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FRENCH HORSE ARTILLERY 3-PIECE BELT PLATE
This silver(ed) bronze buckle is the rare "Modèle d'août 1830" a design created during "The July Monarchy". In 1830, the discontent caused by Charles X’s authoritarian policies culminated in an… (2025-959) Learn More »
WESTERN HORSE BIT, HAND FORGED
Hand forged horse bit with nickel inlays. Very decorative styling. Constructed in three pieces with the mouthpiece attached in a “hinged” fashion to the cheek pieces. The port has a roller made of… (1179-1646A) Learn More »
VERY NICE SHARPS MODEL 1A FOUR-BARREL PEPPERBOX PISTOL
The Sharps four-barrel pepperbox was manufactured in several models and in the tens of thousands from 1859 to 1874. The cleverly designed pistol fired rimfire cartridges loaded by sliding the… (172-6141) Learn More »
WESTERN SKINNING KNIFE
Large skinning knife with wood handles and star-shaped handle rivets. Knife is 14.25” long overall. Blade is 9.25” with full tang; handles are 4” long. Wood grips are tooled with vertical lines… (1179-1646J) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR FLAP HOLSTER FOR ARMY REVOLVERS
This is a black leather holster made for revolvers. The leather still shows the “profile” of a revolver cylinder and barrel. A .44 caliber “Army” model fits into this perfectly. The holster… (1179-1646A) Learn More »
1813 DATED POMEROY CONNECTICUT 1808 TYPE CONTRACT MUSKET
Lemuel Pomeroy, of Pittsfield, Mass., got into the arms making business after his Springfield factory, making plows and sleighs, burned down and he bought the Whitney Forge in Pittsfield in 1808. His… (2025-399) Learn More »
COMPLETE CIVIL WAR BUFF LEATHER CAVALRY SABER BELT IN VERY GOOD CONDITION
This is a complete U.S. cavalry buff leather saber belt in very good condition, retaining not only both saber slings, but the buff shoulder support belt as well. All the double-headed brass buttons… (2025-2207) Learn More »
IDENTIFIED 12th NEW JERSEY SOLDIER’S RELIGIOUS TRACT
A pocket-size religious tract titled, “Our Heavenly Father or God a Refuge and Strength” by Rev. James Smith, printed by the American Tract Society of Boston. Very typical of the many religious… (37-446) Learn More »
M1859 NAVAL BOARDING AX COVER
Offered here is the black bridle leather cover for a M1859 naval boarding ax. Not a piece commonly encountered. Main body is made of one piece, folded at front edge, and sewn along bottom edges and… (1268-1227) Learn More »
BRITISH STERLING SILVER ROYAL HOUSEHOLD OR LIVERY SWORD BELT PLATE
Made for a uniformed Royal servant of King George III by Peter Carter of London, England in 1794. The plate is beautifully hand engraved with the Order of the Garter and motto: "HONI SOIT QUI MALY… (2025-845) Learn More »
VERY NICE SHARPS MODEL 1C FOUR-BARREL PEPPERBOX PISTOL
The Sharps four-barrel pepperbox was manufactured in several models and in the tens of thousands from 1859 to 1874. The cleverly designed pistol fired rimfire cartridges loaded by sliding the… (172-6139) Learn More »
$875.00
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SONS OF UNION VETERANS BADGE – LANCASTER, PA, 1931 – REYNOLDS PORTRAIT PIN
This Sons of Union Veterans badge is in excellent condition, with a nice portrait drop pin featuring General John Reynolds – the iconic Lancaster native killed in the escalating early phases of the… (2025-760) Learn More »
“DUG” FALSE EMBROIDERED CROSSED CANNONS INSIGNIA
This is the stamped brass, crossed cannons insignia for Federal artillery. Finely detailed to imitate high-grade insignia made with embroidered bullion thread. These were meant to be worn on head… (179-1312) Learn More »
OUTDOOR IMAGE: “UNION ARMY OFFICERS 6th NEW YORK CAVALRY”
A 7-7/8” by 5-3/4” albumen image on an 8-1/4” by 6-1/8” cardstock mount showing 14 officers in line, with a few enlisted men behind them, a row of tents to their rear, and a flag on spearpoint… (490-7376) Learn More »
HALL CARBINE CARRIED BY A TROOPER IN THE 2nd MISSOURI CAVALRY, CARL A. BLANCHARD
This is a Civil War modified US Model 1843 Hall-North breech-loading rifled percussion carbine. These carbines were produced by Simeon North of Middleton, Connecticut from 1844 through 1853, with a… (490-7352) Learn More »
MINTY ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S MAROON SASH
This is an original Civil War officer’s sash in excellent condition. Worn by officers in most of the branches of the United States Army, the waist sash was a common uniform accoutrement that… (1273-15) Learn More »
LEATHER SHOULDER SLING FOR CIVIL WAR INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX
This is the bridle leather shoulder sling to support the infantry cartridge boxes of the Civil War. Black leather is approximately 1.75” wide and 57” long overall with tooled edges. There are two… (490-7400) Learn More »
BRASS FUSE FROM SCHENKL ARTILLERY SHELL FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION
Part of an exploded, brass Schenkl percussion fuse. Top cap with anvil and threaded body remains. The lower portion was blown off. Top of cap is marked “J.P. SCHENKL / PAT. OCT. 16, 1861”. Nice… (224-817) Learn More »
ZINC FUSE ADAPTOR FOR PARROTT ARTILLERY SHELL FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION
Parrott time fuse adapters were manufactured of zinc, have twelve threads to the inch, two spanner holes, and a larger central hole running through to insert the paper time fuse. This style adapter… (224-818) Learn More »
RARE “SNELL” SWORD BAYONET – M1841 RIFLE, CIRCA 1855
Scarce “Snell” or “ring-style” sword bayonet for the Mississippi Rifle. When it became evident that riflemen needed a bayonet to put them on equal footing with regular musket-armed infantry in… (490-7260) Learn More »
CLASSIC CIVIL WAR UNION ARTILLERY FORAGE CAP
Collector and curator of his own world renown Texas Civil War Museum, Mr. Ray Richey, spent a considerable amount of money in 1991 having this Model 1858 "Bummer's Cap" or "Army Cap" forensically… (1268-1022) Learn More »
