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POST WAR IMAGE OF A SOUTH CAROLINA MILITIA SOLDIER HOLDING MODEL1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER
CDV is a three-quarter seated view of a young militiaman seated and holding a US Model 1840 Light Cavalry saber in his lap. He wears a triple breasted shell jacket with matching trouser. With a loop… (1138-837) Learn More »
CDV OF CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER WILLIAM N. WORTHINGTON BY BRADY
Bust image shows Worthington in civilian clothes. He wears a dark jacket and vest with a white shirt and tie. Contrast and clarity are excellent. Mount and paper have light surface dirt and a small… (1138-923) Learn More »
UNIFORM, LADDER BADGE AND MORE IDENTIFIED TO 3RD NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICER BREVETED FOR BRAVERY IN BATTLE
Charles Augustus White was born in West Deering, New Hampshire on September 19, 1836. In 1840 the family moved to East Antrim and then Manchester. In 1847 his mother died and the family was broken up.… (1179-268) Learn More »
$11,500.00
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BRASS ARCHITECTURAL PLAQUE OF A MOUNTED CIVIL WAR OFFICER OR CAVALRYMAN
Hollow brass decorative plaque of a mounted McClellan looking officer or cavalry trooper. The item meas. approx. 9.50 inches wide by 9.50 inches tall. The rider wears a frock coat and knee-high boots… (160-37) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE BLANKET BROUGHT HOME BY 4TH WEST VIRGINIA CAVALRY TROOPER, WITH TROOPER’S DISCHARGE & TWO PHOTOS OF HIM AS AN OLDER MAN
Blanket is made of a thin coarse butternut brown wool with faded red end stripes along both edges and ends. The red stripes are formed by eight parallel rows of red stitching. Taken together the eight… (1179-163) Learn More »
RELIC PAIR OF CIVIL WAR ENLISTED SHOULDER SCALES
Introduced in 1851 for mounted troops, brass shoulder scales were decorative, but were also meant to be a shoulder defense against saber cuts. In 1854/55 they became regulation for all branches of… (1184-299) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE .50 CALIBER “MACON” CARBINE BULLET
Known as the Macon carbine bullet for no particular reason, this bullet features a round nose, two grooves, and a solid base. Bullet has been fired but remains in excellent condition with only faint… (1184-369) Learn More »
VERY NICE SPUR-TRIGGER BACON ARMS CO. POCKET REVOLVER
This first model Bacon Pocket Model rates excellent for condition. The metal is smooth throughout and the barrel, loading assembly, hammer and cylinder have lots of blue finish remaining. The screw… (218-578) Learn More »
$1,695.00
Originally $1,795.00
CIVIL WAR BLANKET ISSUED BY THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS TO ITS TROOPS
Blanket is made of a dark brown wool with red end stripes approx. 2.50 inches wide. Overall length is 77 inches with a width of 64 inches. The condition of the blanket is excellent. There does not… (1179-167) Learn More »
GREEN CIVIL WAR ERA SILK TAFFETA DRESS
Recently, the Horse Soldier acquired this lovely example of a women’s Civil War era silk taffeta gown in an iridescent green with slight hues of magenta and blue amongst the rivulets of fabric of… (2022-1084) Learn More »
RELIC .36 CALIBER BRASS TWO-CAVITY BULLET MOLD – RECOVERED NEAR FREDERICSBURG
This is an excavated .36 caliber two cavity bullet mold for “Navy” revolvers. The mold halves are brass with a steel sprue cutter, screw, and pins. The mold is approximately 5” in overall… (2022-1313) Learn More »
CDV OF MAJOR ROBERT N. HULL, 66TH GEORGIA INFANTRY, WOUNDED AT FRANKLIN, KIA IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Chest-up view of Major Robert Newton Hull in uniform. He wears a double-breasted jacket with collar and sleeve insignia just visible. The image is clear with good contrast. Corners of the mount have… (1139-330) Learn More »
