Military Accoutrements

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CONFEDERATE MAJOR GENERAL FRANK CHEATHAM’S PRESENTATION SPURS

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 »

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S SWORD BELT WITH BELT BUCKLE AND STRAPS

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S SWORD BELT WITH BELT BUCKLE AND STRAPS

This is an officer’s sword belt rig in good condition. Belt is constructed of folded leather that is stitched. Nice double-line stitching along outer edges on the belt. Belt leather measures… (1268-274). Learn More »

MINTY LIGHT ARTILLERY M1851 BUFF LEATHER SWORD BELT

MINTY LIGHT ARTILLERY M1851 BUFF LEATHER SWORD BELT

This unissued, buff leather, Model-1851 sword belt comes complete with sword hangers and all matching brass hardware. This “artillery” belt was never intended to have the shoulder strap. The belt… (1268-609). Learn More »

SMITH PATENT SECOND LIEUTENANT OF ARTILLERY SHOULDER STRAPS

SMITH PATENT SECOND LIEUTENANT OF ARTILLERY SHOULDER STRAPS

Military goods dealer James S. Smith of New York patented this form of shoulder strap on June 18, 1861. They used a gilt brass frame stamped to imitate dead and bright bullion embroidered borders and… (142-110). Learn More »

EXCELLENT CONDITION SMITH PATENT BRIGADIER GENERAL’S SHOULDER STRAPS

EXCELLENT CONDITION SMITH PATENT BRIGADIER GENERAL’S SHOULDER STRAPS

Smith patent shoulder straps used a gilt stamped brass border imitating the dead and bright bullion of embroidered shoulder straps, and were more robust, easier to maintain and less expensive, making… (142-111). Learn More »

SILVER IDENTIFICATION PIN WITH SILHOUETTE OF HORSE AND RIDER – IDENTIFIED TO 1ST MAINE CAVALRY TROOPER

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 »

POST-CIVIL WAR ROTARY VALVE CORNET

POST-CIVIL WAR ROTARY VALVE CORNET

An unmarked, very good example of the rotary valve cornet, made in brass, and measuring 18” overall. These were introduced about 1830 and replaced keyed bugles in military bands in the 1850s. This… (1268-172). Learn More »

SEA CHANTIES AND CAMPFIRES: CONCERTINA OF JOHN MARTIN, PRIVATE 47th MASS AND MARINER

SEA CHANTIES AND CAMPFIRES: CONCERTINA OF JOHN MARTIN, PRIVATE 47th MASS AND MARINER

A very nice condition concertina in is original hexagonal wood case. This is attractively identified in black ink on one face: “John / Martin / 47th / Mass.” with a bar of music following his… (1268-178). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR BRASS TRUMPET FROM THE DIXON, ILLINOIS, G.A.R. POST

CIVIL WAR BRASS TRUMPET FROM THE DIXON, ILLINOIS, G.A.R. POST

This came out of the Dixon, Illinois G.A.R. post and is the classic Civil War trumpet form, brass, with the tube being a relatively uniform diameter for most of its length rather than expanding… (1268-162). Learn More »

$1,500.00
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BEAUTIFUL SILVER PRESENTATION BUGLE 13th MICHIGAN INFANTRY: CHICKAMAUGA, STONES RIVER; 14th CORPS BRIGADE BAND ON THE MARCH TO THE SEA, CAMPAIGN OF THE CAROLINAS

BEAUTIFUL SILVER PRESENTATION BUGLE 13th MICHIGAN INFANTRY: CHICKAMAUGA, STONES RIVER; 14th CORPS BRIGADE BAND ON THE MARCH TO THE SEA, CAMPAIGN OF THE CAROLINAS

This is a beautiful silver bugle with “pig-tail” crook and fully engraved garland, made and marked by well-known Boston maker E.G. Wright and bearing an impressive May 1863 presentation from the… (1268-163). Learn More »

SILVER MOUNTED PRESENTATION WOOD FIFE OF EUGENE JEWELL 18th OHIO: CAPTURED AT STONES RIVER; HE SERVED BESIDE TWO OF HIS SONS, AND UNDER ONE OF THEM!