$3,500.00
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CSA RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE
A very good example of the quintessential Confederate belt plate- the rectangular CSA. This plate comes with a letter of authenticity from well-known and respected Confederate collector Lewis Leigh… (1083-16) Learn More »
$3,450.00
Originally $3,750.00
CONFEDERATE FAYETTEVILLET SOCKET BAYONET
This is a FINE condition example of the angular socket bayonet produced by the Confederacy at their arsenal in Fayetteville, NC. This bayonet was designed to be used on the final production version… (172-6109) Learn More »
$1,075.00
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AUGUST, 1862 LETTER FROM JOHN H. CREWELL, 34th NEW YORK; DIED OF DISEASE 2 WEEKS LATER
John Crewell enlisted on 5/1/1861 at Dennison, NY as a 21-year-old Private. On 6/15/1861, he mustered into Company F of the 34th New York Infantry. John wrote this letter to his father from US… (2022-2144) Learn More »
CDV OF BARNUM’S GIANT – COLONEL ROUTH GOSHEN
Goshen toured with P.T. Barnum, who in true “Greatest Show on Earth” fashion billed him as “The Arabian Giant,” made up all kinds of stories of his exploits, and gave his stats as being… (2025-1471) Learn More »
$150.00
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CDV PHOTOGRAPH – WILLIAM STROM, 3rd PA HEAVY ARTILLERY
William B. Strom enlisted on 10/8/1862 as a Private, and on 11/8/1862, he mustered into Company F of the 3rd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery. Near war’s end, as the ranks of the 3rd remained swollen… (2025-1476) Learn More »
CDV PHOTOGRAPH – LT. CHARLES MASURY, 1st MASS. HEAVY ARTILLERY – WIA AT PETERSBURG
Charles H. Masury was born on 2/11/1842 in Wenham, MA. He was 19-years-old, worked as a Morocco Tanner by trade, and resided in Danversport, MA when he enlisted as a Sergeant in Company D of the 1st… (2025-1468) Learn More »
$135.00
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CDV PHOTO – CAPTAIN WILLIAM BROCKENBROUGH, 40th VIRGINIA
William Austin Brockenbrough enlisted on 6/4/1861 as a 1st Lieutenant and commissioned into Company E of the 40th Virginia Infantry. He was promoted to Adjutant on 3/31/1863 and transferred from… (2025-1470) Learn More »
WOOD TOMPION FOR .58 CALIBER MUSKET
Turned wood tompion for a .58 caliber musket. This was used to plug the barrel of the weapon at the muzzle to keep moisture and dirt from getting in the bore. Measures 2.5” long with turned knob at… (1216-108) Learn More »
$50.00
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PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD RIFLE TOMPION
An excellent example of the Enfield rifle tompion. These were issued with the caliber .577 rifles to be inserted into the muzzles to protect against moisture and dirt from getting into the barrel.… (1216-109) Learn More »
$50.00
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US .58 CALIBER MUSKET BALL PULLER
Excellent condition. .58 cal. ball puller. Getting harder to find. [ld] [PH:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED… (1216-122) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR DOUBLE ROW CAPTAIN OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS
A good set of Civil War embroidered bullion officer’s shoulder straps for a Captain of infantry. As with all officer material they would be privately purchased by the officer from a military goods… (490-7389) Learn More »
USN MARKED CAP BOX FOR USE WITH METALLIC PISTOL CARTRIDGES
The U.S. Navy acquired several thousand surplus US Army Civil War cap boxes in 1869 for alteration into pistol cartridge boxes for the metallic cartridges used in its Model 1866 Remington single-shot… (2024-1695) Learn More »
$295.00
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GETTYSBURG SKELLY POST GAR MONUMENT DEDICATION BOOK
A very good condition, cloth bound copy of a 27-page book covering the dedication of the Skelly Post G.A.R. monument, including the dedicatory address of local newspaper editor and U.S. Congressman… (2025-1897) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S PRAYER BOOK
These small prayer books were printed and handed out to new soldiers by various religious and charitable groups and are typical of the items found in a soldier’s personal effects. This one has the… (1273-11) Learn More »
MODEL 1851 NCO SWORD BELT PLATE WITH MATCHING KEEPER
Civil War era non-commissioned officers belt buckle. Cast brass eagle buckle which has a one-piece applied German silver wreath. The brass buckle has a mellow patina. This has the narrow ½ inch… (2025-1981) Learn More »
$250.00
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BULLET IN WOOD FROM CHANCELLORSVILLE
Offered here is a fine old souvenir “bullet in wood” from the Battle of Chancellorsville. The piece of wood, all that remains of a tree that once stood in the path of the two battling armies, is… (215-254) Learn More »
MINTY WAR-TIME PATTERN 1864 ARTILLERY SHAKO
In January 1864 the government contracted with William C. Dare of Philadelphia for some 1,400 shakos and all were delivered. These hats were based on the pre-1851 Mexican War style Ringgold Pattern… (1284-03) Learn More »
$4,550.00
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A MINTY MKII PATTERN KUKRI
The weapon of the Gurkha. The name "Gurkha" comes from the hill town of Gorkha from which the Nepalese kingdom had expanded. "Better to die than be a coward" is the motto of the world-famous Nepalese… (169-623) Learn More »
$295.00
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ONE OF THE VERY FEW GENUINE WORLD WAR 2 NAZI COSSACK KUBANKAS
Let it be known we do not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi party in any way, shape, or form. That said let me continue with the description of this very rare piece of military headdress… (1284-02) Learn More »
