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CASEY’S INFANTRY TACTICS ID’D TO PRIVATE JOSEPH COLLINS, CO. “A”, 149TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY [Gettysburg Regiment]

CASEY’S INFANTRY TACTICS ID’D TO PRIVATE JOSEPH COLLINS, CO. “A”, 149TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY [Gettysburg Regiment]

Published by D. Van Norstrand, New York, 1863. Owner inscription, [upside down} in front eps, in ragged pencil: Joseph Collins / Huntersville/ PA///Jos. Collins / Capt. of Co A / 149th P.B.V.   279… (1256-139) SOLD. Learn More »

EXCEPTIONALLY NICE U.S. ISSUE CIVIL WAR HAVERSACK

EXCEPTIONALLY NICE U.S. ISSUE CIVIL WAR HAVERSACK

Haversacks were essential for soldiers and are extremely rare for collectors. This is the standard wartime federal issue pattern of tarred canvas with a fixed shoulder strap and a flap secured by a… (2024-1312) SOLD. Learn More »

GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR CEDAR WOOD CIGAR BOX, C1950’S

GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR CEDAR WOOD CIGAR BOX, C1950’S

Gettysburg souvenir cedar wood cigar box with Lincoln label on outside and inside of lid.  The top is embossed “Gettysburg, Pa. July 1, 2, 3, 1863”.  The front has a metal latch and the box… (635-604) SOLD. Learn More »

$45.00
SOLD

GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR BULLET ON WOOD FROM THE NATIONAL MUSEUM

GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR BULLET ON WOOD FROM THE NATIONAL MUSEUM

Gettysburg souvenir bullet on wood from the National Museum.  A 3 ring Union Minie ball is mounted to a piece of wood in the shape of the Union 5th Corp badge.  Stamped Gettysburg, PA on front and… (635-603) SOLD. Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

28TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY MONUMENT DEDICATION PHOTO

28TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY MONUMENT DEDICATION PHOTO

28th Pennsylvania Infantry Monument Dedication photo in frame with wood backing.  The image shows a large group of surviving veterans and their guests.  The photo is identified at the bottom center… (635-600) SOLD. Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, APRIL 26, 1862 - SHILOH/ ISLAND NO. 10

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, APRIL 26, 1862 - SHILOH/ ISLAND NO. 10

Vol. VI.—No. 278. 16 pp. [257-272], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features full page sketch of “Major Halleck in the Field, April 1862.” [Halleck… (2024-1704) SOLD. Learn More »

$45.00
SOLD

HARPER’S WEEKLY DATED OCTOBER 4, 1862 - ANTIETAM

HARPER’S WEEKLY DATED OCTOBER 4, 1862 - ANTIETAM

Vol.VI.—No. 301. 16 pp. [625-640] 4 columns, numerous stories and cartoons. Cover page features striking full page image of “General McClellan Entering the Town of Frederick, Maryland—The… (2024-1701) SOLD. Learn More »

$45.00
SOLD

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 1, 1862 - BATTLE OF PERRYVILLE/CSS ALABAMA

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 1, 1862 - BATTLE OF PERRYVILLE/CSS ALABAMA

Vol. VI—No. 305. 16 pp. [689-704], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features split level illustrations of “The Town of Perryville, Kentucky, Scene of… (2024-1702) SOLD. Learn More »

$45.00
SOLD

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, DECEMBER 27, 1862 – BATTLE OF FREDERICKSBURG

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, DECEMBER 27, 1862 – BATTLE OF FREDERICKSBURG

Vol. VI—No. 313. 16 pp. [817-832], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features full page illustration, titled “The Attack on Fredericksburg—The… (2024-1703) SOLD. Learn More »

$45.00
SOLD

U.S. M1912 CAVALRY PICKET PIN & SLEEVE

U.S. M1912 CAVALRY PICKET PIN & SLEEVE

These picket pins were originally issued to the US Cavalry to secure their horses while resting in a picket line.  The brown leather sleeve was attached to the trooper’s saddle with two leather… (1256-149) SOLD. Learn More »

