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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 »
$1,250.00
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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 »
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 »
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 »
$3,250.00
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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 »
$35,000.00
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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 »
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 »
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
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 »
$5,500.00
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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 »
$11,500.00
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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
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 »
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 »
RENOWNED NURSE, SALLIE MYERS, FRAMED LETTER TO “MR. RUSSELL” SIX WEEKS POST BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG - You need not thank me for what I have done as it was a privilege for me to do anything for our soldiers and their friends
Here we have a rarely seen letter written by one of the most well-known Gettysburg nurses in the battle’s history, Sallie Myers. She writes of her recollections giving some vivid details of what… (236-1202). Learn More »
AN ASSEMBLAGE BOTH WAR AND POST WAR OF A GETTYSBURG "WOLVERINE” – WILLIAM H. DUNN, 5TH AND 10TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY
William H. Dunn of Ganges, Michigan served in both the 5th and 10th Michigan Cavalry during the Civil War. He enlisted on Aug. 14, 1862 in Co. "I" 5th Michigan Cavalry. At Gettysburg Dunn, a trooper… (1268-779). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED FIELD-USED AND SOLDIER MODIFIED SCHUYLKILL ARSENAL MARKED HEAVY ARTILLERY ENLISTED FROCK COAT OF S.H. YAHRES, 5th PA HEAVY ARTILLERY
This Civil War Pattern 1858 uniform coat worn by a heavy artilleryman while serving as infantry has a great deal of character- good overall condition and color, but legitimate age in the darker tone… (1268-543). Learn More »
THE MEDALS OF A CONFEDERATE GENERAL – BRIG GEN. ALLEN THOMAS, JR.
Offered are three medals that were worn proudly by Civil War Confederate Brigadier General Allen Thomas Jr. "Born in Howard County, Maryland, he was an 1850 graduate of the College of New Jersey. He… (1289-32). Learn More »
1/6 AMBROTYPE PHOTO – OLIVER PUTNAM, 3rd MASS. CAV. WITH HANDWRITTEN DESCRIPTION
This ambrotype image features Oliver J. Putnam, a young cavalryman wearing a “wheel” cap - more reminiscent of the m1830 Fatigue Cap or civilian style caps popular with working-class folks of the… (2025-892). Learn More »
VIRGINIA OFFICER’S BELT PLATE REMOVED FROM THE BODY OF COL. JAMES G. HODGES, 14th VIRGINIA, KILLED IN PICKETT’S CHARGE, WITH HIS COLONEL’S STARS- THE PLATE RETURNED TO HIS WIDOW IN 1903!
This historic group includes the Virginia Confederate officer’s sword belt plate removed from the body of Colonel James Gregory Hodges, 14th Virginia, Armistead’s brigade, killed at the stone wall… (846-563). Learn More »
$25,000.00
Originally $29,500.00
CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER—MAJOR SAMUEL S.J. MOORE, STONEWALL BRIGADE / WIA AT KERNSTOWN--SECOND MANASSAS--THE WILDERNESS
Dated “Camp near Centerville November 1 1861.” Addressed to wife Ellen Scollay Moore. 3 pp. In ink on unlined paper, 12.75 x 7.75.” Exhibits fold marks & slight smudging while remaining… (846-566). Learn More »
$4,950.00
Originally $7,950.00
RARE AMES MODEL 1847 SAPPERS & MINERS ARTILLERY MUSKETOON SWORD BAYONET-DATED 1847
These well-made sword bayonets were produced from 1847 through 1856 for the Springfield Model 1847 Sappers & Miners musketoon, of which only 830 total arms were manufactured. The bayonet is from… (490-7261). Learn More »
DOUBLE CASED ¼ PLATE AMBROTYPES OF TWO MEMBERS BELIEVED TO BE OF THE ROME LIGHT GUARDS - COMPANY A, 8TH GEORGIA INFANTRY
These two fantastically clear images are housed together in a Union case that is also in excellent condition. Both sides show a beautiful scene of a lady riding a horse with a dog resting in… (846-517). Learn More »
1/4 PLATE THERMOPLASTIC CASE WITH AMBROTYPE OF WOMAN & TINTYPE OF 2/LT. BAKER 20TH PA. INFANTRY – THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE OF 1877
Left half of this hard case houses an ambrotype of a finely dressed woman. Her cheeks and forehead are tinted. The image is matted, framed, and under glass as is typical. The right side of the case… (1221-53). Learn More »
SLOUCH HAT OF ARTILLERY OFFICER A.N. PARSON'S VI (6th) CORPS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
This slouch hat has "IT", that is the look and feel of a hat worn in combat. The owner Lieutenant to Captain Augustine N. Parsons saw plenty of that in the 1st New Jersey Light Artillery, Battery… (1268-546). Learn More »
PROMOTED CAPTAIN ON THE SPOT ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF BENTONVILLE - THE EFFECTS OF DWIGHT DIVINE
This grouping includes a Kepi, a greatcoat, a sash and a pair of "full dress" epaulettes all belonging to 2nd Lieutenant to Major Dwight Divine, 143rd New York Infantry. For the history of the 143rd… (1268-309). 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
CIVIL WAR VERMONT CHAPLAIN’S HAVERSACK WITH GREAT PAINTED IDENTIFICATION: 15th VERMONT, SECOND VERMONT BRIGADE
Material related to Civil War military Chaplains is extremely hard to find. This is a commercially produced “officer’s style” haversack with a great stencil in white on the reverse indicating… (2025-1851). Learn More »
MARYLAND SWORD BELT PLATE