CDV OF CHAPLAIN R.K. PORTER, COBB'S GEORGIA LEGION
Bust view of Confederate Chaplain R.K. Porter. The image is clear with light contrast. There is a period ink signature below the photo, "Yours affly / R.K. Porter". No photographer's backmark. Pencil… (1138-599) Learn More »
INK SIGNED BUST VIEW OF WILLIAM B. RITTER OF THE HENRICO LIGHT ARTILLERY – LONG PERIOD INK INSCRIPTION ON THE REVERSE
CDV shows Ritter in a dark civilian suit posed in a slight right profile. Bottom of the image is signed in faint period ink “WM. BAILY RITTER, VIRGINIA.” Contrast and clarity is excellent. Paper… (1138-997) Learn More »
CDV OF STONEWALL BRIGADE CAPTAIN WITH PERIOD INK ID - BY REES OF RICHMOND
Image is a vignette bust view of John S. Harrison of Company D, 2nd Virginia Infantry in Confederate uniform. He wears a light-colored coat with the three parallel bars of a captain clearly visible on… (1138-991) Learn More »
CDV OF CAPTAIN EDWARD GRAHAM OF THE PETERSBURG HORSE ARTILLERY
Image is a late or early post-war view of Graham in a dark civilian suit with white shirt, dark bowtie and tinted cheeks. The contrast and clarity of the image are excellent. Mount and paper are very… (1138-980) Learn More »
PERIOD PENCIL ID WARTIME VIEW OF THOMAS A. BRANDER 20TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY AND THE LETCHER ARTILLERY – PRESENT AT THE EXECUTION OF JOHN BROWN
CDV is a bust view of Brander in the uniform of a Confederate 2nd lieutenant. Bottom center of the mount bears a period pencil inscription that reads “THOMAS BANDER, LETCHER ARTILLERY.” Clarity is… (1138-984) Learn More »
POST CIVIL WAR VIRGINIA TWO-PIECE SWORD BELT BUCKLE
This sword belt plate is very similar to some wartime and prewar Virginia plates, but we feel it probably postdates the war, though excavated in Orange, Virginia. The central disk with narrow edge… (1184-117) Learn More »
IDENTIFIED MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCABBARD – CHARLES F. HATCH
This sword measures approximately 34” long from point to pommel. The blade is 28” long. It has a wide stopped fuller that is 19” long and a narrow fuller that is 21 ½” long. The blade remains… (1179-074) Learn More »
SELECTION OF LANTERN SLIDES OF GETTYSBURG MONUMENTS
The lantern slide is a positive transparency that can be projected. It comprises the photographic emulsion containing the image, which is bound to a glass plate and covered by another thin layer of… (224-) Learn More »
INTERESTING KNITTED COMFORTER NAMED TO CAPTAIN E. BLACKMAR
Hand knit comforter meas. 61.00 x 52.00 inches. It is made of alternating stripes using various shades of red wool yarn. Worked into the central stripe in dark brown yarn is “CAPT. E.… (1179-228) Learn More »
CDV OF CAPTAIN GEORGE SAVAGE & 2ND LIEUTENANT JAMES ASHBY, 39TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY & 19TH VIRGINIA ARTILLERY
This CDV photo is a fine image featuring two Confederate officers. The men are seen in full standing format in this studio image. Contrast and clarity are good. Both men are dressed in gray trousers,… (1138-948) Learn More »
CDV OF SOUTH CAROLINA LIEUTENANT COLONEL KILLED AT 1ST BULL RUN
Waist -up view of Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin J. Johnson of Hampton’s Legion. Image shows Johnson in a dark civilian suit with white shirt and large, dark bowtie. Contrast is fair and clarity is… (1138-857) Learn More »
RELIC CIVIL WAR PICKET PIN – RECOVERED NEAR FREDERICKSBURG
This is an excavated Civil War iron picket pin. A regulation piece of equipment for cavalrymen. Used to stake-down a horse temporarily while on picket or grazing. Measures 11 ½” long overall.… (2022-1391) Learn More »
RELIC WW1-ERA USMC QM DEPARTMENT BADGE
