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INK SIGNED THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF US NAVY PAYMASTER JOSEPH FOSTER

INK SIGNED THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF US NAVY PAYMASTER JOSEPH FOSTER

Foster is posed with his hands resting on the hilt of his sword which is drawn and placed in front of him. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with shoulder straps with two stripes on each… (160-481) Learn More »

LINCOLN STOVEPIPE HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY BY O. DUKE

LINCOLN STOVEPIPE HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY BY O. DUKE

Souvenirs made of macerated U.S. currency were popular among tourists of  Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. This is a top hat molded with the relatively straight sides of the… (1202-140) Learn More »

 LINCOLN OR UNCLE SAM TOP HAT OF MACERATED GREENBACKS- NAMED MAKER

LINCOLN OR UNCLE SAM TOP HAT OF MACERATED GREENBACKS- NAMED MAKER

This is a miniature top hat molded from macerated U.S. currency, a genre of tourist souvenir popular in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. The hat has a bit of a flare to it, so it may… (1202-139) Learn More »

EXQUISITELY BEAUTIFUL LARGE 1862 DATED PORTRAIT OF AN UNKNOWN UNION LIEUTENANT COLONEL

EXQUISITELY BEAUTIFUL LARGE 1862 DATED PORTRAIT OF AN UNKNOWN UNION LIEUTENANT COLONEL

This fantastic painting is oil on canvas and meas. approx. 35.00 x 39.00 inches framed. The subject is an unknown Union lieutenant colonel from the Philadelphia area. He wears a dark blue… (L15593) Learn More »

$2,500.00
Originally $5,000.00

SHARPS AND HANKINS NAVY CARBINE

SHARPS AND HANKINS NAVY CARBINE

This is a good example of the single-shot, breech-loading .52 Caliber rimfire Sharps and Hankins Navy Carbine, also known as the Second Model or Model 1862, complete, all original, and showing some… (1224-01) Learn More »

HOW TO ORDER ITEMS FROM THE HORSE SOLDIER

HOW TO ORDER ITEMS FROM THE HORSE SOLDIER

As we do not have an online shopping cart on the web site, we offer the option of utilizing the email/inquiry links available on each individual item's page; you may also email us directly at… Learn More »

G.A.R. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY

G.A.R. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY

This is a miniature G.A.R. uniform dress hat made in a two-part mold from macerated U.S. currency, a genre of tourist souvenir popular in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. The hat… (1202-141) Learn More »

U.C.V. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY

U.C.V. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY

This miniature brimmed hat was made in a two-part mold from macerated U.S. currency, a genre of tourist souvenir popular in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. The hat still shows some… (1202-142) Learn More »

MACERATED GREENBACKS BUST OF U.S. GRANT

MACERATED GREENBACKS BUST OF U.S. GRANT

Souvenirs molded from macerated U.S. currency were popular tourist souvenirs in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. This is a small portrait bust of President Grant still showing some… (1202-136) Learn More »

US NAVY HOLSTER FOR 1895 DOUBLE ACTION COLT

US NAVY HOLSTER FOR 1895 DOUBLE ACTION COLT

This holster pattern was adopted by the Navy in 1889 for the new .38 Caliber double-action revolvers ordered that year, most of which were returned to Colt for alteration to the Model 1895 cylinder… (431-72) Learn More »

NICE INK ID WAIST-UP VIEW OF 184TH NEW YORK AND 109TH USCT SURGEON

NICE INK ID WAIST-UP VIEW OF 184TH NEW YORK AND 109TH USCT SURGEON

CDV is a waist-up view of Theodore Y. Kinne wearing a dark frock coat with 1st lieutenant of staff should straps bearing the letters “MS” for medical service. Jacket also has three-piece staff… (160-475) Learn More »

