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A RARE FIRST MODEL US MARINE CORPS SHAKO IN ATTIC CONDITION
This is the second of these rare hats we have had the privilege to offer. Both shakos came from the collection of an advanced collector who is recently deceased. This one, but for a minor repaired… (1284-57). Learn More »
$6,450.00
ON HOLD
ANTIETAM BATTLEFIELD RECOVERED CONFEDERATE PERCUSSION CAP POUCH
This is the classic Confederate cap box, constructed of black leather with a rectangular outer flap that due to age and post-battle exposure is shrunken some to 2 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches across. It… (2026-2206). Learn More »
GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD LETTER DATED "JULY 1ST 2ND AND 3RD" — CAPT. EMLEN N. CARPENTER, 6TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY, ACTING ON MEADE'S STAFF, REPORTING HIS BROTHER MISSING WITH THE BUCKTAIL BRIGADE
This is a pencil autograph letter signed, four small numbered pages written in the folded panels of a single sheet approx. 4 x 6 1/2 in., headed "Gettysburg / July 1st 2nd and 3rd." It is signed… (1323-207). Learn More »
A PRIVATE PURCHASE 1858 FORAGE CAP OF THE 5th RHODE ISLAND INFANTRY
Commercial or private purchase caps were simply those purchased rather than issued by the government. They might more or less follow contract patterns with the purchaser able to suit his taste and… (2026-2211). Learn More »
RARE OFFICIAL 75th ANNIVERSARY BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG BOY SCOUT BADGE
One of the scarcer official badges of the 75th Anniversary ceremonies. Among the very large number of support personnel attending the 1,845 Union and Confederate veterans who attended the ceremonies-… (2026-43). Learn More »
THE ESTILLVILLE DAVIS GUARDS: THE PRESENTED COMPANY COLOR OF CAPT. HENRY CLINTON WOOD, COMPANY D, 37TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY, WITH THE FAMILY ARCHIVE DOCUMENTING ITS SUBSCRIPTION, PURCHASE, PRESENTATION AND ACCEPTANCE — SCOTT COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1861
THE FLAG Confederate national flag of the First National pattern, eleven stars, made as a company color and presented in the summer of 1861 to the volunteer company raised at Estillville, Scott… (1268-335). Learn More »
EARLY CIVIL WAR ZOUAVE OFFICER'S KEPI IN BRILLIANT CONDITION
At first whiff one might conclude this red "Chasseur style" cap was for an artillery man but this compiler and the highly respected dealer Will Gorgas, who studied this years ago, think it more likely… (2026-2212). Learn More »
$5,500.00
SOLD
VERY ATTRACTIVE DOUBLE CASED SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPES OF CIVILIAN AND CONFEDERATE SOLDIER IN A RARE UNION CASE
The relationship between the two men pictured is not known but no doubt they are either brothers or the same man at different points in his life. The left side ambrotype is of a seated man sporting a… (1138-1975). Learn More »
$1,600.00
Originally $2,400.00
ONE OF THE BEST RICHMOND RIFLE-MUSKETS AROUND AND IN ATTIC CONDITION
This is perhaps the best "attic condition" Richmond Armory made rifle-musket we’ve ever seen; by "attic" we mean not only "in the black" but also excellent 100% original condition. This is a "low… (2026-1736). Learn More »
SCARCE AND IMPORTANT WHITNEY “HIGH-HUMP” M1855/61 RIFLE MUSKET: 8th CONNECTICUT REGIMENTAL MARKINGS AND SOLDIER ID
This rifle-musket has a 40-inch .58 caliber barrel with 7-groove rifling, a pewter stock tip, and a lockplate in the “humpback” 1855 style that was never milled for the Maynard tape priming… (2026-866). Learn More »
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 »
$16,500.00
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A MOST INTERESTING GROUPING IDENTIFIED TO AN OFFICER IN THE 2ND REGIMENT NEW JERSEY WHO WAS A FAMOUS PYROTECHNIST
Company D 2nd Regiment New Jersey Militia (known in some sources as the 18th New Jersey Infantry) was formed and expenses paid for by Captain Gustavus Adolphus Lilliendahl. Soon this company was… (286-1489). Learn More »
FEDERAL MODEL 1858 SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN, SHOT THROUGH — PHILADELPHIA DEPOT, FROM THE FAMILY OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL THOMAS CHAMBERLIN, 150TH PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS, "SECOND BUCKTAILS"
A Federal Model 1858 "smoothside" canteen, coming out of a Pennsylvania regimental family, retains its original cloth cover and is struck through by a large-caliber ball, with a body that is of the… (1323-68). Learn More »
$3,750.00
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OUTSTANDING U.S. PERCUSSION CAP POUCH BY E. METZGER OF PHILADELPHIA WITH BOLDLY STRUCK H. H. HARTZELL ORDNANCE SUB-INSPECTOR STAMP — COMPLETE WITH FLEECE AND PRIMING WIRE
Offered here is a U.S. regulation percussion cap pouch of the standard Federal pattern carried by infantry throughout the Civil War, and an example that stands well above the ordinary run of surviving… (1304-101). Learn More »
MUSEUM QUALITY VIRGINIA CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S CAP
This important piece came into the hands of The Horse Soldier about 17 years ago and has resided in a single first-class collection until today. It originally came indirectly to us from a descendant… (2026-2213). Learn More »
$18,000.00
SOLD
GETTYSBURG ASSOCIATED PRESENTATION SWORD TO AN OFFICER IN "GOSLINE'S ZOUAVES" – EDWIN MCEWEN; WOUNDED IN ACTION AT COLD HARBOR
Edwin McEwen of Philadelphia mustered into Co. F as a Sergeant on September 13th of 1861 in the 95th Pennsylvania Infantry. Please see this link (95th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment). He was… (2026-2145). Learn More »
WATERVLIET ARSENAL 1861 DATED GUNNER’S LEVEL
The gunner’s level was an essential tool enabling an artillery crew to correctly aim a cannon even if not on level ground. This one is clearly marked across the top on one side with an eagle over… (2026-9292). Learn More »
$2,250.00
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AMBROTYPE OF IDENTIFIED MUSICIAN OF THE PETERSBURG MILITIA
Formerly in the collection of Bill Turner, this sixth plate ambrotype has a great pedigree, having been published as Figure 2 in Albaugh’s landmark “Confederate Faces.” Identified there as a,… (1138-1866). Learn More »
$1,325.00
Originally $2,000.00
US MODEL 1850 STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD RECOVERED ON THE GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD - GEISELMAN COLLECTION
Nice untouched relic. Peterson's Number 118. 31.75" long blade with very dark patina. None of the original etching is visible. Blade edge is extremely nicked and shows signs of having heavy use.… (102-24). Learn More »
$3,950.00
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CHASSEUR KEPI FROM AN ARKANSAS OR MISSOURI CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S SON
We owned this chasseur-style kepi some twenty years ago and it has just come on the market again. It shows wear and use, but rates very good for condition. Still with it is a 2006 letter by textile… (526-68). Learn More »
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CIVIL WAR MUSICIAN’S GROUPING INCLUDING WARTIME IDENTIFICATION DISK, IDENTIFICATION SHIELD, AND FREEMANTLE ROTARY VALVE CORNET/VALVED BUGLE: JOHN J. WEAVER- 10th and 56th PA- AND CUTLER’S BRIGADE BAND 1861-1865
This wonderful grouping includes two wartime identification badges, a rotary valve cornet dating about 1864, along with his GAR membership badge and veteran’s id badge. To top it off, in addition to prior service in the 10th PA from April 26 to… (1179-420). Learn More »
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