This is an excavated badge from an employee at the U.S.M.C. quartermaster department. The brass badge is engraved “U.S.M.C. / 1098 / Q.M. DEPT.” and has an even “dug” green patina. There is a… (2022-1369) Learn More »
THE CONFEDERATE DETECTIVE SERVICE
Hundley, Ransom N. 2022. Softcover, 258 pages. 8" X10". The American Civil War began on April 12, 1861, when South Carolina Militia bombarded Fort Sumpter with artillery. Just seven days later,… (ST501207) Learn More »
DUTY AND DISHONOR – THE CONFEDERATE DETECTIVE SERVICE
Hundley, Ransom N. 2022. Softcover, 131 pages. 6”X9”. This book represents a previously unpublished study by which we attempt to evaluate the legacies of Confederate Detectives Theodore… (ST501206) Learn More »
US MODEL 1851 OFFICER’S SWORD BELT AND SCARCE SOLDER-BACKED PLATE
This is the regulation sword belt for U.S. officers in the Civil War. The rectangular eagle belt plate with the arms of the U.S. is an early style, likely prewar or very early war, made of stamped… (1052-222) Learn More »
US INDIAN WAR DARK BLUE OFFICER’S TROUSERS
Trousers are constructed of a fine dark blue wool with vertical side-seam pockets and a watchpocket in the waist. Trousers are held closed by a large hook and eye at the top of the waist along with a… (1117-287) Learn More »
SILVER-MOUNTED QUEEN ANNE TURN-OFF BARREL PISTOL BY NATHANIEL TREVEY CA. 1740-50
Using a truncated stock not extending past the lock and a barrel fitted with a lug at the bottom breech to allow it to be unscrewed for loading, these pistols became popular in the reign of Queen Anne… (490-3434) Learn More »
BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED HOMEMADE SADDLE VALISE USED BY 31ST MASSACHUSETTS OFFICER WITH TAG FROM FAMILY
This handsewn canvas valise was made for George V. Bristol when he served as a lieutenant in the 31st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Bristol, whose profession was "merchant tailor," may well have… (1179-296) Learn More »
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PAPER-WRAPPED MUSKET CARTRIDGE IN COLONIAL AMERICA, 1640-1841
Brown, Rodger. 2022. Hardback, 6 x 9 ¾”. 96 pages; numerous b&w photos and illustrations. During the Revolutionary War, both armies in the conflict were armed with muzzleloading smoothbore… (ST501205) Learn More »
1865-1890 US REVENUE CUTTER BELT RIG & PLATE
Belt is made of one piece of leather approx. 31.00 inches long x 1.75 wide. The interior of the belt has a sewn seam running down the center while the exterior face of the belt has a tooled line… (490-3646) Learn More »
FANTASTIC FRAMED IMAGE TAKEN FROM THE SUMMIT OF LITTLE ROUND TOP IN 1886 BY GETTYSBURG PHOTOGRAPHER WILLIAM TIPTON
Image was taken from the summit of Little Round Top with the camera facing northwest. The camera looks to be set up just in front of where the monument to Hazlett’s Battery now stands. The view is… (1178-01) Learn More »
SCARCE 1799 DATED SPRINGFIELD 1795 TYPE-II MUSKET
Springfield was designated one of two US armories for the manufacture of arms in 1794 and production of the “US muskets, Charleville pattern” (designated the Model 1795 by collectors for… (1052-68) Learn More »
RICHMOND TYPE-II RIFLE MUSKET, MID-1862
This is very good example of a Richmond Type-II rifle musket made in mid-1862 showing the beveled low-hump lock plate introduced in March 1862 and using the early 1862 die strike replaced later in the… (490-2958) Learn More »
MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMAN MEDAL OF RICHARD H. FISHER 4th MASS, AND LATER 39th MASS, WIA WILDERNESS
The edge of this Massachusetts Minuteman Medal is stamped “RICHARD H. FISHER PRVT. H 4TH. REG. Fisher, a 28 year-old stonecutter from Quincy, who joined the 4th Mass. Militia Infantry, a three-month… (844-18) Learn More »
MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMAN MEDAL OF JOHN S. GIBBS, 3rd MASS RIFLES, 1st US LT. ARTILLERY, 38th USCT AND ADC TO GEN. TURNER 24th A.C.
