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POST-WAR CABINET CARD PHOTO OF TWICE WOUNDED 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIVATE CHARLES F. HOLT

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

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

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 »

.69 CALIBER POWDER CHARGE – GRAY PAPER

.69 CALIBER POWDER CHARGE – GRAY PAPER

This powder charge is in very good condition. Measures 2” long. Fine gray cartridge paper is tied closed at both ends, however there is also a typical folded tail. A blank musket charge that could… (1212-176) Learn More »

18MM (~.70 CALIBER) CARTRIDGE FOR ALTERED SWISS RIFLES

18MM (~.70 CALIBER) CARTRIDGE FOR ALTERED SWISS RIFLES

This cartridge is in excellent condition. Measures 1.9” long. Lubricated over bullet with end tucked into the bullet cavity. These “expanding ball” cartridges were for the Swiss Model 1842… (1212-184) Learn More »

DUG PATTERN 1855 BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

DUG PATTERN 1855 BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Bayonet has full length blade and socket with mortise. Locking ring is frozen. No markings are visible. Surfaces are covered in a heavy rust with remains of black paint. It appears that once the… (2022-1319) Learn More »

SELECTION OF CDV’S OF CIVILIANS TAKEN BY MUMPER & CO., LOCAL GETTYSBURG PHOTOGRAPHER

SELECTION OF CDV’S OF CIVILIANS TAKEN BY MUMPER & CO., LOCAL GETTYSBURG PHOTOGRAPHER

Nine CDVs, all with Mumper backmarks.  Unidentified local Gettysburg civilian images, all in excellent condition. Item codes are visible on the bar code tags with the images; they are 772-47S through… (772-47S THRU Y) Learn More »

MODEL 1855/61 GUN TOOL ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

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 »

US WORLD WAR ONE SOUVENIR HANDKERCHIEF

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

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

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.

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. W. DUNLAP

CDV OF CONFEDERATE MAJOR W. W. DUNLAP

Dunlap is shown in civilian clothes and is posed in partial right profile. Bottom of the image has a period pencil ID of “W. W. DUNLAP, MAJOR CSA” Contrast and clarity are good. Paper and mount… (1138-1339) Learn More »

CDV OF CONFEDERATE MAJOR W. C. DRIVER OF LOUISIANA – WOUNDED AT PORT REPUBLIC

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 »

CDV OF A CONFEDERATE MAJOR BY BALTIMORE PHOTOGRAPHER

CDV OF A CONFEDERATE MAJOR BY BALTIMORE PHOTOGRAPHER

Image is a chest-up view of an unidentified Confederate major. He wears a double-breasted frock coat with the single star of a major on his collar. Contrast and clarity are good. The image looks to be… (1138-1329) Learn More »

UNIDENTIFIED BUST VIEW OF A CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN

UNIDENTIFIED BUST VIEW OF A CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN

Image is a vignette bust view of an unknown Confederate officer sporting a goatee and wearing a light-colored coat with a fold-down collar bearing the three horizontal bars of a captain. Clarity is… (1138-1324) 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

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

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

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

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

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 »

NEW YORK LIGHT GUARD COAT BUTTON, NY78A

NEW YORK LIGHT GUARD COAT BUTTON, NY78A

Old English “LG” surrounded by a wreath. BM: R&W ROBINSON / EXTRA RICH.  VF+ condition.   [ss][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR… (998-1186) Learn More »

$60.00
Originally $80.00

NICE WAIST-UP VIEW OF AN UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE OFFICER

NICE WAIST-UP VIEW OF AN UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE OFFICER

CDV is of a bearded Confederate officer in a light-colored double-breasted frock coat. There is no rank visible on the collar. Contrast and clarity are good. Mount is good while the paper has a faint… (1138-1298) Learn More »

CDV OF MARY CUSTIS LEE, LEXINGTON BACKMARK

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 »

SHARPS & HANKINS SABER BAYONET - NO SCABBARD

SHARPS & HANKINS SABER BAYONET - NO SCABBARD

Overall, the bayonet meas. approx. 25.25 inches long from point to pommel. The blade itself is 19.50 inches long with a semi-bright surface with light scattered mottling and minor pitting in the point… (169-602) Learn More »

BOOK OF MILITARY TEXTBOOK ENGINEERING PLATES BELONGING TO JAMES MERCUR, US ENGINEERS AND WEST POINT INSTRUCTOR

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 »

BOOK – SPECIFICATION AND DRAWINGS OF CARTRIDGES FOR SMALL ARMS, PATENTED IN THE UNITED STATES PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1878

BOOK – SPECIFICATION AND DRAWINGS OF CARTRIDGES FOR SMALL ARMS, PATENTED IN THE UNITED STATES PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1878

This is a reprint of the original 1878 edition that was in the collection of Herschel Logan. A high-quality reprint from Armory Publications. 7.5” x 11” x 2.5”, unpaginated. Approximately 300… (236-724) Learn More »

NEW YORK 71ST REGIMENT COAT BUTTON

NEW YORK 71ST REGIMENT COAT BUTTON

NY61A.  BM: (rmdc) SCOVILL MFG CO. / WATERBURY.  VF condition.   [ss][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED… (998-1184) Learn More »

