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SMITH MARKED ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM MYERS HILL, SPOTSYLVANIA, EX-KERKSIS
This regulation belt plate for the cartridge box sling came from the collection of Syd Kerksis, well-known and respected early collector and author, and still has his annotated envelope indicating he… (490-5858) Learn More »
BURNSIDE PATTERN CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM HARTRANFT’S LINES IN THE GRAND ASSAULT OF MAY 12, 1864 AT SPOTSYLVANIA, EX-KERKSIS
This is the slightly smaller sized round eagle plate for the cartridge box sling that is known among collectors as “Burnside” plates from their association with 9th Corps and 1864 battle sites.… (490-5806) Learn More »
$695.00
SOLD
ID’D 1863 GENERAL ORDERS BOOK WITH CDV – 1st RHODE ISLAND CAVALRY
The book is “General Orders affecting the Volunteer force Adjutant General’s office 1863”. Ink presentation inscription inside front cover: “Respectfully presented to Surgeon W. H. Wilbur… (655-16) Learn More »
U.S. M1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS IN JANUARY 1958 IN THE LINES OF THE 4th CORPS AT PICKETT’S MILL: ATLANTA CAMPAIGN
This plate comes with its original collection envelope with notations on its provenance by Syd Kerksis, noted early collector and author. Pickett’s Mill was fought on May 27, 1864, in the Atlanta… (490-5779) Learn More »
CIVILIAN VIEW OF CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER GEORGE A. MAGRUDER
Full standing view of George A. Magruder in a dark civilian suit posed with one hand resting on a chair. Contrast and clarity are excellent as is the paper and mount. Reverse has a photographer’s… (1138-1353) Learn More »
CDV IDENTIFIED AS LIEUTENANT HUGH MERCER STANARD OF GENERAL JOHN B. MAGRUDER’S STAFF
Full standing view of Stanard posed leaning against his sword. He wears a light-colored double-breasted frock coat with dark trousers, sash and sword belt. He holds his kepi with quatrefoil on the… (1138-1352) Learn More »
DRUM CONVERSION OF A STATE OF VIRGINIA SWAN CONTRACT MUSKET MARKED “VA. REGT. FAUQUIER” WITH CUT DOWN STOCK
In 1795 Virginia advertised for a contract to procure 4,000 muskets per annum. Colonel James Swan of Boston offered in September of 1796 to supply 4,000 musket per year for five years for a total of… (1000-245) Learn More »
$3,025.00
Originally $3,800.00
POST-WAR CABINET CARD PHOTO OF 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE SERGEANT WOUNDED AT 2ND BULL RUN
Image shows Lyman A. Dickey of Company I. He wears a dark civilian suit. His shirt and bowtie are covered by an ample beard. Bottom of the mount has a printed caption with his name and Company. Image… (P13710) Learn More »
$80.00
Originally $100.00
POST-WAR CABINET CARD PHOTO SOLDIER WHO SERVED IN TWO NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENTS, JOHN A. EMERSON
Image shows John A. Emerson of Company K. He wears a dark civilian suit with white shirt and dark tie. Bottom of the mount has a printed caption with his name and Company. Image has good clarity and… (P13711) Learn More »
$50.00
Originally $75.00
POST-WAR CABINET CARD PHOTO OF A FORGOTTEN 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE SOLDIER
Image shows John S. D. Everlyn, John S. D’Evelyn or John S. Develyn of Company H. He wears a dark civilian suit with white shirt and dark tie. Bottom of the mount has a printed caption that reads… (P13712) Learn More »
$40.00
Originally $50.00
POST-WAR CABINET CARD PHOTO OF 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIVATE - DIED OF WOUNDS; GEORGE D. FELT
Image is an 1890’s copy of a war-time photo. It shows George D. Felt of Company G. in a dark civilian suit with white shirt and large bowtie. Just visible along the left side of the image is a… (P13713) Learn More »
