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CIVIL WAR US INFANTRY INSIGNIA

CIVIL WAR US INFANTRY INSIGNIA

Stamped brass infantry hunting horn in good condition with both attachment loops on the reverse. These were worn on the infantry slouch hat and forage cap.  [ld]… (2024-1618) SOLD. Learn More »

$55.00
SOLD

FROSTED GLASS VASE WITH DECORATIVE GRAPES & VINES C.1850-1860

FROSTED GLASS VASE WITH DECORATIVE GRAPES & VINES C.1850-1860

Here’s an interesting piece of Victorian decorative glass featuring a turned down rim on a chalice style vase with grapes and vine detail. The base features an open pontil. There are no chips,… (1239-20) SOLD. Learn More »

$30.00
SOLD

HAND BLOWN GLASS DECANTER C. 1815-1840

HAND BLOWN GLASS DECANTER C. 1815-1840

Here is a lovely hand-blown glass decanter which was hand blown as indicated by the open pontil. The bottle includes several decorative ridges with their own little idiosyncrasies (minor waviness and… (1239-22) SOLD. Learn More »

$45.00
SOLD

HEAVY GLASS DECANTER C. 1851-1859, MADE BY DORFLINGER GLASS CO.

HEAVY GLASS DECANTER C. 1851-1859, MADE BY DORFLINGER GLASS CO.

An interesting form of container of spirits, this decanter is made of heavy leaded glass which has been intricately cut. The piece measures 13 inches tall including the stopper. The stopper has also… (1239-21) SOLD. Learn More »

$40.00
SOLD

LARGE IRON PADLOCK WITH “U.S.” STAMPED KEYHOLE COVER

LARGE IRON PADLOCK WITH “U.S.” STAMPED KEYHOLE COVER

Iron padlock is 3” wide, 4.5” high, and 0.75” thick. It is locked and we don’t have the key. Dark patina overall. Brass lined keyhole and keyhole cover. Cover has large “U.S.” stamping. No… (380-119) SOLD. Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

US P39 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED TANEYTOWN ROAD FROM KEN BREAM COLLECTION LOT NO. 110

US P39 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED TANEYTOWN ROAD FROM KEN BREAM COLLECTION LOT NO. 110

This cartridge box plate was recovered along Taneytown Road, which served a major throughfare for soldiers during and after the battle of Gettysburg.  This is the standard M1839 cartridge box plate… (2024-1679) SOLD. Learn More »

RELIC U.S. M1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM 1ST DAY'S FIELD, GETTYSBURG, KEN BREAM COLLECTION

RELIC U.S. M1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM 1ST DAY'S FIELD, GETTYSBURG, KEN BREAM COLLECTION

This excavated Pattern 1826 US eagle breast plate has an even brown patina with some lead oxidation around edges. The brass face features an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch.  The plate’s… (2024-1672) SOLD. Learn More »

WWII JAPANESE COMBAT TUNIC

WWII JAPANESE COMBAT TUNIC

Tunic shows little age and use wear. The collar tabs are hand sewn on with red thread. The markings on the inside are very faint.  [gr] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH… (1235-256) SOLD. Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 23, 1865—TRIALS OF CHAMP FERGUSON & CAPT. WIRZ/ GEN. LEE AT LEXINGTON

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 23, 1865—TRIALS OF CHAMP FERGUSON & CAPT. WIRZ/ GEN. LEE AT LEXINGTON”

Vol. IX.—No. 456. 16 pp. [593-608], four columns, w/numerous illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features stories of “Military Executions at Camp Chase”, and an illustration of “Champ… (L15178F) SOLD. Learn More »

$15.00
SOLD

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, DECEMBER 30, 1865—“ULYSSES THE GIANT KILLER.”

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, DECEMBER 30, 1865—“ULYSSES THE GIANT KILLER.”

Vol. IX—No. 470., 16 pp. [817-832], four columns, w/numerous illustrations, and cartoons. This final issue from 1865, the concluding year of Civil War, is loaded with religious Christmas imagery,… (L15178K) SOLD. Learn More »

$15.00
SOLD

CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA LOAN BOND & COUPONS, #268.—ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, AT 8% PER ANNUM

CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA LOAN BOND & COUPONS, #268.—ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, AT 8% PER ANNUM

Dated “Feb. 3, 1863. Richmond.” Pre-printed form, numbered #268 in ink, 12” x 13.5. Exhibits very slight fold-marks. Else near fine. Text: “On the first day of January 1873, the Confederate… (557-211) SOLD. Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

MINT CONFEDERATE P1856 ENFIELD SHORT RIFLE SABER BAYONET WITH CS INVENTORY NUMBER: LOW NUMBER AND THE BEST ONE OUT THERE!

MINT CONFEDERATE P1856 ENFIELD SHORT RIFLE SABER BAYONET WITH CS INVENTORY NUMBER: LOW NUMBER AND THE BEST ONE OUT THERE!

