Uniforms & Cloth

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A FROCK COAT WORN IN THE CIVIL WAR BY A VERMONT CAPTAIN

A FROCK COAT WORN IN THE CIVIL WAR BY A VERMONT CAPTAIN

This Infantry officer's frock coat is a private purchase with a nine-button front, three-button cuffs, and four buttons on the rear waist; it was the pattern officially adopted in 1858. The dark blue… (1273-72). Learn More »

$4,850.00

A NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER'S FORAGE CAP

A NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER'S FORAGE CAP

This wonderful piece of headgear just came out of a hidden hoard of militaria in Boston. All the items were collected for decades exclusively within the State of Massachusetts. This particular cap of… (1273-87). Learn More »

$1,750.00
SOLD

VERY FINE CIVIL WAR UNION OFFICER'S KEPI; FIRST MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY

VERY FINE CIVIL WAR UNION OFFICER'S KEPI; FIRST MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY

This rare piece of headgear just came out of a hidden hoard of militaria in Boston. All these hats were collected for decades exclusively within the State of Massachusetts and can safely be considered… (1273-88). Learn More »

$3,250.00
ON HOLD

AN EARLY 1858 INFANTRY FORAGE CAP, POSSIBLY PRE-CIVIL WAR MANUFACTURE

AN EARLY 1858 INFANTRY FORAGE CAP, POSSIBLY PRE-CIVIL WAR MANUFACTURE

This quality private or state purchase hat has early features that distinguish it from those typical mass-produced war contracts. The hand sewn dark blue wool broadcloth cap rises close to 7 inches in… (1316-02). Learn More »

$3,950.00

AN ATTIC CONDITION UNION STAFF OFFICER'S FORAGE CAP

AN ATTIC CONDITION UNION STAFF OFFICER'S FORAGE CAP

This one has a great look of age and righteousness! The cap is based on the US Model 1858 forage cap, later to be known as a "Bummer's Cap". Made of navy-blue wool broadcloth it is 6 inches high up… (1273-89). Learn More »

$2,950.00

CIVIL WAR UNION CAVALRY LINE OFFICER’S FROCK COAT

CIVIL WAR UNION CAVALRY LINE OFFICER’S FROCK COAT

This is a regulation Civil War Union cavalry officer’s coat as worn by company or “line” officers: Captains, First Lieutenants, and Second Lieutenants, as indicated by the single-breasted… (1316-07). Learn More »

$2,500.00

MCDOWELL PATTERN OFFICER’S OR PRIVATE PURCHASE FORAGE CAP

MCDOWELL PATTERN OFFICER’S OR PRIVATE PURCHASE FORAGE CAP

The “McDowell” cap was popularized early in the war by General Irwin McDowell (1818-1835,) who was perhaps a more inspiring in haberdashery than generalship. The style is characterized by a tall… (1316-11). Learn More »

$2,950.00

CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICER’S WHITE VEST

CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICER’S WHITE VEST

A very strong example of a Civil War officer’s white vest, seen in photos alongside blue vests as well, part of any well-dressed officer’s uniform, if not always shown off for the camera. This is… (1316-09). Learn More »

$1,250.00

A SCARCE UNION RIFLEMAN'S HIGH CROWNED KEPI

A SCARCE UNION RIFLEMAN'S HIGH CROWNED KEPI

This rare piece of headgear just came out of a hidden hoard of militaria in Boston. All the items were collected for decades exclusively within the State of Massachusetts. Our "in house" restorer… (1273-80). Learn More »

$2,500.00
ON HOLD

CIVIL WAR REGULATION ISSUE BLANKET

CIVIL WAR REGULATION ISSUE BLANKET

We have been lucky enough to take in several Civil War issue blankets from a Massachusetts collection. Don’t be fooled by the number. Civil War issue blankets have always been scarce. Inexpensively… (1273-62). Learn More »

$3,500.00
SOLD

PAIR OF RARE, FULL LENGTH, WATERPROOF, INDIA-RUBBER RIDING LEGGINGS

PAIR OF RARE, FULL LENGTH, WATERPROOF, INDIA-RUBBER RIDING LEGGINGS

This remarkable article of clothing from the mid 19th century is a set of India-rubber ‘leggins or leggings”. Each of the two, individual waterproof ‘leggings’ is constructed with medium-gauge… (381-25). Learn More »