EARLIER WAR CONFEDERATE CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX
This well-made brown/black leather carbine or possibly pistol box (compatible with the single shot Palmetto 1842 model pistol for example) is of Confederate manufacture. At first glance from the front… (490-7364) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP POUCH
This is a Civil War-era percussion cap pouch. The leather shows light wear overall. This pattern has the closing tab sewn to the underside of the somewhat square-shaped outer flap. This latch tab is… (2025-2208) Learn More »
C1840-1870 QUART SIZE PILLAR MOLDED BAR BOTTLE
This 12” tall bottle features 8 molded ribs and an open pontil. Pillar molded bottles are attributed to the Midwest from glass factories along the Ohio River, 1840-70. With their wide bases they… (1239-68) Learn More »
CIRCA 1830-1850 AMERICAN PINT SIZE BAR BOTTLE
This 7” tall blown bar bottle has 2 applied neck rings and a polished pontil. It is difficult to attribute this type bottle to a specific factory or location. These bottles did not have glass… (1239-67) Learn More »
1841 DATED 8-INCH SHOT/SHELL GAUGE
These simple iron ring gauges allowed for quick inspection and sorting of shot and shell by size, something of critical importance to a gun crew and a large task given the huge stacks of cannon balls… (1202-474) Learn More »
$975.00
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SMITH PATENT CAPTAIN OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS
A great looking set of Smith patent shoulder straps for a Captain of infantry, showing medium blue velvet centers with good color and surface, and muted, but strong gilt to the single row borders and… (490-7379) Learn More »
RARE CA. 1825 SILVER PLATED, “EAGLE” MILITIA BELT PLATE
Silver-plated, thin copper face fused to an iron back plate and die struck. A very fine-looking eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows adorns the face. An array of stars arcing over the eagle and… (179-1317) Learn More »
$1,575.00
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MINTY GERMAN KAR-98K KRIEGSMODELL RIFLE
Exceptional German Kar-98k 7.92mm service rifle made in January 1945 and with Kriegsmodell features. During the final months of World War II, the Kar-98k was simplified by the removal of the bayonet… (2025-1990) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ENFIELD SERGEANT’S NO. 3 PATTERN GUN TOOL
Sometimes nicknamed the T-tool, these British combination gun tools for the Enfield rifle musket do not seem to have been imported in bulk, but are excavated “with some frequency” and were likely… (1289-64) Learn More »
$100.00
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IRON STIRRUP FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION
Civilian style iron stirrup. Measures approximately 5.25” tall, 4.5” across, 2.5” wide. Bottom features “figure 8” cut-out and decorative tooling around edges. Iron wears a dark patina with… (224-813) Learn More »
IRON MUSKET BALL MOLD FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION
Here is a clean iron mold for musket balls (approx. .58 caliber). Single cavity type; one round ball. Scissor-type mold with no sprue cutter. It is approximately 5” long. Light surface pitting… (224-801) Learn More »
$225.00
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U.S. MODEL 1863 MUSKET TOOL FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION
This Combination Tool was used for the standard M1861 / M1863 muskets. It was a widely used tool during the Civil War. It has an open cone wrench and two screwdrivers. Unmarked. It is approximately… (224-805) Learn More »
CIRCA 1825-1840 TALL BLOWN CANDLESTICK
This 9 7/8” tall candlestick has a medial knop on a pressed stepped base, with a metal candle insert. Open pontil. This type base is usually attributed to manufacture in Pittsburgh. Excellent… (1239-71) Learn More »
$150.00
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CIRCA 1840 PINT SIZE BLOWN AND CUT BAR BOTTLE
This blown lead glass bottle with 9 cut neck flutes and 10 cut basal flutes stands 8” tall. Polished pontil. Manufactured in the US. These bottles did not have glass stoppers but used metal… (1239-66) Learn More »
THE SADDLECLOTH OF GENERAL PHILIP H. SHERIDAN
Also known as a " shabraque" this one, a national treasure, belonged to Major General Sheridan. Major General Philip Sheridan was one of General Ulysses S. Grant's favorite commanders. A West Point… (1268-373A) Learn More »
DOUBLE BORDER SMITH PATENT CAPTAIN OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS
A very good set of Smith patent shoulder straps, showing just appropriate age and wear. The borders and rank bars show some rubbing to the gilt finish and consequent slight darkening with some stains… (490-7378) Learn More »
SCARCE DOUBLE BORDER SMITH PATENT INFANTRY LIEUTENANT COLONEL SHOULDER STRAPS
With only one Lieutenant Colonel per regiment, insignia for that rank is tough to find. This is an excellent condition set of Smith patent shoulder straps for a lieutenant colonel of infantry and… (490-7382) Learn More »
$1,295.00
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IDENTIFIED 30th INDIANA OFFICER’S POCKET DICTIONARY: ACTIVE SERVICE 1861-1865
An abridged Webster’s pocket dictionary bearing an 1863 New York, Philadelphia and Cincinnati publication date. Embossed leather covers partially detached and showing wear. Title page is there,… (490-7374) Learn More »
RELIC REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA BRITISH MARINES BUTTON
24mm enlistedman’s coat button with pie crust border, fouled anchor, repousse brass with intact bone back, missing shank. Face somewhat wavy but with excellent details and plate smooth. Excavated in… (2025-2098) Learn More »
$100.00
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NON-DUG C1830’S NEW YORK STATE SEAL COAT BUTTON