INK ID FULL STANDING VIEW OF 118TH NEW YORK SERGEANT

INK ID FULL STANDING VIEW OF 118TH NEW YORK SERGEANT

CDV is of Orlando J. Brown posed with a cane or walking stick standing by a table in front of a painted backdrop of a pastoral scene. He wears a dark forage cap, dark frock coat with sergeant’s… (160-473) Learn More »

INK SIGNED BUST VIEW OF 77TH PENNSYLVANIA OFFICER WEARING A CHRISTIAN CROSS ON HIS LEFT CHEST

INK SIGNED BUST VIEW OF 77TH PENNSYLVANIA OFFICER WEARING A CHRISTIAN CROSS ON HIS LEFT CHEST

Image is a CDV in partial right profile of George Washington Skinner of the 77th Pennsylvania Infantry. He wears a dark frock coat with lieutenant shoulder straps. On his left chest is a Christian… (160-470) Learn More »

VERY NICE THREE-QUARTER SEATED VIEW OF MAJOR GENERAL HORATIO WRIGHT OF THE 6TH CORPS

VERY NICE THREE-QUARTER SEATED VIEW OF MAJOR GENERAL HORATIO WRIGHT OF THE 6TH CORPS

CDV is of Wright seated in a fringed black chair. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with black felt collar and cuffs with major general’s shoulder straps and matching dark trousers.… (160-467) Learn More »

FRAMED 1915 PHOTOGRAPH OF A MOUNTED UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERAN’S OFFICER: PERHAPS DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA, 28th ANNUAL MEETING

FRAMED 1915 PHOTOGRAPH OF A MOUNTED UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERAN’S OFFICER: PERHAPS DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA, 28th ANNUAL MEETING

This framed photo measures 15 1/2 – inches by 13 ½ inches overall in a floral edged frame, with the photo itself 9 ¾ by 7 ¾ -inches on a gray mount in a cream-colored mat. The image shows a… (2094-345) Learn More »

HOLSTER FOR M1861 COLT NAVY OR M1860 ARMY

HOLSTER FOR M1861 COLT NAVY OR M1860 ARMY

This is a military non-regulation holster, unmarked, and typical of those purchased privately by officers or making their way into service by way of early war state troops and in the case of… (431-73) Learn More »

CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION FAN

CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION FAN

The 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence was a World’s Fair, the first held in the United States. There were five main… (1202-159) Learn More »

RARE USN GOSPORT NAVY YARD PRIMING FLASKN

RARE USN GOSPORT NAVY YARD PRIMING FLASK

Gosport Shipyard was the original name of the facility in Portsmouth, Virginia, that was founded in 1767, passed into the hands of Virginia in the Revolution, was leased from that state by the U.S.… (490-6824) Learn More »

SIXTH-PLATE RUBY AMBROTYPE OF A SEATED CONFEDERATE

SIXTH-PLATE RUBY AMBROTYPE OF A SEATED CONFEDERATE

This unknown subject wears a light-colored kepi with a dark band around its base and a light colored shell jacket with high collar. The jacket has an eight button front with all the buttons being… (286-1175) Learn More »

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE, A.K.A. BROGAN OR BOOTTEE

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE, A.K.A. BROGAN OR BOOTTEE

This Civil War US army issue shoe is typical wartime construction, using rough-side out black leather with reinforcing heel piece or “counter” sewn inside, four pairs of holes for a leather lace,… (1052-282) Learn More »

C1840-1870 AMERICAN OR ENGLISH 18 DIAMOND SCENT BOTTLE

C1840-1870 AMERICAN OR ENGLISH 18 DIAMOND SCENT BOTTLE

Scent bottle stands 3 7/8” in height. Wavy diamond shaped design to surface.  Excellent condition, no chips or cracks.  [lj/ld] [ph:m] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL… (1239-06) Learn More »