CIVIL WAR BRIDLE LEATHER CARTRIDGE BOX SLING, MAKER MARKED, US INSPECTED

CIVIL WAR BRIDLE LEATHER CARTRIDGE BOX SLING, MAKER MARKED, US INSPECTED

This regulation CW infantry cartridge box sling in excellent condition and marked on one end with the maker’s stamp of Emanuel Metzger of Philadelphia and the oval US Ordance Sub-Inspector oval… (2024-1344) SOLD. Learn More »

WW2 US ARMY AIR FORCE TRUE TEMPER MACHETE DATED 1945

WW2 US ARMY AIR FORCE TRUE TEMPER MACHETE DATED 1945

These machetes with 18” blades were part of the A-26 Global Survival Kit and, according to Cole, were also in some airborne kits as well. This is in very good condition and clearly marked on the… (169-947) SOLD. Learn More »

ANDERSONVILLE LETTER FROM A POW WHO DID NOT MAKE IT HOME

ANDERSONVILLE LETTER FROM A POW WHO DID NOT MAKE IT HOME

Dated June 12, 1864, this letter is written in ink on one sheet of paper then folded to make its own envelope and that was addressed to John Gott, Greenville, Montcalm Co., Michigan. The salutation of… (2024-1709) SOLD. Learn More »

NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN WITH STOPPER, CHAIN, STRAP, AND GRAY COVER

NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN WITH STOPPER, CHAIN, STRAP, AND GRAY COVER

This regulation Civil War canteen is complete with cover, stopper and shoulder strap. This uses a short chain to retain the stopper, a trademark of canteens passing through the New York Depot,… (2024-1381) SOLD. Learn More »

US INDIAN WAR M1885 CAVALRY CARBINE SLING

US INDIAN WAR M1885 CAVALRY CARBINE SLING

The 1885 carbine sling marked something of doctrinal change that shifted the weight of the cavalry carbine from the shoulder of the trooper and use of the small carbine socket attached to the saddle… (2024-506) SOLD. Learn More »

1889 GETTYSBURG PENNSYLVANIA DAY INVITATION AND PROGRAM

1889 GETTYSBURG PENNSYLVANIA DAY INVITATION AND PROGRAM

Gettysburg Pennsylvania Day September 11-12 1889 invitation and program (2 pcs).  Pennsylvania Day was a festival at Gettysburg that celebrated the dedication of memorials (approx 53) to the… (635-616) SOLD. Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

CIVIL WAR GILT-FRAMED OFFICER PHOTO PORTRAIT

CIVIL WAR GILT-FRAMED OFFICER PHOTO PORTRAIT

Painted portraits rather than photographs were still regarded by many as the more formal, proper, and perhaps elegant medium for presenting oneself or loved one. Enlarged photographic prints,… (490-6203) SOLD. Learn More »

GETTYSBURG HIGH WATER MARK WOOD CIGAR BOX

GETTYSBURG HIGH WATER MARK WOOD CIGAR BOX

Gettysburg High Water Mark wood cigar box.  High Water Mark cigars were manufactured by George Stock who opened a cigar store on Baltimore St in 1873.  A number of unused inner cigar box labels… (635-615) SOLD. Learn More »

NICE U.S. MODEL 1855 .58 CALIBER SOCKET BAYONET

NICE U.S. MODEL 1855 .58 CALIBER SOCKET BAYONET

This is an original Model 1855 socket bayonet for .58 caliber Civil War era Springfield rifle muskets.  Measures approximately 21” overall. This specimen features a smooth, clean surface. A light… (2024-1762) SOLD. Learn More »

ENFIELD SOCKET BAYONET WITH SCABBARD

ENFIELD SOCKET BAYONET WITH SCABBARD

This British-made accoutrement is an original socket bayonet made for the Enfield rifle. Bayonet measures nearly 21” overall. This specimen features a smooth, clean surface. Blade has a semi-bright… (2024-1725) SOLD. Learn More »

U.S. CAVALRY HORSE BIT BOSS FROM ANTIETAM

U.S. CAVALRY HORSE BIT BOSS FROM ANTIETAM

A very nice excavated “US” bit boss. Two of these brass items adorned the cavalry curb bit. There would have been one on each side near the cheek area of the horse's head. This example has the… (2024-1075) SOLD. Learn More »

