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CONFEDERATE MAJOR GENERAL FRANK CHEATHAM’S PRESENTATION SPURS
This is one of the truly historical treasures still in private hands. These solid silver spurs were especially made for, and inscribed to, Major General Frank Cheatham after his promotion for his… (1268-054). Learn More »
ID’D GILHAM’S MANUAL FOR VOLUNTEERS & MIITIA – BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS BUTLER, 9th BRIGADE, ALABAMA MILITIA
After John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry, Governor Wise, of Virginia, ordered Major William Gilham to write a manual to train volunteers and militia. Finished in the fall of 1860, it was entitled… (1268-049). Learn More »
BEAUTIFUL GOLD PAST POST COMMANDER’S BADGE OF WILLIAM L. HARROD, 32nd OHIO
This beautiful G.A.R. badge was presented in 1905 to William Levi Harrod who had served throughout the war in the 32nd Ohio. He enlisted in July 1861, was captured at Atlanta in late July 1864 and… (1282-01). Learn More »
SILVER IDENTIFICATION PIN WITH SILHOUETTE OF HORSE AND RIDER – IDENTIFIED TO 1ST MAINE CAVALRY TROOPER
This item is round identification disk made of thin sheet silver. Measuring 1” in diameter, the center is cut out leaving the silhouette of a horse and rider. The outer band is engraved with “John… (1268-769). Learn More »
$2,500.00
SOLD
FOLDING LEATHER WALLET, IDENTIFIED TO 24TH GEORGIA SOLDIER, KIA DEEP BOTTOM RUN, VA
This is a simple leather wallet typical of what most Civil War soldiers would have carried. The wallet measures approximately 4” wide, 10.5” long (plus additional 6” closing strap) that, when… (1268-005). Learn More »
$950.00
SOLD
ID’D CONFEDERATE ARMY REGULATIONS MANUAL, 1863 – LT. THOMAS HARRIS, 24th TENNESSEE BATTALION SHARPSHOOTERS
This wartime manual is titled “REGULATIONS FOR THE ARMY OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES. 1863.” And was published in 1863 by ‘J. W. RANDOLPH, 121 MAIN ST., RICHMOND, VA.’ The boards are covered in… (1268-051). Learn More »
ID’D INSTRUCTION MANUAL – LIEUTENANT ADAM LAMPMAN, 30TH NEW YORK INFANTRY
Adam’s residence was not listed when he enlisted as a 2nd Lt. at 28 years old on 5/14/1861 in Valatie, NY. On 6/1, he mustered into Company K of the 30th New York. He was promoted to 1st… (668-487). Learn More »
$95.00
SOLD
BOUND GENERAL ORDERS, JANUARY TO JULY 1863, MAJOR NICHOLLS
Book of U.S. Army “General Orders”. Measures 5” x 7.25” unpaginated. Multi-color mottled hardcover with leather corners and spine. Gilt title on spine. Published by the War Department and… (1268-280). Learn More »
SMALL BOX COMPASS WITH 20TH PA CAVALRY IDENTIFICATION
A beautiful wood pocket compass measuring 2” x 2” x 0.75” with hinged lid and a very fine soldier identification on the lid. A very detailed printed paper label is pasted at the bottom with… (1268-763). Learn More »
$650.00
SOLD
1862 COPY OF “THE FIELD MANUAL FOR BATTALION DRILL” IDENTIFIED TO 3RD MINNESOTA LIEUTENANT
This is a field manual for Civil War officers to learn troop movements and tactics. This small book measures 3.5” x 5.25”. Cloth cover, 100 pages. The full title is “The Field Manual for the… (1268-283). Learn More »
ID’D NEW MANUAL OF THE BAYONET – CAPT. THOMAS HOYT, ASSISTANT ADJUTANT GEN. OF VOLUNTEERS
This copy of A New Manual of the Bayonet was published in 1861 by D. Van Nostrand and, according to a small pasted tag of the period, was purchased directly from the Metropolitan Book Store in… (1268-284). Learn More »
“U.S. INFANTRY AND RIFLE TACTICS” IDENTIFIED TO 5TH MASS. INFANTRY SERGEANT
Green cloth-covered book measures 3.5” x 5.25” with over 450 pages. Gilt imprint on spine. Complete title is “U.S. Infantry Tactics, for the Instruction, Exercise, and Maneuvers of the United… (1268-282). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED AND BLOODSTAINED PERSONAL FIRST NATIONAL CONFEDERATE FLAG WORN AT FIRST MANASSAS BY WILLIAM BEARDEN, 8th GEORGIA, WIA
This flag is typical of the small Confederate First National Flags that occasionally show up on the lapels or even prominently displayed on the caps of early war Confederate soldiers celebrating the… (846-567). Learn More »
$12,500.00
ON HOLD
ID’D BIBLE – WILLIAM SELLEW, 150th PENNSYLVANIA, “BUCKTAILS”
This remarkable American Bible Society New Testament is dated 1862 and remains in good, complete condition. The exterior is bound in slightly faded, lightly crazed (around edges) and minorly scuffed… (2025-233). Learn More »
$550.00
ON HOLD
“HOUSEWIFE” WITH VERBAL ID – LT. WILLIAM GOODALE, 11th NEW YORK CAVALRY
Lieutenant Goodale was 44 years old when he enlisted on January 20th, 1862 at Staten Island. That same day, he was commissioned into Company D of the 11th New York Cavalry. His service term was… (2024-1281). Learn More »
$295.00
ON HOLD
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
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
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
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
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 »
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WORLD WAR TWO / KOREA UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OFFICER’S MAMALUKE SWORD
The drawn sword meas. approx. 36.00 inches long. The blade itself meas. approx. 31.00 inches long x 0.75 of an inch wide at the ricasso. It has a central fuller that starts just above the ricasso and runs for approx. 27.00 inches. The blade surface… (2021-944). Learn More »
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