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1/6 AMBROTYPE PHOTO – OLIVER PUTNAM, 3rd MASS. CAV. WITH HANDWRITTEN DESCRIPTION

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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 »

ONE OF GENERAL PHILIP SHERIDAN'S SWORDS

ONE OF GENERAL PHILIP SHERIDAN'S SWORDS

This sword of General Philip Sheridan was presented by him personally to Thomas Donaldson, of The Smithsonian Institution. The German imported sword was owned by General Sheridan early in his career… (1268-373). Learn More »

$45,000.00
ON HOLD

PROMOTED CAPTAIN ON THE SPOT ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF BENTONVILLE - THE EFFECTS OF DWIGHT DIVINE

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

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 »

THE SADDLECLOTH OF GENERAL PHILIP H. SHERIDAN

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 »

$60,000.00
ON HOLD

REGULATION CIVIL WAR US ARMY ISSUE BLANKET IN AMAZING CONDITION

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 »

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »


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