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SCARCE MCELROY AND HUNT CONFEDERATE FRAME BUCKLE

SCARCE MCELROY AND HUNT CONFEDERATE FRAME BUCKLE

McElroy and Hunt were the only Confederate firm to mark their belt buckles and this some of the better markings we have seen. These were sand cast, and between occasional file or  finish work,… (1083-10). Learn More »

NON-DUG CONFEDERATE SPUR - TEXAS CONNECTION

NON-DUG CONFEDERATE SPUR - TEXAS CONNECTION

This non-excavated Confederate spur with a Texas provenance was displayed at the Texas Civil War Museum next to an identical one dug at a campsite in Missouri. This is in excellent condition, with no… (1179-1506). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE SPUR EXCAVATED IN MISSOURI- TEXAS CONNECTION

CONFEDERATE SPUR EXCAVATED IN MISSOURI- TEXAS CONNECTION

This Confederate spur was dug from a campsite in Missouri and was displayed in the Texas Civil War Museum with a non-dug example having a Texas association, the two thus providing a good southern… (1179-1505). Learn More »

LARGE ROWELL “TEXAS” SPUR FOUND ON PADRE ISLAND, TX

LARGE ROWELL “TEXAS” SPUR FOUND ON PADRE ISLAND, TX

This single spur with a dozen long, spikey points to the large rowel was found on Padre Island, Texas, and was formerly in the Texas Civil War Museum. The spur is corroded and the tip of one side bar… (1179-1504). Learn More »

$75.00
SOLD

CONFEDERATE “BABY” WISHBONE FRAME BUCKLE FROM NASHVILLE

CONFEDERATE “BABY” WISHBONE FRAME BUCKLE FROM NASHVILLE

One of the more distinctive Confederate belt buckles is the forked-tongue or wishbone frame style from the shape of the movable tongue mounted on the center bar. The buckle is practical, light-weight,… (490-5846). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE ENLISTED MAN’S FRAME BUCKLE FROM COLD HARBOR

CONFEDERATE ENLISTED MAN’S FRAME BUCKLE FROM COLD HARBOR

These classic Confederate, brass, fixed-tongue frame buckles come in a variety of sizes and slight variations making them a distinct category for collectors of Confederate field gear and belt plates.… (490-5787). Learn More »

$650.00
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CONFEDERATE ENLISTED MAN’S FRAME BUCKLE

CONFEDERATE ENLISTED MAN’S FRAME BUCKLE

This fixed-tongue frame buckle is a classic Confederate soldier’s belt buckle. These brass buckles are a collecting specialty of their own, coming in a variety of sizes and showing variations in… (490-5855). Learn More »

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WAR US M1892 WWI BUGLE

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WAR US M1892 WWI BUGLE

Bell inscription: “Veterans of Foreign Wars / Chateau Post / No. 258./ Pittsburgh, PA.” Standard issue, but combat damaged and repaired, w/soldered outer loop and w/split seam at the mouthpiece.… (380-81). Learn More »

RARE USN GOSPORT NAVY YARD PRIMING FLASKN

RARE USN GOSPORT NAVY YARD PRIMING FLASK

Gosport Shipyard was the original name of the facility in Portsmouth, Virginia, that was founded in 1767, passed into the hands of Virginia in the Revolution, was leased from that state by the U.S.… (490-6824). Learn More »

TIN DRUM CANTEEN

TIN DRUM CANTEEN

Civil War era tin drum canteen is in very good condition. The body is solid with just some slight dings and dents. Spout and all three sling keepers are present. Canteen has some slight surface… (172-4012). Learn More »

$550.00
ON HOLD

M1859 CAVALRY SPUR FROM TEXAS

M1859 CAVALRY SPUR FROM TEXAS

Offered here is a single, excavated U.S. Model 1859 brass spur. This style has no groove inside nor any other markings or decoration. Rowel is mostly gone. Nice “dug” patina. Recovered from a… (1179-1494). Learn More »

$65.00
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SMALL HUNTER’S POWDER HORN

SMALL HUNTER’S POWDER HORN

This horn dates roughly 1820-1850. It is a plain, working powder horn only about 5.5” long, a size sometimes thought to be just for priming powder for a flintlock, but convenient enough to be… (1179-1564). Learn More »

$39.50
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US SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR MODEL 1898 HAVERSACK

US SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR MODEL 1898 HAVERSACK

This haversack is bigger than its 1874 counterpart meas. approx.. 14.25 x 16.00 inches.The bag is made of khaki canvas with an exterior that is strongly stenciled “U.S.” The outer flap is anchored… (772-153). Learn More »

$125.00
ON HOLD

OVAL US BELT PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS 1961 AT HARPERS FERRY

OVAL US BELT PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS 1961 AT HARPERS FERRY

This regulation plate comes with Syd Kerksis’ original collection envelope with notations at top indicating he found it at Harpers Ferry in November 1961. Kerkis was one of the legendary early relic… (2024-291). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN

CIVIL WAR NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN

This regulation Civil War canteen has a full, original, “shoddy” gray cover showing a typical mix of different color specks from the use of various scrap fabrics in making the cloth. The seams are… (2024-321). Learn More »

M1851 US BELT RIG WITH PLATE AND ALL STRAPS

M1851 US BELT RIG WITH PLATE AND ALL STRAPS

This is a very nice condition buff leather sword belt. The exterior leather surfaces are clean and in excellent condition. The leather is strong and supple with no weak spots. Both the sword hangers… (286-1331). Learn More »

REFERENCE BOOK ON US MILITARY BELTS

REFERENCE BOOK ON US MILITARY BELTS

Softcover volume titled “AMERICAN MILITARY BELTS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT” by R. Stephen Dorsey, Volume meas. approx. 8.50 x 11.00 inches and runs 129 pages and was published by Pioneer Press of… (1235-518). Learn More »

HAGNER PATTERN 1872 PATTERN NEW JERSEY WAIST BELT PLATE

HAGNER PATTERN 1872 PATTERN NEW JERSEY WAIST BELT PLATE

Rectangular plate is made of cast brass with the letters “NJ” within an oval on a stippled field at center. Reverse has the tongue with an integral keeper on one end.  [jet] [ph:L] … (1235-441). Learn More »

$125.00
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SINGLE SHOULDER STRAP FOR A CAPTAIN OF STAFF

SINGLE SHOULDER STRAP FOR A CAPTAIN OF STAFF

Strap is made of dark blue cloth with a double row of dead bullion for a border. The rank field is of black velvet while the rank of captain is made of bars of heavy gold bullion thread. The underside… (460-1468). Learn More »

EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE FRAME BUCKLE FROM THIRD WINCHESTER

EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE FRAME BUCKLE FROM THIRD WINCHESTER

This is a very fine condition “Heavy Thick” Confederate frame waist belt buckle. See #170 on page 97 of Mullinax’s “Confederate Buckles & Plates” book. In very good condition with dark… (490-6337). Learn More »


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EXTREMELY SCARCE NEW HAMPHIRE OFFICER’S FALSE EMBROIDERED HAT INSIGNIA

Regular army officers had been authorized a silver “U.S.” within a gold bullion wreath for wear on their undress caps in 1839. This was carried over in the 1851 regulations for use on the 1851 shako, but was embroidered directly on the blue band… (2020-912). Learn More »

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