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VERY FINE VETERAN RESERVE CORPS JACKET ATTRIBUTED TO 9TH MASSACHUSETTS SOLDIER WOUNDED AT SPOTSYLVANIA AND LATER SERVED IN COMPANY H, 13TH VETERAN RESERVE CORPS
Very fine original Veteran Reserve Corps jacket and Pattern 1858 smooth-side canteen with a verbal ID to Private Patrick Barry formerly of Company E, 9th Massachusetts Infantry wounded at Spotsylvania… (1179-177). Learn More »
MINTY US ENLISTED MAN’S HEAVY ARTILLERY FROCK COAT
This coat is of the same pattern as that worn by Union infantry with the difference being the piping is red instead of blue. Coat is single-breasted with a nine-button front and is made of a coarse… (1179-150). Learn More »
US INDIAN WAR DARK BLUE OFFICER’S TROUSERS
Trousers are constructed of a fine dark blue wool with vertical side-seam pockets and a watchpocket in the waist. Trousers are held closed by a large hook and eye at the top of the waist along with a… (1117-287). Learn More »
BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED HOMEMADE SADDLE VALISE USED BY 31ST MASSACHUSETTS OFFICER WITH TAG FROM FAMILY
This handsewn canvas valise was made for George V. Bristol when he served as a lieutenant in the 31st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Bristol, whose profession was "merchant tailor," may well have… (1179-296). Learn More »
COMMERCIAL, PRIVATE PURCHASE, CIVIL WAR BUMMER CAP WITH CORPS BADGE
Officers had to buy their own uniforms and headgear, but NCOs and even privates might occasionally also purchase a cap following the general lines of the government issue, but of better quality, more… (1052-202). Learn More »
UNION CAVALRY SHELL JACKET WITH SHOULDER SCALES
Standard issue dark blue wool shell jacket with yellow piping on collar and cuffs with yellow trim down the front and along the edges. Jacket has 12 General Service eagle buttons down the front with… (2022-1009). Learn More »
$2,500.00
ON HOLD
SCARCE T.G. & CO. CIVIL WAR US CONTRACT FORAGE CAP WITH CORPS BADGE
This cap has a full polished cotton interior lining in place on the sides and underside of the crown with a full embossed goatskin sweatband. The underside of the crown still retains its original… (1052-198). Learn More »
PAIR OF LATE 1940’S JUMP BOOTS
This pair of high-topped boots seem to be a cross between World War Two jump boots and post-war boots. These boots are made of a light brown leather. They are in good lightly used condition with minor… (198-703). Learn More »
$195.00
Originally $275.00
CIVIL WAR PRIVATELY PURCHASED FORAGE CAP WITH 23rd CORPS BADGE
This is a very good example of an original Civil War, Union army, privately purchased, or commercial, forage cap. These were typically worn by officers, who had to purchase their own uniforms and… (1052-162). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR COMMERCIAL FORAGE CAP WITH MAINE BUTTONS AND ASSOCIATED INSIGNIA
Commercial caps were simply those purchased privately rather the issued by the government. They might more or less closely follow contract patterns with the purchaser able to suit his taste and… (1052-139). Learn More »
SCARCE S.D. WALTON & Co. CIVIL WAR US ARMY CONTRACT FORAGE CAP
Samuel D. Walton of Philadelphia had significant government contracts for forage caps, but we don’t see many of his products, or ones still bearing his label at least, perhaps in large part since… (1052-201). Learn More »
INDIAN WAR ENGINEER OFFICER’S KEPI
The Corps of Engineers has always been small and elite. Before the Civil War officers were drawn from the top of each class and many of the most famous Civil War generals started in that corps, Lee… (480-184). Learn More »
$1,350.00
Originally $1,500.00
IDENTIFIED US WORLD WAR TWO MILITARY POLICE MUSICIAN’S GROUPING WITH CASED BUGLE
The items in this grouping are identified to Private James S. Pittra who served as a musician in a Military Police Battalion band in the United States during World War Two. James Stanley Pittra was… (380-20). Learn More »
$550.00
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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS SHOULDER SCALES
These are stamped brass style of shoulder scales. Similar in appearance to the enlisted style. No turnbuckles or fringe. Includes separate piece on underside to attach hanging fringe. The brass… (490-2933). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR BUMMER OR FORAGE CAP WITH NINTH CORPS BADGE
This is an excellent example of an original Civil War Union army regulation Model 1858 Forage Cap with a Ninth Corps badge on top, displaying the cross cannon and fouled anchor reflecting the origins… (1052-143). Learn More »
MCDOWELL PATTERN FORAGE CAP WITH FOURTH ARMY CORPS BADGE
This is a great example of the “McDowell” style cap popularized early in the war by General Irwin McDowell (1818-1835,) who was perhaps a bit more inspiring in haberdashery than generalship. The… (1052-146). Learn More »
US WW2 NAVY PILOT’S FOOTLOCKER GROUPING – TOOK PART IN THE SEARCH FOR AMELIA EARHART AND LATER FOUGHT IN THE PHILIPPINES
The items in this group belonged to Mr. Wayne Jordan who served as a pilot in the US Navy from 1936 to 1966. Early in his service, while assigned as an aviation cadet aboard the USS COLORADO, he… (454-26). Learn More »
“FOUR-FOOT WHITE” CIVIL WAR SIGNAL FLAG WITH A POST-WAR ID
This is a good example of the “Four-foot White” signal flag that, along with the “Four-foot Red,” was the most commonly used flag in the Civil War signal kit. Both are described in Brown’s… (169-575). Learn More »
$6,975.00
ON HOLD
CIRCA 1820’S SINGLE GOLD BULLION EPAULETTE
Oblong shaped epaulette with a body covered in heavy woven gold bullion cloth outlined with two rows of gold dead bullion. One edge is covered in gold sequins arranged in three rows with inverted… (410-544). Learn More »
EXTREMELY SCARCE NEW HAMPHIRE OFFICER’S FALSE EMBROIDERED HAT INSIGNIA
Regular army officers had been authorized a silver “U.S.” within a gold bullion wreath for wear on their undress caps in 1839. This was carried over in the 1851 regulations for use on the 1851… (2020-912). Learn More »
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HANDSOME INSCRIBED MOORE REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER OF C.H. RICHMOND
Moore revolvers used the .32 caliber self-contained metallic rimfire cartridge, which was available and convenient. They were not subject to damage by rough handling, weather resistant, and made a pistol fast to load. Moore also provided value for… (2023-2603). Learn More »
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