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REVOLUTIONARY WAR SEA SERVICE PISTOL
Offered is basically a Pattern 1756 British naval single shot flintlock pistol. The barrel has a deep brown patina; it is 12 inches in length and has a .56 caliber smooth bore. The government… (490-7350) Learn More »
DUG .44 CALIBER BRASS BULLET MOLD FOR KERR/HAYES/BALLARD-LIKE BULLET
Offered here is an excavated single cavity bullet mold. Brass mold halves, hinged at the end, with iron sprue cutter mounted on top. Single cavity casts a two-groove bullet with slight rebate at the… (236-194) Learn More »
RARE HONRABLE DISCHARGE MEDAL – FRANK CONVERSE, 1st WV VETERAN VOLUNTEERS
This medal was presented to West Virginia Volunteer Veteran Frank Converse to mark his honorable discharge from Federal Volunteer military service. It comes in the original box, which is labeled in… (2025-829) Learn More »
VERY GOOD 1864 DATED US NAVY YARD MARKED PASS BOX FOR THE 32 POUNDER GUN
The 32-pounder was an iron smoothbore cannon used on ships and in coastal fortifications. It was largely superseded by more advanced guns during the war but remained in service throughout, with the… (1268-669) Learn More »
CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM CEDAR MOUNTAIN RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS AUGUST 1956
Syd Kerksis was one of the real pioneers in Civil War collecting with books on military belt plates and projectiles that are still useful references. This comes in his original storage envelope for it… (2025-1390) Learn More »
CDV "FIRST PHOTO" OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN
Carte de visite based on what is considered to be the first photographic image of the new president. It is believed to have been photographed at some point between March 1, 1861 and the end of June… (1189-142) Learn More »
FROCK COAT, SASH, EPAULETS AND SWORD BELT OF COLONEL AND BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL ELI HOUSTON MURRAY, 3rd KENTUCKY CAVALRY
This set consists of a wonderful, identified Union cavalry colonel’s frock coat, epaulets, sash and sword belt, all in excellent condition and belonging to Col. E.H. Murray, 3rd Kentucky Cavalry,… (1268-783) Learn More »
LEAD MUSKET BALLS FROM PORTO BELO
Twenty-two various sized lead round shot recovered from Porto Bello, New Granada (Panama). This is a Spanish colony founded in 1597 by Spanish explorer Francisco Velarde y Mercado. Shot varies in size… (236-1013) Learn More »
$60.00
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SET OF FOUR DUG BRIDLE ROSETTES
Offered here is a set of four excavated brass bridle rosettes. First is lead-filled brass with floral pattern surrounding a plain central disk; brass wire loop remains on back. Second is a lead-filled… (2025-1868) Learn More »
$45.00
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CLEAR CASED QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE ARMED UNION INFANTRYMAN
A very clear, very good condition quarter-plate size cased tintype showing an armed Union infantryman posed before a painted backdrop in a photographer’s studio. Our man is shown standing,… (286-1426) Learn More »
$550.00
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MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMAN MEDAL OF CHARLES D. BACON 4th MASS INF, 1st & 4th MASS CAV: SHOWN WEARING THE MEDAL IN THE MINUTEMEN OF 1861 ROSTER
Authorized in 1902, these impressive, two-piece bronze medals consist of a rectangular pin-back bar reading, “MASSACHUSETTS MINUTE MEN OF 1861” and a circular drop with the Seal of the State of… (2025-849) Learn More »
RARE MEXICAN WAR PERIOD NCO SASH
Worn by officers in most of the branches of the United States Army, the waist sash was a common uniform accoutrement and symbol of authority in the military during both field operations and camp… (490-7130) Learn More »
$950.00
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IDENTIFIED COLT 1862 POLICE REVOLVER
In 1861 Colt introduced two new pocket model revolvers in the more powerful .36 caliber chambering. Until that time, all of Colt’s “Pocket” guns had been .31 caliber, or in the case of some of… (2024-638) Learn More »
