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CIVIL WAR US NAVY SAILOR’S EMBROIDERED PINCUSHION OF AMHERST SPOFFORD: SERVICE IN THE 3rd MAINE INFANTRY AND US NAVY

CIVIL WAR US NAVY SAILOR’S EMBROIDERED PINCUSHION OF AMHERST SPOFFORD: SERVICE IN THE 3rd MAINE INFANTRY AND US NAVY

Born in Maine in 1821, Amherst Spofford (III) first went to sea at age thirteen and spent the greater part of his life as a sailor according to a 1916 obituary. During the Civil War he served in both… (2024-358) Learn More »

MEDAL OF HONOR FOR “EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM” – 1861 PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. CHARLES JOSEPH MURPHY, 38th NEW YORK, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR BULL RUN, ESCAPEE FROM LIBBY, VOLUNTEER AIDE TO MEDICAL STAFF IN THE PENINSULA CAMPAIGN

MEDAL OF HONOR FOR “EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM” – 1861 PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. CHARLES JOSEPH MURPHY, 38th NEW YORK, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR BULL RUN, ESCAPEE FROM LIBBY, VOLUNTEER AIDE TO MEDICAL STAFF IN THE PENINSULA CAMPAIGN

This non-regulation officer’s sword bears an 1861 presentation on the obverse scabbard,  “Presented to/ Lieut. C.J. Murphy, / by his friends / 1861” and a list of battles on the reverse… (1052-1131) Learn More »

CONFEDERATE CAVALRY CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPT. EDWARD BIRD, “EFFINGHAM HUSSARS,” 2nd BATTALION AND 5th REGIMENT GEORGIA CAVALRY

CONFEDERATE CAVALRY CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPT. EDWARD BIRD, “EFFINGHAM HUSSARS,” 2nd BATTALION AND 5th REGIMENT GEORGIA CAVALRY

This rare, identified, Confederate cavalry captain’s frock coat belonged to an officer who served from 1861 though 1865, rising from Captain to Colonel, with extensive action especially in… (1179-232) Learn More »

MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE FROM HARPERS FERRY ON A GREAT DISPLAY CARD

MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE FROM HARPERS FERRY ON A GREAT DISPLAY CARD

This sword belt plate, a very good example of an early pick-up, is mounted on a great old card typical of early relic displays labeled in brown ink, “Officers Belt Plate / battlefield of Harpers… (1202-196) Learn More »

BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK OFFICER IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES

BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK OFFICER IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES

CDV is of Jirah I. Young in a medium-colored civilian suit with a black felt collar, white shirt and dark bowtie. Contrast and clarity are very good. Mount has clipped corners and the paper has some… (1179-1910) Learn More »

CDV GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER BY BRADY

CDV GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER BY BRADY

Carte de visite, Brady photo of Butler in elaborate uniform with kepi in hand.  E. & H.T. Anthony b/m. Facing to the right. Photo has very good contrast. Trimmed mount. Benjamin Franklin Butler… (490-6200SS) Learn More »

MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN MEDAL OF SERGEANT JAMES W. STANLEY, COMPANY B, 3rd BATTALION, MASS. RIFLEMEN

MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN MEDAL OF SERGEANT JAMES W. STANLEY, COMPANY B, 3rd BATTALION, MASS. RIFLEMEN

Authorized in 1902, these two-piece bronze medals consists of a rectangular pin-back bar reading “MASSACHUSETTS MINUTE MEN OF 1861” and a circular drop with the  Seal of the State of… (844-22) Learn More »

MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN MEDAL OF SERGEANT JAMES W. STANLEY, COMPANY B, 3rd BATTALION, MASS. RIFLEMEN

MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN MEDAL OF SERGEANT JAMES W. STANLEY, COMPANY B, 3rd BATTALION, MASS. RIFLEMEN

Authorized in 1902, approximately 3,800 of these two-piece bronze medals were struck to honor Massachusetts’ first responders, stamped on the rim with the soldier’s name, rank, and unit and… (844-21) Learn More »

BOOK – FIELD ARTILLERY PROJECTILES OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865 BY KERKSIS & DICKEY

BOOK – FIELD ARTILLERY PROJECTILES OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865 BY KERKSIS & DICKEY

First edition, hardcover signed by both authors. Limited to 500 numbered copies, this is #303. Text clean and unmarked; 307 pages, 8.5” x 11”. The binding is tight and square. Cover is bright and… (2024-1206) Learn More »

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPTAIN PHARES WALDO  SHEARER, 45th MISSISSIPPI, WITH 28-PAGE REMINSCENCES AND VETERAN’S BADGE- HE EXCHANGED SALUTES WITH THE WOUNDED JOHN BELL HOOD AT CHICKAMAUGA

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPTAIN PHARES WALDO SHEARER, 45th MISSISSIPPI, WITH 28-PAGE REMINSCENCES AND VETERAN’S BADGE- HE EXCHANGED SALUTES WITH THE WOUNDED JOHN BELL HOOD AT CHICKAMAUGA

This coat came directly out of the family along with a reunion badge and type-written copy of the officer’s 1906 reminiscences. The coat was formerly in the collection of Steve Mullinax, is… (1179-179) Learn More »


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ARMED CONFEDERATE LIEUTENANT COLONEL

This uncased eighth-plate tintype is a very clear studio view of a Confederate lieutenant colonel wear frock coat, narrow brim hat, gauntlets and tall boots. He has tilted his hat slightly to one side and wears a sort of tight-lipped smile. His… (1138-2029). Learn More »

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