOLDIER WOUNDED IN ACTION

DUG SILVER 18TH CORPS ID BADGE FOR 98TH NEW YORK SOLDIER WOUNDED IN ACTION

Silver 18th Corps badge identified to Private Joseph Laclair of Company H, 98th New York Infantry, recovered in the greater Richmond area. Badge meas. approx. 1.75 x 1.75 inches. In both the upper and… (883-20). Learn More »

GOOD CONDITION RELIC FLEEM

GOOD CONDITION RELIC FLEEM

This double-bladed fleam is still housed in its brass casing but the blades are rusted in place. The brass case has a nice green patina. Area of recovery is not… (408-196). Learn More »

EXCAVATED FEDERAL ENGINEER’S BUTTON, EG6

EXCAVATED FEDERAL ENGINEER’S BUTTON, EG6

Two part low convex coat button. Button depicts eagle with banner with motto, "Essayons", fortifications, and rising sun, intended for officers of the engineer corps.  Backmark no longer… (127-1604). Learn More »

SECTION OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENT FROM SPOTSYLVANIA – GAVIN COLLECTION

SECTION OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENT FROM SPOTSYLVANIA – GAVIN COLLECTION

Fluted brass section that meas. approx. 3.00 inches long on one end and tapers to 0.75 of an inch on the other. The item appears to be the bell of some kind of horn. The piece has been flattened by… (601-857). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE 32 LB CANISTER BALL FROM ATLANTA

CONFEDERATE 32 LB CANISTER BALL FROM ATLANTA

Offered is a Confederate canister ball from Atlanta Georgia. Each weighs approximately 1 lb. 4 oz. and are 2.10” in diameter.  All show signs of moderate to heavy rust. These were uncovered during… (R3556). Learn More »

.58 CAL ENFIELD-TYPE MINIE

.58 CAL ENFIELD-TYPE MINIE

Rec. Marshall, TX arsenal. (R14777). Learn More »

$15.00
Originally $20.00


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