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UNUSED GERMAN WORLD WAR TWO ARMY BREAST EAGLE
The German army originally adopted a slightly modified version of the NSDAP’s national eagle with instructions to have it applied to all steel helmets, visor caps, and tunics by May 1, 1934. The… (160-59) Learn More »
BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK OFFICER IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES
CDV is of Jirah I. Young in a medium-colored civilian suit with a black felt collar, white shirt and dark bowtie. Contrast and clarity are very good. Mount has clipped corners and the paper has some… (1179-1910) Learn More »
FULL STANDING VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK SOLDIER WITH DOUBLE PERIOD INK ID
CDV is of Jacob Kent posed with one arm resting on a balustrade and the other holding his dark slouch hat by his side. He wears a dark sack coat buttoned to the throat and light-colored… (1179-1909) Learn More »
CDV GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER BY BRADY
Carte de visite, Brady photo of Butler in elaborate uniform with kepi in hand. E. & H.T. Anthony b/m. Facing to the right. Photo has very good contrast. Trimmed mount. Benjamin Franklin Butler… (490-6200SS) Learn More »
MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN MEDAL OF SERGEANT JAMES W. STANLEY, COMPANY B, 3rd BATTALION, MASS. RIFLEMEN
Authorized in 1902, these two-piece bronze medals consists of a rectangular pin-back bar reading “MASSACHUSETTS MINUTE MEN OF 1861” and a circular drop with the Seal of the State of… (844-22) Learn More »
MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN MEDAL OF SERGEANT JAMES W. STANLEY, COMPANY B, 3rd BATTALION, MASS. RIFLEMEN
Authorized in 1902, approximately 3,800 of these two-piece bronze medals were struck to honor Massachusetts’ first responders, stamped on the rim with the soldier’s name, rank, and unit and… (844-21) Learn More »
BOOK – FIELD ARTILLERY PROJECTILES OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865 BY KERKSIS & DICKEY
First edition, hardcover signed by both authors. Limited to 500 numbered copies, this is #303. Text clean and unmarked; 307 pages, 8.5” x 11”. The binding is tight and square. Cover is bright and… (2024-1206) Learn More »
IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPTAIN PHARES WALDO SHEARER, 45th MISSISSIPPI, WITH 28-PAGE REMINSCENCES AND VETERAN’S BADGE- HE EXCHANGED SALUTES WITH THE WOUNDED JOHN BELL HOOD AT CHICKAMAUGA
This coat came directly out of the family along with a reunion badge and type-written copy of the officer’s 1906 reminiscences. The coat was formerly in the collection of Steve Mullinax, is… (1179-179) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR NORTH CAROLINA STATE SEAL BUTTON WITH STAR BACKMARK, TRACES OF SILVER
Civil War North Carolina state seal button with “NORTH CAROLINA” along the top edge and figures of Liberty and Plenty at center. Unmarked, but with small single star in the channel on the back.… (2024-703) Learn More »
US M1910 BOLO KNIFE AND SCABBARD BY SPRINGFIELD
This is a very good example of the M1910 bolo knife issued to aid in cutting through undergrowth, partially inspired by its experiences in “Uncle Sam’s Little Wars” of the late 1800s and early… (169-668) Learn More »
P.S. JUSTICE RIFLE MUSKET
This a very good example of the .69 caliber rifle musket made in Philadelphia by P.S. Justice at the beginning of the Civil War. The mounts are brass: nose cap, three convex, clamping barrel bands,… (1179-086) Learn More »
LITHOGRAPH CDV OF WAR OF 1812 OFFICER - CAPTAIN JOHN BUTLER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
CDV dates from the 1870’s and depicts Butler in the uniform of an American officer wearing a high collared coatee with cloth epaulettes, a high collard white shirt and leather neck stock. Reverse… (490-6200XX) Learn More »
BUST VIEW OF LIEUTENANT HASWELL C. CLARK OF GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER’S STAFF