The edge of this Massachusetts Minuteman Medal is stamped “JOHN S. GIBBS, PRVT. A. 3d BTN. RFN.” This is company A of the 3rd Battalion of Riflemen, Mass. Vol. Militia. The Third Battalion of… (844-19) Learn More »
TRAVELING COT WITH BAG ID TO A MEMBER OF GENERAL BURNSIDES STAFF WHO EARNED TWO BREVET PROMOTIONS FOR MERITORIOUS AND GALLANT SERVICE
This interesting item belonged to Lieutenant Robert Hale Ives Goddard who served as an aid-de-camp to Major General Ambrose Burnside and later rose to major and lieutenant colonel for gallant and… (1179-292) Learn More »
$3,500.00
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CDV OF GENERAL ISREAL B. RICHARDSON, MORTALLY WOUNDED AT ANTIETAM
Three-quarter standing view of Richardson in uniform. Wearing general's uniform with sash and belt. He holds a hat in one hand and grips his sword in the other. Image is clear with good contrast.… (224-599) Learn More »
CDV OF PRIVATE CHRISTOPHER MENGIS, 15TH LOUISIANA INFANTRY
Oval bust view of Mengis in civilian clothes. The image is clear with good contrast. The mount is in very good condition. No photographer's backmark. A period pencil identification is faint but… (1138-646) Learn More »
CDV OF COLONEL DAVID B. PENN, 7TH LOUISIANA INFANTRY
Waist-up view of Penn in frock coat. Colonel's rank (3 stars) are faintly visible on collar. The image is clear but slightly light in contrast. The mount remains in excellent condition. No… (1138-640) Learn More »
CDV OF COLONEL LEWIS G. DERUSSY -- FORT DERUSSY IN LOUISIANA NAMED FOR HIM
Oval view of DeRussy in civilian clothes. The image is clear with good contrast. There is a small wrinkle and chip to the upper, left corner of the image. A faint, but original pencil identification… (1138-637) Learn More »
CDV OF GENERAL HENRY W. HALLECK
Three-quarter standing view of Halleck in uniform. He wears a double-breasted frock with shoulder straps and holds his kepi in his hand. Image is clear with good contrast. Photographer’s backmark,… (1139-175) Learn More »
CDV OF GENERAL JOHN E. WOOL
Full standing studio view of Wool in dress uniform. He wears a double-breasted coat with fringed epaulettes. He also wears a sash, sword belt, and holds his sword in front. Image is clear with very… (1139-179) Learn More »
CDV OF U.S. GENERAL ROBERT ANDERSON
Waist-up view of Anderson. He wears a double-breasted coat with general’s shoulder straps. Image is clear with very good contrast. The mount is in good shape with an unusually wide printed border… (1139-120) Learn More »
CDV OF U.S. ADMIRAL DAVID G. FARRAGUT
Three-quarter standing view of Farragut. He wears a double-breasted coat with shoulder straps and plenty of sleeve braid! Image is clear with good contrast. Period ink name along bottom edge. The… (1139-162) Learn More »
CDV OF SOUTH CAROLINA LIEUTENANT COLONEL KILLED AT 1ST BULL RUN - BENJAMIN JENKINS JOHNSON
Waist -up view of Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin J. Johnson of Hampton’s Legion. Image shows Johnson in a dark civilian suit with white shirt and large, dark bowtie. Contrast and clarity are very good.… (1138-856) Learn More »
BUST VIEW OF 50TH VIRGINIA ADJUTANT AND LATER CS ENGINEER WITH OLD INK ID
CDV is of John W. Amiss sporting a goatee and an open light-colored shell jacket with white shirt and dark bowtie. Contrast is light and the photographer has used a pencil to artistically darken… (1138-1346) Learn More »
BUST VIEW ATTRIBUTED TO BE 1ST LIEUTENANT JOSEPH W. HOWARD OF THE 23RD VIRGINIA CAVALRY
The ID on this image is in modern pencil on the reverse. The photo comes from the well-known collection of the late William A. Turner and was no doubt identified by Mr. Turner through research or,… (1138-1070) Learn More »
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EXCELLENT U.S. MODEL 1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER WITH MINTY ETCHED BLADE
This pattern was introduced in 1840 for all mounted officers other than cavalry, but with the introduction of the 1850 patterns it was limited to officers of light artillery, making it very scarce. On top being a very hard to find pattern, this one… (870-635). Learn More »
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