12MM LEFAUCHEUX PINFIRE REVOLVER
Presented here is a M1854, 12mm Lefaucheux pinfire revolver. This style of handgun was designed and produced by the highly-acclaimed inventor of European firearms, Eugene Lefaucheux. Referred to as… (2025-327) Learn More »
$1,295.00
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CIVIL WAR VERMONT CHAPLAIN’S HAVERSACK WITH GREAT PAINTED IDENTIFICATION: 15th VERMONT, SECOND VERMONT BRIGADE
Material related to Civil War military Chaplains is extremely hard to find. This is a commercially produced “officer’s style” haversack with a great stencil in white on the reverse indicating… (2025-1851) Learn More »
FEDERAL MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER FOUND ON EAST CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG – GEISELMAN COLLECTION
This Civil War artifact is Federal Model 1860 light cavalry saber that was recovered in the battle area at East Cavalry Field in Gettysburg. Once part of the Norbert Oyler Collection, this edged… (942-14) Learn More »
$6,500.00
Originally $7,500.00
RARE EXCAVATED “USA” HEADSTALL ROSETTE
Rosette is stamped brass with an intertwined “USA” on the face. Lead filled and a brass bar on the reverse for attaching to the headstall. Nice “dug” patina on face; attachment wire bent… (2025-1869) Learn More »
MARYLAND SWORD BELT PLATE
These plates follow the general configuration of the U.S. M1851, but substitute the 1854 version of the Great Seal of Maryland, simply moving the motto from a ribbon scroll at the bottom to the top of… (2025-767) Learn More »
SCARCE NON-DUG CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “CS” SWORD BELT PLATE
This original Civil War Confederate two-piece interlocking belt buckle is the “Richmond style,” noted for its tall, thin and finely shaped letters with tall, straight serifs on a central disk that… (2025-777) Learn More »
$3,500.00
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UNIFORM OF COL. JOHN S. SCHULTZ, ADC TO GEN. COUCH AS 2nd CORPS COMMANDER AT FREDERICKSBURG (WIA,) CHANCELLORSVILLE, AND COMMANDER DEPT. SUSQUEHANNA- PURPORTEDLY ON THE PLATFORM AT THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS
This is a very good looking Union Colonel’s frock coat, vest, trousers and sash worn by John Smythe Schultze (1834-1912,) who served as regimental quartermaster of the 93rd Pennsylvania and then… (1268-308) Learn More »
$12,500.00
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SMITH PATENT SHOULDER STRAPS FOR AN INFANTRY CAPTAIN
This is a good pair of Civil War infantry captain’s shoulder straps showing just enough wear to indicate they saw service in the field. These are Smith Patent straps, using stamped gilt brass frames… (490-7381) Learn More »
$795.00
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SCARCE TRIPLE-BORDER INFANTRY CAPTAIN SMITH PATENT SHOULDER STRAPS
This officer was practical and kept an eye on cost, but wanted to make an impression. Smith patent shoulder straps were more robust, easier to maintain, less expensive, and less likely to snag on… (490-7377) Learn More »
CASED 1/6 PLATE TINTYPE OF THREE UNION MEN – CORPS BADGES
Interesting tintype photograph of three Union soldiers; are they family or friends? Two of the three are wearing corps badges, but from different corps. Very fine photo with very good focus and… (490-7375) Learn More »
$595.00
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3.8” HOTCHKISS BASE CUP WITH “RICHMOND, VA” LABEL FROM YORK SPRINGS, PA G.A.R. POST #37 COLLECTION
Offered here is an early “battlefield pick-up” relic that was part of the collections on display at the York, PA, #37 “General Sedgwick” Grand Army of the Republic Post. The item is the iron… (1202-878) Learn More »
CANADIAN SABRETACHE PLATE
This rarely seen plate was designed to be attached to the sabretache of a mounted artilleryman of the Canada Militia. It dates as early as 1876. It is virtually identical to the plate worn on the blue… (2025-1168) Learn More »
THE FIRST DAY’S FIGHT AT GETTYSURG: “REBEL CANTEEN” FOUND ON “SEMINARY RIDGE”