This button is of English manufacture dating to circa 1830s. Coat size, 22mm. Albert’s NY10, Tice’s NY100A24. Backmark: “SUPERB IMPERIAL STANDARD*” (inner solid, dotted rings) dm. While… (2025-2108) Learn More »
NON-DUG EARLY FEDERAL ARTILLERY BUTTON
This coat size button is in fine condition with very nice gilt on the face, with just one dark area. At center is a wingspread eagle atop a cannon on its carriage, with a pyramid of cannon balls in… (2025-2099) Learn More »
$35.00
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CDV PHOTO OF GENERAL JOHN A. LOGAN
A good photo of General Logan in uniform. Three-quarter seated view. He is seen with regulation double-breasted frock with shoulder straps, and a slouch or Hardee hat partially visible in his lap.… (2025-1072) Learn More »
$225.00
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CDV OF CAPTAIN HENRY CLAY PRATT
CDV photo of Pratt standing in full uniform. Wearing single-breasted nine-button frock with captain’s shoulder straps, sword belt with sword at side, gauntlets, and holding kepi in hand. Image is… (2025-1038) Learn More »
CDV PHOTO OF GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON CULLUM
A very nice photo of General Cullum in uniform. Three-quarter seated view. He is seen with regulation double-breasted frock with shoulder straps, officer’s sword belt, sword in lap, and a cape or… (2025-1022) Learn More »
LEATHER SHOULDER SLING FOR CIVIL WAR INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX
This is the bridle leather shoulder sling to support the infantry cartridge boxes of the Civil War. Black leather is approximately 2” wide and 61” long overall. There are two pairs of small cuts… (490-7399) Learn More »
LARGE EMBROIDERED CIVIL WAR INFANTRY INSIGNIA, 9TH REGIMENT
This hat device is a very nice example of a Civil War Infantry officer’s hat insignia. Device features a French horn adorned with tassels. Constructed of embroidered bullion thread and sequins, this… (179-1313) Learn More »
$500.00
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AMERICAN CAP & FLASK CO. “COAT OF ARMS” PATTERN POWDER FLASK
This is a nice example of a relatively scarce “Navy Sized” flask by the American Flask Company. This flask pattern is illustrated in Robin Rapley’s “Colt Percussion Accoutrements 1834-1873”… (172-6147) Learn More »
SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1-1/2, SECOND ISSUE, .32 CALIBER REVOLVER
The Smith & Wesson Model 1 ½ was Smith & Wesson's second .32 caliber revolver, intended to combine the small size and convenience of the .22 caliber Model 1 with the larger caliber of the… (172-6133) Learn More »
$875.00
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NAVAL LABORATORY CRATE FOR RIFLED MUSKET CARTRIDGES
Dovetailed wooden crate with lid that measures approximately 13.75” long x 8.5” wide x 8.75” high. The wood has much of the original dark finish remaining on all sides with heavier wear to the… (179-1320) Learn More »
$625.00
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A RARE REGULATION IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAVALRY OFFICER'S FROCK COAT AND SERVICE REVOLVER: WILLIAM P. BOHANNON, 5TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY
This coat and side arm came to light in an estate sale held by the Bohannon family in Mechanicsville, Virginia in 1974. The Bohannon family goes back centuries in this country and is still well… (1268-369) Learn More »
LATE-WAR PATTERN US ACCOUTREMENT SET
This set of accoutrements includes everything needed for the infantryman to operate his rifle but the cap box. The belt features a brass keeper with an appropriate hook-backed US plate – a stark… (2024-1934) Learn More »
$595.00
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APRIL 1865 ORDER SIGNED BY CONFEDERATE NAVY SECRETARY S.R. MALLORY- “THE LAST ORDER I RECEIVED IN THE CONFEDERATE WAR.”
Although born in the British West Indies, Stephen R. Mallory grew up in Florida, where he read law and became an authority on maritime law, held some public offices, including Inspector of Customs,… (297-35) Learn More »
HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1841 RIFLE WITH TYPE III ALTERATION
Very rare and exceptional condition Model 1841 “Mississippi” rifle with Type III alterations performed at the Harpers Ferry Armory. The Type III alteration increased the bore diameter from .54… (2025-1991) Learn More »
$5,500.00
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SCARCE WV (US) HONORABLE DISCHARGE MEDAL – GEORGE FRADD - 1st WV, BATTERY E
As with many West Virginia Volunteers, George Fradd’s records lack generous detail. He enlisted in 1862, mustered in in Buckhannon, and served with the Battery for its full term. The medal itself… (2025-853) Learn More »
FLEXO BAND COOL MINER’S CAP
The Flexo Band Cool Miner’s cap was also referred to as a “Turtle Shell” Cap due to it’s shape. The cap was first patented around 1933 by Albert Strauss. It is an all-leather cap with metal… (2023-3114) Learn More »
BULLET-STRUCK CAVALRY JACKET
This cavalry jacket came out of south-eastern Pennsylvania, unfortunately with no history attached to it, but showing indications of a bullet strike in the right arm, with one hole at rear of the… (2025-1899) Learn More »
$3,295.00
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NON-DUG 1812 ERA INFANTRY OFFICER’S COAT BUTTON
This button is quite rare and in very fine condition. Backmark: “J. DELARUE NEW. ORLEANS” rm. 22mm. Not listed in Albert’s. Extremely well crafted by J. Delarue, who was a jeweler and made… (2025-2093) Learn More »
$750.00
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NON-DUG C1830’S MASSACHUSETTS STATE SEAL COAT BUTTON
This one part, coat sized flat button depicts the state seal of Massachusetts – a Native American holding a bow and an arrow. Use of this version of the seal dates from the colonial period, intended… (2025-2106) Learn More »
