Showing 61 to 80 out of 218
This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, occupied 1870-1895, where cold weather in winter months might well be a concern. The army began issuing mittens in 1873. Before that men were left to… (1052-584). Learn More »
Officially known as the M1851 Jefferson Bootee, the simple but rugged “brogan” was the standard issue shoe for both US and CS forces during the Civil War. They have a medium rise upper with four… (1268-019). Learn More »
This is a complete leather chinstrap from an army kepi or forage cap from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND. The chinstrap is a two-piece style with a fixed loop on the end of one strap and a fixed… (1052-486). Learn More »
This is part of the right lapel of a US army coat discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, sometime between 1870 and 1895, and is from excavations in wet, anaerobic soil that has preserved leather… (1052-724). Learn More »
This piece of a US Army military issue blanket comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, a fort established in 1870 by troops of the 20th… (1052-616). Learn More »
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
This is a piece from the lapel of a US Army jacket showing part of the blue outer fabric, the lining and the remains of five corroded brass buttons. From the size and spacing of the buttons this is… (1052-608). Learn More »
The army had vast stocks of Civil War material left over at the end of the war. These supplies, along with the reduction of the postwar army meant U.S. troops were getting Civil War gear well into the… (1052-617). Learn More »
This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, occupied 1870-1895, where cold weather in winter months might well be a concern. The army began issuing mittens in 1873. Before that men were left to… (1052-620). Learn More »
This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, occupied 1870-1895, where cold weather in winter months might well be a concern. The army began issuing mittens in 1873. Before that men were left to… (1052-619). Learn More »
This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, occupied 1870-1895, where the wet, anaerobic soil conditions of the dig (conducted on private property with the owner’s permission,) have yielded… (1052-599). Learn More »
$65.00
ON HOLD
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
Measures 18 ½” x 25”, circa 1890-1900. The corps badge design is two-sided, sewn on with two rows of zig-zag stitching. There is also an inner accent stitching. Overall condition is fine, with… (399-18). Learn More »
$175.00
Originally $250.00
The flag is in very good condition, with strong colors and just a few scattered small holes that do not detract. It has been archivally conserved, mounted and framed by Textile Preservation Associates… (1179-1393). Learn More »
We can’t think of a more flamboyant, devil-may-care motto on a cavalry standard than this one, whose overtly casual nature no doubt intentionally contrasts with their combat and fighting record.… (1179-033). Learn More »
This eleven-star First National Confederate Flag was sewn by Mrs. Isabella (“Ibbie”) Haddon Hopkins Gordon of Clarksville, Texas, and presented to the “Red River Volunteers,” later Company E… (1179-1396). Learn More »
Pair of red wool epaulettes with “eagle A” buttons. Epaulette outer-surfaces feature beautiful, woven red wool with a ribbed border, and thick rows of hanging tassels. A single eagle “A”… (1179-1652). Learn More »
This strip of cloth showing three buttonholes (and what seems to be part of a fourth) is the remnant of an army dress coat discarded after its useful days were done at Fort Pembina, a small frontier… (1052-610). Learn More »
This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, occupied 1870-1895, where cold weather in winter months might well be a concern. The army began issuing mittens in 1873. Before that men were left to… (1052-621). Learn More »
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 »
Showing 61 to 80 out of 218
Historical Firearms Stolen From The National Civil War Museum In Harrisburg, Pa »
Theft From Gravesite Of Gen. John Reynolds »
Selection Of Unframed Prints By Don Troiani »
Fine Condition Brass Infantry Bugle Insignia »
British Imported, Confederate Used Bayonet »
Scarce New Model 1865 Sharps Still In Percussion Near Factory New »
Smith, Crane and Company pieces are scarce. They were only in business from 1858 through 1862, retailing military goods in New York City. Their swords were imported, of German make and likely by Schnitzler and Kirschbaum, though not maker marked.… (870-263). Learn More »