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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 »
BEAUTIFUL, SURPLUS U.S. PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE
This non-excavated Federal belt plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US”. Face remains… (2025-1125) Learn More »
18th CONNECTICUT IDENTIFIED ENLISTED INFANTRYMAN’S FROCK COAT WITH DISCHARGE, PENSION PAPERS, ETC.
This is a very good condition Union infantry enlisted man’s frock coat worn and preserved by John F. Smith, Co. B, 18th Connecticut Vol. Infantry who saw action with the regiment during their 1864… (1268-263) Learn More »
$5,500.00
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HONORABLE DISCHARGE MEDAL – FRANK BOYD, 2nd WV VETERAN INFANTRY, CO. C
This medal commemorates the honorable discharge of Franklin T. Boyd from United States Volunteer Service with the 2nd West Virginia Veteran Volunteers. A patriotic ribbon is fastened to a bar on the… (2025-852) Learn More »
$300.00
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POST-CIVIL WAR OHIO SWORD BELT PLATE
The plate is cast brass and rectangular in shape with the Ohio coat of arms at center. The detail of the mountains with the rising sun and the canal boat are excellent. Surrounding this central design… (2025-800) Learn More »
POST-CIVIL WAR OHIO NATIONAL GUARD BOX PLATE
Made of sheet brass, rolled and stamped. Raised rim with letters “ONG” in the center in an ornately serifed type face. Brass exhibits a mellow, aged tone. Plate measures 68mm x 41mm. There was… (2025-961) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR PRISONER OF WAR CAMP ART: CARVED POWDER HORN OF LT. ROBERT E. SMITHSON, 77TH OHIO, CARVED WHILE PRISONER AT TYLER TEXAS, SEPTEMBER 1863
Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum this powder horn was made by or for Lt. Robert E. Smithson, 77th Ohio, while a prisoner of war at Camp Ford, Tyler Texas, after being captured… (1179-2179) 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 short, approximately 5.25” long. These have three loops (at top, middle, and… (224-815) Learn More »
1863 CIVIL WAR DIARY OF JAMES ANDERSON – 169th PENNSYLVANIA
This pocket-sized diary was carried by Sergeant James Anderson, of the 169th Pennsylvania Infantry. He resided in Crawford County, PA. when he enlisted and mustered into Company I of the 169th… (1268-1032) Learn More »
NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE MILITIA “NHSM” CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
Original post-Civil War oval cartridge box plate from New Hampshire. This box plate is in excellent condition, with pleasing mellow patina, good definition to the lettering, border and edge, and nice,… (2025-764) Learn More »
$500.00
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CIVIL WAR CROSSED SABERS CAVALRY INSIGNIA
Stamped brass crossed sabers insignia in good condition. Insignia was meant for wear on the crown of the forage cap, kepi, or slouch hat. The face has a somewhat dark age patina. Reverse has all four… (2025-851) Learn More »
RON TUNISON – LEE & JACKSON, THE LAST MEETING
A large limited edition cold-cast bronze statue of Generals Lee and Jackson by renowned sculptor Ron Tunison (1947-2013), dated 1988. It depicts Lee and Jackson on horseback discussing plans for the… (2025-1249) Learn More »
CELERY VASE CIRCA 1860-1870
Celery vase cut with ovals around the base of the bowl and engraved with a Greek key pattern around the rim. Sandwich Glass Co., circa 1860-1870. Interesting 19th century make-do tin foot. Stands… (1239-65) Learn More »
ROCKINGHAM WARE TOBY SHAVING MUG C1856-1859
RW Toby shaving mug, signed E & W Bennett / Canton Avenue / Baltimore Md. This stamp was only used between 1856-1859 when William Bennett left the company. As with most of the small Bennett stamps… (1239-64) Learn More »
SCARCE 5-POUND KETCHUM GRENADE
Patented by William F. Ketchum of Buffalo, NY, these grenades looked a bit like over-sized darts when assembled. The hollow iron body is “prolate spheroid” in shape, a narrow football shape, with… (2025-1818) Learn More »
NICE COPY OF UNIFORM BUTTONS OF THE UNITED STATES, 1776-1865
By Warren K. Tice. Published by Thomas Publications, Gettysburg, PA, 1997. 520 pp., ills. White glazed color-illustrated cover, 11.25 x 8.75”, with black spine lettering. Fine condition. An… (2025-1487) 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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STATE OF TEXAS $1 TREASURY WARRANT, 1862
An original piece of Southern money, being a $1 note from the State of Texas, Austin. Featuring a woman with pail along left edge. Dated July 1, 1862. Serial number in ink, 26756. “ONE” and… (2025-1429) Learn More »
$35.00
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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 »
CIVIL WAR “EXTRA RICH, THREE ROW” MAJOR OF STAFF SHOULDER STRAPS
An excellent pair of Civil War officer’s shoulder straps with the gold oak leaves of a Major set on a black velvet ground indicating a posting to staff. This is not to say a desk job. Staff officers… (490-7387) Learn More »
$1,100.00
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133rd INFANTRY OFFICER’S HAT BADGE
A very strong example of the regulation Civil War Union infantry officer’s hat badge- 3-1/4” by 2-1/2” overall with embroidered gold bullion infantry hunting horn on black velvet sewn over an… (490-7392) Learn More »
$595.00
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RARE CIVIL WAR US ARMY SIGNAL CORPS CAP INSIGNIA
Civil War insignia for the signal corps is among the rarest of the rare. Initially titled the signal service as part of the army staff, it was established only in 1860 with the appointment of just one… (490-7372) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE RETRACTABLE PIKE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
Primitive, but cheap and easily made, pikes were recognized as a stop-gap measure until better arms could be obtained and were made throughout the south by small and large manufacturers with various… (1292-01) Learn More »
$3,750.00
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WW1 ITALIAN HELMET – BULLET OR SHRAPNEL STRUCK?