SMALL FRAMED HANDRAWN LINCOLN SILHOUETTE

SMALL FRAMED HANDRAWN LINCOLN SILHOUETTE

A blank ink silhouette of Mr. Lincoln is framed in an oval by small ink drawn hash marks on what looks like parchment paper. The wooden black and gilt frame measures approximately 4.75 inches by 3.75… (490-6352) Learn More »

KNIT DRAWERS OR TROUSERS FROM FORT PEMBINA

KNIT DRAWERS OR TROUSERS FROM FORT PEMBINA

These pieces are two legs from trousers or, more likely, drawers recovered in the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, where wet, anaerobic… (1052-446) Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT PIECE WITH BUTTONS FROM FORT PEMBINA

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT PIECE WITH BUTTONS FROM FORT PEMBINA

This comes from the right lapel of a US army coat discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, sometime between 1870 and 1895, and is from excavations in wet, anaerobic soil that has preserved leather… (1052-580) Learn More »

PHOTOS FROM GENERAL BEN BUTLER’S FUNERAL 1893

PHOTOS FROM GENERAL BEN BUTLER’S FUNERAL 1893

This group consists of two original period photographs of Gen. Ben Butler’s funeral cortege, taken on the spot, framed with a bust portrait of the general himself and a period display card in old… (490-6216) Learn More »

“TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATION” BOOK IDENTIFIED TO COLONEL OF 2ND RHODE ISLAND INFANTRY

“TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATION” BOOK IDENTIFIED TO COLONEL OF 2ND RHODE ISLAND INFANTRY

Title page reads, “A TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATION, CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS ON THE METHODS OF LAYING OUT, CONSTRUCTING, DEFENDING, AND ATTACKING INTRENCHMENTS, WITH THE GENERAL OUTLINES ALSO OF… (1179-719) Learn More »

SIGNED AND NUMBERED COPY OF 1993 REFERENCE BOOK “DOUGHBOY TO GI” TO NORMANDY BY MICHEL DE TREZ

SIGNED AND NUMBERED COPY OF 1993 REFERENCE BOOK “DOUGHBOY TO GI”

The full title of the work is “DOUGHBOY TO GI: US ARMY CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT 1900-1945” by Kenneth Lewis and published by Norman D. Landing Publishing, West Midlands, England in 1993. Book is… (1235-519) Learn More »

SCABBARD FOR P-1854 AUSTRIAN SOCKET BAYONET

SCABBARD FOR P-1854 AUSTRIAN SOCKET BAYONET

Excellent condition leather scabbard for a socket bayonet for the Austrian Lorenz rifle.  Measures approximately 20” long overall.  Iron throat features characteristic “X” opening for the… (1179-2040) Learn More »

INSCRIBED “US INFANTRY AND RIFLE TACTICS” AND INSCRIBED VIELE’S “HANDBOOK FOR ACTIVE SERVICE,” WITH DYNAMIC CDV, OF ADJUTANT LEWIS PARMELEE, BERDAN’S 2nd US SHARPSHOOTERS, KIA ANTIETAM!

INSCRIBED “US INFANTRY AND RIFLE TACTICS” AND INSCRIBED VIELE’S “HANDBOOK FOR ACTIVE SERVICE,” WITH DYNAMIC CDV, OF ADJUTANT LEWIS PARMELEE, BERDAN’S 2nd US SHARPSHOOTERS, KIA ANTIETAM!

Lewis Clark Parmelee was born in 1839, the son of a wealthy New Haven, CT, businessman. The history of Berdan’s sharpshooters noted, “Adj. Parmelee was a great favorite in the regiment, a young… (2024-333) Learn More »

WORLD WAR ONE GERMAN DOG TAG

WORLD WAR ONE GERMAN DOG TAG

This is a good example of the German 1915 pattern Erkennungsmarke or dog tag that improved upon earlier patterns by allowing more room for the soldier’s information. This one-piece tag, however,… (1202-119) Learn More »

