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ELEGANT PAIR OF OFFICER’S BRIDLE ROSETTES
These stamped brass rosettes show an eagle in relief with raised wings, holding a US shield and prominent olive branch, flourishing a narrow banner overhead that certainly signifies an E Pluribus… (172-6086) SOLD. Learn More »
$195.00
SOLD
LEWIS WASHINGTON: GREAT GRANDNEPHEW OF GEORGE WASHINGTON AND UNWILLING GUEST OF JOHN BROWN IN THE FIREHOUSE AT HARPERS FERRY
An unmounted oval albumen photo 5-1/4” by 7-1/4.” Excellent condition with nice tones and clarity. Slightly clipped at the top. Small glue stains on the upper reverse. Lewis William Washington… (1266-230) SOLD. Learn More »
$250.00
SOLD
RELIC GROUPING – CONFEDERATE SURRENDER AT APPOMATTOX
At Appomattox, once news of the surrender circulated, Confederates dismantled and destroyed as much equipment as possible to prevent confiscation by US Forces. Dug from the last documented camp site… (173-4331) SOLD. Learn More »
$175.00
SOLD
A RARE NAPOLEONIC HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABER
This style sword was carried by an officer in Napoleon's Dragoons or his Cuirassiers. It is identical in every way to the iconic Model of 1784 "Garde de Bataille" but with the addition of a long… (88-220) SOLD. Learn More »
$3,650.00
SOLD
SECRETS OF THE GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD by JAMES RADA, JR.
Rada, Jr., James. Legacy Publishing, February 2019. Softcover, 206 pages. 5 ½” x 8 ½”. Did you know that the Gettysburg Battlefield played a role in three major wars and not just the Civil… (733-07) SOLD. Learn More »
GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR POSTCARDS
Booklet contains twenty-five detachable postcards which feature colorful scenes of the battlefield and monuments. Cover shows light wear on edges. Back cover has fold crease. Measures 3 ½” x… (997-03) SOLD. Learn More »
GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR DESK SET BY JOHN GOODE
This desk set features relics recovered at Meade’s Headquarters. Atop a wooden rectangular base measuring 4 inches by 2 inches, sits a roller buckle, one three-ring minie ball, a Confederate… (1256-115) SOLD. Learn More »
$495.00
SOLD
SILVER BUTTER KNIFE & FORK SET BY “JOHN H. TYLER & CO.”
Offered here is a fine matching set of a butter knife and fork. The knife measures approximately 6.75” long and the fork is 6.5”. Both are lightly engraved on the handles with an “M”. Both… (1266-947) SOLD. Learn More »
$165.00
SOLD
FRENCH FIRST EMPIRE SHAKO PLATE 12th REGIMENT
The non-dug Napoleonic plate of stamped brass is the Infantry Model of 1810 which was in use until 1815 well after the introduction of the more iconic but actually less used Model 1812 (with the eagle… (88-217) SOLD. Learn More »
$995.00
SOLD
TIPTON PHOTOGRAPH – CAMP LETTERMAN HOSPITAL MARKER
William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg, and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-6765) SOLD. Learn More »
$35.00
SOLD
TIPTON PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT – 120th NEW YORK INFANTRY MONUMENT
William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg, and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-6779) SOLD. Learn More »
$25.00
SOLD
CDV OF J. WILKES BOOTH, MURDERER OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN
This CDV shows a seated view of John Wilkes Booth resting his walking cane in his lap. On pre-printed card mount, the reverse reads: “J. Wilkes Booth, Murderer of Abraham Lincoln.” Overall, this… (2024-1745) SOLD. Learn More »
$150.00
SOLD
RELICS OF THE LAST CAVALRY ACTION OF THE EASTERN THEATRE – APPOMATTOX STATION
The day before the famous surrender at Appomattox, General Custer came upon a section of virtually unguarded supply trains bound for Lee’s army along the Lynchburg Railroad line. After driving off… (173-4315) SOLD. Learn More »
$200.00
SOLD
MODIFIED U.S. MODEL 1859 CAVALRY CURB BIT