CDV is a bust view of Clark in a dark frock coat with a black felt collar. Contrast and clarity are very good. Mount and paper have light to moderate surface dirt. Reverse has a photographer’s… (490-6200U) Learn More »
SEATED VIEW OF LIEUTENANT HASWELL C. CLARK OF GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER’S STAFF
CDV is a three-quarter seated view of Clark posed with his Model 1850 foot officer’s sword cradled in his lap. He wears a dark frock coat with 2nd lieutenant’s shoulder straps and matching dark… (490-6200T) Learn More »
NICE CLEAN CDV OF ALFRED F. PUFFER OF GENERAL BEN BUTLER’S STAFF
Image shows Puffer from the waist up. He wears a dark frock coat with 1st lieutenant’s shoulder straps. The coat has a black felt collar and is only buttoned at the waist and midriff leaving the… (490-6200R) Learn More »
BUST VIEW CDV OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER
Carte de visite photo by Gurney & Son, New York. Bust view of Butler in uniform. Three-quarter view facing to the right. Good contrast. Benjamin Franklin Butler (November 5, 1818 – January 11,… (490-6200RR) Learn More »
THE LAST ROAD NORTH: A GUIDE TO THE GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN, 1863
Orrison, Robert and Dan Welch. Savas Beatie, 2016. Softcover, 6x9”. 192 pp, with photos and 17 maps. “I thought my men were invincible,” admitted Robert E. Lee. A string of battlefield… (ST501159) Learn More »
KITTREDGE MARKED FRANK WESSON DOUBLE-TRIGGER .44 CARBINE #4328
The Wesson is a scarce military carbine, made in .44 rimfire and sold mainly through gun dealers Kittredge and Company, of Cincinnati, to Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas and Missouri for issue to… (1219-36) Learn More »
OFFICER AND SERGEANT’S GROUP OF EFFINGHAM VANDERBURGH, 56th NY – “TENTH LEGION” – AND 1st NEW YORK ENGINEERS
This group consists of four pieces belonging to an early-war Lieutenant in the 56th New York Volunteers who re-enlisted later to serve as an enlisted man in the 1st New York Engineers. The group… (2024-354) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE / MILITIA STYLE TIN DRUM CANTEEN
For details on this and similar patterns see O’Donnell, Canteens, Chapter 2 in particular. This is a simply made canteen using tinned sheet iron and was popular in prewar militia units, imitating… (2024-693) Learn More »
CDV ETCHING OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER
Carte de visite, favorable etching of Butler in uniform. Forward facing bust pose. Trimmed mount. Simple back mark of JOSEPH WARD, BOSTON. Etching has very good contrast with fine details. Benjamin… (490-6200FF) Learn More »
COMMERCIAL CIVIL WAR SEWING KIT, SOLDIER’S “HOUSEWIFE”
Sewing kits, in soldier parlance “housewives,” were common going-away gifts from mothers, wives, sweethearts, and charitable sewing circles to departing soldiers who would have to fend for… (1202-128) Learn More »
INSCRIBED M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF ROBERT L. ORR, 61st PENNSYLVANIA, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR PETERSBURG
This Klingenthal made US Model 1850 foot officer’s sword bears a dead-real period inscription on the reverse of the scabbard throat reading: Robt. L. Orr / Independent / Greys. Orr had been active… (1052-1127) Learn More »
SCARCE EARLY WAR .44 CALIBER JOHNSTON & DOW CARTRIDGE
This is a .44 caliber revolver cartridge by Johnston & Dow of New York in excellent condition. Johnston & Dow received patent #33,393, #34,061, and #35,687 dated October 1, 1861, January 7,… (2024-1287) Learn More »
CDV OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER
Carte de visite, photo of Butler in uniform with waist belt and 1851 belt plate. Gurney & Son, New York b/m. Profile view facing to the right. Photo has very good contrast. Benjamin Franklin… (490-6200WW) Learn More »
CDV OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER IN CIVILIAN CLOTHING
