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CONFEDERATE INFANTRY CAPTAIN’S JACKET OF CAPT. HENRY DAVENPORT, 2ND VIRGINIA, STONEWALL BRIGADE; LIKELY WORN TO HANG JOHN BROWN AND FAMOUS CHARGE AT 1ST MANASSAS

CONFEDERATE INFANTRY CAPTAIN’S JACKET OF CAPT. HENRY DAVENPORT, 2ND VIRGINIA, STONEWALL BRIGADE; LIKELY WORN TO HANG JOHN BROWN AND FAMOUS CHARGE AT 1ST MANASSAS

This historic Virginia officer’s frock coat, trousers and cap belonged to Lt. Henry Bedinger Davenport of Charlestown, Virginia (1831-1901,) follows the state’s 1858 regulations, and has a tight… (846-548). Learn More »

US NAVAL ENSIGN OF THE USS PONTOOSUC 1864-65 BROUGHT HOME BY SIGNAL QUARTERMASTER JAMES W. VERNEY - MEDAL OF HONOR FORT FISHER & WILMINGTON

US NAVAL ENSIGN OF THE USS PONTOOSUC 1864-65 BROUGHT HOME BY SIGNAL QUARTERMASTER JAMES W. VERNEY - MEDAL OF HONOR FORT FISHER & WILMINGTON

Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this stars-and-stripes US Navy ensign flew over the USS Pontoosuc during its year of active service in 1864-65, which included the two… (1268-654). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE 1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE, J.H. DOYLE, 7TH S.C. CAVALRY

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE 1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE, J.H. DOYLE, 7TH S.C. CAVALRY

This ambrotype photograph features young James Hogan [Hagan] Doyle posing in plain uniform coat with hands across his waist. Three plain buttons are visible on his jacket which also has a standing… (141-190). Learn More »

INSCRIBED CIVIL WAR BOWIE OF ANDREW E. BENSON CO. D, 123rd NYV, TWO BUTTONS, G.A.R. VETERAN’S ID BADGE, CELLULOID PIN AND BOOK BY FELLOW VETERAN R.C. BULL

INSCRIBED CIVIL WAR BOWIE OF ANDREW E. BENSON CO. D, 123rd NYV, TWO BUTTONS, G.A.R. VETERAN’S ID BADGE, CELLULOID PIN AND BOOK BY FELLOW VETERAN R.C. BULL

A nice grouping from a veteran of the 123rd New York, which served from September 1862 to June 1865, seeing action in the eastern and western theatres of war in the 12th/20th Army Corps. The group… (534-40). Learn More »

THIRTEEN STAR U.S. NAVY BOAT FLAG FOR THE GUNBOAT U.S.S. METACOMET

THIRTEEN STAR U.S. NAVY BOAT FLAG FOR THE GUNBOAT U.S.S. METACOMET

(The following is from a yet larger document of authenticity and history by this country's flag expert and historian Mr. Gregory Biggs, Clarksville, Tennessee). "Thirteen-star boat flags from the U.S.… (1284-13). Learn More »

APPOMATTOX PAROLE OF LT. DAVID BEAM HARRILL COMPANY B 34th NORTH CAROLINA: PICTURED IN UNIFORM IN MAST VOLUME 1: NC STATE TROOPS AND VOLUNTEERS

APPOMATTOX PAROLE OF LT. DAVID BEAM HARRILL COMPANY B 34th NORTH CAROLINA: PICTURED IN UNIFORM IN MAST VOLUME 1: NC STATE TROOPS AND VOLUNTEERS

This comes from the collection of Greg Coco, scholar and author of an article on Appomattox paroles in the March-April 2006 issue of Civil War Times that deals with the circumstances of the printing… (1300-64). Learn More »

NON-REGULATION STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD OF GEORGE B. ECKERT, 3RD U.S. INFANTRY - FORMER TEXAS MUSEUM

NON-REGULATION STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD OF GEORGE B. ECKERT, 3RD U.S. INFANTRY - FORMER TEXAS MUSEUM

This sword was sold as part of the complete Civil War uniform group of Lt. George Brown Eckert, 3rd US Infantry, through Heritage Auctions in 2013 (see pics from auction #6098 /lot #32159). At some… (1268-1020). Learn More »

$1,250.00
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VERY RARE VIRGINIA OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA

VERY RARE VIRGINIA OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA

This is a really great, and really rare piece of insignia, showing its age in the natural oxidation of the black velvet ground to soft brown and the embroidered bullion wreath and “VA” to a muted… (1299-29). Learn More »

HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT - BATTLEFIELD USED SWORD - CARRIED BY GENERAL NELSON A. MILES

HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT - BATTLEFIELD USED SWORD - CARRIED BY GENERAL NELSON A. MILES

Adopted in August 1860 for staff officers, this pattern of US Army sword was used by officers of the staff and by general officers. A mistaken designation as the “1860 staff and field sword,”… (1252-04). Learn More »

A CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN'S (ACTING MAJOR'S) UNIFORM GROUP, EDWARD CLIFTON WHARTON

A CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN'S (ACTING MAJOR'S) UNIFORM GROUP, EDWARD CLIFTON WHARTON

Offered is an outstanding uniform ensemble consisting of a frock coat, a vest, a high crowned kepi, a pair of pants and a sash. These belonged to Edward Clifton Wharton Acting Quarter Master CS Army… (1268-062). Learn More »

FEDERAL MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER FOUND ON EAST CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG – GEISELMAN COLLECTION

FEDERAL MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER FOUND ON EAST CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG – GEISELMAN COLLECTION

This Civil War artifact is Federal Model 1860 light cavalry saber that was recovered in the battle area at East Cavalry Field in Gettysburg. Once part of the Norbert Oyler Collection, this edged… (942-14). Learn More »

$5,900.00
Originally $6,500.00
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EXTRAORDINARILY RARE AND IMPORTANT CONFEDERATE RAINS BARREL TORPEDO - 1 OF 2 KNOWN - FROM THE TEXAS MUSEUM

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE AND IMPORTANT CONFEDERATE RAINS BARREL TORPEDO - 1 OF 2 KNOWN - FROM THE TEXAS MUSEUM

This is a Rains barrel torpedo that was recovered during the Civil War in Mobile Bay, AL. It was developed by Gabriel James Rains, Chief of the Confederate Torpedo Service. Gabriel Rains was born in… (1268-690). Learn More »

.44 CALIBER BRASS FRAME HENRY RIFLE-1863 PRODUCTION

.44 CALIBER BRASS FRAME HENRY RIFLE-1863 PRODUCTION

The Henry rifle needs no introduction to Civil War, western, or pretty much any arms collector or student of the American West. Oliver Winchester encouraged one potential dealer, “There will be no… (1302-01). Learn More »

$23,500.00
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ARTILLERY 2nd LIEUTENANT’S FROCK COAT, COMMISSION TIN, AND BILLFOLD OF LT. A. T. MCMILLAN (MACMILLAN) BATTERY C 1st RHODE ISLAND LIGHT ARTILLERY

ARTILLERY 2nd LIEUTENANT’S FROCK COAT, COMMISSION TIN, AND BILLFOLD OF LT. A. T. MCMILLAN (MACMILLAN) BATTERY C 1st RHODE ISLAND LIGHT ARTILLERY

This artillery officer’s group was on display in the Texas Civil War Museum and consists of regulation Union artillery officer’s frock coat, the japanned tin tube that held his officer’s… (1268-547). Learn More »

$5,500.00
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A GROUP BELONGING TO CAPTAIN TO MAJOR DAVID SCHOOLEY

A GROUP BELONGING TO CAPTAIN TO MAJOR DAVID SCHOOLEY

Battery M, Second Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery (112th Pennsylvania Volunteers) was recruited by Capt. David Schooley, July and August 1862. It was known then as Schooley’s Independent Battery.… (1268-550). Learn More »

FIRST ARMY CONTRACT SPENCER RIFLE: MICHIGAN CAVALRY BRIGADE AT GETTYSBURG

FIRST ARMY CONTRACT SPENCER RIFLE: MICHIGAN CAVALRY BRIGADE AT GETTYSBURG

The story of Spencer rifle contracts, deliveries, and government payments for purchases is complicated. Laid out by Roy Marcot in his book on Spencer’s and in a 1997 article in “Man at Arms” by… (490-7231). Learn More »

RARE 1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE – LT. JOHN WHITEHEAD, 53rd VA, WIA AND CAPTURED DURING PICKETT’S CHARGE – EX-COCO COLLECTION

RARE 1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE – LT. JOHN WHITEHEAD, 53rd VA, WIA AND CAPTURED DURING PICKETT’S CHARGE – EX-COCO COLLECTION

The 53rd Virginia Infantry Regiment participated in the Battle of Gettysburg as part of General Armistead's Brigade and played a famous role in Pickett's Charge on July 3, 1863, with some men… (1300-74). Learn More »

AUGUST, 1862 CONFEDERATE DISCHARGE – PVT. JOHN MCCOLLUM, 3rd ARKANSAS – EX COCO-COLLECTION

AUGUST, 1862 CONFEDERATE DISCHARGE – PVT. JOHN MCCOLLUM, 3rd ARKANSAS – EX COCO-COLLECTION

This scarce subtype of document served as a record of the honorable discharge of Pvt. John McCollum of Company F, 3rd Arkansas Infantry. He enlisted on September 17th, 1861 for a term of 1 year, and… (1300-85). Learn More »

LARGE FRAMED RELIC SHOWBOARD

LARGE FRAMED RELIC SHOWBOARD

This relic board is very like those assembled from Gettysburg relics by John Rosensteel and displayed on the porch of the Round Top Museum, but differs in displaying the relics on horizontal rather… (1242-06). Learn More »

$3,000.00
Originally $3,200.00

NEAR EXCELLENT CONDITION COLT M1851 NAVY

NEAR EXCELLENT CONDITION COLT M1851 NAVY

A near excellent Middle Fourth Model Colt M1851 Navy, with all-matching serial number 141159, to which the Colt site assigns an 1863 production date. This model falls in the #118000-#16800 range,… (302-123). Learn More »


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