$175.00
Originally $225.00
POST-WAR CABINET CARD PHOTO OF 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE SERGEANT WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG – FRANK A. FLETCHER
Image shows Frank A. Fletcher of Company G in left profile. He wears a dark civilian suit with white shirt and dark tie. Bottom of the mount has a printed caption with his name and Company. Image has… (P13714) Learn More »
$175.00
Originally $225.00
POST-WAR CABINET CARD COPY OF A WARTIME VIEW OF THE 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE’S QUARTERMASTER JOHN S. GODFREY
Image is a post-war copy of a wartime photograph. View is of John S. Godfrey who served as Regimental Quartermaster. He wears a dark sack coat and sports a bushy beard. Bottom of the mount has a… (P13718) Learn More »
$50.00
Originally $75.00
POST-WAR CABINET CARD PHOTO OF 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIVATE WHO LOST AN ARM AT WILLIAMSBURG
Image shows Daniel W. Gould of Company G. He wears a dark civilian suit with white shirt and dark tie. Bottom of the mount has a printed caption with his name and Company. Image has good clarity and… (P13719) Learn More »
$80.00
Originally $100.00
POST-WAR CABINET CARD PHOTO OF TWICE WOUNDED 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIVATE CHARLES F. HOLT
Image shows Charles Holt of Company G. He wears a dark civilian suit with white shirt. Any bowtie he might be wearing is covered by a long beard. Bottom of the mount has a printed caption that reads… (P13725) Learn More »
$100.00
Originally $150.00
VERY NICE NUMBERED REPRINT OF THE 1864 TITLE “MILITARY DICTIONARY” FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS
The full title of this work is “MILITARY DICTIONARY; COMPRISING TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS; INFORMATION ON RAISING AND KEEPING TROOPS; ACTUAL SERVICE, INCLUDING MAKESHIFTS AND IMPROVISED MATERIAL; AND… (236-729) Learn More »
CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM TUNNEL HILL, GA, EX-SYD KERKSIS
This regulation US cartridge box plate was recovered on the battlefield of “Tunnel Hill, Ga,” by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, author of books on military… (490-5771) Learn More »
MODEL 1855/61 GUN TOOL ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT
Recovered at Gettysburg, this is a complete Model 1855/61 gun tool. It is heavily rusted and the screwdriver tip is rusted tight. At the time of the Gettysburg campaign, twenty-two year-old John… (224-798) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR NEW YORK DEPOT PATTERN 1858 SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN WITH SLING
The body consists of two circular sections of pressed-tin, formed in an oblate spheroid pattern and soldered together at the rim. Fluid capacity of the canteen was three pints and its liquid contents… (490-5866) Learn More »
$395.00
SOLD
US WORLD WAR ONE SOUVENIR HANDKERCHIEF
Very nice white silk handkerchief with full-color US flags around the border. Done in blue ink at center are two large crossed US flags surmounted by “GREETINGS FROM THE CAMP.” Beneath the crossed… (772-116) Learn More »
US WORLD WAR TWO/VIETNAM ERA WATCH BAND IN THE ORIGINAL WRAPPER
Brand new OD green cloth watch band with brass adjustment buckle still in the original packaging. White card mount reads “GUSS QUALITY PHILADELPHIA. WATER REPELLANT FABRIC WATCH STRAPS.” The… (772-117) Learn More »
MODEL 1855/61 GUN TOOL ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT
Recovered at Gettysburg, this is a complete Model 1855/61 gun tool. It is heavily rusted and the screwdriver tip is rusted tight. At the time of the Gettysburg campaign, twenty-two year-old John… (224-797) Learn More »
CDV OF CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER D. A. GIVEN JR.