$39.50
SOLD

WW1 US 6th DIVISION HELMET WITH LINER AND CHINSTRAP

WW1 US 6th DIVISION HELMET WITH LINER AND CHINSTRAP

A good US World War One M1917 helmet with red painted six-pointed star 6th Division insignia. The sweatband, netting, and chinstrap, marked 6 ¾, are in place and in good condition. Part of the paper… (149-63) SOLD. Learn More »

REMINGTON ZOUAVE BAYONET SCABBARD

REMINGTON ZOUAVE BAYONET SCABBARD

An original scabbard for the Remington Zouave saber bayonet. These are tough to find on the loose and there are a lot of bayonets out there in need of one. This is a good, solid example with a good… (1179-1254) SOLD. Learn More »

SCABBARD FOR THE M1870 AMES NAVY BAYONET

SCABBARD FOR THE M1870 AMES NAVY BAYONET

Leather bayonet scabbards are naturally tough to find on their own. This one is for the M1870 Ames Navy bayonet. This has good color and surface showing just minor dings and rubs with the brass throat… (490-5567) SOLD. Learn More »

WW2 JAPANESE SOLDIER’S GOOD LUCK FLAG

WW2 JAPANESE SOLDIER’S GOOD LUCK FLAG

Signed by friends and family and inscribed with wishes for good luck these flags were popular gifts presented to soldiers departing for war. They became equally desirable war souvenirs for G.I.s and… (1251-55) SOLD. Learn More »

HARDEE’S RIFLE & LIGHT INFANTRY TACTICS ID’D TO PRIVATE JACOB W. HARRINGTON, CO. “A”, 30th PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY

HARDEE’S RIFLE & LIGHT INFANTRY TACTICS ID’D TO PRIVATE JACOB W. HARRINGTON, CO. “A”, 30th PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY

Published by J.B. Lippincott, Philadelphia, 1861.  Owner inscription, rear eps, faded ink: “Mr. Jacob W. Herrington / Co. A,  1st Infantry  /Regt. of P.R. Vol [30th PA] / Camp Pierpont / Fairfax… (1256-141) SOLD. Learn More »

RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM ANTIETAM

RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM ANTIETAM

This U.S. shoulder belt plate was meant to be affixed to the front of the shoulder belt for the infantry cartridge box. The brass face features a spread-winged eagle design. The back was lead filled… (2024-1673) SOLD. Learn More »

CIVIL WAR PONCHO EYELET HOOK

CIVIL WAR PONCHO EYELET HOOK

Original Civil War patent “Eyelet Hook”. Patented in 1862 by Abel Putnam. Non-dug example of this unusual button/hook. Typical brass enlistedman’s “eagle button” face. Tin back with iron… (160-594) SOLD. Learn More »

CIVIL WAR PONCHO EYELET HOOK

CIVIL WAR PONCHO EYELET HOOK

Original Civil War patent “Eyelet Hook”. Patented in 1862 by Abel Putnam. Non-dug example of this unusual button/hook. Typical brass enlistedman’s “eagle button” face. Tin back with iron… (160-595) SOLD. Learn More »

GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR CANNON BALL STACK PAPERWEIGHT

GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR CANNON BALL STACK PAPERWEIGHT

Gettysburg souvenir cannon ball stack paperweight made with melted bullets from the battlefield.  The edge of the base is embossed Gettysburg.  Label on bottom reads: “Gettysburg Paper Weight Made… (635-608) SOLD. Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

SET OF FOUR FINE ENGRAVED ETCHINGS OF CONFEDERATE GENERALS WILLIAM Y.C. HUMES, CHARLES W. FIELD, SAMUEL G. FRENCH, & CARTER L. STEVENSON

SET OF FOUR FINE ENGRAVED ETCHINGS OF CONFEDERATE GENERALS WILLIAM Y.C. HUMES, CHARLES W. FIELD, SAMUEL G. FRENCH, & CARTER L. STEVENSON

Circa 1860s. By artist Charles B. Hall, New York. High grade black & white etchings, 4.25” x 6.75, w/facsimile printed signature; laid and indented on light beige card, 16” x 12. Etching #… (1189-90) SOLD. Learn More »