WAR OF 1812 PERIOD KINGS OWN MILITIA BRITISH OFFICER’S COAT BUTTON
Choice, very fine. This original Military coat size button is in very nice condition and remains not cleaned having been excavated and made at Kings St. in Covent Garden, London. Overall a very scarce… (2025-2110) Learn More »
$75.00
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TURNER ASHBY SIGNED DOCUMENT
Turner Ashby (10/23/1828 - 6/2/1862) gained a good-deal of posthumous fame as a Confederate cavalry officer for his screening and reconnaissance operations on behalf of Johnston in 1861 and… (297-33) Learn More »
$600.00
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DANVILLE, VA, CONFEDERATE PAROLE – YOUNG’S BATTERY- HALIFAX LIGHT ARTILLERY
Dated May 9, 1865, at Danville, VA, this an original parole signed by Lt. Col. Stephen C. Fletcher of the 1st Maine Veteran Volunteers, serving as U.S. Provost Martial for the city of Danville, made… (297-34) Learn More »
SMITH PATENT FIRST LIEUTENANT OF ARTILLERY SHOULDER STRAPS
These Civil War officer’s shoulder straps are in great condition and have strong color. These are for a First Lieutenant of artillery, having a red wool ground, with a single rank bar at either end… (490-7383) Learn More »
VERY SCARCE PRESS BADGE FOR THE GETTYSBURG 50th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION WITH THE NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER’S PERSONAL STERLING BADGE
These two pieces belonged to Arthur Bergey, who worked as a newspaper photographer for some thirty years for the Inquirer and the Philadelphia Press and the Evening Ledger. Bergey was one of those… (2025-1891) Learn More »
$1,250.00
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IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR NAVAL OFFICER'S CAP
THE MAN: Nehemiah Mayo-Dyer (b.1836 d.1910) at the age of fourteen began the life of a sailor, and from that time on for six years was in the merchant service. During the winter of 1860-61 he joined… (1284-04) Learn More »
$3,750.00
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REGULATION CIVIL WAR US ARMY ISSUE BLANKET IN AMAZING CONDITION
These wool blankets were an essential piece of a Union soldier's gear. This one is full length and unaltered. It measures 66 inches wide by 80 inches in length. The ends are finished on the sides, and… (2025-1850) Learn More »
A REGULATION US ARMY 1829 BALDRIC AND EAGLE BUCKLE
A baldric is a belt worn over one shoulder that is typically used to carry a weapon or other implement such as a drum. The word may also refer to any belt in general, but this usage is poetic or… (490-7366) Learn More »
SET OF THREE VINTAGE GETTYSBURG ICE & STORAGE CO. MILK BOTTLES
Attractive set of glass bottles in excellent condition with no chips or cracks; each has an embossed ‘G’ in a circle at the top, with “HALF PINT LIQUID”, “ONE PINT LIQUID”, and “ONE… (179-1295) Learn More »
$50.00 per Set
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BEAUTIFUL CONDITION WAR OF 1812 US MUSKET
Between 1809 and 1812 a total of 3.050 muskets were issued to the states the by the Federal Government under the Militia Act of 1808. An additional 4,550 were purchased by the states during this time.… (490-7351) Learn More »
$2,695.00
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A FINE SAXON MODEL 1873 ARTILLERY SABER
The 29 1/2-inch blade is marked on the ricasso: "WEYERSBURG KIRSCHBAUM & Cie SOLINGEN" while on the spine is a small crown over "RC". The blade has some scuffing but is otherwise in excellent… (2025-664) Learn More »
ID’D OFFICER’S BOX – LT. CHRISTIAN HARRIOT, 2nd CALIFORNIA CAVALRY (EX-TEXAS MUSEUM)
Christian Harriot enlisted on 3/30/1862 at San Francisco, CA as a Private and mustered into Company M of the 2nd California Cavalry. He was promoted several times, first to Sergeant Major on… (1268-1018) Learn More »
$975.00
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ULTRA-RARE CONFEDERATE SINGER-FRETWELL TORPEDO FUZE INVENTED BY THE SINGER SEWING MACHINE FAMILY AND USED AT THE BATTLE OF MOBILE BAY
Edgar C. Singer of Port Lavaca, TX, who invented this type of successful marine torpedo, was the nephew of famed Isaac Merritt Singer, the inventor of the first sewing machine. Singer turned to the… (1179-666) Learn More »
$3,750.00
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CDV OF BRIGADIER GENERAL GEORGE A. CUSTER
This cdv image shows us a waist-up view of Custer. He wears a regulation double-breasted Brigadier General’s frock coat and shoulder straps. He has a bushy mustache, but not the long curls of other… (1189-139) Learn More »
CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL EDMUND KIRBY SMITH
A very fine cdv photograph of Smith in uniform. In this waist up view he wears a double-breasted General Officer’s frock coat with collar insignia partially visible under his beard and galloons on… (2025-1007) Learn More »
CDV OF ANNA SWAN “TALLEST GIRL IN THE WORLD”
CDV photo of Anna standing in the presence of two others at a side table. Image is clear with good contrast. Typical ruled mount shows some moderate soiling and edge and corner wear. Printed backmark… (1266-1874) Learn More »
$65.00
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CDV OF GENERAL “TOM THUMB”, HIS WIFE, COMMODORE NUTT, AND MINNIE WARREN
A fine cdv photograph of the group, dressed “in the identical costumes worn before Emperor Louis Napoleon and the Empress Eugenie, at the Palace of the Tuilleries, Nov. 29, 1864.” Image retains… (1266-1861) Learn More »
$35.00
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CIVIL WAR CHILD’S MILITARY STYLE BOOTS
These boots are well-made copies of an adult’s military style boot, with a rise to the front covering the knee, fixed leather loops to help draw them on, and pegged and nailed soles and heels, all… (2025-1898) Learn More »
$295.00
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BLOWN CANDLESTICK WITH METAL INSERT
