Identified Personal Items

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MEXICAN WAR INSCRIBED THREE VOLUME SET OF SCOTT’S INFANTRY TACTICS: CAPTAIN E.C. WILLIAMS: 2nd PENNSYLVANIA VOLS IN THE MEXICAN WAR; BRIGADIER GENERAL AND COLONEL IN THE CIVIL WAR: “A HERO OF TWO WARS”

MEXICAN WAR INSCRIBED THREE VOLUME SET OF SCOTT’S INFANTRY TACTICS: CAPTAIN E.C. WILLIAMS: 2nd PENNSYLVANIA VOLS IN THE MEXICAN WAR; BRIGADIER GENERAL AND COLONEL IN THE CIVIL WAR: “A HERO OF TWO WARS”

This is a complete and nicely identified set of Gen. Winfield Scott’s three-volume infantry tactics in near excellent condition- somewhat appropriate since the owner was also a book-binder by… (1257-03). Learn More »

SCARCE F.B. SMITH MADE WASHINGTON BUST IDENTIFICATION TAG OF LUTHER RICE – 14th and 1st MASS HEAVY ARTILLERY: HE UNDERSTATED HIS AGE TO GET INTO SERVICE

SCARCE F.B. SMITH MADE WASHINGTON BUST IDENTIFICATION TAG OF LUTHER RICE – 14th and 1st MASS HEAVY ARTILLERY: HE UNDERSTATED HIS AGE TO GET INTO SERVICE

We are used to stories of underage soldiers lying about their age or getting a guardian’s permission to enlist out of patriotism and adventure. There were also a number of recruits at the other end… (172-6080). Learn More »

DUG CIVIL WAR ID DISK FOR 12TH PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES (41st PENNSYLVANIA) SOLDIER

DUG CIVIL WAR ID DISK FOR 12TH PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES (41st PENNSYLVANIA) SOLDIER

Front of the tag has a bust of General McClellan surrounded by “MAJOR GENERAL GEO. B. MCCLELLAN / WAR OF 1861.” Face is dark with gilt remaining in the low areas. Reverse is stamped “DANIEL… (1000-1836). Learn More »

$1,800.00
Originally $2,250.00

ID’D COPY OF LLOYD’S MAP OF THE SOUTH – COLONEL JOHN TOWERS, 8th GA INFANTRY – WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG

ID’D COPY OF LLOYD’S MAP OF THE SOUTH – COLONEL JOHN TOWERS, 8th GA INFANTRY – WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG

John Towers lived in Anderson, SC to 1849, then was a merchant in Cass County, GA. He moved to Rome in Floyd County, GA in 1855 and had a metal casting foundry there. He enrolled for war service and… (846-560). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR VETERAN’S WATCH FOB: 96th PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL WAR VETERAN’S WATCH FOB: 96th PENNSYLVANIA

A white metal shield-shaped watch or key fob stamped “W E HAY, G.A.R. No. 146 Colorado. PO. Pa.” with crossed rifles with bayonets and three chain links. Measures approx. 1" x 1 1/4". Pennsylvania… (2024-2393). Learn More »

FOLDING MAP OF VIRGINIA – ID’D TO COLONEL JOHN TOWERS, 8th GEORGIA INFANTRY – WIA GETTYSBURG

FOLDING MAP OF VIRGINIA – ID’D TO COLONEL JOHN TOWERS, 8th GEORGIA INFANTRY – WIA GETTYSBURG

This map was part of the wartime collection of John Towers, Colonel of the 8th Georgia Infantry and comes to us in a good condition given its age and use.  This high-quality map is a Lloyd’s… (846-561). Learn More »

“WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK: 15th NEW HAMPSHIRE, SIEGE OF PORT HUDSON AND THE TWO ASSAULTS

“WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK: 15th NEW HAMPSHIRE, SIEGE OF PORT HUDSON AND THE TWO ASSAULTS

A very good example of a Civil War “Eagle/War of 1861” pattern identification disk worn by a soldier who saw action in the siege of Port Hudson from May 27 to July 9, 1863, Gen. Nathaniel… (172-6078). Learn More »

2ND PA CAVALRY VETERAN’S IDENTIFICATION SHIELD

2ND PA CAVALRY VETERAN’S IDENTIFICATION SHIELD

The badge is brass, made in the shield shape popular for identification pins during war and is pierced at the top for suspension. The face had the outline of a billowing banner or pennant engraved at… (172-6082). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR SILVER IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF (ALIAS) CHARLES H. LEONARD, NEW HAMPSHIRE HEAVY ARTILLERY: SAILOR, SOLDIER, SCOUNDREL

CIVIL WAR SILVER IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF (ALIAS) CHARLES H. LEONARD, NEW HAMPSHIRE HEAVY ARTILLERY: SAILOR, SOLDIER, SCOUNDREL

This attractive badge is stamped in the form of a shield with the upper section recessed and bearing an eagle in relief with spread wings, clutching two U.S. flags on a stippled ground, with the… (172-6077). Learn More »

EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR ID DISK – POW CHARLES BADGER, 9th MARYLAND, Co. G

EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR ID DISK – POW CHARLES BADGER, 9th MARYLAND, Co. G