Carte de visite, oval image of Butler seated. No photographer's b/m. Butler in civilian clothes. Facing to the left. Good contrast. Pencil identifications on front and back. Benjamin Franklin Butler… (490-6200Y) Learn More »
POST-WAR CABINET CARD OF GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER
Cabinet Card by Conly's Portraits, Boston. Bust pose of Butler in civilian clothes while Governor of Mass. Profile facing to the right. Good contrast. Benjamin Franklin Butler (November 5, 1818 –… (490-6193) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR
This is a well preserved leather visor from a forage cap recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was preserved in remarkable condition by wet, anaerobic soil conditions. This is typical of the simple… (1052-480) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR
This is a well preserved leather visor from a forage cap recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was preserved in remarkable condition by wet, anaerobic soil conditions. This is typical of the simple… (1052-483) Learn More »
SCOTT’S INFANTRY TACTICS, VOL. II, NEW EDITION
Published by Harper Brothers, Cliff S4, New York, 1846. Front EPS Inscribed “Payton W. Stanhope / Vera Cruz,” in ink—title page inscribed “R.W. Bedford, 2nd Lt., Co. H, 14th U.S. Infantry,”… (450-219) Learn More »
![UNION SOLDIER LETTER [1863 MINE RUN CAMPAIGN] - CORPORAL JAMES BLAKE, 22ND MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY; WOUNDED IN ACTION AT LAUREL HILL, VA, 5/10/1864](/images/product/47/210494_tn.jpg)
UNION SOLDIER LETTER [1863 MINE RUN CAMPAIGN] - CORPORAL JAMES BLAKE, 22ND MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY; WOUNDED IN ACTION AT LAUREL HILL, VA, 5/10/1864
Dated “On Picket…Dec. 8, 1863.” Addressed to “Friend.” 4 pp. in pencil on lined paper, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks, chipping lower rear corner, while remaining entirely legible. James… (160-179) Learn More »
THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF US NAVY 2ND ENGINEER CHARLES H. BALL
The subject is posed with one hand grasping the hilt of his sword and the other resting on his chest. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat and matching dark trousers with sword belt and sword.… (431-37) Learn More »
FULL STANDING VIEW OF UNION COMMODORE ANDREW HULL FOOTE OF CONNECTICUT
CDV shows Foote posed by a draped column cradling his sword in his left arm. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat open at the collar with matching dark trousers. The jacket bears his rank on the… (160-566) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN WITH POSTWAR MARKING
This is a good example of a regulation US Civil War canteen, complete with full cover, strap and stopper that later saw use likely by a state unit circa 1875. The use of a short chain rather than… (2022-955) Learn More »
2ND MARYLAND HORSE ARTILLERY (CSA)--“SPECIAL REQUISTION—No. 40”
Dated “14 Nov 1864.” Submitted and signed by Lieut. John McNulty for supplies for the 2nd Maryland Horse Artillery. Approved and Signed by Major General Lunsford Lomax (“L.L. Lomax / Maj… (2024-1137) Learn More »
WWI CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASS., IN HONOR OF FRANK L. HILLER
Dated 1918. Beige certificate measuring 14 x 11”, with colored side pillars topped by a flag-backed soldier/sailor/airman/nurse vignette. Resolution by City of Somerville in appreciation of … (1251-45) Learn More »
BOOK - ADJUTANT STEARNS
Memorial to First Lieutenant Frazar A. Stearns, Adjutant, 21st Massacuhusetts Infantry, killed in action at New Berne, NC, March 14, 1862. By William Augustus Stearns. Published by Massachusetts… (450-221) Learn More »
RARE WORLD WAR II QUARTMASTER BUGLE, PAINTED OLIVE DRAB
Bell maker-mark “CONN /US.” Standards issue: 17” in length w/mouthpiece, double loop, 4.375” bell, w/grommets, & .5” leather strap in fine condition. Olive drab paint moderately… (380-78) Learn More »
