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NICE THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF A US NAVY COMMANDER

NICE THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF A US NAVY COMMANDER

The unidentified subject is posed cradling a very fine presentation grade Model 1852 Naval Officer’s sword. The subject wears a dark double-breasted frock coat open from the midriff to the collar… (160-567) Learn More »

BUST VIEW OF A UNION OFFICER BY BRADY

BUST VIEW OF A UNION OFFICER BY BRADY

CDV is an unidentified bust view of a Union lieutenant or captain. He wears a dark single-breasted frock coat with shoulder straps that are barely visible due to the image being a vignette… (160-547) Learn More »

COMMERCIAL CIVIL WAR SEWING KIT, SOLDIER’S “HOUSEWIFE”

COMMERCIAL CIVIL WAR SEWING KIT, SOLDIER’S “HOUSEWIFE”

Sewing kits, in soldier parlance “housewives,” were common going-away gifts from mothers, wives, sweethearts, and charitable sewing circles to departing soldiers who would have to fend for… (1202-128) Learn More »

INSCRIBED M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF ROBERT L. ORR, 61st PENNSYLVANIA, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR PETERSBURG

INSCRIBED M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF ROBERT L. ORR, 61st PENNSYLVANIA, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR PETERSBURG

This Klingenthal made US Model 1850 foot officer’s sword bears a dead-real period inscription on the reverse of the scabbard throat reading: Robt. L. Orr / Independent / Greys. Orr had been active… (1052-1127) Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 25, 1865 - 5th CORPS/REBEL PRISONS

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 25, 1865 - 5th CORPS/REBEL PRISONS

Vol. IX—No. 426. 16 pp. [113-128], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features a story lead—“The Opening of the Spring Campaign” in the territory… (557-72) Learn More »

SCARCE EARLY WAR .44 CALIBER JOHNSTON & DOW CARTRIDGE

SCARCE EARLY WAR .44 CALIBER JOHNSTON & DOW CARTRIDGE

This is a .44 caliber revolver cartridge by Johnston & Dow of New York in excellent condition. Johnston & Dow received patent #33,393, #34,061, and #35,687 dated October 1, 1861, January 7,… (2024-1287) Learn More »

DOUBLE-DECAL WW2 LUFTWAFFE HELMET

DOUBLE-DECAL WW2 LUFTWAFFE HELMET

Very good WW2 German luftwaffe helmet complete with liner and chinstrap. Better than 90 percent paint. Scratches to the national decal on the right as shown and rubbing to the eagle’s wingtips on… (169-685) Learn More »

CDV OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

CDV OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

Carte de visite, photo of Butler in uniform with waist belt and 1851 belt plate.  Gurney & Son, New York b/m. Profile view facing to the right. Photo has very good contrast. Benjamin Franklin… (490-6200WW) Learn More »

CDV OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER IN CIVILIAN CLOTHING

CDV OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER IN CIVILIAN CLOTHING

Carte de visite, oval image of Butler seated. No photographer's b/m. Butler in civilian clothes. Facing to the left. Good contrast. Pencil identifications on front and back. Benjamin Franklin Butler… (490-6200Y) Learn More »

POST-WAR CABINET CARD OF GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER

POST-WAR CABINET CARD OF GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER

Cabinet Card by Conly's Portraits, Boston. Bust pose of Butler in civilian clothes while Governor of Mass. Profile facing to the right. Good contrast. Benjamin Franklin Butler (November 5, 1818 –… (490-6193) Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR

This is a well preserved leather visor from a forage cap recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was preserved in remarkable condition by wet, anaerobic soil conditions. This is typical of the simple… (1052-480) Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR

This is a well preserved leather visor from a forage cap recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was preserved in remarkable condition by wet, anaerobic soil conditions. This is typical of the simple… (1052-483) Learn More »

MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION FOR THE VOLUNTEERS AND MILITIA OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES

MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION FOR THE VOLUNTEERS AND MILITIA OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES

By William Gilham. Published by West & Johnson, Richmond, VA, 1862. Id’d to “V.M. Johnson / Virginia / August 13th, 1863,” inscribed in weak pencil inscription in front EPS. 559 pp., 82… (1202-102) Learn More »

FULL STANDING VIEW OF UNION COMMODORE ANDREW HULL FOOTE OF CONNECTICUT

FULL STANDING VIEW OF UNION COMMODORE ANDREW HULL FOOTE OF CONNECTICUT

CDV shows Foote posed by a draped column cradling his sword in his left arm. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat open at the collar with matching dark trousers. The jacket bears his rank on the… (160-566) Learn More »

2ND MARYLAND HORSE ARTILLERY (CSA)--“SPECIAL REQUISTION—No. 40”

2ND MARYLAND HORSE ARTILLERY (CSA)--“SPECIAL REQUISTION—No. 40”

Dated “14 Nov 1864.” Submitted and signed by Lieut. John McNulty  for supplies for the 2nd Maryland Horse Artillery.  Approved and Signed by Major General Lunsford Lomax  (“L.L. Lomax / Maj… (2024-1137) Learn More »

WWI CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASS., IN HONOR OF FRANK L. HILLER

WWI CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASS., IN HONOR OF FRANK L. HILLER

Dated 1918. Beige certificate measuring 14 x 11”, with colored side pillars topped by a flag-backed soldier/sailor/airman/nurse vignette. Resolution by City of Somerville in appreciation of … (1251-45) Learn More »

LARGE TWO-SIDED, 26-CAVITY IRON RIFLE BALL MOLD

LARGE TWO-SIDED, 26-CAVITY IRON RIFLE BALL MOLD

Very large iron hinge-type mold to cast 26 lead round balls.  Twelve cavities on top and twelve on the bottom. Each side is complete with its own funnel/sprue cutter. Cavities measure approximately… (236-1007) Learn More »

RARE WORLD WAR II QUARTMASTER BUGLE, PAINTED OLIVE DRAB

RARE WORLD WAR II QUARTMASTER BUGLE, PAINTED OLIVE DRAB

Bell maker-mark “CONN /US.” Standards issue: 17” in length w/mouthpiece,  double loop, 4.375” bell, w/grommets, & .5” leather strap in fine condition.  Olive drab paint moderately… (380-78) Learn More »

FORAGE OF THE ARMY - U.S. PAYMASTER FORM, , DATED BOSTON 8/20/1818

FORAGE OF THE ARMY - U.S. PAYMASTER FORM, , DATED BOSTON 8/20/1818

Pre-printed form, 1pp., measuring 16 x 10". Text heading: " The United States in Account current with Charles B. Tallmadge, Paymaster of the United States Light Artillery, of the Army of the United… (1251-46) Learn More »

CDV MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER AND STAFF

CDV MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER AND STAFF

Carte de visite, Butler and his staff. Includes eight subjects, all in uniform. Good contrast. No b/m. May have been cut from scrapbook or photographer's sample book as there are parts of four women's… (490-6200PP) Learn More »


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HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT - BATTLEFIELD USED SWORD - CARRIED BY GENERAL NELSON A. MILES

Adopted in August 1860 for staff officers, this pattern of US Army sword was used by officers of the staff and by general officers. A mistaken designation as the “1860 staff and field sword,” however, has taken hold among collectors. In use until… (1252-04). Learn More »

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