This canteen was likely a Confederate capture at Chancellorsville or Second Winchester and lost by its captor in the first day’s fighting at Gettysburg along northern Seminary Ridge and the area of… (490-7397) Learn More »
$2,250.00
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FORD’S THEATRE AND PETERSON HOUSE MEMORIAL FLOWER URN
A palm-size, turned wood urn with top, measuring 4-1/2” tall overall, including the top. Nicely inscribed in period ink on one face of the urn is: “Wild Flowers / Gathered in front of Ford’s… (2025-1890) Learn More »
TEXAN RICHARD M. GANO'S BRIGADIER GENERAL'S UNIFORM
Offered is the uniform Colonel/General Gano wore when he was wounded in battle. Most Confederate uniforms around today were not there, or they did not see "the elephant" (battle). Usually these are… (1268-368) Learn More »
$105,000.00
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EAST WOODS ANTIETAM RECOVERED M1855 RIFLEMAN’S BELT BUCKLE AND LOOPS
This brass hardware from an 1855 pattern rifleman’s was recovered in the East Woods on the battlefield of Antietam. These belts were copies of the French 1847 pattern for the “Chasseurs a Pied,”… (490-7363) Learn More »
$395.00
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MINT CONDITION 3rd ARTILLERY OFFICER’S HAT BADGE
This artillery officer’s hat badge is in mint condition. It measures 3-1/4” by 2-1/8” with very strong color to the black velvet, the gilt finish on the gold bullion embroidered crossed cannon… (490-7391) Learn More »
MODEL 1917 RIFLE BY WINCHESTER
The M1917 Enfield, “P17 Enfield”, “American Enfield”, formally named “United States Rifle, cal. .30, Model of 1917” was an American modification and production of the British .303 caliber… (1207-03) Learn More »
FULL SET 1862 PATENT AMERICAN CARD COMPANY “UNION PLAYING CARDS”
In an inspired combination of patriotism and profit-seeking the American Card Company introduced its “Union Playing cards” in 1862 and gained distributors throughout the country. The company… (2025-1894) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE RECEIPT FOR SEIZURE OF FARMER’S WAGON IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, PA – GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN
This 6 x 3 ¾” paper fragment is handwritten in ink, and is dated “Qr Mr Dept. C.S. Army / June 29th 1863”. Overall in good condition; all writing is legible. Fold lines; old tape repairs on… (2025-1896) Learn More »
$595.00
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GETTYSBURG 75th ANNIVERSARY MEDAL WITH BOX, SHIPPING BOX, SOUVENIR TIE CLASP AND RIBBON/PIN
An original official veteran’s badge for the Gettysburg 75th anniversary ceremonies in 1938. A bronze eagle spreads its wings over both Union and Confederate shields, backed by a blue and gray… (286-1431) Learn More »
SCARCE BRIGADIER GENERAL EXTRA RICH THREE ROW SHOULDER STRAPS, WIDE CENTRE
We take our title from the Schuyler, Hartley and Graham listing of similar straps in their 1864 catalog (pages 61 and 62, in particular.) These straps have strong black color to the velvet ground,… (490-7373) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR FIRST LIEUTENANT OF STAFF STRAPS
These straps were worn by a first lieutenant serving in a staff position at a regimental or higher level. This did not necessarily mean only duty behind the lines. First lieutenants on the regimental… (490-7388) Learn More »
UNITED STATES FORD ROAD RECOVERED CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
This regulation US cartridge box plate was recovered on the US Ford Road on July 14, 1974. The plate is the regulation 1839 pattern oval U.S. cartridge box plate used throughout the Civil War, made of… (918-87) Learn More »
$225.00
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ENTWINED USA BRIDLE ROSETTE
Civil War bridle or headstall rosette. This is stamped brass, circular, domed with two steps and given a raised, entwined “USA” on the top, measuring 1-3/4” in diameter. The reverse is fitted… (2025-797) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR INFANTRY SERGEANT’S FOUR-BUTTON FATIGUE BLOUSE