GERMAN WW1 SERVICE CROSS AND RIBBON

GERMAN WW1 SERVICE CROSS AND RIBBON

This was the first award made by Germany to its WW1 veterans and the cross on this one  has swords between its arms, indicating it was awarded to a frontline veteran. The award also appears in… (1202-121) Learn More »

INDIAN WAR FIELD-USED CAMPAIGN HAT FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

INDIAN WAR FIELD-USED CAMPAIGN HAT FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This is a real field-used Indian War campaign hat in relic condition excavated at Fort Pembina, ND, a small frontier army post in operation from 1870 to 1895. Anaerobic conditions of the dig have… (1052-253) Learn More »

US ARMY DRESS COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

US ARMY DRESS COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This coat lapel comes from the left side of US army dress coat discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, and was excavated in wet, anaerobic soil that has preserved leather and cloth in remarkable… (1052-589) Learn More »

SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and appears to be the 1877 pattern army sock, which was medium gray in color, had white toes, and the weave of the heel running parallel with the… (1052-582) Learn More »

G.A.R. UNION VETERAN’S CANTEEN OF ROBERT ELLIOTT 23RD PENNSYLVANIA

G.A.R. UNION VETERAN’S CANTEEN OF ROBERT ELLIOTT 23RD PENNSYLVANIA

The canteen had great significance for the G.A.R. in symbolizing service (as an essential piece of army gear,) comradery and, later, reconciliation, as the slogan “we drank from the same canteen”… (480-334) Learn More »

A STUDY OF AMERICAN PARATROOPERS PRIOR TO NORMANDY BY MICHEL DE TREZ

A STUDY OF AMERICAN PARATROOPERS PRIOR TO NORMANDY BY MICHEL DE TREZ

The full title is “AMERICAN WARRIORS: PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN PARATROOPERS PRIOR TO NORMANDY” by Michel De Trez, published by D-Day Publishing of Belgium in 1994. Volume has illustrated… (1235-520D) Learn More »

ADJUSTABLE BRASS POWDER MEASURE

ADJUSTABLE BRASS POWDER MEASURE

This is an adjustable powder measure about 3 ½ inches long overall, made of brass, fitted with a small steel heart-shaped or winged thumbscrew at the bottom to adjust the interior rod fitted with a… (2024-160) Learn More »

FRAMED ETCHING: “BUTLER’S VICTIMS OF FORT ST. PHILIP” BY ADELBART VOLCK- “CONFEDERATE WAR ETCHINGS”

FRAMED ETCHING: “BUTLER’S VICTIMS OF FORT ST. PHILIP” BY ADELBART VOLCK- “CONFEDERATE WAR ETCHINGS”

This is a framed etching by Adelbart Volck, from his “Confederate War Etchings,” originally published in 1863, and has a notation at bottom of the page mount: “Butler at New Orleans,” though… (490-6205) Learn More »

VERY NICE CONDITION EARLY CIVIL WAR U.S. CAVALRY HOLSTER

VERY NICE CONDITION EARLY CIVIL WAR U.S. CAVALRY HOLSTER

This is a very good condition early-war holster for a .36 caliber revolver with full military flap, wide belt loop secured by stitching and three rivets, toe plug, and sewn latch tab. The stitching is… (286-1332) Learn More »

$695.00
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66th NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS ENCAMPMENT AT ST. PETER’S CHURCH, YORKTOWN (FRENCH’S BRIGADE)

66th NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS ENCAMPMENT AT ST. PETER’S CHURCH, YORKTOWN (FRENCH’S BRIGADE)

Outdoor view of camp. Three soldiers stand around several different tents. William H. French, USMA 1837, posted to 1st U.S Artillery and received two brevets for service in the Mexican War.  Promoted… (748-21) Learn More »

FULL STANDING VIEW OF A UNION SAILOR WITH CARPENTER’S MATE INSIGNIA

FULL STANDING VIEW OF A UNION SAILOR WITH CARPENTER’S MATE INSIGNIA

CDV is of a bearded sailor posed with one hand in his pocket and the other leaning on a writing table. The subject wears a dark double-breasted short jacket with a bibbed collar, light trousers and… (160-563) Learn More »

