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HAIR FROM FORT PEMBINA- DRESS HELMET PLUME?

HAIR FROM FORT PEMBINA- DRESS HELMET PLUME?

The wet soil conditions of the dig at Fort Pembina have produced all sorts of things discarded by the garrison that would normally perish: in this case a clump what we think (hope) is horsehair. This… (1052-641). Learn More »

INDIAN WAR FIELD-USED CAMPAIGN HAT FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

INDIAN WAR FIELD-USED CAMPAIGN HAT FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This is a real field-used Indian War campaign hat in relic condition excavated at Fort Pembina, ND, a small frontier army post in operation from 1870 to 1895. Anaerobic conditions of the dig have… (1052-253). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR / INDIAN WAR US ARMY CAP FRAGMENTS FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

CIVIL WAR / INDIAN WAR US ARMY CAP FRAGMENTS FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

These pieces of an army kepi were excavated at Fort Pembina, ND, a small frontier post in operation from 1870 to 1895. The dig produced cloth and leather gear in varied condition showing the typical… (1052-436). Learn More »

$35.00
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2002 COPY OF “U.S. ARMY HEADGEAR 1812-1872” BY JOHN P. LANGELLIER & C. PAUL LOANE

2002 COPY OF “U.S. ARMY HEADGEAR 1812-1872” BY JOHN P. LANGELLIER & C. PAUL LOANE

Full title is “U.S. ARMY HEADGEAR 1812-1872” by John P. Langellier and C. Paul Loane published by Schiffer Military Books of Atglen, Pennsylvania in 2002. Volume is bound in illustrated hardcovers… (1235-525A). Learn More »

$40.00
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REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This Civil War enlisted man’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission. The fort was established in 1870 by troops of the 20th US… (1052-250). Learn More »

REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This Civil War enlisted man’s kepi comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, and is in a remarkable state of preservation from the… (1052-252). Learn More »

REGULAR ARMY MODEL 1872 KEPI FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

REGULAR ARMY MODEL 1872 KEPI FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This Model 1872 officer’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission. The fort was established in 1870 by troops of the 20th US… (1052-248). Learn More »

INDIAN WAR FIELD-USED CAMPAIGN HAT MADE FROM A CIVIL HARDEE HAT

INDIAN WAR FIELD-USED CAMPAIGN HAT MADE FROM A CIVIL HARDEE HAT

This is a real field-used example of an Indian War US Army campaign hat made from a Civil War M1858 issue dress hat (the “Hardee” or “Jeff Davis” hat) that comes from the excavations at Fort… (1052-245). Learn More »

KEPI OR DRESS HAT STIFFENER FROM FORT PEMBINA

KEPI OR DRESS HAT STIFFENER FROM FORT PEMBINA

This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, a small frontier army post in operation from 1870 to 1895, and seems to be the stiffener from inside the top of a kepi or dress hat. It is leather,… (1052-435). Learn More »

REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This Civil War enlisted man’s kepi comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission. The fort was established in 1870 by troops of the 20th… (1052-247). Learn More »

US REGULAR ARMY INFANTRY OFFICER’S MODEL 1872 KEPI ACTUALLY WORN AT A US ARMY FRONTIER FORT

US REGULAR ARMY INFANTRY OFFICER’S MODEL 1872 KEPI ACTUALLY WORN AT A US ARMY FRONTIER FORT

This US army M1872 officer’s kepi is in a remarkable state of preservation and could be mistaken for a barn or attic find, but actually comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, in operation from… (1052-246). Learn More »

KEPI CROWN FROM AN INDIAN WARS US ARMY FRONTIER FORT

KEPI CROWN FROM AN INDIAN WARS US ARMY FRONTIER FORT

This crown from a soldier’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and shows a small hole at center, from which extends a tear to one edge, with some edge wear and stains. The color has… (1052-432). Learn More »

“REMEMBER THE MAINE!” U.S.S. MAINE DECORATED “GOING ASHORE” NAVY FLAT CAP NTUCKY

“REMEMBER THE MAINE!” U.S.S. MAINE DECORATED “GOING ASHORE” NAVY FLAT CAP

There was a long tradition in the U.S. Navy of the men decorating their uniforms with colorful embroidery, both to occupy idle hours on shipboard and in hopes of attracting some attention when on… (1219-44). Learn More »

KEPI CROWN FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

KEPI CROWN FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This crown from a soldier’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and shows three oval holes and one small slit, with some edge wear and stains. The color has shifted from blue to brown,… (1052-430). Learn More »

.45-70 SHELL CASING AND CLOTH FRAGMENTS FROM AN INDIAN WAR FRONTIER FORT

.45-70 SHELL CASING AND CLOTH FRAGMENTS FROM AN INDIAN WAR FRONTIER FORT

These relics of army life on a small frontier post after the Civil War come from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND. These consist of two small pieces of cloth and the shell casing from a .45-70… (1052-632). Learn More »

KEPI CROWN FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

KEPI CROWN FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This crown from a soldier’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and is in remarkably good condition, showing just one short tear, with no fabric missing, a good edge, and traces of blue… (1052-442). Learn More »

UNCOMMON GERMAN LUFTWAFFE MODEL 1835 HELMET

UNCOMMON GERMAN LUFTWAFFE MODEL 1835 HELMET

Exceptional and uncommon Luftwaffe Model 1935 helmet made with only a single eagle decal and no national shield.  The lack of a national shield (and it never had one) dates the helmet to mid-1940;… (2024-190). Learn More »

US CIVIL WAR FEDERAL ISSUE FORAGE CAP WITH MAKER’S LABEL

US CIVIL WAR FEDERAL ISSUE FORAGE CAP WITH MAKER’S LABEL

Cap is made of a dark blue wool and is in overall good condition. The base of the cap has numerous small moth bites with several that could be considered small holes. These are mostly on the back of… (149-36). Learn More »

$2,250.00
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RARE GERMAN ARMY MODEL 1938 OFFICER PANZER RECONNAISSANCE FIELD CAP

RARE GERMAN ARMY MODEL 1938 OFFICER PANZER RECONNAISSANCE FIELD CAP

Exceptional German overseas field cap with rare copper-brown piping denoting elite panzer reconnaissance (Panzer-Aufklärungs) troops.  This is a private purchase example of very high quality.  The… (2024-189). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR US IMPORT FRENCH CHASSEUR SHAKO: 18th MASS AND OTHERS

CIVIL WAR US IMPORT FRENCH CHASSEUR SHAKO: 18th MASS AND OTHERS

In the summer of 1861 the U.S. government ordered 10,000 complete army uniforms from the French firm of Godillot. These were the French army chasseur, or light infantry, pattern, complete with dress… (149-40). Learn More »

$750.00
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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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