CIVIL WAR FLAG POLE FINIAL

CIVIL WAR FLAG POLE FINIAL

This is a seldom encountered item today, that was a mainstay of 19th century armies. This decorative spade-shaped tip, or finial, would have been found atop most military flag staffs. Used for the… (1256-126) SOLD. Learn More »

CIVIL WAR FLAG POLE FINIAL

CIVIL WAR FLAG POLE FINIAL

This is a seldom encountered item today, that was a mainstay of 19th century armies. This decorative spade-shaped tip, or finial, would have been found atop most military flag staffs. Used for the… (1256-125) SOLD. Learn More »

CSA RECTANGLE BELT PLATE FOUND AT DALTON

CSA RECTANGLE BELT PLATE FOUND AT DALTON

This plate was recovered at Dalton, Georgia, and originally came from well-known and respected Civil War dealer Larry Hicklen. This is a good example of the classic rectangular CSA belt plate… (2024-1770) SOLD. Learn More »

SCOTT’S INFANTRY TACTICS, VOLS. 1 & 2—ID’D TO MAJOR FRANCIS ASBURY DAVIES, U.S. ARMY 16TH INFANTRY

SCOTT’S INFANTRY TACTICS, VOLS. 1 & 2—ID’D TO MAJOR FRANCIS ASBURY DAVIES, U.S. ARMY 16TH INFANTRY

New Edition, Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1855. Owner inscription in both volumes, in front eps, in pencil: “Frank Davis / of Harrisburg / June 1856 / military academy / West Point… (1256-140) SOLD. Learn More »

RELIC US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE – STONES RIVER

RELIC US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE – STONES RIVER

This Federal belt plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern and was recovered near Stones River, Tennessee. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the accoutrement’s brass face shows a… (172-6040) SOLD. Learn More »

ALBUMEN PHOTO OF THE DUNKER CHURCH AT ANTIETAM BY ALEXANDER GARDNER

ALBUMEN PHOTO OF THE DUNKER CHURCH AT ANTIETAM BY ALEXANDER GARDNER

Measures 7.25 x 6.25, w/.75 tan margin, on white card, 10.5” x 13. In black Riker box w/white foam, 16.375 x 12.25. Bottom caption (in ink): “Dunker Church / Antietam.” Exhibits one tiny… (1259-03) SOLD. Learn More »

U.S. M1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX WITH PLATE

U.S. M1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX WITH PLATE

Box is for carrying the .58 caliber rifle musket cartridge. Outer flap is in very good condition. The leather is clean with some light curl of the lower corners from use. The box has an oval “US”… (172-6035) SOLD. Learn More »

FRAMED CIVIL WAR DISCHARGE AND SOLDIER’S MEMORIAL BEARING THE PERSONAL RECORD OF GEORGE FOSTER, COMPANY G 152nd NEW YORK, CAPTURED AT THE WELDON RAILROAD AT PETERSBURG

FRAMED CIVIL WAR DISCHARGE AND SOLDIER’S MEMORIAL BEARING THE PERSONAL RECORD OF GEORGE FOSTER, COMPANY G 152nd NEW YORK, CAPTURED AT THE WELDON RAILROAD AT PETERSBURG

This is a nice pair of framed Civil War veteran’s documents with good eye appeal. The first is his original army discharge dated June 27, 1865. The second is a framed soldier’s memorial with… (480-275) SOLD. Learn More »

CASED DISPLAY OF CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR BULLETS

CASED DISPLAY OF CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR BULLETS

Offered here is a fine display of Confederate bullets. Twelve original specimens are provided with concise identifications on the front and with a more detailed description on the back of the… (2024-1767) SOLD. Learn More »

ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR MUSKET SLING

ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR MUSKET SLING

This is a leather shoulder sling designed for use with Civil War muskets. The sling has a fixed leather loop sewn to one end and a brass hook on the other, which is mounted under a sewn down flap. The… (1256-44) SOLD. Learn More »

U.S. M1839 WAIST BELT PLATE FROM WILDERNESS -- KERKSIS & LANG COLLECTIONS

U.S. M1839 WAIST BELT PLATE FROM WILDERNESS -- KERKSIS & LANG COLLECTIONS

This relic was recovered in the wilderness by Sid Kerksis. The brass "skin" remains in near perfect condition and the three hook set remains attached on the back. However most of the lead backing has… (172-6039) SOLD. Learn More »