This is an exciting piece of specifically identified Civil War history.  This ID disk is in wonderful condition and reads “CHARLES BADGER CO. G 9TH MD. V. ENLISTED JUNE 30TH 1863 BALTIMORE”. … (490-7167). Learn More »

REMARKABLE ID DISC BELONGING TO GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN COMBAT VETERAN

REMARKABLE ID DISC BELONGING TO GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN COMBAT VETERAN

This exceedingly rare ID disc belonged to Jas. H. Smythe of Co. H, 2nd (Maryland) E.S. Volunteers - a 9-month regiment.  He enlisted on February 19, 1862 in Baltimore, Maryland at age 42. Before the… (490-7168). Learn More »

IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF JAMES H. WOODS, 29th MASSACHUSETTS: WITH THE IRISH BRIGADE ON THE PENINSULA AND AT ANTIETAM!

IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF JAMES H. WOODS, 29th MASSACHUSETTS: WITH THE IRISH BRIGADE ON THE PENINSULA AND AT ANTIETAM!

This jeweler-made identification shield is similar to the hollow-stamped silver varieties, but is made of flat metal, though measuring about the same as that type, roughly an inch from point to point.… (172-6075). Learn More »

INSCRIBED 66th OHIO 12th/20th CORPS BADGE: WIA RESACA - JOHN W. HAMER

INSCRIBED 66th OHIO 12th/20th CORPS BADGE: WIA RESACA - JOHN W. HAMER

A very finely engraved brass corps badge, certainly gilt originally, in the shape of a five-pointed star, officially adopted as the badge of the 12th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, March 21, 1863.… (172-6081). Learn More »

ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF VIRGINIA, PASSED IN 1861-62, INCLUDES THE CONFEDERATE CONSTITUTION - PRINTED IN RICHMOND – 1862, ID’D TO WILLIAM W. OLD, C.S. STAFF OFFICER

ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF VIRGINIA, PASSED IN 1861-62, INCLUDES THE CONFEDERATE CONSTITUTION - PRINTED IN RICHMOND – 1862, ID’D TO WILLIAM W. OLD, C.S. STAFF OFFICER

Marbled boards cover this war-era volume that was printed in Richmond by William F. Ritchie in 1862. Book contains four components. First section of book is titled, “PUBLIC OR GENERAL ACTS” and… (337-294). Learn More »

$565.00
Originally $750.00

NEW TESTAMENT IDENTIFIED TO PRIVATE JESSE COX OF THE 48th PENNSYLVANIA

NEW TESTAMENT IDENTIFIED TO PRIVATE JESSE COX OF THE 48th PENNSYLVANIA

This new testament measures approximately 4.5 inches by 2.5 inches and contains 316 pages and two pieces of fractional currency. Inside the front cover, Jesse Cox has inscribed his name and next of… (595-1987). Learn More »

$125.00
ON HOLD

POCKET-SIZED NEW TESTAMENT ID’D TO MUSICIAN IN 22ND MAINE INFANTRY

POCKET-SIZED NEW TESTAMENT ID’D TO MUSICIAN IN 22ND MAINE INFANTRY

Offered here is a small 1862-dated New Testament published by the American Bible Society identified to Joseph Elder of the 22nd Maine Infantry. Book measuring 2.5” x 3.75” and about .75” thick.… (1083-14). Learn More »

“WAR OF 1861” SILVER IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF DENNIS TITUS - 31st NEW JERSEY, LATER IN THE 11th PA CAVALRY

“WAR OF 1861” SILVER IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF DENNIS TITUS - 31st NEW JERSEY, LATER IN THE 11th PA CAVALRY

Dog tags were not an item of issue in the Civil War and soldiers wishing to carry some ready form of identification were thrown upon their own resources, with various commercial suppliers offering a… (172-6076). Learn More »

A SOUVENIR FROM STONEWALL JACKSON'S HOUSE

A SOUVENIR FROM STONEWALL JACKSON'S HOUSE

This attractive 11” x 14” unframed display features a 2 5/8” x 1 1/4” piece of coverlet that was owned by Colonel Elijah W. Penny who had service in three Indiana Union regiments and was… (M26440). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED US NAVAL OFFICER’S GROUPING OF CHARLES S. NORTON

IDENTIFIED US NAVAL OFFICER’S GROUPING OF CHARLES S. NORTON

An identified US naval officer’s grouping with an old family note and coming from Charles Stuart Norton (1836-1911,) an officer who put in 43 years of service from his graduation from Annapolis in… (766-2056). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED ISSUE RED BLANKET OF THEODORE P. BOWKER                          13th MASSACHUSETTS - DIED OF WOUNDS AT ANTIETAM!

IDENTIFIED ISSUE RED BLANKET OF THEODORE P. BOWKER 13th MASSACHUSETTS - DIED OF WOUNDS AT ANTIETAM!

This is a rare, early-war, identified Massachusetts issue red blanket carried by a soldier in the 13th Massachusetts who was wounded at Antietam on Sept. 17, 1862, and died of those wounds at a U.S.… (490-7138). Learn More »

$6,500.00
Originally $7,500.00


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