CDV MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER AND STAFF
Carte de visite, Butler and his staff. Includes eight subjects, all in uniform. Good contrast. No b/m. May have been cut from scrapbook or photographer's sample book as there are parts of four women's… (490-6200PP) Learn More »
FREE FRANKED COVER HANDWRITTEN BY BEN BUTLER
Letter envelope with "free franked" postage by Butler's signature. Empty letter envelope addressed to someone in Maine. The right to send mail free of postage is commonly referred to as a "free… (490-6450) Learn More »
MODEL 1858 SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN WITH COVER AND STRAP
The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period. Canteen measures approximately 7 ¾” in diameter. It is covered in nice light brown wool. The cover is nearly complete… (1235-33) Learn More »
THE WORLD WILL NEVER SEE THE LIKE: THE GETTYSBURG REUNION OF 1913
Hopkins, John. Oct. 2023, Savas Beatie. Hardcover with dustjacket. 216 pp. with illustrations, notes, bibliography. It was front-page news throughout the country—the largest gathering of Union and… (ST501224) Learn More »
RACE TO THE POTOMAC: LEE AND MEADE AFTER GETTYSBURG, JULY 4 – 14, 1863
Even before the guns fell silent at Gettysburg, Robert E. Lee was preparing for the arduous task of getting his defeated army back safely into Virginia. It was an enormous, complex, and exceedingly… (ST501225) Learn More »
“TELL MOTHER NOT TO WORRY” – SOLDIER STORIES FROM GETTYSBURG’S GEORGE SPANGLER FARM
Kirkwood, Ronald D. June 2024, Savas Beatie. Hardcover with dustjacket. 320 pp; 7 maps, 91 images. The George Spangler farm in Gettysburg is a place of reverence. Nurses held the hands of dying… (ST501226) Learn More »
“STRONG MEN OF THE REGIMENT SOBBED LIKE CHILDREN”: JOHN REYNOLDS’ I CORPS AT GETTYSBURG ON JULY 1, 1863
Priest, John Michael. June 2024, Savas Beattie. Binding: Skivertex cloth with jacket; photos, original maps, 442 pp. “Priest’s new history is a powerful and important examination of John… (ST501227) Learn More »
SIGNED CDV OF MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER
Three-quarter standing CDV view of Butler in a frock coat. Image is from life and he proudly shows his profile of face and body. Good contrast. “Brady Washington” is printed on lower edge of mount… (490-6180) Learn More »
CDV OF ADMIRAL FOOTE IN UNIFORM
Seated studio cdv image of Admiral Andrew Foote in uniform. Image is clear with good contrast. Foote is seated, wearing his double-breasted frock coat. He has is sword and cap in his lap. Cap displays… (431-30) Learn More »
CDV OF ADMIRAL SAMUEL DUPONT
Seated studio image of Samuel DuPont in Naval uniform. Clear image with good contrast. Dupont is in double-breasted frock with braided epaulettes, trousers with wide stripes down leg, sword and… (431-33) Learn More »
VOICES FROM GETTYSBURG – LETTERS, PAPERS AND MEMOIRS FROM THE GREATEST BATTLE OF THE CIVIL WAR
Guelzo, Allen C. 2024, Kensington Books. Softcover, 352 pgs. Has a handful of black & white illustrations and maps. The voices of those who witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg and its… (ST501222) Learn More »
FIRST WORLD WAR US M1917 HELMET WITH 78TH DIVISION INSIGNIA
This is a US made M1917 steel helmet used by a member of the 78th Infantry Division. Nearly identical to the British army helmet, the M1917 and later the M1917A1 were used up to the Second World War,… (490-6909) Learn More »
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CSA RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE
A very good example of the quintessential Confederate belt plate- the rectangular CSA. This plate comes with a letter of authenticity from well-known and respected Confederate collector Lewis Leigh who assigns it a likely date of 1864. The plate has… (1083-16). Learn More »
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