A STUDY OF INFANTRY FIELD EQUIPMENT OF NUMEROUS COUNTRIES FROM 1914-1945

A STUDY OF INFANTRY FIELD EQUIPMENT OF NUMEROUS COUNTRIES FROM 1914-1945

The full title is “FIELD EQUIPMENT OF THE INFANTRY 1914-1945” by Robert Fisch, published by Greenberg Publication of Sykesville, Maryland in 1989. Volume has illustrated hardcovers with the title… (1235-520C) Learn More »

$45.00
SOLD

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE MADE AND MARKED BY CIVIL WAR CONTRACTOR JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE MADE AND MARKED BY CIVIL WAR CONTRACTOR JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA

This is a typical, though very scarce, Civil War issue army shoe made by a known contractor and marked by him on the inside of the ankle: “J. MUNDELL.” Mundell was born in Ireland in 1829, reached… (1052-298) Learn More »

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE, A.K.A. BROGAN OR BOOTTEE

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE, A.K.A. BROGAN OR BOOTTEE

This Civil War US army issue shoe is typical wartime construction, using rough-side out black leather with reinforcing heel piece or “counter” sewn inside, four pairs of holes for a leather lace… (1052-285) Learn More »

WORLD WAR TWO AMERICAN PARATROOPER REFERENCE BOOK

WORLD WAR TWO AMERICAN PARATROOPER REFERENCE BOOK

The full title is “AMERICA’S FINEST: US AIRBORNE UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT AND INSIGNIA OF WORLD WAR TWO (ETO)” by Gary Howard, published by Stackpole Books of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania in… (1235-520A) Learn More »

ENFIELD SABER BAYONET, PATTERN 1856 WITH ORIGINAL LEATHER SCABBARD

ENFIELD SABER BAYONET, PATTERN 1856 WITH ORIGINAL LEATHER SCABBARD

This British-made accoutrement is an original saber bayonet made for the Enfield .577 caliber rifle musket. The bayonet, with its Yataghan-style blade measures 28” long with a 23” blade and has a… (1179-1289) Learn More »

$550.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER—PENCIL SKETCH CARTOON

MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER—PENCIL SKETCH CARTOON

On yellowing paper, measuring 6.5” x 9.25. Mounted on heavy card, w/gilt trim, matted in black and cream, in heavy black wooden frame, ornately trimmed. W/white card backing, fastened with gray… (490-6354) Learn More »

SINGLE SHOULDER STRAP FOR A CAPTAIN OF STAFF

SINGLE SHOULDER STRAP FOR A CAPTAIN OF STAFF

Strap is made of dark blue cloth with a double row of dead bullion for a border. The rank field is of black velvet while the rank of captain is made of bars of heavy gold bullion thread. The underside… (460-1468) Learn More »

CIVIL WAR SOLDIER-MODIFIED SCHUYLKILL ARSENAL INFANTRY OVERCOAT

CIVIL WAR SOLDIER-MODIFIED SCHUYLKILL ARSENAL INFANTRY OVERCOAT

Once in the famed collection of John Henry Kurtz, this regulation Civil War sky-blue infantry overcoat (or greatcoat) is complete, all original, in very good condition and shows a wonderful field… (1235-05) Learn More »

RARE SOCKET BAYONET FOR THE “DRAKE-ALTERATION” THE M1841 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE

RARE SOCKET BAYONET FOR THE “DRAKE-ALTERATION” THE M1841 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE

The State of Massachusetts contracted with the firm of A.J. Drake of Boston to alter 1,742 Model 1841 Mississippi Rifles that were in state stores. The guns were unaltered in caliber (retaining… (490-6787) Learn More »


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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 pistol measures approximately 10” long. The… (1268-689). Learn More »

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