These plates follow the general configuration of the U.S. M1851, but substitute the 1854 version of the Great Seal of Maryland, simply moving the motto from a ribbon scroll at the bottom to the top of… (2025-767). Learn More »
TEXAN RICHARD M. GANO'S BRIGADIER GENERAL'S UNIFORM
Offered is the uniform Colonel/General Gano wore when he was wounded in battle. Most Confederate uniforms around today were not there, or they did not see "the elephant" (battle). Usually these are… (1268-368). Learn More »
$105,000.00
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CIVIL WAR INFANTRY SERGEANT’S FOUR-BUTTON FATIGUE BLOUSE
This is a very good example of a very rare Civil War uniform: the 4-button blouse originally designated for “fatigue” wear in the regular army, but which quickly became the standard field uniform… (1268-268). Learn More »
THE FROCK COAT AND SASH OF COLONEL WILLIAM McCOMB, 14TH TENNESSEE INFANTRY – WIA SHARPSBURG & CHANCELLORSVILLE
William McComb was a Pennsylvanian by birth. At the age of 26 he moved to Tennessee here he engaged in business. When the Civil War began he enlisted in the 14th Tennessee Infantry soon rising to a… (1268-047). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE OFFICER'S FROCK COAT WITH EXTRAORDINARILY RARE BUTTONS
Offered is the uniform coat of 2nd/1st Lieutenant John Calhoun Clemson. This fine frock coat has 20 rare "CS Palmetto Guards" overcoat and cuff buttons (SC17). John Calhoun Clemson was the grandson of… (1268-056). Learn More »
LAP WRITING DESK – PRESENTED TO GENERAL BUTLER, 1864 (EX-TEXAS MUSEUM COLLECTION)
Perhaps no popular figure of the Civil War is as controversial or contradictory as General Benjamin F. Butler. One of the political generals to survive well into General Grant’s tenure as overall… (1268-1014). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE "TAIT TYPE" JACKET
This is a rare, published, artillery shell jacket made by Peter Tait of Ireland. It was run through the Union Blockade for the Confederacy. We will present this offering in 5 parts: 1) The Tait story.… (1268-552). Learn More »
A CONFEDERATE SURGEON'S GREATCOAT, SASH AND SHIRT
Dr. J. P. Rasser was contracted by the Confederacy and among his duties in Georgia was the examination of Conscripts for the Army. THE OVERCOAT or army great coat is certainly "Homespun" that is a… (1268-706). Learn More »
MORTON’S BATTERY FLAG OF FORREST’S CAVALRY: EX-GUNTHER COLLECTION, CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY, & TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM
This is one of two wartime Confederate flags flown by Capt. John W. Morton consecutively as guidons for his battery or simultaneously with one likely as the battery flag and the other as a personal or… (1286-621). Learn More »
CLOSE TO REGULATION VIRGINIA CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN'S FROCK COAT
The coat is made of mid- gray wool, possibly imported from England. It has full-length skirts ending in the typical and desirable raw edge. The sleeves have an 8 1/2-inch billow at the elbow. The dark… (1268-060). Learn More »
A LOUISIANA CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY CAPTAIN'S FROCK COAT
This is an outstanding example that was until recently in the Fort Worth Texas Civil War Museum. The coat is double breasted and made of a dark gray wool satinet. There are seven Louisiana state… (1268-557). Learn More »
A RARELY SEEN CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S GREATCOAT
Once in the famed museum collection of Ray Richey, this Confederate mid-gray infantry overcoat or greatcoat is all original and in very good condition all things considered. The hand sewn overcoat is… (1268-043). Learn More »
A FINE EXAMPLE OF A CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S KEPI
This cap's crown, top and base band are made from a medium weight open weave woolen fabric which may be a blend of sorts. It certainly looks "home spun". The kepi gives indications of being a depot… (1268-037). Learn More »
A BEYOND RARE CS ARKANSAS FROCK COAT AND "BONNET DE POLICE"
Mr. Ray Richey, owner of the Texas Civil War Museum, purchased this uniform coat and hat directly from an Arkansas estate in 2003. Twenty-six years prior to this it was acquired from the Beneux… (1268-057). Learn More »
A FORAGE CAP THAT "WHISTLES DIXIE"
This coffee-colored wool forage cap was discovered in Morristown, Tennessee in 1964 by a Mr. Robert Walter. Based on the pre-war model 1858 cap it certainly is a wool and cotton blend and measures 3… (1268-554). Learn More »
SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOL BY HOLLIS OF LONDON PRESENTED TO BEVERLY KENNON, CSN
Offered here is a single shot .54 caliber percussion pistol is a product of gunmaker Richard Hollis of London, England, and identified to a navy officer who served in the U.S. and C.S. navies. The… (1268-689). Learn More »
SCARCE VIEW OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS ROSSER FROM THE ALBUM OF R. CHANNING PRICE PRESENTED TO HIM BY JEB STUART
CDV is a full standing view of Thomas L. Rosser wearing a dark civilian frock coat with a white vest and dark cravat with matching white trousers. He holds his dark hat in his hand, just behind his… (846-497). 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 »
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CIVIL WAR COMMODORE’S UNDRESS FROCK COAT OF SILAS H. STRINGHAM, USN: LEADER OF THE FIRST COMBINED OPERATION OF THE UNION NAVY AND ARMY IN THE CIVIL WAR; VICTOR OF THE BATTLE OF HATTERAS INLET BATTERIES
Fought on Aug. 28-29, 1861, little more than a month after the Union defeat at Bull Run, the capture of Forts Hatteras and Clark on the outer banks helped restrict Confederate blockade running, enabled further operations on the North Carolina coast,… (1179-504). Learn More »
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