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RARE MAINE GRAY FORAGE CAP; STENCILED HAVELOCK RAIN COVER AND STENCILED KNAPSACK; US HAVERSACK AND CANTEEN: PERLEY WHITTIER CO. K 24th MAINE
This grouping from Perley Whittier of the 24th Maine includes some very scarce material and his gray forage cap with Maine buttons on the chinstrap is downright rare. With this is his privately… (1179-229). 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 »
$975.00
Originally $1,295.00
AMERICAN MIILITARY HEADGEAR INSIGNIA BY CAMPBELL & O’DONNELL
Excellent condition, as new First Edition. Written by J. Duncan Campbell & Michael J. O’Donnell. Published 2004, O’Donnell Publications. Hardcover, 311 pages. Heavily illustrated with black… (602-33). Learn More »
$55.00
Originally $65.00
SOLD
A McDOWELL PATTERN U.S. FORAGE CAP (MODEL 1858) WITH STAFF OFFICER SIDE BUTTONS, EXCAVATED AT FORT PEMBINA
Browned (faded from original dark blue) wool broadcloth body over buckram; leather visor and bound brim; black leather chinstrap with small rectangular buckle; gilt staff‑officer eagle buttons… (2025-3682). Learn More »
RARE CAVALRY HAT, A PRODUCT OF THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
A budenovka or budyonovka is a distinctive type of hat, an archetypal part of the Communist military uniforms of the Russian Civil War (1917-1922) and later conflicts. Its official name was the… (1285-04). Learn More »
EXTREMELY FINE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR FRENCH MADE SHAKO
In the summer of 1861, the U.S. government ordered 10,000 complete army uniforms from the French firm of Godillot. These were to be awarded to regiments on the basis of drill competitions. The… (490-7592). Learn More »
$695.00
ON HOLD
CIVIL WAR SMOKING CAP OF JOHN F. CROSSMAN, 36th MASSACHUSETTS
Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this is a great piece for a display focused on Civil War army camp life- an identified Massachusetts soldier’s “smoking cap.” These… (1179-342). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE OFFICER'S FORAGE CAP
This captain's cap is almost identical to the forage cap of Captain Wallace, of Gordonsville, Virginia to be found on page 164 in Time-Life's Echoes of Glory. Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy. It… (1268-063). Learn More »
$19,500.00
SOLD
SLOUCH HAT OF ARTILLERY OFFICER A.N. PARSON'S VI (6th) CORPS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
This slouch hat has "IT", that is the look and feel of a hat worn in combat. The owner Lieutenant to Captain Augustine N. Parsons saw plenty of that in the 1st New Jersey Light Artillery, Battery… (1268-546). Learn More »
WW1 ITALIAN HELMET – BULLET OR SHRAPNEL STRUCK?
A very good example of the Italian World War One helmet, modeled on the French M1915, but made just two pieces- the bowl and comb- and welded together rather than riveted. This shows some field wear… (1202-697). Learn More »
WW1 FRENCH HELMET WITH VETERAN’S PLAQUE
A very clean example of the French M1915 Adrian helmet with very strong paint, comb and RF/bomb plate in place, as well as liner and chinstrap (detached on one end) and carrying an excellent example… (1202-705). Learn More »
WW1 ITALIAN HELMET, EX-JARRETT MUSEUM
A fine example of the Italian M1917 World War One helmet with original strong green paint and black painted Italian five-prong crown with the regimental number below. The comb is in place, as is the… (1202-696). Learn More »
$850.00
SOLD
CONFEDERATE SURGEON'S KEPI FOUND IN SOUTH CAROLINA
This cap was discovered in a Civil War period home in Charleston SC near "The Battery" neighborhood not many years ago. When found the cap needed a few minor repairs but it otherwise remains untouched… (1130-09). Learn More »
A FINE EXAMPLE OF A CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S KEPI
This cap's crown, top and base band are made from a medium weight open weave woolen fabric which may be a blend of sorts. It certainly looks "home spun". The kepi gives indications of being a depot… (1268-037). Learn More »
A BEYOND RARE CS ARKANSAS FROCK COAT AND "BONNET DE POLICE"
Mr. Ray Richey, owner of the Texas Civil War Museum, purchased this uniform coat and hat directly from an Arkansas estate in 2003. Twenty-six years prior to this it was acquired from the Beneux… (1268-057). Learn More »
A FORAGE CAP THAT "WHISTLES DIXIE"
This coffee-colored wool forage cap was discovered in Morristown, Tennessee in 1964 by a Mr. Robert Walter. Based on the pre-war model 1858 cap it certainly is a wool and cotton blend and measures 3… (1268-554). Learn More »
$12,500.00
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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 »
MAKER MARKED AMERICAN MILITARY OFFICER’S CHAPEAU CA. 1825-1835
This scarce American military officer’s chapeau has a largely intact white silk lining bearing a black maker’s stamp reading “C. St. JOHN. / 118 / BROADWAY, New York.” Bazelon places Charles… (413-01). Learn More »
$1,750.00
Originally $2,450.00
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 »
$4,750.00
Originally $6,500.00
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… (1052-485). Learn More »
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CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER—MAJOR SAMUEL S.J. MOORE, STONEWALL BRIGADE / WIA AT KERNSTOWN--SECOND MANASSAS--THE WILDERNESS
Dated “Camp near Centerville November 1 1861.” Addressed to wife Ellen Scollay Moore. 3 pp. In ink on unlined paper, 12.75 x 7.75.” Exhibits fold marks & slight smudging while remaining entirely legible. In protective sleeve. Born June… (846-566). Learn More »
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