A very good example of the Italian World War One helmet, modeled on the French M1915, but made just two pieces- the bowl and comb- and welded together rather than riveted. This shows some field wear… (1202-697) Learn More »
MINTY BRITISH WW2 HELMET COMPLETE WITH NETTING
A really nice example of a late World War Two British helmet with some of the brown paper wrapping of the helmet pads and liner still there, and the chinstrap with wrapping above the buckle and loop… (1202-706) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR INFANTRY OFFICER’S EMBROIDERED CAP INSIGNIA
Gold colored hunting horns with a full loop became the regulation insignia for U.S. infantry in 1851 and lasted until the adoption of crossed rifles in 1875. This is a very good example of the… (2025-866) Learn More »
$250.00
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD BULLET MOLD FOR BALL AND SHOT BY JOSIAH MILLER
This brass scissor mold is made to cast nine small shot, eight larger shot, and a single ball of about 56 caliber indicating intended use in a smoothbore musket, fowler or hunting weapon, which are… (490-7289) Learn More »
$795.00
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AMERICAN CRUET & STOPPER CIRCA 1825-1850
This cruet & stopper, probably produced in Pittsburgh, has a large folded foot, a hollow handle with nice tooling and a flip at the base; it stands 6 7/8” tall. Rough pontil. No cracks or… (1239-52) Learn More »
HORSTMANN EAGLE POMMEL SWORD CA. 1850
This brass hilted sword measures 32” overall and has a 27” blade. It has an eagle-head pommel and a distinctly semicircular knucklebow cast and chased with feathers along the sides, transitioning… (1266-140) Learn More »
$250.00
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BUST VIEW CDV OF GENERAL GEORGE E. PICKETT
Chest-up vignette view of Pickett in Confederate uniform. Contrast and clarity are very good. Image and mount has some light soiling. Corners of the mount have been trimmed and the lower edge under… (1266-918) Learn More »
$450.00
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GETTYSBURG CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SPUR FROM THE FAIRFIELD ROAD
This classic Confederate cavalry spur came from an estate sale along the Fairfield Road, scene of a small, but important cavalry fight about six miles southwest of Gettysburg on July 3 that secured… (286-1432) Learn More »
$395.00
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SILVER IDENTIFICATION SHIELD: JOHN H. KEYES, 18th MASSACHUSETTS
Roll call in Company F of the 18th Massachusetts must have been a headache: there were three men named John Keyes in the company. One had the middle initial A, but the other two both had the middle… (2025-1886) Learn More »
$1,500.00
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CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM THE SITE OF HATCH’S ASSAULT AT SECOND MANASSAS
This is a nice example of the regulation belt plate for the infantry cartridge box shoulder sling recovered at a critical spot on the battlefield of Second Manassas: the site of Hatch’s August 30… (2025-1885) Learn More »
$495.00
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CIVIL WAR US MODEL 1851 OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE
This is an excellent condition regulation Civil War officer’s sword belt plate with untouched medium brass patina front and back with no modern polishing, age spots or verdigris. The integral belt… (286-1433) Learn More »
$325.00
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COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY
Also known as the New Model Navy, the Model 1861 Navy was essentially the same pistol as the Late 4th Model 1851 Navy, but with a round barrel and “creeping” loading lever, giving it a smoother… (431-71) Learn More »
SCARCE SMALL SIZE OVAL US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE STAMPED “W.H. SMITH / BROOKLYN”
This is a very fine, non-excavated M1839 cartridge box plate made and marked by “W.H. Smith / Brooklyn”. Adopted in 1839, these plates were made of stamped, rolled brass with fastening loops on… (2025-1114) Learn More »
$450.00
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EXCELLENT ROUND EAGLE N.C.O. SHOULDER BELT PLATE
These plates were introduced in 1826 for use on the bayonet shoulder belt. When the switch was made to wear the bayonet on the waistbelt in the early 1840s these plates with their three hooks were… (2025-806) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR-ERA “CLOOSE / CROSBY” FIFE