Here is an excavated US cavalry curb bit originally of the pattern 1859. Adopted by the U.S. Army in January 1859, the iron curb bit debuted at the same time as the McCellan saddle. In overall fine… (1179-1510) SOLD. Learn More »
$75.00
SOLD
UNION SOLDIER LETTER WITH COVER - PRIVATE OLIVER S. PILLSBURY, 3RD MASSACHUSETTS RIFLES
Dated “Henniker, Jan 14 1863. Post marked “Henniker” w/ 3 cent Washington stamp. Addressed to “Qr M Sergt. Geo. M Wilkins / 16th Regt. N.H. Vols. / Gen. Banks Expedition / New Orleans / LA.”… (490-6574) SOLD. Learn More »
$75.00
SOLD
TWO UNION SOLDIER LETTERS, W/COVERS—1ST LIEUTENANT FRANK W. DAVIS, CO. “E”, 58TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY
Covers stamped and postmarked, “Old Point Comfort, VA” [April 8, 1865] & “Washington, DC” [May 8, 1865]. Both covers addressed to “S. B. D’Golier.” Letters dated: (1) “Hd Qrs 58th… (1179-1702) SOLD. Learn More »
$125.00
SOLD
CABINET CARD OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL CARNOT POSEY
This is a 4.25” x 6.5” cabinet card photograph of Carnot Posey in Confederate uniform. In this chest-up view, he is wearing a double-breasted Confederate General Officer’s frock. The collar… (1189-108) SOLD. Learn More »
$250.00
SOLD
WAR PRESS - FORNEY'S, JUNE 14, 1862
Philadelphia, June 14, 1862. Vol. 1, NO. 31. 8 pp., 6 columns. Front cover features dramatic illustration of the "Desperate Bayonet Charge of the 23 Pennsylvanians at the Battle of Fair Oaks. Also… (1154-35) SOLD. Learn More »
$35.00
SOLD
THE NEW YORK HERALD--DECEMBER 6, 1862
Whole no. 9580. 8pp., 15.5" x 22, six columns. Exhibits fold-lines, else VG plus. Contains stores concerning the McDowell Court of Inquiry, including testimony from General Heintzelman. Also The… (2022-730) SOLD. Learn More »
$15.00
SOLD
M1855 SOCKET BAYONET RECOVERED FROM SHARPSBURG, MD HOME
This unique M1855 socket bayonet came from a home in Sharpsburg, MD – host of the battle of Antietam. Featuring a lightly rusted outer condition with some bright metal surface observable at the… (2024-1728) SOLD. Learn More »
$45.00
SOLD
RELIC EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM THE LITTLE ROUND TOP, GETTYSBURG
This Federal eagle breast plate is of the regulation 1826 pattern. Plate measures a diameter of 63mm and is in very good excavated condition. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the… (286-1359) SOLD. Learn More »
$495.00
SOLD
1864 ARMY RELIEF BAZAAR DISPLAY CATALOGUE – ALBANY, NY SANITARY COMMISSION BENEFIT
This very rare booklet was published to accompany the February 22, 1864 exhibition of flags, war trophies, and relics placed on public display in Albany, New York. Its purpose was to provide attendees… (1266-904) SOLD. Learn More »
$75.00
SOLD
NICE HOYLE’S GAMES BOOK
This pocket-sized book, published in 1845 by Henry F. Anners of Philadelphia, contains the established rules and practices of the antebellum period for many popular and obscure games from Whist to… (1266-284) SOLD. Learn More »
$65.00
SOLD
1864 NEW TESTAMENT – HAND INSCRIBED DEC. 25th 1864 – AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
The American Bible Society has distributed bibles to US service personnel since 1817. During the Civil War, they furnished small copies such as this for the solider already bogged down by the weight… (2024-1997) SOLD. Learn More »
$45.00
SOLD
1864 BOOK OF PSALMS – AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
This neat little book was a staple of the morale boosting tools available to the Civil War serviceman. This edition was published in 1864 and features a handwritten note in pencil on the second leaf… (2024-1998) SOLD. Learn More »
$45.00
SOLD
CONFEDERATE GEORGIA STYLE PIKE
This pattern of Confederate pike uses a double-edged, slightly flaring spear point blade with pointed ricasso extending forward into a medial ridge, and has a flat, oval guard with pointed tips. The… (1179-1664) SOLD. Learn More »
$1,295.00
SOLD
