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THE MILITARY EFFECTS AND MORE OF MAURICE LEYDEN, THIRD NEW YORK CAVALRY

THE MILITARY EFFECTS AND MORE OF MAURICE LEYDEN, THIRD NEW YORK CAVALRY

This grouping came directly from the Leyden family in 1998 and within a few months was in the Ray Richey collection.  Maurice Leyden was 22 years of age when he enrolled at Syracuse in the military… (1268-777) Learn More »

A PATTERN 1856/60 ENFIELD YATAGHAN BAYONET FOR THE NAVY

A PATTERN 1856/60 ENFIELD YATAGHAN BAYONET FOR THE NAVY

It seems that not all the bayonets ordered by the British Board of Ordnance were of the Cutlass 1859 Pattern. Some, like the one we are offering, were made specifically or modified to fit on the… (1284-27) Learn More »

$285.00
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REGULATION UNITED STATES ARMY FORAGE CAP ID’D TO A REGIMENT THAT WON SIX MEDALS OF HONOR

REGULATION UNITED STATES ARMY FORAGE CAP ID’D TO A REGIMENT THAT WON SIX MEDALS OF HONOR

The 3rd Vermont Infantry regiment was a three-years infantry regiment in the Union Army during the Civil War It served in the eastern theater, predominantly in the 6th Corps, Army of the Potomac,… (1179-405) Learn More »

$3,950.00
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UNUSUAL 1890’S BROWN BEAVER HAT WITH PURPLE OSTRICH FEATHER

UNUSUAL 1890’S BROWN BEAVER HAT WITH PURPLE OSTRICH FEATHER

Unusual 1890s woman’s brown shaggy beaver broad brimmed hat. Low crown, with brim turned up on each side and in the back. Low crown lined in thin black silk, label Fabrique par Excellance. The brim… (1307-11) Learn More »

C.1910-1915 WOMAN’S BLACK SILK VELVET TOQUE WITH BLACK BIRD

C.1910-1915 WOMAN’S BLACK SILK VELVET TOQUE WITH BLACK BIRD

Woman’s black silk velvet toque c.1910-1915 with dramatic asymmetrical brim. The left front of the turned back brim is accented with a full-sized taxidermied black bird with long wispy feather… (1307-12) Learn More »

CHARMING WOMAN’S HAT, C. 189O’S OF HORSEHAIR BRAID & NATURAL STRAW

CHARMING WOMAN’S HAT, C. 189O’S OF HORSEHAIR BRAID & NATURAL STRAW

Charming woman’s hat c.1890s. Made of alternating bands of ecru horsehair braid and natural straw braided with a dagged edge. The wide brim narrows slightly at the sides and is turned up in the… (1307-06) Learn More »

1880’S GIRL’S BRAIDED PAPER STRAW HAT

1880’S GIRL’S BRAIDED PAPER STRAW HAT

Girl’s 1890s braided paper straw hat. It is trimmed with brown silk ribbon around the crown, six 3" diameter paper straw rosettes, eleven miniature pine cones, and three acorns. It is mounted on a… (1307-05) Learn More »

DRAMATIC WOMAN’S 1890’S HAT OR BLACK SILK CHIFFON AND BLACK SILK VELVET RIBBON

DRAMATIC WOMAN’S 1890’S HAT OR BLACK SILK CHIFFON AND BLACK SILK VELVET RIBBON

Dramatic woman’s 1890s hat, covered inside and out with strips of ruched black silk chiffon alternating with rows of black silk velvet ribbon. The crown and brim are accented with black and white… (1307-08) Learn More »

C1880’S STUNNING WOMAN’S HAT OF BLACK SILK CHIFFON

C1880’S STUNNING WOMAN’S HAT OF BLACK SILK CHIFFON

Stunning woman’s hat, c.1880s, made of black silk chiffon elaborately gathered and ruched over a wire frame. The left side of the hat is accented with a deep pink silk rose and black ostrich… (1307-07) Learn More »

A CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN'S (ACTING MAJOR'S) UNIFORM GROUP, EDWARD CLIFTON WHARTON

A CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN'S (ACTING MAJOR'S) UNIFORM GROUP, EDWARD CLIFTON WHARTON

Offered is an outstanding uniform ensemble consisting of a frock coat, a vest, a high crowned kepi, a pair of pants and a sash. These belonged to Edward Clifton Wharton Acting Quarter Master CS Army… (1268-062) Learn More »

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE AND IMPORTANT CONFEDERATE RAINS BARREL TORPEDO - 1 OF 2 KNOWN - FROM THE TEXAS MUSEUM

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE AND IMPORTANT CONFEDERATE RAINS BARREL TORPEDO - 1 OF 2 KNOWN - FROM THE TEXAS MUSEUM

This is a Rains barrel torpedo that was recovered during the Civil War in Mobile Bay, AL. It was developed by Gabriel James Rains, Chief of the Confederate Torpedo Service. Gabriel Rains was born in… (1268-690) Learn More »

ONE OF GENERAL PHILIP SHERIDAN'S SWORDS

ONE OF GENERAL PHILIP SHERIDAN'S SWORDS

This sword of General Philip Sheridan was presented by him personally to Thomas Donaldson, of The Smithsonian Institution. The German imported sword was owned by General Sheridan early in his career… (1268-373) Learn More »

RARE WHEN ON LEATHER (COMMON) CONFEDERATE "WISHBONE" BUCKLE

RARE WHEN ON LEATHER (COMMON) CONFEDERATE "WISHBONE" BUCKLE

Our Mr. Steven Roger's writes, "One of the more distinctive Confederate belt buckles is the frame pattern with a movable spit tongue sometimes called the “forked tongue” or “wishbone” pattern.… (1268-017) Learn More »

$6,500.00
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THE SADDLECLOTH OF GENERAL PHILIP H. SHERIDAN

THE SADDLECLOTH OF GENERAL PHILIP H. SHERIDAN

Also known as a " shabraque" this one, a national treasure, belonged to Major General Sheridan. Major General Philip Sheridan was one of General Ulysses S. Grant's favorite commanders. A West Point… (1268-373A) Learn More »

A RARE REGULATION IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAVALRY OFFICER'S FROCK COAT AND SERVICE REVOLVER: WILLIAM P. BOHANNON, 5TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

A RARE REGULATION IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAVALRY OFFICER'S FROCK COAT AND SERVICE REVOLVER: WILLIAM P. BOHANNON, 5TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

This coat and side arm came to light in an estate sale held by the Bohannon family in Mechanicsville, Virginia in 1974.  The Bohannon family goes back centuries in this country and is still well… (1268-369) Learn More »

TEXAN RICHARD M. GANO'S BRIGADIER GENERAL'S UNIFORM

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 »

THE FROCK COAT AND SASH OF COLONEL WILLIAM McCOMB, 14TH TENNESSEE INFANTRY – WIA SHARPSBURG & CHANCELLORSVILLE

THE FROCK COAT AND SASH OF COLONEL WILLIAM McCOMB, 14TH TENNESSEE INFANTRY – WIA SHARPSBURG & CHANCELLORSVILLE

William McComb was a Pennsylvanian by birth. At the age of 26 he moved to Tennessee here he engaged in business. When the Civil War began he enlisted in the 14th Tennessee Infantry soon rising to a… (1268-047) Learn More »

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE "TAIT TYPE" JACKET

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE "TAIT TYPE" JACKET

This is a rare, published, artillery shell jacket made by Peter Tait of Ireland. It was run through the Union Blockade for the Confederacy. We will present this offering in 5 parts: 1) The Tait story.… (1268-552) Learn More »

A RARELY SEEN CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S GREATCOAT

A RARELY SEEN CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S GREATCOAT

Once in the famed museum collection of Ray Richey, this Confederate mid-gray infantry overcoat or greatcoat is all original and in very good condition all things considered. The hand sewn overcoat is… (1268-043) Learn More »

A FINE EXAMPLE OF A CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S KEPI

A FINE EXAMPLE OF A CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S KEPI

This cap's crown, top and base band are made from a medium weight open weave woolen fabric which may be a blend of sorts. It certainly looks "home spun". The kepi gives indications of being a depot… (1268-037) Learn More »


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