This small attractive candlestick has a metal insert at the top, and a pressed stepped base. It stands 7” tall and has an open pontil underneath. This type base is usually attributed to Pittsburgh… (1239-70) Learn More »
$120.00
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CIRCA 1830-1845 PAIR OF BLOWN & CUT DECANTERS
This attractive pair of mismatched though nearly identical decanters with original factory stoppers has wide necks and basal flutes; 8 sided panel cut stopper, polished pontils. They stand 8 ½”… (1239-74) Learn More »
$200.00
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IRON US/CS HORSE BIT (BROKEN) FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION
Iron non-regulation bit used by Northern and Southern cavalry of the Civil War period. Side “cheek” pieces are approximately 6.5” long. These have two loops (at top and bottom) for tack.… (224-822) Learn More »
IRON US/CS HORSE BIT (BROKEN) FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION
Iron non-regulation bit used by Northern and Southern cavalry of the Civil War period. Side “cheek” pieces are approximately 6.25” long. These have three loops (at top, middle, and bottom) for… (224-814) Learn More »
$195.00
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WORLD WAR ONE BULLET-STRUCK FRENCH HELMET FROM VERDUN
Blue-gray steel French M1915 Adrian helmet with flaming bomb / RF infantry front plate. There is no liner left in it, but a there is a rather large bullet hole on the wearer’s upper right that is… (1202-701) Learn More »
$500.00
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VIRGINIA REGIMENTAL HISTORY SERIES COPY OF 18THTH VIRGINIA INFANTRY HISTORY
Gray hardcover with “18TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY” embossed in gold on the cover with the Virginia State Seal below it. Title also in gold on the spine. Printed by H. E. Howard and written by James I… (1268-1059) Learn More »
M1874 MCKEEVER CARTRIDGE BOX
Indian Wars era box, with WATERVLIET ARSENAL markings on back of closing tab, between the belt loops. Constructed of two halves and hinged with a brass rod. Interior features stitched straps for… (172-6096) Learn More »
$75.00
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AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF A US HEAVY ARTILLERY SWORD
Adopted by the US army in 1832, this Roman gladius-pattern short sword was a copy of the French Modele 1816.These heavy artillery swords were designed for combat at the guns. Their specific purpose… (2025-692) Learn More »
$1,250.00
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CONFEDERATE PASS SIGNED BY GEN. GEORGE PICKETT DURING THE GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN; ALSO SIGNED BY MOXLEY SORREL (LONGSTREET’S AAG) AND WALTER TAYLOR (LEE’S AAG)
This document is handwritten on 7 ¾” x 6” lined paper, front and back. All is clearly legible though some of the ink is a bit faded. Three vertical and one center horizontal fold lines. Old… (2025-1892) Learn More »
RARE COLLECTION OF NINE ALBUMEN PHOTOS OF FORT MORGAN IN 1864
Offered here is a wonderful lot of nine mounted photographs recorded around Fort Morgan following the Battle of Mobile Bay. All the photographs are pasted to plain card-stock mounts, each measuring… (2025-1889) Learn More »
THIRD VERMONT INFANTRY NCO'S UNIFORM GROUPING
The offering consists of not only a federal soldier's frock coat, vest and trousers but a revolver, a corps badge and a host of personal items wartime and postwar. William W. Hendrick from Concord… (1268-270) Learn More »
$16,950.00
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SWORD SHOULDER BELT PLATE WITH DRAGOON STYLE EAGLE
This pattern of eagle, with victory wreath around its neck, had Roman antecedents but was adopted by the U.S. Dragoons from its immediate Napoleonic ancestors in 1833 for their hat plates. It found… (2025-801) Learn More »
$225.00
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BORMANN FUSE WRENCH WITH PARTIAL NEW JERSEY (?) MARKING
These fuse wrenches were used to screw in and tighten the Bormann fuse in an artillery shell or case-shot. As Civil War artillery and ordnance aficionados will know, the Bormann fuse used a powder… (1202-450) Learn More »
NEW JERSEY MARKED BORMANN FUSE PUNCH
Bormann fuses used a cleverly designed flat, circular powder train with a thin metal covering that could be pierced at any given point numbered to correspond with the burn time it would take for the… (1202-451) Learn More »
$1,295.00
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CIVIL WAR WOOD MORTAR FUSE
A good example of the time-fuse used in mortar rounds. Targeting narrow entrenchments or the relatively small area of a fortification a mortar crew had to be precise in gauging trajectory, propellant… (1202-462) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR EMBROIDERED BULLION INFANTRY CAPTAIN SHOULDER STRAPS
A very good, unused set of infantry captain’s shoulder straps. These retain their black enameled paper backs showing some minor losses, but no indication of having been turned under to sew them to… (490-7380) Learn More »
NEW YORK “MEDAL OF HONOR” FOR A GETTYSBURG PARTICIPANT
These medals are often taken to be merely general badges commemorating the dedication of the New York State monument at Gettysburg. They were, in fact, struck for issue only to New York soldiers… (2025-826) Learn More »
$100.00
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CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S EMBOIDERED BULLION HARDEE HAT SIDE EAGLE
A very good, unused example of the bullion embroidered side plate used to hold up one side of the brim on the M1858 army officer’s dress hat, known as the Hardee or Jeff Davis hat in collector… (490-7396) Learn More »
IMPRESSIVE 3rd NEW JERSEY - 1st U.S. HUSSARS - PRESENTATION CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SWORD KNOT, DEEPLY CAST AND CHASED HILT AND MOUNTS AND IMMACULATE BLADE ETCHING