$1,500.00

NICE CONDITION, SMALL SIZE UNION ARTILLERY SHELL JACKET

NICE CONDITION, SMALL SIZE UNION ARTILLERY SHELL JACKET

Standard issue dark blue wool shell jacket with bright red piping on collar, cuffs, and with red trim down the front and along the edges. Jacket has 12 General Service eagle buttons down the front… (2026-1342). Learn More »

$2,295.00

GREAT LOOKING CIVIL WAR HARDEE HAT SOLDIER-MODIFIED TO A CAMPAIGN HAT

GREAT LOOKING CIVIL WAR HARDEE HAT SOLDIER-MODIFIED TO A CAMPAIGN HAT

This hat has a lot of character! Although the Army had issued a forage cap in 1839, the closest it came to issuing a real campaign hat until after the Civil War was the Voltigeur or Andrews hat of… (1273-50). Learn More »

$3,950.00

CIVIL WAR ISSUE BLANKET WITH UNUSUAL BLUE “US”

CIVIL WAR ISSUE BLANKET WITH UNUSUAL BLUE “US”

This issue blanket measures approximately 71” wide and 83” long, making it just a tad larger than a sampling of eighteen blankets made for the Columbia Rifles Research Compendium, which ranged… (1273-63). Learn More »

$3,500.00

STENCIL ID’D CIVIL WAR ISSUE BLANKET WITH CORPS BADGES

STENCIL ID’D CIVIL WAR ISSUE BLANKET WITH CORPS BADGES

This Civil War US issue blanket is in excellent condition, retains its original gray color to the body and the black color in the end stripes, along with its three-line open ended, chainstitched US… (1273-60). Learn More »

$5,500.00

RARE BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS DRAGOON HELMET

RARE BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS DRAGOON HELMET

This item is a circa 1820 Boston Militia Dragoon Helmet, a very unique & rare tarred leather helmet (patterned after the US Regulation Dragoon Helmet of May 1833). A very finely constructed… (1273-108). Learn More »

$3,250.00

3RD INFANTRY OFFICER’S MCDOWELL CAP

3RD INFANTRY OFFICER’S MCDOWELL CAP

A very good looking Union infantry officer’s cap in about excellent condition with strong blue color, tight seams, only three small moth nips, its original embroidered bullion 3rd Infantry Regiment… (1273-82). Learn More »

$4,250.00
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IDENTIFIED OFFICER’S GAUNTLETS OF LT. JOHN T. MAGINNIS, 18TH CONNECTICUT INFANTRY – POW WINCHESTER, VA JUNE 1863, HELD AT LIBBY PRISON; KILLED IN ACTION JUNE 1864 AT PIEDMONT, VA

IDENTIFIED OFFICER’S GAUNTLETS OF LT. JOHN T. MAGINNIS, 18TH CONNECTICUT INFANTRY – POW WINCHESTER, VA JUNE 1863, HELD AT LIBBY PRISON; KILLED IN ACTION JUNE 1864 AT PIEDMONT, VA

This pair of buckskin gauntlets were worn by John Thomas Maginnis of the 18th Connecticut Infantry.  They remain in very good condition with supple leather and light soiling from use.  Each gauntlet… (282-452). Learn More »

$3,000.00
SOLD

WAR OF 1812 CRIMSON OFFICER’S SASH

WAR OF 1812 CRIMSON OFFICER’S SASH

This sash is a regulation crimson officer’s sash made of silk net complete with knots and tassels. The sash is in very good condition with only minor wear to the fringe and the sash itself. There… (1273-57). Learn More »

$595.00

CIVIL WAR CRIMSON OFFICER’S SASH

CIVIL WAR CRIMSON OFFICER’S SASH

This sash is a regulation crimson officer’s sash made of silk net complete with Turk's-head knots and tassels. The sash is in good condition with minor wear to the fringe. There are a few snags to… (1273-56). Learn More »

$650.00

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