SILVER MOUNTED PRESENTATION WOOD FIFE OF EUGENE JEWELL 18th OHIO: CAPTURED AT STONES RIVER; HE SERVED BESIDE TWO OF HIS SONS, AND UNDER ONE OF THEM!

This is not only a real, identified Civil War fife—in contrast to the vast sea of postwar and even wartime fifes out there with bogus inscriptions and stampings- but also a great piece of Civil War… (1268-166). Learn More »

1862 OR EARLIER ROTARY VALVE E-FLAT CIRCULAR HELICON CORNET BY FIRTH POND & CO, NY

1862 OR EARLIER ROTARY VALVE E-FLAT CIRCULAR HELICON CORNET BY FIRTH POND & CO, NY

A very scarce German silver helicon cornet with three rotary valves, nicely marked on the lower portion of the bell, just above the garland in stamped in block letters “FIRTH POND & Co / NEW… (1268-171). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S BELT WITH TWO-PIECE VIRGINIA PLATE AND DRAGOON REVOLVER HOLSTER

CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S BELT WITH TWO-PIECE VIRGINIA PLATE AND DRAGOON REVOLVER HOLSTER

The belt plate is a Viriginia two-piece interlocking plate of very good quality. Belt loops for tongue and wreath are plain, slightly beveled. The wreath is a laurel wreath with berries, secured with… (1283-03). Learn More »

E-FLAT SOPRANO “OVER THE SHOULDER” SAX HORN

E-FLAT SOPRANO “OVER THE SHOULDER” SAX HORN

A good, untouched, example of string-action rotary valve saxhorn typical of those showing up in Civil War marching bands. This measures 20” overall and has an untouched, aged patina showing some… (1268-179). Learn More »

TRIPLE-BORDERED BULLION EMBROIDERED MAJOR GENERAL’S SHOULDER STRAPS OF ABNER DOUBLEDAY: LED THE FIRST CORPS AFTER REYNOLD’S DEATH ON JULY 1

TRIPLE-BORDERED BULLION EMBROIDERED MAJOR GENERAL’S SHOULDER STRAPS OF ABNER DOUBLEDAY: LED THE FIRST CORPS AFTER REYNOLD’S DEATH ON JULY 1

Once in the personal collection of renowned military artist and historian Don Troiani, these major-general’s straps were worn by General Abner Doubleday. They are in good condition, showing some use… (1255-02). Learn More »

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM BARLOW’S KNOLL: FIRST DAY AT GETTYSBURG!

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM BARLOW’S KNOLL: FIRST DAY AT GETTYSBURG!

This Pattern 1839 cartridge box plate, regulation through the Civil War, was recovered at Barlow’s Knoll by Kenny Bream, a well-known Gettysburg resident and relic hunter from the 1960s through the… (1275-01). Learn More »

U.S. MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE MARKED ALLEGHENY ARSENAL

U.S. MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE MARKED ALLEGHENY ARSENAL

This is a scarce and early-war or prewar example of a U.S. Allegheny Arsenal marked enlisted man’s sword belt plate. The pattern was regulation for cavalrymen, artillerymen armed with the saber or… (1268-393). Learn More »

US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE WITH BELT

US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE WITH BELT

This non-excavated Federal belt plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US”. Face shows only… (1268-219). Learn More »

$475.00
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VERY RARE CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH – MAKER MARKED

VERY RARE CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH – MAKER MARKED

Very fine condition brown leather fuse pouch. Made by J. Darrow in Augusta, Georgia. The leather remains in remarkable condition with some signs of use and minor scuffing, but absolutely no crackling… (1268-509). Learn More »

SILVERED PRESENTATION FIFE TO MARTIN MURPHY, 4th NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, 17th NY VETERAN ZOUAVES, AND REGULAR ARMY

SILVERED PRESENTATION FIFE TO MARTIN MURPHY, 4th NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, 17th NY VETERAN ZOUAVES, AND REGULAR ARMY

This elegant silvered fife, 15-1/4” long, bears a great presentation and was carried by a company musician with Civil War service in two New York regiments, one of them a zouave regiment, and… (1268-167). Learn More »


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