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GETTYSBURG SPANGLER SPRING RECOVERED MARYLAND BOTTANY CROSS
The Bottony Cross was a popular device for pro-southern Marylanders in the Civil War and is inextricably associated with Confederate Maryland troops. As part of the quartered Calvert-Crossland arms… (2025-43). Learn More »
$3,950.00
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FINE PAIR OF RED EPAULETTES
Pair of red wool epaulettes with “eagle A” buttons. Epaulette outer-surfaces feature beautiful, woven red wool with a ribbed border, and thick rows of hanging tassels. A single eagle “A”… (1179-1652). Learn More »
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 »
MILITIA HAT BADGE
This is a very finely made oval hat badge with pin back using a jaceron wire border around a light blue ground that has silver bullion thread in interlocking coils or circles running around the edge,… (286-1393). Learn More »
$225.00
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EXCELLENT CIVIL WAR FEDERAL SERGEANT CHEVRONS
This is an excellent pair of Civil War infantry chevrons. These are made of light blue worsted wool stripes sewn to a dark blue wool background patch, which in turn would be sewn to the sleeve of the… (490-7164). Learn More »
EXCELLENT PAIR OF CIVIL WAR FEDERAL INFANTRY REGULATION CORPORAL CHEVRONS/STRIPES
Union infantry companies fielded eight corporals. Along with the sergeants they might be charged with supervising squads or fatigue details, but in battle were posted in the front rank of the line of… (490-7163). Learn More »
EXCELLENT CONDITION, SCARCE SMITH PATENT CAVALRY FIRST LIEUTENANT STRAPS
Cavalry shoulder straps combine strong eye appeal from the yellow branch of service color with the romance associated with the mounted forces and are also scarce by comparison with infantry straps… (2024-1277). Learn More »
ZOUAVE FIRST SERGEANT CHEVRONS
These chevrons measure about 8 inches wide and 4 inches tall and use a red ground with three narrow, sewn, medium blue stripes and a diamond/lozenge, indicating a First Sergeant, the senior… (490-7153). Learn More »
RELIC, HAND-MADE UNION 8TH ARMY CORPS BADGE
Six-pointed star carved from a flat piece of white metal, likely pewter. In fine, “dug” condition with light oxidation on points and edges. Measures approximately 1.25” across points. Unknown… (490-6757). Learn More »
VIRGINIA STATE SEAL SHAKO PLATE
Gilt, stamped, rolled brass hat plate with the Virginia state seal with the goddess Virtue dressed as an Amazon at center standing over the slain tyrant with the motto “Sic Semper Tyrannis” above… (490-6755). Learn More »
EMBROIDERED BULLION ORDNANCE INSIGNIA WITH CROSSED CANNON AND “SHELL AND FLAME”
This is a high-grade bullion embroidered insignia showing a flaming bomb, shell and flame, or flaming grenade superimposed on a pair of crossed cannons. In the US army the Ordnance Department in the… (160-613). Learn More »
GENERAL’S AND GENERAL STAFF OFFICER’S CAP INSIGNIA
This is the hat or cap insignia made regulation in 1839 both for generals and for officers of the general staff using an Old English “U.S.” in silver surrounded by a laurel wreath in gold. This… (160-616). Learn More »
UNION CAVALRY OFFICER’S HAT OR CAP INSIGNIA
This embroidered bullion officer’s insignia showing crossed sabers is the regulation Civil War insignia for an officer of cavalry. This was made using narrow and slightly wider bullion with the… (160-614). Learn More »
VERY UNUSUAL BULLION EMBROIDERED ARTILLERY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA
Crossed cannons as the branch of service device for artillery came into use in the US army with the regulations of 1833/34. This strikes us as a very early example, with the barrels stubbier and… (160-618). Learn More »
EMBROIDERED BULLION “SHELL AND FLAME / GRENADE” INSIGNIA
This is a good example of an embroidered bullion “flaming bomb,” “shell and flame” or “exploding grenade” insignia that shows some roughness to the edges indicating it was actually on a… (160-615). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR BULLION EMBROIDERED 10th ARTILLERY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA
This is nice example of an artillery officer’s hat or cap insignia that saw actual use. This was made from bullion coils to form the barrels of the crossed cannon barrels with muzzle rings and… (160-617). Learn More »
STAMPED BRASS HAT WREATH
Stamped brass false embroidered laurel wreath meant for wear on a hat, often worn by members of the GAR. The face of the item has a light patina on the surface. Reverse has all four attachment wires… (1256-148G). Learn More »
WWII GERMAN LUFTWAFFE EAGLE ON CUT OFF PIECE OF PARATROOPER SMOCK
Material is about 3” x 5”. Eagle is zigzag stitched on the material. It is in great shape only showing storage wear. The back of the material is Reed Green. … (1235-165). Learn More »
$1,200.00
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ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY WITH ORIGINAL US INFANTRY HORN INSIGNIA AND FRAGMENT OF CIVIL WAR PERIOD FLAG
Double matted in cream and red and measures 11” x14”, unframed. Original brass infantry insignia at center, on top of a 3 ½” x 2 ½” fragment of a 34 star flag. Minor creasing at upper right… (2024-1619). Learn More »
WWII GERMAN SIGNAL CORPS SHOULDER BOARDS
Boards are slip on and show a good bit of use wear. They are complete other than the number “42” that was stitched in them before being removed. This was not an uncommon practice. … (1235-452). Learn More »
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RARE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY GUIDON
This Confederate guidon comes from the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum. The flag has been professionally conserved, matted, and framed by Textile Preservation Associates and comes with their 1995 letters of examination, treatment, and… (1179-027A). Learn More »
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