This wonderful Union cavalry officer’s saber was presented by members of Co. H, 1st US Hussars to their 2nd Lieutenant, John H. Bamford on March 3, 1864, a few weeks before the regiment headed for… (2024-2368) Learn More »
1864 CDV OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN
CDV photograph of President Lincoln. This image was originally taken by Civil War photographer Matthew Brady in 1864. The image is “from life” and features a sharp image with good contrast. The… (1189-143) Learn More »
$1,350.00
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CDV OF GENERAL JESSE RENO
This is a bust view of Reno in uniform. Image is clear with very good contrast. Image is attached to a plain unruled mount that remains complete and untrimmed. A simple photographer’s backmark,… (2025-1804) Learn More »
CDV OF “TOM THUMB” AND WIFE “MINNIE”
A fine cdv photograph of the two, both very well dressed. Appears to be a second-generation image “photo of a photo.” Image retains good contrast and is on a plain mount. There is no… (1266-1860) Learn More »
UNION SOLDIER LETTER / YORKTOWN 1862--FROM “THATCHER” TO SISTER ALICE
Dated, “June 11, 1862.” 2 pages in ink on lined paper, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks. Ink lightly faded but entirely legible. Else VG. Text. “Sister alice….I got your letter a weak ago to day… (467-23) Learn More »
$65.00
Originally $100.00
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UNION SOLDIER LETTER - PRIVATE ALBERT A. TRESCOTT, BATTERY “E”, 1ST RHODE ISLAND LIGHT ARTILLERY
Dated “Camp Winfield Scott / Before Yorktown, May 3rd, 1862, enroute to Yorktown, VA. Addressed to “Dear Friends” 4 pages in ink on unlined paper, 12.5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks, chipping… (467-22) Learn More »
$120.00
Originally $185.00
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AUSTRIAN MODEL 1849 (LONG) RIFLE AKA "THE GARABALDI"
These .71 heavily rifled weapons were originally produced as "tube-locks". The lock, known colloquially as either the “tube lock” or “pill lock” resembled the flintlock battery with a pan and… (2025-648) Learn More »
MILITIA SUNBURST HAT PLATE
This piece is a brass hat plate measuring 5.25” in diameter. Stamped brass is ribbed giving the sunburst effect. A pointed circular disk is attached at the center. Two brass attachment wires are… (2025-854) Learn More »
$75.00
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8th NEW YORK INFANTRY VETERANS MEDAL AND INSIGNIA – BLENKER’S VETERAN VOLUNTEERS
The 8th New York State Volunteer Infantry holds an interesting distinction among Federal regiments. In April of 1862, as the war heated up in Virginia, the 8th found themselves short of rations. … (2025-863) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR VETERAN’S “LADDER BADGE” 9TH PA. NATIONAL GUARDS
This badge is made of four silver “steps” linked together forming the “ladder”. A tarnished bullion tassel is suspended from the bottom and a silk red, white, and blue ribbon is attached to… (2025-808) Learn More »
EXCELLENT, ORIGINAL “IRISH HARP” INSIGNIA MADE OF SILVER BULLION
Presented here in fine original condition is a non-regulation bullion “Irish Harp” insignia. Beautifully made, the insignia is constructed on a harp-shaped piece of thin paper and cloth… (2025-803) Learn More »
$125.00
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A HISTORIC WAR OF 1812 USED BROWN BESS
This "Windus Pattern 1771" flintlock musket, aka the Brown Bess, was manufactured by Henshaw of London. It has the Venerable East India Company (VEIC) mark which consists of a heart quartered by a St.… (1037-150) Learn More »
$3,950.00
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GOLD 9TH ARMY CORPS BADGE FROM COLONEL OF 58TH MASS.
Very fine 9th Army Corps badge. In the shape of a shield, the 9th corps insignia of cannon barrel and fouled anchor are finely engraved on the face with their edges outlined in black enamel. Fine… (2025-843) Learn More »
U.S. MODEL 1863 MUSKET TOOL FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION
This Combination Tool was used for the standard M1861 / M1863 muskets. It was a widely used tool during the Civil War. It has an open cone wrench and two screwdrivers. Unmarked. It is approximately… (224-809) Learn More »
U.S. MODEL 1863 MUSKET TOOL FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION
This Combination Tool was used for the standard M1861 / M1863 muskets. It was a widely used tool during the Civil War. It has an open cone wrench and two screwdrivers. Unmarked. It is approximately… (224-804) Learn More »
U.S. MODEL 1863 MUSKET TOOL FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION
Here is an iron mold for .31 caliber pocket revolvers. Double cavity type; one round ball, one elongated ball. Hinge-type mold with sprue cutter mounted on top. It is approximately 5” long. Heavy… (224-807) Learn More »
REGIMENTALLY MARKED PATTERN 1848 BRUNSWICK BAYONET
British Brunswick rifle bayonet stamped "RCR" Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment. "In response to a significant and growing problem of desertions of enlisted men during the 1830's, the British established… (2025-413) Learn More »
BRITISH REGIMENTALLY MARKED CRIMEAN WAR CARTRIDGE BOX
This exceedingly rare Pattern 1854/55 "Ready Pouch" was actually issued to the famous "Thin Red Line" aka the 93rd Highland Regiment. The pouch made of black harness leather is 6 1/2 inches long by 3… (1268-1255) Learn More »
$695.00
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CONFEDERATE ENLISTEDMAN'S ARTILLERY SHELL JACKET
This is a very fine identified Confederate shell jacket, allegedly worn by Private Edwin F. Barnes, 1st Company, Virginia Howitzers, Light Artillery, the famous Richmond Howitzers. Barnes initially… (2025-1796) Learn More »
RARE ALABAMA CORPS OF CADETS HAT PLATE
