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WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN LUFTSCHUTZ HELMET WITH GERMAN INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE AND AMERICAN POCKET TESTAMENT FROM THE SOLDIER WHO BROUGHT THE ITEMS HOME
German Luftschutz or “Air Protection” helmet worn by the German version of the air raid warden. Helmet is of the gladiator pattern with a raised bead going around the base of the crown. Helmet is… (1000-2759). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR COMMERCIAL FORAGE CAP WITH EARLY FORM 6th CORPS BADGE
This original Civil War forage cap with its 6th Corps badge surfaced in 1958 in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York. The cap itself is a commercial version of the army issue forage cap, but of much… (1052-101). Learn More »
LINER FOR THE US M-1 MODEL HELMET
Korean War CAPAC/Westinghouse liner. The liner shell appears in good condition with the harness intact. The triangular washers for the harness have surface rust and the rivets have green… (873-52). Learn More »
$50.00
Originally $75.00
EARLY 1900s STRAW HAT WITH “U.S. MARINE” TALLY BAND
This straw hat was made in the form of bowler with a turned-up brim, but very wide somewhat like a sailor’s cap, which displays a tally band sewn around the edge. The tally is of typical form with… (344-3042). 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 »
MINTY NEW YORK ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SLOUCH HAT
This artillery officer’s slouch hat has great wartime characteristics. The fabric is soft and high quality. The brim is a substantial 2 7/8 inches wide and has an edge bound with a ribbon extending… (1117-88). Learn More »
VERY NICE PATTERN 1872 SHAKO WITH MASSACHUSETTS BUTTONS & BOSTON MAKER’S LABEL
Shako is made with a black felt body with a leather crown and base. The black felt body is in very nice condition. Color has faded a bit from black to black with a greenish tint. The leather crown has… (410-503). 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 »
1880’S TIN FOR A SPIKED HELMET
Japanned tin is pyramidal in shape and is meant for storing the plumed helmet worn by officers and enlisted men from 1872 through the 1890’s. The tin meas. approx. 10.75 inches across the bottom by… (142-65). Learn More »
$250.00
Originally $300.00
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1851 PATTERN SHAKO FOR OHIO STATE ARTILLERY
Pattern 1851 shakos are sporadically encountered but it is not often that one like this comes up for sale. This particular shako is for a State of Ohio artillery unit. The shako is of the usual… (161-08). Learn More »
$7,950.00
Originally $9,500.00
McDOWELL PATTERN ARTILLERY OFFICER’S FORAGE CAP
Popularized by General McDowell, this pattern of forage was characterized by its tall body and its curved, downturned visor. The cap is 5 ½” tall; the interior opening measures 7 ¾” in length… (33-269). Learn More »
C1859-60 ENGINEER’S SHAKO IDENTIFIED TO S. FRICK, 11TH REGIMENT
The label pasted to the underside of the shako reads, “F. DEEC(KEN) MANUFACTURER & DEALER IN MILITARY GOODS No. 243 BOWERY” gives us an exact date of 1859-60 according to the Directory of… (33-272). Learn More »
WONDERFUL CONDITION ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE-MANUFACTURED KEPI FOR A DRUMMER BOY OR CHILD
This article of uniform clothing is an original, Civil War example of headgear manufactured in the Confederacy and presented here in wonderful, original intact condition. The period artifact is a… (526-68). Learn More »
$6,500.00
Originally $8,500.00
M1889 SPANISH AMERICAN WAR ERA CAMPAIGN HAT
Ca. 1898-1900 Regulation "Snowflake" side vents, with standard three rows of stitching around outer brim. Also has the standard one inch brown ribbon with left side bow, with non-regulation stamp… (169-110). Learn More »
$1,650.00
Originally $2,250.00
RED ARTILLERY AGAULETTE FOR THE 1870’S AND 1880’S DRESS SPIKED HELMET
Aiguillette is made of worsted red wool and is meant for use with the enlisted man’s spiked artillery helmet of either the 1872 or 1881 pattern. Item is slightly worn and has some light surface… (M25533). Learn More »
WORLD WAR ONE ERA SEAL FUR HAT
This seal fur hat is in excellent condition. The fur is 100% throughout the exterior with no signs of any shedding or damage of any kind. The front has a fold-down visor and the sides can fold down to… (346-06). Learn More »
WONDERFUL, ORIGINAL CONDITION NEW YORK MAKER MARKED CIRCA 1820-1830'S ARTILLERY OR RIFLE OFFICER'S CHAPEAU DE BRAS
This remarkable article of United States Army headgear is an early period, black felt hat that was referred to as a 'bicorn' or 'chapeau de bras'. Like most American uniforms of that period, this hat… (413-01). Learn More »
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US MODEL 1860 AMES CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER WITH WOOD LINED STEEL SCABBARD
Manufactured: Chicopee, Mass. Maker: Ames Mfg. Co. Year: Civil War Model: M1860 Size: 35 inch blade Condition: Excellent+ This regulation M1860 Cavalry Officer has the decorated guard with the eagle, decorated branches and pommel. The grip is… (870-122). Learn More »
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