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RARE NORTH CAROLINA "BLACK" CONFEDERATE TROUSERS
John J. Tew's trousers were made from a black colored wool-jean cloth. They are both machine and hand sewn. The adjustable belt in back is completely intact and has a brass "Patent 1854" type… (1284-40). Learn More »
$7,500.00
SOLD
AN ATTIC CONDITION UNION STAFF OFFICER'S FORAGE CAP
This one has a great look of age and righteousness! The cap is based on the US Model 1858 forage cap, later to be known as a "Bummer's Cap". Made of navy-blue wool broadcloth it is 6 inches high up… (1273-89). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR UNION CAVALRY LINE OFFICER’S FROCK COAT
This is a regulation Civil War Union cavalry officer’s coat as worn by company or “line” officers: Captains, First Lieutenants, and Second Lieutenants, as indicated by the single-breasted… (1316-07). Learn More »
A REGULATION US MODEL 1895 ENLISTEDMAN'S CAP UNITED STATES COLORED INFANTRY
This Spanish-American War issue cap, also called the Model 1896, was worn by a member of the 24th United States Infantry. The 24th Infantry Regiment was a regiment in the United States Army comprised… (1202-1279). Learn More »
$295.00
ON HOLD
MCDOWELL PATTERN OFFICER’S OR PRIVATE PURCHASE FORAGE CAP
The “McDowell” cap was popularized early in the war by General Irwin McDowell (1818-1835,) who was perhaps a more inspiring in haberdashery than generalship. The style is characterized by a tall… (1316-11). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICER’S WHITE VEST
A very strong example of a Civil War officer’s white vest, seen in photos alongside blue vests as well, part of any well-dressed officer’s uniform, if not always shown off for the camera. This is… (1316-09). Learn More »
A SCARCE UNION RIFLEMAN'S HIGH CROWNED KEPI
This rare piece of headgear just came out of a hidden hoard of militaria in Boston. All the items were collected for decades exclusively within the State of Massachusetts. Our "in house" restorer… (1273-80). Learn More »
$2,500.00
ON HOLD
CIVIL WAR REGULATION ISSUE BLANKET
We have been lucky enough to take in several Civil War issue blankets from a Massachusetts collection. Don’t be fooled by the number. Civil War issue blankets have always been scarce. Inexpensively… (1273-62). Learn More »
RARE 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE VOLUNTEER'S KEPI
Recently found in Boston in a "sleeper" hoard of Civil War items comes this enlisted man's cap. The uniforms of the 2nd New Hampshire were gray, a choice made based on their pre-war militia uniforms.… (1273-85). Learn More »
$2,950.00
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BLACK WOOLEN CAP ATTRIBUTED TO A NORTH CAROLINA CONFEDERATE
We refer you to the book Echoes of Glory Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy by Time-Life Books, 1991, and pages 170-171 under title: In a Personal Style. Here shown are several well documented hats… (1284-37). Learn More »
$895.00
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PAIR OF RARE, FULL LENGTH, WATERPROOF, INDIA-RUBBER RIDING LEGGINGS
This remarkable article of clothing from the mid 19th century is a set of India-rubber ‘leggins or leggings”. Each of the two, individual waterproof ‘leggings’ is constructed with medium-gauge… (381-25). Learn More »
NICE CONDITION, SMALL SIZE UNION ARTILLERY SHELL JACKET
Standard issue dark blue wool shell jacket with bright red piping on collar, cuffs, and with red trim down the front and along the edges. Jacket has 12 General Service eagle buttons down the front… (2026-1342). Learn More »
GREAT LOOKING CIVIL WAR HARDEE HAT SOLDIER-MODIFIED TO A CAMPAIGN HAT
This hat has a lot of character! Although the Army had issued a forage cap in 1839, the closest it came to issuing a real campaign hat until after the Civil War was the Voltigeur or Andrews hat of… (1273-50). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ISSUE BLANKET WITH UNUSUAL BLUE “US”
This issue blanket measures approximately 71” wide and 83” long, making it just a tad larger than a sampling of eighteen blankets made for the Columbia Rifles Research Compendium, which ranged… (1273-63). Learn More »
STENCIL ID’D CIVIL WAR ISSUE BLANKET WITH CORPS BADGES
This Civil War US issue blanket is in excellent condition, retains its original gray color to the body and the black color in the end stripes, along with its three-line open ended, chainstitched US… (1273-60). Learn More »
MINT CONDITION CIVIL WAR INFANTRY ENLISTED GREAT COAT
This is a superior example of the standard overcoat or greatcoat for U.S. enlisted foot troops from 1851 through the Civil War and several years thereafter, described in detail in the 1865… (1314-04). Learn More »
$5,500.00
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RARE BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS DRAGOON HELMET
This item is a circa 1820 Boston Militia Dragoon Helmet, a very unique & rare tarred leather helmet (patterned after the US Regulation Dragoon Helmet of May 1833). A very finely constructed… (1273-108). Learn More »
3RD INFANTRY OFFICER’S MCDOWELL CAP
A very good looking Union infantry officer’s cap in about excellent condition with strong blue color, tight seams, only three small moth nips, its original embroidered bullion 3rd Infantry Regiment… (1273-82). Learn More »
$4,250.00
ON HOLD
IDENTIFIED OFFICER’S GAUNTLETS OF LT. JOHN T. MAGINNIS, 18TH CONNECTICUT INFANTRY – POW WINCHESTER, VA JUNE 1863, HELD AT LIBBY PRISON; KILLED IN ACTION JUNE 1864 AT PIEDMONT, VA
This pair of buckskin gauntlets were worn by John Thomas Maginnis of the 18th Connecticut Infantry. They remain in very good condition with supple leather and light soiling from use. Each gauntlet… (282-452). Learn More »
$3,000.00
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WAR OF 1812 CRIMSON OFFICER’S SASH
This sash is a regulation crimson officer’s sash made of silk net complete with knots and tassels. The sash is in very good condition with only minor wear to the fringe and the sash itself. There… (1273-57). Learn More »
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IMPORT MODEL 1850 CIVIL WAR FIELD & STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD ID’D TO COL. RICHARD M. CORWINE, MEMBER OF GENERAL FREMONT’S STAFF
Original Civil War Model 1850 Field & Staff officer’s sword in nice condition complete with its metal scabbard. Sword is unmarked and is no doubt an import item. It is identified by a presentation inscription to R. M. Corwine, Aide-de-camp to… (870-157). Learn More »
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