$75.00
Originally $110.00

CONFEDERATE RIFLEMAN’S BUTTON

CONFEDERATE RIFLEMAN’S BUTTON

CS201A. 25mm. BM: H T & B/MANCHESTER.  [ss] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY… (998-1153) Learn More »

CONFEDERATE INFANTRY BUTTON

CONFEDERATE INFANTRY BUTTON

Albert’s CS171A. 25mm. BM: H T & B / MANCHESTER.  [ss][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR… (998-1147) Learn More »

$475.00
Originally $595.00

PASTEBOARD PACKAGE OF FRENCH PERCUSSION CAPS

PASTEBOARD PACKAGE OF FRENCH PERCUSSION CAPS

Here is a very nice French pasteboard percussion cap container, unopened and full of caps. Round package made of white pasteboard with green paper labels affixed. A white paper label was pasted along… (1212-250) Learn More »

PASTEBOARD PACKAGE OF FRENCH PERCUSSION CAPS

PASTEBOARD PACKAGE OF FRENCH PERCUSSION CAPS

Here is a very nice French pasteboard percussion cap container, unopened and full of caps. Round package made of white pasteboard with green paper labels affixed. A white paper label was pasted along… (1212-210) Learn More »

12TH NEW HAMPSHIRE SOUVENIR CUP

12TH NEW HAMPSHIRE SOUVENIR CUP

At 12th New Hampshire reunions the regiment would give out small souvenir replicas of accoutrements such as a musket, knapsack, canteen or tin cup as mementos. This item is the tin cup. It meas.… (1211-59) Learn More »

VERY SCARCE 1799-1800 SWAN CONTRACT VIRGINIA MILITIA REGIMENTALLY MARKED MUSKET: 42nd REGIMENT, PITTSYLVANIA

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

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

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 »

ARSENAL MARKED SLING FOR USE ON THE 45/70 KRAG

ARSENAL MARKED SLING FOR USE ON THE 45/70 KRAG

Brown leather sling with a functioning loop at one end that is fastened by a brass stud and a double pronged hook at the other. Sling meas. approx. 1.08 inches wide x 66.00 inches long and has two… (172-5943) Learn More »

U.S. MODEL 1874 CAVALRY CURB BIT ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

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

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

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
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CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA $500 BOND

CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA $500 BOND

This Bond was authorized by the Act of Congress CSA on the 19th of August 1861. The total numbered issued were 1,132. This Bond is numbered 152, printed on white paper and imprinted with “Hoyer… (998-2156) Learn More »

$125.00
Originally $200.00

RIBBED GLASS GOBLET

RIBBED GLASS GOBLET

Clear glass goblet is ribbed with a scrollwork design of leaves and flowers. Measures 6” tall by 3 ¼” at the base. No cracks, just a couple of very small chips at the edge of the foot. … (998-1535) Learn More »

$20.00
Originally $35.00

PRIMARY BIBLE QUESTIONS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

PRIMARY BIBLE QUESTIONS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

By S. Root. Published by Franklin Steam Publishers House, J.J. Toon & Co., Atlanta. GA, 1864. 80 pp., wraps. Butternut cover, 4.5 x 6”. Exhibits light water staining, interior yellowing and… (1000-1646) Learn More »

$280.00
Originally $350.00

POST-WAR VIRGINIA STAFF OFFICER’S BUTTON BY HORSTMANN

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

THE [CONFEDERATE] VOLUNTEERS’ HANDBOOK

THE [CONFEDERATE] VOLUNTEERS’ HANDBOOK

By Capt. J.K. Lee, of the First Regiment of Virginia Volunteers. Published by West & Johnson, Richmond, VA, 1861. 96 pp., wraps, w/butternut cloth covers & period paper label taped to front… (1000-1638) Learn More »

$520.00
Originally $650.00
SOLD

CABINET CARD OF AMERICAN INDIAN FAMILY BY AN IDAHO PHOTOGRAPHER

CABINET CARD OF AMERICAN INDIAN FAMILY BY AN IDAHO PHOTOGRAPHER

Image is of a mother seated in a chair holding a young baby in her lap. Seated next to her is another child that is approximately 10 or so years old. The mother wears a dark shirt with a skirt showing… (1152-97) Learn More »

US VIETNAM WAR FIELD GRADE INFANTRY OFFICER’S DRESS BLUE VISOR CAP

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

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 »

THUER’S PATENT .36 CALIBER “POCKET NAVY” CARTRIDGE

THUER’S PATENT .36 CALIBER “POCKET NAVY” CARTRIDGE

This is a Thuer’s Patent metallic centerfire cartridge. This short .36 caliber cartridge is in excellent original condition and was for the Colt Thuer conversion “Pocket Navy” revolver. These… (1212-24) Learn More »


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CONFEDERATE DEEP SOUTH DEPOT ENLISTEDMAN'S KEPI

Federal soldier George Wilson, 21st Missouri Infantry (US), captured this cap at the Fort Blakely fight near Mobile, Alabama April 9th, 1865.  The cap appears to have been mass produced at a clothing depot and this depot used a distinctive light… (2025-300). Learn More »

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