Uniforms & Cloth

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CLASSIC IDENTIFIED MCDOWELL FORAGE CAP WORN BY A 4th PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRYMAN

CLASSIC IDENTIFIED MCDOWELL FORAGE CAP WORN BY A 4th PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRYMAN

The “McDowell” cap was popularized early in the war by General Irwin McDowell (1818-1835). The style is characterized by a tall body made without a band around the base, flat top with rib around… (1284-58). Learn More »

$5,850.00
ON HOLD

FRAGMENT OF THE LAST CONFEDERATE NATIONAL FLAG, REMOVED FROM THE CONFEDERATE CAPITOL IN RICHMOND, APRIL 4TH, 1865

FRAGMENT OF THE LAST CONFEDERATE NATIONAL FLAG, REMOVED FROM THE CONFEDERATE CAPITOL IN RICHMOND, APRIL 4TH, 1865

John O. Foster was a Methodist minister attached to the Union’s 24th Army Corps and is said to have preached the first sermon following the fall of Richmond, April 4th, 1865. Foster landed at City… (115-11). Learn More »

A RARE FIRST MODEL US MARINE CORPS SHAKO IN ATTIC CONDITION

A RARE FIRST MODEL US MARINE CORPS SHAKO IN ATTIC CONDITION

This is the second of these rare hats we have had the privilege to offer. Both shakos came from the collection of an advanced collector who is recently deceased. This one, but for a minor repaired… (1284-57). Learn More »

NON-EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR SHOULDER SCALES

NON-EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR SHOULDER SCALES

An untouched, non-excavated pair of Civil War US army issue enlistedman’s shoulder scales. These were issued first to mounted troops in 1851 and became regulation for all branches of service in… (2026-9358). Learn More »

A PRIVATE PURCHASE 1858 FORAGE CAP OF THE 5th RHODE ISLAND INFANTRY

A PRIVATE PURCHASE 1858 FORAGE CAP OF THE 5th RHODE ISLAND INFANTRY

Commercial or private purchase caps were simply those purchased rather than issued by the government. They might more or less follow contract patterns with the purchaser able to suit his taste and… (2026-2211). Learn More »

A FINE WORLD WAR ONE FRENCH STEEL HELMET

A FINE WORLD WAR ONE FRENCH STEEL HELMET

The Model 1915 "Adrian" Helmet, the first of its kind in modern and the first mass-produced, universal issue military helmet.  The "Casque Adrian" was developed in 1915 and was designed to protect… (2026-2202). Learn More »

THE ESTILLVILLE DAVIS GUARDS: THE PRESENTED COMPANY COLOR OF CAPT. HENRY CLINTON WOOD, COMPANY D, 37TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY, WITH THE FAMILY ARCHIVE DOCUMENTING ITS SUBSCRIPTION, PURCHASE, PRESENTATION AND ACCEPTANCE — SCOTT COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1861

THE ESTILLVILLE DAVIS GUARDS: THE PRESENTED COMPANY COLOR OF CAPT. HENRY CLINTON WOOD, COMPANY D, 37TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY, WITH THE FAMILY ARCHIVE DOCUMENTING ITS SUBSCRIPTION, PURCHASE, PRESENTATION AND ACCEPTANCE — SCOTT COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1861

THE FLAG Confederate national flag of the First National pattern, eleven stars, made as a company color and presented in the summer of 1861 to the volunteer company raised at Estillville, Scott… (1268-335). Learn More »

EARLY CIVIL WAR ZOUAVE OFFICER'S KEPI IN BRILLIANT CONDITION

EARLY CIVIL WAR ZOUAVE OFFICER'S KEPI IN BRILLIANT CONDITION

At first whiff one might conclude this red "Chasseur style" cap was for an artillery man but this compiler and the highly respected dealer Will Gorgas, who studied this years ago, think it more likely… (2026-2212). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE DEEP SOUTH DEPOT ENLISTEDMAN'S KEPI

CONFEDERATE DEEP SOUTH DEPOT ENLISTEDMAN'S KEPI

Federal soldier George Wilson, 21st Missouri Infantry (US), captured this cap at the Fort Blakely fight near Mobile, Alabama April 9th, 1865.  The cap appears to have been mass produced at a clothing… (2025-300). Learn More »

$16,500.00
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MUSEUM QUALITY VIRGINIA CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S CAP

MUSEUM QUALITY VIRGINIA CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S CAP