This is a very good example of a very rare Civil War uniform: the 4-button blouse originally designated for “fatigue” wear in the regular army, but which quickly became the standard field uniform… (1268-268) Learn More »
AMERICAN OR CONTINENTAL INVALID FEEDER, CIRCA 1810-1840
This glass item measures 9 ½” in length and has a rough pontil. The glass feeding tip would have been wrapped in cloth to protect it and the patient’s teeth. There is a small chip where the top… (1239-62) Learn More »
AMERICAN PINT DECANTER, CIRCA 1820-1840
This blown pint decanter has interesting striations in the glass. Stands 7” tall and has a rough pontil. Decanter stoppers were frequently lost or broken and all types of make-do stoppers are found;… (1239-60) Learn More »
$45.00
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AMERICAN HALF PINT DECANTER, CIRCA 1820-1840
This very heavy half pint decanter stands 6 1/8”. It has a single neck ring and a polished pontil. Some staining inside. Decanters this size are rare. The replaced cork closure is acceptable but… (1239-61) Learn More »
$25.00
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NON-DUG, U.S. PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE
This US shoulder belt plate was to be affixed to the front of the shoulder belt for the infantry cartridge box. It features a brass face featuring a raised spread-winged eagle design. Brass face shows… (2025-805) Learn More »
POST-CIVIL WAR OHIO SWORD BELT PLATE
The plate is cast brass and rectangular in shape with the Ohio coat of arms at center. The detail of the mountains with the rising sun and the canal boat are excellent. Surrounding this central design… (2025-800) Learn More »
MAINE VOLUNTEER MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
This is an excavated VMM box plate. These plates were patterned after the U.S. box plate, but were stamped VMM for Volunteer Militia of Maine, and are thought to have been issued to Maine’s ten… (2025-762) Learn More »
POST-CIVIL WAR OHIO NATIONAL GUARD BOX PLATE
Made of sheet brass, rolled and stamped. Raised rim with letters “ONG” in the center in an ornately serifed type face. Brass exhibits a mellow, aged tone. Plate measures 68mm x 41mm. There was… (2025-961) Learn More »
RELIC STATE OF NEW YORK “SNY” BELT PLATE
This is a nice excavated SNY belt plate. Pattern 1839 belt buckle with puppy-paw hooks. Beautiful brown face with the letters “SNY” in the center. Many small “dings” on the face. Two small… (2025-1389) Learn More »
$495.00
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CIVIL WAR PRISONER OF WAR CAMP ART: CARVED POWDER HORN OF LT. ROBERT E. SMITHSON, 77TH OHIO, CARVED WHILE PRISONER AT TYLER TEXAS, SEPTEMBER 1863
Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum this powder horn was made by or for Lt. Robert E. Smithson, 77th Ohio, while a prisoner of war at Camp Ford, Tyler Texas, after being captured… (1179-2179) Learn More »
POCKET KNIFE FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION
Iron two-blade pocket knife. One blade missing. Brass end caps. Iron is in pitted, relic condition overall. Measures 4” in length. From Lee’s Headquarters Museum collection in Gettysburg and… (224-811) Learn More »
$165.00
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ENFIELD RIFLE LOCKPLATE & HAMMER FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION
Lockplate and hammer from an Enfield rifle. Plate is unmarked other than tooling around the edges. Nearly complete works on backside; only missing trigger sear. Light surface rust overall typical of… (224-810) Learn More »
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REMARKABLE SWORD IDENTIFIED TO GEORGE WILLIAM GORDON (1801-1877), US CONSUL TO BRAZIL (1840-46) AND SLAVE TRADE OPPONENT
A remarkable sword manufactured by W.H. Horstmann & Co., New York after the Model 1834 US Revenue Cutter/Marine sword. Neatly engraved on the reverse folding guard, “Geo. Wm. Gordon / United States Consul”. Born on February 8, 1801 in Exeter,… (870-60). Learn More »
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