CIVIL WAR CAVALRY CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX – POSSIBLY FOR SPENCER OR SMITH CARBINE

CIVIL WAR CAVALRY CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX – POSSIBLY FOR SPENCER OR SMITH CARBINE

This carbine cartridge box is an original example of the classic leather accoutrement carried by mounted forces during the Civil War; and this one “was there.” This specimen is constructed of… (1256-29) SOLD. Learn More »

TOWER LOCK PLATE AND HAMMER, DATED 1873

TOWER LOCK PLATE AND HAMMER, DATED 1873

Offered here is the lock plate and hammer for Snider-Enfield rifle. Lock plate is marked with only the large crown behind the hammer. Stamped “TOWER / 1873” in front of the hammer. The sear,… (1256-214) SOLD. Learn More »

$10.00
SOLD

1ST EDITION COPY OF “CONFEDERATE RIFLES & MUSKETS” BY MURPHY & MADAUS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

1ST EDITION COPY OF “CONFEDERATE RIFLES & MUSKETS” BY MURPHY & MADAUS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

Very good condition copy of “CONFEDERATE RIFLES & MUSKETS: INFANTRY SMALL ARMS MANUFACTURED IN THE SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY 1861-1865” by John M. Murphy and Howard Michael Madaus published in… (236-486) SOLD. Learn More »

ID’D COPY OF TWENTIETH REUNION OF THE ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND / SEPTEMBER 1889 – WILLIAM MAYBERRY, 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY

ID’D COPY OF TWENTIETH REUNION OF THE ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND / SEPTEMBER 1889 – WILLIAM MAYBERRY, 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY

ID’D TO Private William Mayberry, Co. “A”, 15th PA Cavalry.  Owner inscription, front ep—“W. W. Mayberry ____ S.C. /Oct. 1889 / Co C/ 15th PA Cavalry.” Published by Robert Clarke &… (825-57) SOLD. Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

U.S. GRANT CDV WITH BOGUS COPYRIGHT: SHENANIGANS IN THE PHOTOGRAPHIC TRADE

U.S. GRANT CDV WITH BOGUS COPYRIGHT: SHENANIGANS IN THE PHOTOGRAPHIC TRADE

Here’s an interesting portrait of Grant as Major General that shows the photographic trade during the Civil War in a rather poor light. The bottom edge of the card is pre-printed with the caption,… (2024-446) SOLD. Learn More »

$45.00
SOLD

JEFFERSON DAVIS CDV

JEFFERSON DAVIS CDV

A carte-de-visite format Civil War photograph of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. This is a vignette bust shot mounted on a card with “JEFF. DAVIS.” pre-printed on the bottom edge. There is… (2024-447) SOLD. Learn More »

$45.00
SOLD

US MODEL 1892 HOLSTER FOR THE .38 CAL. DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER: POSSIBLY “DE-BLACKENED” FOR RE-ISSUE IN 1902

US MODEL 1892 HOLSTER FOR THE .38 CAL. DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER: POSSIBLY “DE-BLACKENED” FOR RE-ISSUE IN 1902

This is a good example of the holster adopted by the army in 1892 to carry the new Colt .38 Caliber double-action revolver, and possibly one of those “de-blackened” in 1902 to fit the change to… (2024-508) SOLD. Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

GERMAN K-98 MAUSER KNIFE BAYONET WITH SCABBARD

GERMAN K-98 MAUSER KNIFE BAYONET WITH SCABBARD

Dark gray blade measures approximately 9 7/8 inches long with an unstopped central fuller that runs approximately 6 1/2 inches. The blade surface is very clean with no nicks in the edge. Blade does… (825-60) SOLD. Learn More »


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CIVIL WAR PRIVATELY PURCHASED FORAGE CAP WITH 23rd CORPS BADGE

This is a very good example of an original Civil War, Union army, privately purchased, or commercial, forage cap. These were typically worn by officers, who had to purchase their own uniforms and equipment from military outfitters, but were available… (1052-162). Learn More »

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