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“REMEMBER THE MAINE!” U.S.S. MAINE DECORATED “GOING ASHORE” NAVY FLAT CAP NTUCKY

“REMEMBER THE MAINE!” U.S.S. MAINE DECORATED “GOING ASHORE” NAVY FLAT CAP

There was a long tradition in the U.S. Navy of the men decorating their uniforms with colorful embroidery, both to occupy idle hours on shipboard and in hopes of attracting some attention when on… (1219-44). Learn More »

REMAINS OF A SOLDIER’S KEPI FROM AN INDIAN WAR FRONTIER FORT

REMAINS OF A SOLDIER’S KEPI FROM AN INDIAN WAR FRONTIER FORT

These relics of army life on a small frontier post after the Civil War come from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND. They include strips from the base of a soldier’s cap and much of its leather… (1052-437). Learn More »

$45.00
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KEPI CROWN FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

KEPI CROWN FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This crown from a soldier’s kepi shows an L-shaped tear, some slight edge wear and stains, but preserves much of its original blue color. This comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted… (1052-434). 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 »

.45-70 SHELL CASING AND CLOTH FRAGMENTS FROM AN INDIAN WAR FRONTIER FORT

.45-70 SHELL CASING AND CLOTH FRAGMENTS FROM AN INDIAN WAR FRONTIER FORT

These relics of army life on a small frontier post after the Civil War come from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND. These consist of two small pieces of cloth and the shell casing from a .45-70… (1052-632). Learn More »

$45.00
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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, shows holes, some stains, and a notch torn at the edge, but preserves some traces of original blue. It also shows some… (1052-429). Learn More »

REMAINS OF A SOLDIER’S KEPI FROM AN INDIAN WAR FRONTIER FORT

REMAINS OF A SOLDIER’S KEPI FROM AN INDIAN WAR FRONTIER FORT

These pieces of soldier’s kepi come from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and are relics of army life on a small frontier post after the Civil War. They include strips from the base of the cap and… (1052-438). Learn More »

$45.00
SOLD

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 »

UNCOMMON GERMAN LUFTWAFFE MODEL 1835 HELMET

UNCOMMON GERMAN LUFTWAFFE MODEL 1835 HELMET

Exceptional and uncommon Luftwaffe Model 1935 helmet made with only a single eagle decal and no national shield.  The lack of a national shield (and it never had one) dates the helmet to mid-1940;… (2024-190). Learn More »

US CIVIL WAR FEDERAL ISSUE FORAGE CAP WITH MAKER’S LABEL

US CIVIL WAR FEDERAL ISSUE FORAGE CAP WITH MAKER’S LABEL

Cap is made of a dark blue wool and is in overall good condition. The base of the cap has numerous small moth bites with several that could be considered small holes. These are mostly on the back of… (149-36). Learn More »

$2,250.00
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RARE GERMAN ARMY MODEL 1938 OFFICER PANZER RECONNAISSANCE FIELD CAP

RARE GERMAN ARMY MODEL 1938 OFFICER PANZER RECONNAISSANCE FIELD CAP

Exceptional German overseas field cap with rare copper-brown piping denoting elite panzer reconnaissance (Panzer-Aufklärungs) troops.  This is a private purchase example of very high quality.  The… (2024-189). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR US IMPORT FRENCH CHASSEUR SHAKO: 18th MASS AND OTHERS

CIVIL WAR US IMPORT FRENCH CHASSEUR SHAKO: 18th MASS AND OTHERS

In the summer of 1861 the U.S. government ordered 10,000 complete army uniforms from the French firm of Godillot. These were the French army chasseur, or light infantry, pattern, complete with dress… (149-40). Learn More »

$750.00
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WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN DOUBLE DECAL MODEL 1940 LUFTWAFFE HELMET

WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN DOUBLE DECAL MODEL 1940 LUFTWAFFE HELMET

Helmet is the Model 1940 with rolled edge and molded air vents. Helmet is painted a dark gray color. The left side has the Luftwaffe decal of which 98% remains with the swastika missing. The right… (1176-16). 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… (1052-484). Learn More »

$45.00
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DE-NAZIFIED WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN SINGLE DECAL MODEL 1935 ARMY HELMET

DE-NAZIFIED WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN SINGLE DECAL MODEL 1935 ARMY HELMET

Helmet is the Model 1935 with rolled edge and rivet type air vents. Helmet is painted dark green over an earlier apple green. The left side has a painted over Army decal. The exterior dark green paint… (1176-18). Learn More »

$475.00
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PRE-1875 INDIAN WARS 8th INFANTRY OFFICER’S CAP

PRE-1875 INDIAN WARS 8th INFANTRY OFFICER’S CAP

This Model 1872 officer’s cap has a larger size bullion embroidered infantry officer’s cap badge applied to the front, with the hunting horn in gold and the numeral “8” in silver. The use of… (1230-01). Learn More »

$895.00
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VERY RARE RICHMOND CLOTHING BUREAU / RICHMOND DEPOT ARTILLERY ENLISTED MAN’S CAP

VERY RARE RICHMOND CLOTHING BUREAU / RICHMOND DEPOT ARTILLERY ENLISTED MAN’S CAP

Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this Confederate artilleryman’s cap is discussed and illustrated as Figures 052a-c in Fred Adophus’s excellent article: “The… (1179-409). Learn More »

SINGLE DECAL GERMAN TRANSITIONAL HELMET FOR USE IN WORLD WAR TWO

SINGLE DECAL GERMAN TRANSITIONAL HELMET FOR USE IN WORLD WAR TWO

This helmet began life as either a Model 1916 or ‘17 helmet. Then, under the Nazis it had a new liner and chinstrap added and a single army eagle decal attached to the left side. These helmets were… (1216-03). 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… (1052-479). Learn More »

$45.00
SOLD

GERMAN WORLD WAR TWO LUFTWAFFE WINTER HAT

GERMAN WORLD WAR TWO LUFTWAFFE WINTER HAT

Exterior is made of a soft white leather with an attached folding visor that has a white cloth top and a tan cloth underside. Exterior is in good condition with some minor surface dirt and several… (2022-1794). Learn More »

$595.00
Originally $695.00
SOLD


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PRESENTATION SWORD: TWICE WOUNDED IN ACTION, HIS GALLANTRY ON THE BATTLEFIELD SPARED HIM A COURTMARTIAL – CAPT. WM. ACKERMANN, 62ND NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS (ANDERSON ZOUAVES)

This exceptional, silvered Model 1850 staff and field officer’s presentation sword was given to a twice-wounded captain of the Anderson Zouaves by the men of his company. The sword was made by Ball, Black & Co., descended from a New York… (870-138). Learn More »

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