Image is a waist-up view of Given in a light-colored Confederate double-breasted frock coat with faintly visible 1st lieutenant’s rank on his collar. Contrast is a bit light but the clarity is good.… (1138-1345) Learn More »
CDV OF CONFEDERATE MAJOR W. C. DRIVER OF LOUISIANA – WOUNDED AT PORT REPUBLIC
Image shows Driver from the waist-up. He is posed in a partial left profile wearing a light-colored double-breasted frock coat with the single star of a major on his collar. Contrast and clarity are… (1138-1338) Learn More »
SELECTION OF AMERICAN WAR OF 1812 BUTTONS
Below is listed a selection of relic condition American War of 1812 buttons. Click on the links to see photos of the front and back of each button. All are coat size except where noted. Please… Learn More »
POWDER MEASURE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT
Made of tin this unusual item is listed in Wert’s catalog as a powder measure. It measures 1 5/8 inches deep with a rounded bottom and is 1 ¼ inches in diameter. It has the catalog number 111 on… (224-796) Learn More »
POWDER MEASURE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT
Made of tin this unusual item is listed in Wert’s catalog as a powder measure. It measures 1 ¾ inches deep with a rounded bottom and is 1 1/2 inches in diameter. It has the catalog number 111 on… (224-795) Learn More »
MID 19th CENTURY CRUCIBLE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT
One of many articles amassed by Wert after the Battle of Gettysburg. A crucible is also a container in which metals are melted, usually for temperatures above 500 °C. Crucibles are made of graphite… (224-794) Learn More »
MID 19th CENTURY CRUCIBLE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT
One of many articles amassed by Wert after the Battle of Gettysburg. A crucible is also a container in which metals are melted, usually for temperatures above 500 °C. Crucibles are made of graphite… (224-793) Learn More »
SCARCE CIVIL WAR ISSUE SHOE ALTERED TO CAMP/BARRACKS SHOE
The army did not issue “post,” “barracks,” or “camp” shoes until the 1880s. Before that it was up to soldiers to privately purchase or improvise footwear that might prove more comfortable… (1052-426) Learn More »
CDV OF MARY CUSTIS LEE, LEXINGTON BACKMARK
CDV of Mary Custis Lee. Waist-up view. Image is clear with good contrast. Plain mount is clean with rounded corners. Old ink identification along bottom edge of image. Photographer's backmark, Boude… (1138-1473) Learn More »
BOOK OF MILITARY TEXTBOOK ENGINEERING PLATES BELONGING TO JAMES MERCUR, US ENGINEERS AND WEST POINT INSTRUCTOR
This is a book of fold out plates, many with “explanatory tables,” illustrating battlefield deployments, camp layouts, diagrams of fortifications, etc. They come from a two-volume work, title not… (1052-664) Learn More »
VERY SCARCE 1799-1800 SWAN CONTRACT VIRGINIA MILITIA REGIMENTALLY MARKED MUSKET: 42nd REGIMENT, PITTSYLVANIA
This musket is stamped “42. VA. REGT. PITTSYLVANIA” on the barrel, was later altered to percussion and then shortened for use in the civilian market. It is a scarce survivor from muskets delivered… (1000-241) Learn More »
THE NORFOLK LIGHT ARTILLERY BLUES! IMPRESSIVE HALF PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE BY WHITEHURST IN A WONDERFUL WHITEHURST CASE
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.… (1138-1799) Learn More »
$5,000.00
Originally $7,500.00
U.S. ARMY MODEL 1892 CURB BIT ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT
This piece of US horse equipment is an original U.S. Army curb bit of the 1892 First Pattern, (a.k.a. the Whipple Bit) and was once owned by Gettysburg native J. Howard Wert. In strong condition, this… (224-790) Learn More »
U.S. MODEL 1874 CAVALRY CURB BIT ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT
This piece of original US horse equipment is an original U.S. cavalry curb bit of the 1874 pattern. In strong condition, this iron bridle bit has a hard pockmarked surface with moderated rust pitting.… (224-788) Learn More »
DAGUERROTYPE IN UNIFORM OF LEWIS HENRY LITTLE, BREVET FOR GALLANT AND MERITORIOUS CONDUCT AT MONTEREY 1846; KILLED IN ACTION AS CONFEDERATE BRIGADIER GENERAL AND DIVISION COMMANDER AT IUKA 1862
This very clear sixth-plate daguerreotype dates about 1850 and shows Lewis Henry Little, usually referred to by his middle name, as a Captain in the 7th U.S. Infantry. Born in Maryland in 1817, he was… (1138-1808) Learn More »
$7,500.00
Originally $9,500.00
ORIGINAL PACKET OF ARTILLERY FUSES ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT
Once owned by J. Howard Wert, this artifact is an original artillery fuse packet with five Federal artillery paper time fuses still contained within the original paper wrap. Packet is wrapped in tan… (224-780) Learn More »
$375.00
ON HOLD
POST-WAR VIRGINIA STAFF OFFICER’S BUTTON BY HORSTMANN
This three-piece coat size Virginia button has substantial gilt left on the face and good detailing of the figures of the Virginia state seal and the motto on a ribbon on a lined background with an… (1000-2250) Learn More »
$115.00
Originally $145.00
US VIETNAM WAR FIELD GRADE INFANTRY OFFICER’S DRESS BLUE VISOR CAP
Visor cap has a dark blue crown with a band of sky-blue around the base for infantry, flanked by gold braid. The gold braid chinstrap is anchored on each side by standard US eagle buttons. The bound… (772-94) Learn More »
MODEL 1841 HALL BREECHLOADING RIFLE: A SCARCE RIFLE, MADE IN PERCUSSION, AND THE LAST OF THE BREED
The breechloading Model 1841 Hall rifle retained the .52 caliber 32 5/8” rifled barrel of the Model 1819, but finally caught up with Hall carbines in the use of percussion priming. These are fairly… (490-3498) Learn More »
US WORLD WAR ONE VETERANS REUNION BADGE FOR THE 101ST US INFANTRY
During World War One the 101st US Infantry was made up of National Guardsmen from the state of Massachusetts. The regiment served as part of the 26th “Yankee” Division in France from 1917 to 1918.… (1011-118) Learn More »
LATE OR POST-WAR IMAGE OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE COLONEL
Bust view of a clean shaven middle aged subject wearing a light-colored coat with dark collar. On each side of the collar are three stars indicating the rank of colonel. Contrast and clarity are… (1138-910) Learn More »
FULL STANDING VIEW OF 4TH NORTH CAROLINA CAPTAIN KILLED AT ANTIETAM -WITH RICHMOND PHOTOGAPHER’S BACK MARK
Full standing view of a Confederate captain attributed to be William T. Marsh of the 4th North Carolina who was killed in action at Antietam. The subject is posed leaning on his drawn sword with his… (1138-817) Learn More »
CDV OF LIEUTENANT BENJAMIN F. ESHLEMAN, WASHINGTON ARTILLERY OF NEW ORLEANS
Bust view of Eshleman wearing single-breasted frock with Lieutenant's collar insignia. Image is clear with fair contrast. Mount is in good condition with photographer's imprint at bottom under photo.… (1138-747) Learn More »
SELECTION OF DETROIT LIGHT GUARD BUTTONS
Albert’s MG7. BM: HORSTMANN & ALLIEN NY (rmdc). We have 4 buttons with a card which reads, “Buttons worn on suite of First Company of Light Guard organization in Ypsilanti before the Civil… Learn More »
HEAVILY USED 1861 CONFEDERATE PRINTING OF GILHAM’S MANUAL WITH POSSIBLE FLAG FRAGMENTS
The title page of this thick volume reads “MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION FOR THE VOLUNTEERS AND MILITIA OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES” by William Gilham, Colonel of volunteers, instructor of tactics, and… (1152-79) Learn More »
SCARCE MODEL 1841 SPRINGFIELD CADET MUSKET, DATED 1844
Model 1841 Cadet Musket was produced at Springfield Armory between 1844 and 1845. This is one of only 450 of these weapons produced. Intended for the Corps of Cadets at West Point. This is a .57… (1000-138) Learn More »
$6,800.00
Originally $8,500.00
CONFEDERATE CONVERSION OF A MODEL 1816 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET
This weapon is a single shot, muzzle loading, .69 caliber smoothbore musket manufactured at the US armory in Springfield. Originally produced as a flintlock it was converted to percussion by the… (1000-114) Learn More »
$2,000.00
Originally $2,500.00
PROMOTION CERTIFICATE - CORPORAL GEORGE W. THOMPSON, CO. “K”, 21ST KENTUCKY VETERAN VOLUNTEERS
Dated January 24, 1865, Huntsville, AL. Pre-printed form/ “To all who shall see these presents, greeting:” This certificate promotes George W. Thompson to the rank of corporal in Co. “K”, 21st… (998-470) Learn More »
$65.00
Originally $95.00
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SILVERED PRESENTATION FIFE TO MARTIN MURPHY, 4th NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, 17th NY VETERAN ZOUAVES, AND REGULAR ARMY
This elegant silvered fife, 15-1/4” long, bears a great presentation and was carried by a company musician with Civil War service in two New York regiments, one of them a zouave regiment, and substantial service in the regular army. He seems to… (1268-167). Learn More »
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