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Ca. 1825-1840 MASS MILITIA CAP PLATE
Massachusetts is thought to be the only state to use its state seal on these scalloped-edge hat plates where other states went for a more generic U.S. eagle motif or panoply of arms. For an exact… (2024-544). Learn More »
$495.00
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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 »
$2,500.00
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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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LARGE COMPANY LETTER "B" FOUND AT GETTYSBURG – GEISELMAN COLLECTION
This fine, brass relic is the regulation-size, company letter "B" that was recovered in Gettysburg within days or weeks of the battle. Brass letter device, once part of the Dr. Hill Collection, was… (2024-1643). Learn More »
$95.00
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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 »
WWII GERMAN #246 CYPHERS
Slip on cyphers are in excellent condition. The numbers are chain stitched on. The wools shows a little nap wear. [gr][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS… (1235-454). Learn More »
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UNION CAVALRY GENERAL WILLIAM WELLS’ FIELD BLOUSE: MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GETTYSBURG WHERE HE RODE IN THE LEAD OF FARNSWORTH’S CHARGE; BRIGADE COMMANDER UNDER CUSTER; BLOUSE ACTUALLY WORN IN ONE OF HIS PHOTOS
This coat is the epitome of a Civil War Union general’s field uniform, a blouse following the popular sack coat pattern of the period, looking somewhat like an enlisted man’s fatigue blouse and suitable for campaign wear, but with a double row of… (1179-281). Learn More »
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