CIVIL WAR - INDIAN WAR SUSPENDERS FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
Cotton web suspender strap and buckle. Better known as “braces” during the Civil War period, suspenders were an essential, but not an issue piece of clothing or gear for a soldier since trousers… (1052-260) SOLD. Learn More »
$295.00
SOLD
BULLET FORCEPS FROM EDGEWATER MARYLAND
These scissor form bullet forceps are hinged at the middle permitting them to remain closed and narrow while inserted into a wound until reaching a projectile when they can be opened slightly to… (1246-12) SOLD. Learn More »
$95.00
SOLD
QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF NAVY MASTER ON DECK IN NICE “UNION CASE” WITH MILITARY MOTIF
A quarter-plate tintype photograph of Union Navy officer in full uniform. He wears a double-breasted frock with Master’s rank on cuff and with shoulder straps and wears a kepi with insignia on… (1221-430) SOLD. Learn More »
$425.00
SOLD
CONFEDERATE RICHMOND STYLE PIKE
This is a great example of the classic Richmond style pike with a double-edged spearpoint blade about 11 ¾ inches long with a median ridge and spear-shaped ricasso, and bears the “W” (or “M”)… (1179-1665) SOLD. Learn More »
$1,295.00
SOLD
M1851 BUFF LEATHER SWORD BELT WITH ALL STRAPS
This well used buff leather Model 1851 sword belt comes complete with sword hangers, shoulder strap (Sam Brown), all brass hardware, and NCO style eagle belt plate with German silver wreath. The brown… (480-385) SOLD. Learn More »
$675.00
SOLD
CABINET CARD OF MAJOR THOMAS M. BURKE, 55th VIRGINIA INFANTRY – VMI CLASS OF 1852
This is a post-Civil War copy of circa 1861 photo of Burke in Confederate uniform and mounted on a 4.25” x 5” (trimmed) cabinet card mount. The image shows Burke in a double-breasted frock coat… (1266-788) SOLD. Learn More »
$450.00
SOLD
CABINET CARD OF SIX ANNAPOLIS CADETS
This is a cabinet card depicting six cadets in uniform. Measures 4.25” x 6” overall. Three cadets are seated in front with three more standing behind. All are in typical cadet-style uniforms with… (1266-781) SOLD. Learn More »
$125.00
SOLD
CABINET CARD OF UNKNOWN CONFEDERATE OFFICER
This is a post-Civil War copy of a Confederate officer. This is a nice 4.25” x 6.5” cabinet card photograph. The image is a studio view of the officer standing with one hand on a pedestal. This… (1266-780) SOLD. Learn More »
$75.00
SOLD
SOLDIER’S KERCHIEF FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
Portion of a red and white print soldier’s kerchief from a small US Army frontier post of the Indian Wars. This portion of a kerchief only survived by being discarded at some point between 1870 and… (1052-721) SOLD. Learn More »
$20.00
SOLD
SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
Portion of soldier’s sock from a small US Army frontier post of the Indian Wars. Socks, shirts and undergarments are about the toughest antique uniform items to find- after all, who would save them?… (1052-591) SOLD. Learn More »
$65.00
SOLD
SHIRT CUFF FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
A relic from a small U.S. Army frontier post of the Indian Wars. Situated in the Red River Valley in North Dakota near the Canadian border, Fort Pembina was established in 1870 and in operation until… (1052-601) SOLD. Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
HENRY W. KETTERING GROUP: PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY AND U.S. NAVY
Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this grouping of US Navy material relates to a sailor serving aboard the USS Kennebec, which did blockade duty off the Texas coast and was… (1179-1331) SOLD. Learn More »
$450.00
SOLD
COLT ARMY MANUFACTURED IN LATE 1862 – EARLY 1863 IN VERY GOOD CONDITION
This Colt Army .44 Cal. Revolver is a Fourth Model (three-screw frame, cut for a shoulder stock, with a capping groove) serial number 91208, giving it a production date in early 1863 by the Colt site… (112-54) SOLD. Learn More »