This important piece came into the hands of The Horse Soldier about 17 years ago and has resided in a single first-class collection until today. It originally came indirectly to us from a descendant… (2026-2213). Learn More »

CHASSEUR KEPI FROM AN ARKANSAS OR MISSOURI CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S SON

CHASSEUR KEPI FROM AN ARKANSAS OR MISSOURI CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S SON

We owned this chasseur-style kepi some twenty years ago and it has just come on the market again. It shows wear and use, but rates very good for condition. Still with it is a 2006 letter by textile… (526-68). Learn More »

NICE SET OF SCARCE CIVIL WAR GREEN MEDICAL OR SHARPSHOOTER CAPTAIN’S SHOULDER STRAPS

NICE SET OF SCARCE CIVIL WAR GREEN MEDICAL OR SHARPSHOOTER CAPTAIN’S SHOULDER STRAPS

This is a pretty set of Civil War captain’s shoulder straps with single-row embroidered bullion borders with spun wire edges and green velvet centers. The gilt finish to the bullion shows light… (490-7650). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR FEDERAL CHASSEUR’S ALL-LEATHER FRENCH-STYLE SHAKO IN GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION

CIVIL WAR FEDERAL CHASSEUR’S ALL-LEATHER FRENCH-STYLE SHAKO IN GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION

This fine artifact of Civil War military headgear is an infantry Model 1860 leather shako of the French-pattern and was used by Union troops early in the war. Shako was part of 10,000 sets of uniforms… (2026-2216). Learn More »

$695.00
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ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S MAROON SASH

ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S MAROON SASH

This is an original Civil War period officer’s sash in good, used condition. Worn by officers in most of the branches of the United States Army, the waist sash was a common uniform accoutrement that… (1273-53). Learn More »

A CIVIL WAR NATIONAL ARMY ISSUE BLANKET

A CIVIL WAR NATIONAL ARMY ISSUE BLANKET

These wool blankets were an essential piece of a Union soldier's gear. This high quality one is full length and unaltered. It measures 63 inches wide by 76 inches in length. The ends are "raw" on the… (1316-13). Learn More »

US WW2 M1 HELMET MADE IN 1942, COMPLETE WITH LINER AND PARTIAL SOLDIER SERIAL NUMBER

US WW2 M1 HELMET MADE IN 1942, COMPLETE WITH LINER AND PARTIAL SOLDIER SERIAL NUMBER

A scarce early World War 2 helmet and liner that have been together forever, showing use, but complete and in very good condition. This is the M1 pattern US steel helmet with front seam and fixed… (2026-790). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S KEPI WITH ORIGINAL INFANTRY INSIGNIA

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S KEPI WITH ORIGINAL INFANTRY INSIGNIA

This is a good condition Civil War chasseur-style officer’s kepi, defined by the inset crown and short sides popularized by French light infantry- hence the “chasseur” designation. These were… (1316-01). Learn More »

FRAGMENT OF THE LAST CONFEDERATE NATIONAL FLAG, REMOVED FROM THE CONFEDERATE CAPITOL IN RICHMOND, APRIL 4TH, 1865

FRAGMENT OF THE LAST CONFEDERATE NATIONAL FLAG, REMOVED FROM THE CONFEDERATE CAPITOL IN RICHMOND, APRIL 4TH, 1865

John O. Foster was a Methodist minister attached to the Union’s 24th Army Corps and is said to have preached the first sermon following the fall of Richmond, April 4th, 1865. Foster landed at City… (115-07). Learn More »

$275.00
ON HOLD

PRE- CIVIL WAR SHAKO HAT PLUME IN TIN CANISTER

PRE- CIVIL WAR SHAKO HAT PLUME IN TIN CANISTER

Shako plume has remained in very good condition from being stored in this japanned tin canister. Both ends have hinged lids that fully function. Brass band is around plume. Plume measures 13" long.… (179-928). Learn More »

$250.00
Originally $315.00

ID’D WW2 LEATHER A-2 FLYING JACKET, 351ST BOMB GROUP – B-17 P.O.W.

ID’D WW2 LEATHER A-2 FLYING JACKET, 351ST BOMB GROUP – B-17 P.O.W.

This nice condition A-2 jacket was worn in WW2 by Lt. Kenneth Lester Vaughn. He was a B-17 co-pilot with the 511th Bomb Squadron, 351st Bomb Group, 8th Air Force in England. The Type A-2 flying jacket… (534-46). Learn More »


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