This wooden fife is a wonderful example of a typical musical wind instrument of the mid-19th century. In very good original condition, this Civil War-era cylindrical fife measures 17” long and is… (2025-75) Learn More »
$125.00
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U. S. SPRINGFIELD M1863 TYPE I MUSKET DATED 1864
This Civil War longarm is a .58 caliber “Springfield” Model 1863, Type 1, single-shot muzzleloader in complete, excellent overall condition. The Springfield M1863 Type 1 musket was a government… (490-7393) Learn More »
$3,250.00
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IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY OFFICER'S KEPI - THE OWNER WAS KILLED IN ACTION
This has to be one of the best out there for history, its classic appearance and condition. Peyton Johnston Junior was commissioned an officer in the Virginia 3rd Cavalry Regiment on 15 Aug 1861. He… (1268-1008) Learn More »
EIGHT STAR – VIRGINIA - CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL “BIBLE” FLAG
This printed Confederate First National Flag measures 7” by 3” and bears eight stars, likely dating it just after the official secession of Viriginia on April 17, 1861, and sometime before the… (286-1422) Learn More »
$395.00
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SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF AN ARMED UNION CAVALRYMAN
A clear tintype photograph of a seated Union cavalryman shown from the waist up, holding his drawn cavalry saber across his chest. He wears a short jacket with some of the trim and buttons lightly… (286-1427) Learn More »
$550.00
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RARE STYLE JACKET WORN BY GENERAL THOMAS G. STEVENSON, KILLED IN ACTION MAY 1864 NEAR SPOTSYLVANIA COURT HOUSE
Thomas Greely Stevenson was born in Boston Massachusetts. He was 25 years old when the Civil War began. He had risen from private to major in the Massachusetts Militia very quickly. On December 3,… (1268-310) Learn More »
$39,500.00
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1889 STEREOVIEW CARD – LITTLE WAR EAGLE
This dual image features a child named “War Eagle” standing in front of members of his proud Native tribe. He wears a feathered headdress and a breechcloth. It is in good condition with light… (1266-853) Learn More »
RARE STEREOVIEW CARD – SIOUX CAMP
This antique stereo card features a dual printed image of what appears to be a Sioux tribal family at their camp. A wagon rests near a teepee, while three people rest beneath a drying rack. The… (1266-850) Learn More »
$85.00
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VERY FINE, EARLY CIVIL WAR, SILVER ENGINEER’S BADGE
This rare pin is associated with the US Army Corps of Engineers early in the Civil War. This silver pin consists of the Engineer’s “castle” sitting atop a large circular disk. Within the circle… (1268-152) Learn More »
PEWTER 1866 GOVERNOR’S CAMPAIGN TOKEN FOR J.W. GEARY
Pewter disk in excavated relic condition. 32mm. Bust of Geary with “FOR GOV. MAJ. GEN. J.W. GEARY / 1866” on one side and a large star with “I VOTE AS I FIGHT” on back side. Struck by William… (1256-113) Learn More »
ID’D GEORGIA CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S VEST, TROUSERS, HAVERSACK AND CAP BOX
This is a great looking Confederate uniform grouping belonging to the impressively named Marshall H.A. DeGraffenreid, a Lieutenant in the “First Georgia Regulars” from 1862 to 1865, who saw action… (1268-046) Learn More »
$9,500.00
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VERY NICE SILVER POST-WAR VETERANS 15TH CORPS BADGE
Badge has two pieces. Silver top bar is rectangular but with a scalloped bottom. Face has a finely done wavy lined border with fern decorations in the corners. Reverse retains the original “T”… (142-98) Learn More »
$400.00
Originally $450.00
U.S. MODEL 1855 RIFLEMAN’S BELT AND BUCKLE WITH BAYONET FROG, SCABBARD, & CONFEDERATE ASSEMBLED SABER BAYONET
This scarce 1855 rifleman’s belt rig is in good condition and complete with its two-piece frame buckle, brass belt loops, bayonet frog, scabbard, and bayonet. Constructed of black leather, the belt… (2025-691) Learn More »
$2,000.00
SOLD
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This image is not only mounted with a Whitehurst marked mat, but has a full thermoplastic figural case with a purple velvet facing pad embossed with a large eagle flourishing a ribbon reading “J.H. Whitehurst” and holding a shield or plaque with… (1138-1799). Learn More »
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