$2,595.00
SOLD
CASED OCCUPATIONAL AMBROTYPE
This cased ninth-plate ambrotype shows a craftsman posed sideways to the camera seated at a small table, shown from the knees up, and turning his head for a moment to look at viewer. It is a nice bit… (1266-724) SOLD. Learn More »
$125.00
SOLD
THE SANTA FE TRAIL! METROPOLITAN NAVY REVOLVER IN VERY GOOD CONDITION CARRIED BY A “GOVERNMENT FREIGHTER” IN 1860’S COLORADO
This pistol was donated to the State Historical Society of Colorado in 1911 and later deaccessioned. It comes with copies of the museum’s files documenting its donation by an Annie R. Parker who… (172-6072) SOLD. Learn More »
$2,950.00
SOLD
CONFEDERATE RETRACTABLE PIKE IN EXCELLENT UNTOUCHED CONDITION: EX TEXAS CONFEDERATE MUSEUM
Primitive, but cheap and easily made, pikes were recognized as a stop-gap measure until better arms could be obtained and were made throughout the south by small and large manufacturers with various… (1179-1656) SOLD. Learn More »
$3,750.00
SOLD
CS GENERAL EPPA HUNTON: VIRGINIA LAWYER, CONGRESSMAN AND SENATOR
Circa 1870s cabinet card, vignette bust view of Confederate General Eppa Hunton II (1822-1908.) Hunton passed the VA bar in 1843, practiced law in Prince William County, and was the commonwealth’s… (1189-136) SOLD. Learn More »
$275.00
SOLD
VERY GOOD CONDITION CONFEDERATE CARTRIDGE BOX
This is a great condition Confederate cartridge box, made of black leather, complete with both outer flap and inner flap with side ears in place, as is the implement pocket with its own cover,… (490-6771) SOLD. Learn More »
$2,295.00
SOLD
WHEN HE SAID IT WAS CLOSING TIME - IT WAS CLOSING TIME!
This quite striking 1850s occupational ambrotype shows a no-nonsense bartender or tavernkeeper seated next to a table on which rests his stock in trade: a full, pewter tankard of beer with a good head… (1266-476) SOLD. Learn More »
$175.00
SOLD
SIXTH PLATE OUTDOOR FAMILY AMBROTYPE- HEADING WEST? A PHOTOGRAPHER’S TRAVELING STUDIO?
This intriguing image shows a mother with her six children seated on the ground at the back end of what appears to be a heavy freight wagon of some sort, with another vehicle parked next to it on the… (1266-720) SOLD. Learn More »
$65.00
SOLD
CDV OF VERY YOUNG PMA CADET, WEST CHESTER, PA
A fine carte de viste (cdv) of a cadet in uniform. Studio view posed sitting in chair. Full view with cadet wearing jacket, trousers, kepi, waist belt with two-piece buckle, and bayonet. Uniform… (1266-770) SOLD. Learn More »
$125.00
SOLD
UNION CAVALRY CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX WITH IDENTIFICATION DISPLAY TAG
This is a good example of the Civil War Union cavalry carbine cartridge box made and marked on the inner flap by “Hoover Calhoun & Co” of New York, a well known supplier of leather gear to the… (1211-191) SOLD. Learn More »
$395.00
SOLD
SCARCE 1833 DATED AMES FOOT ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD, WITH SAMUEL HUSE MARKED HILT
Ames M1832 short swords with hilts by Samuel Huse are considered scarce. Not only do they represent the earliest years of the pattern’s production, leading to many being used up in long, continued… (2024-2395) SOLD. Learn More »
$1,395.00
SOLD
CROSBY MODEL FIFE BY GEORGE CLOOS
An excellent condition rosewood fife bearing the “CROSBY / GC” stamp of George Cloos of Brooklyn. “Crosby” is very clear. The intertwined GC below it is somewhat rubbed, with only portions of… (2024-2396) SOLD. Learn More »
$125.00
SOLD
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REGIMENTAL COLOR OF THE 197TH PENNSYLVANIA - “THIRD COAL EXCHANGE REGIMENT” - LIKELY BY EVANS AND HASSALL, PHILADELPHIA
This regimental color is pictured in Volume 2, p.496, of Advance the Colors where it is noted as the only extant flag of the 197th Pennsylvania, one of six Pennsylvania infantry regiments, numbered 192 to 197, raised to help repel the Confederate… (1179-025). Learn More »
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