This plate, for shakos or other headwear, is fabricated from two pieces of stamped brass. The center is an oval displaying the letters “ACC” on a textured background. A brass wreath of oak and… (2025-796) Learn More »
$2,000.00
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VERY PRETTY, FULLY ENGRAVED, FOLDING TRIGGER, PINFIRE REVOLVER BY LE PAGE, PARIS
This is a beautiful pistol marred only by losses along the back edge and bottom of the white bone grips on the obverse, that would be well worth restoring. The pistol is fully engraved with foliate… (2025-1987) Learn More »
REVOLUTIONARY WAR SEA SERVICE PISTOL
Offered is basically a Pattern 1756 British naval single shot flintlock pistol. The barrel has a deep brown patina; it is 12 inches in length and has a .56 caliber smooth bore. The government… (490-7350) Learn More »
DUG .44 CALIBER BRASS BULLET MOLD FOR KERR/HAYES/BALLARD-LIKE BULLET
Offered here is an excavated single cavity bullet mold. Brass mold halves, hinged at the end, with iron sprue cutter mounted on top. Single cavity casts a two-groove bullet with slight rebate at the… (236-194) Learn More »
RARE HONRABLE DISCHARGE MEDAL – FRANK CONVERSE, 1st WV VETERAN VOLUNTEERS
This medal was presented to West Virginia Volunteer Veteran Frank Converse to mark his honorable discharge from Federal Volunteer military service. It comes in the original box, which is labeled in… (2025-829) Learn More »
VERY GOOD 1864 DATED US NAVY YARD MARKED PASS BOX FOR THE 32 POUNDER GUN
The 32-pounder was an iron smoothbore cannon used on ships and in coastal fortifications. It was largely superseded by more advanced guns during the war but remained in service throughout, with the… (1268-669) Learn More »
CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM CEDAR MOUNTAIN RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS AUGUST 1956
Syd Kerksis was one of the real pioneers in Civil War collecting with books on military belt plates and projectiles that are still useful references. This comes in his original storage envelope for it… (2025-1390) Learn More »
CDV "FIRST PHOTO" OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN
Carte de visite based on what is considered to be the first photographic image of the new president. It is believed to have been photographed at some point between March 1, 1861 and the end of June… (1189-142) Learn More »
FROCK COAT, SASH, EPAULETS AND SWORD BELT OF COLONEL AND BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL ELI HOUSTON MURRAY, 3rd KENTUCKY CAVALRY
This set consists of a wonderful, identified Union cavalry colonel’s frock coat, epaulets, sash and sword belt, all in excellent condition and belonging to Col. E.H. Murray, 3rd Kentucky Cavalry,… (1268-783) Learn More »
BLOWN 19TH CENTURY STYLE TUMBLER
This small aqua drinking glass stands 3 7/8” tall; 3 ¾” in diameter at the lip, 2 ¾” in diameter at the base. Has a few scattered air bubbles, otherwise in fine condition with no chips or… (1239-49) Learn More »
$45.00
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LEAD MUSKET BALLS FROM PORTO BELO
Twenty-two various sized lead round shot recovered from Porto Bello, New Granada (Panama). This is a Spanish colony founded in 1597 by Spanish explorer Francisco Velarde y Mercado. Shot varies in size… (236-1013) Learn More »
$60.00
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SET OF FOUR DUG BRIDLE ROSETTES
Offered here is a set of four excavated brass bridle rosettes. First is lead-filled brass with floral pattern surrounding a plain central disk; brass wire loop remains on back. Second is a lead-filled… (2025-1868) Learn More »
$45.00
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CIVIL WAR CAMP STYLE SHAVING MIRROR
Embossed zinc compact traveling mirrors such as this were widely used during the war. Most were imported and sold by town merchants and sutlers to the soldiers in camp. Two-piece, round zinc case… (2025-1859) Learn More »
$75.00
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CLEAR CASED QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE ARMED UNION INFANTRYMAN
A very clear, very good condition quarter-plate size cased tintype showing an armed Union infantryman posed before a painted backdrop in a photographer’s studio. Our man is shown standing,… (286-1426) Learn More »
$550.00
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VERY GOOD, NON-EXCAVATED M1839 OVAL-US MID-WAR ARROWBACK INFANTRY BELT PLATE
This belt plate is in very good, non-excavated condition with bright face, good definition to the letters and rim, and a full, level lead-solder fill back showing as a muted silver with just some… (2025-782) Learn More »
$250.00
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GAYLORD MARKED FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
Regulation US 1839 pattern plate for the cartridge box- die struck rolled brass with raised US and rim, lead solder filled back to anchor iron wire loops for attachment to the cartridge box, the fill… (918-86) Learn More »
$225.00
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MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMAN MEDAL OF CHARLES D. BACON 4th MASS INF, 1st & 4th MASS CAV: SHOWN WEARING THE MEDAL IN THE MINUTEMEN OF 1861 ROSTER
Authorized in 1902, these impressive, two-piece bronze medals consist of a rectangular pin-back bar reading, “MASSACHUSETTS MINUTE MEN OF 1861” and a circular drop with the Seal of the State of… (2025-849) Learn More »
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VERY RARE US MODEL 1840 AMES CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD WITH QUILLBACK SOLINGEN BLADE
Very rare Ames with gold washed, quillback, Damascus blade from Solingen. Manufactured: Springfield, MA / Solingen Maker: N.P.Ames Year: C1840s Model: M1840 Size: 33 5/8 inch blade length, 1.18 wide Condition: Excellent+ This is obviously a product… (870-238). Learn More »
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