If you have only one example of a Confederate imported and numbered Enfield Rifle saber bayonet, this would be the one to have. We have not seen a nicer example of this scarce bayonet. The English… (893-02) SOLD. Learn More »

ANTIETAM RECOVERED US MODEL 1816 BAYONET

ANTIETAM RECOVERED US MODEL 1816 BAYONET

Percussion conversions of the US Model 1816 musket saw extensive use in the Civil War, particularly in the early years of the war, with perhaps a longer service life in the western theatre. This is… (490-3910) SOLD. Learn More »

CIVIL WAR CROSSED SABERS CAVALRY INSIGNIA

CIVIL WAR CROSSED SABERS CAVALRY INSIGNIA

Stamped brass crossed sabers insignia in good condition. Insignia was meant for wear on the crown of the forage cap, kepi or slouch hat. The face has a light patina and areas of moderate… (2024-1655) SOLD. Learn More »

NICELY FRAMED CERTIFICATE FOR WARTIME DAMAGES WITH JOHN W. GEARY AND JOHN F. HARTRANFT SIGNATURES

NICELY FRAMED CERTIFICATE FOR WARTIME DAMAGES WITH JOHN W. GEARY AND JOHN F. HARTRANFT SIGNATURES

This is very nicely framed January 1, 1872, “Certificate of Adjudicated Claim for War Damages” signed at bottom right by Governor John W. Geary for the award of $46.80 in damages sustained by… (2024-1596) SOLD. Learn More »

FRAMED DISPLAY OF DAVID BELL BIRNEY, INCLUDING SIGNED DOCUMENT

FRAMED DISPLAY OF DAVID BELL BIRNEY, INCLUDING SIGNED DOCUMENT

David Bell Birney (1825-1864) was a lawyer in Philadelphia when the war started. He played a key role in raising the 23rd Pennsylvania, rising from lt. colonel to colonel and recognized in their… (2024-1594) SOLD. Learn More »

RELIC SMALL U.S. WAIST BELT PLATE FROM GETTYSBURG FIELD HOSPITAL, KEN BREAM COLLECTION

RELIC SMALL U.S. WAIST BELT PLATE FROM GETTYSBURG FIELD HOSPITAL, KEN BREAM COLLECTION

This excavated small Pattern 1839 oval US cartridge box plate has an even brown patina. The brass face is smooth with a central “US” and showing moderate edge damage.  The plate’s reverse has… (2024-1676) SOLD. Learn More »

US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM THE GETTYSBURG COLLECTION OF MR. KEN BREAM

US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM THE GETTYSBURG COLLECTION OF MR. KEN BREAM

Standard US cartridge box sling eagle breast plate recovered on Culp's Hill. The plate has a very nice dark patina and a good eagle stamping on the face. Reverse has most of the lead fill but is… (2024-1675) SOLD. Learn More »

ALS MAJOR GENERAL JOHN G. FOSTER, USA

ALS MAJOR GENERAL JOHN G. FOSTER, USA

Dated letterhead--“Head Quarters Dept. of Virgina & North Carolina / Fort Monroe, VA. Nov. 7th, 1863. Addressed to “Captain John Cassells, Provost Marshal.” One page, in ink, 9.5’ x 7.5.… (490-6572) SOLD. Learn More »

BURNSIDE CARTRIDGE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

BURNSIDE CARTRIDGE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

This is a complete .54 caliber Burnside cartridge as used in the Burnside carbines. Very little patina which suggests that it is an early relic.   At the time of the Gettysburg campaign, twenty-two… (2024-1639) SOLD. Learn More »

CARVED BRASS BRIDLE ‘BOSS’ a.k.a. ROSETTE FOR A CIVIL WAR CURB BIT FROM EAST CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG

CARVED BRASS BRIDLE ‘BOSS’ a.k.a. ROSETTE FOR A CIVIL WAR CURB BIT FROM EAST CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG

This excavated bridle boss, also known as a rosette, is a soldier-carved, brass device found on each cheek of a Civil War cavalry horse bit. Recovered from the East Cavalry battlefield sometime after… (2024-1647) SOLD. Learn More »

$75.00
SOLD

US .52 CALIBER SHARPS CARBINE/RIFLE BULLET - HIGH WATER MARK, GETTYSBURG / ROSENSTEEL COLLECTION

US .52 CALIBER SHARPS CARBINE/RIFLE BULLET - HIGH WATER MARK, GETTYSBURG / ROSENSTEEL COLLECTION

Fired condition. This item is from Emily Rosensteel’s Gettysburg collection of bullets recovered at the "High Water Mark". This is one collecting opportunity of a lifetime to acquire original… (2024-1642) SOLD. Learn More »

$25.00
SOLD

.52 CALIBER SHARPS LINEN CARTRIDGE

.52 CALIBER SHARPS LINEN CARTRIDGE

Linen cartridge for the Sharps "New Model" carbine and rifle. Bullet, linen, and tissue closing bottom are all in excellent condition.  [jet][ph:jet] UPS shipping… (2024-1526) SOLD. Learn More »

WWII US AAF CRUSHER CAP AND HEADSET

WWII US AAF CRUSHER CAP AND HEADSET

Cap is a true crusher with the flexible visor. It is a Bancroft Flighter and is marked as well. Cap shows some use and age wear. The headset has ANB-1 receivers in it and is well marked and shows… (1235-133) SOLD. Learn More »

U.S. MODEL 1879 COMBINATION GUN TOOL

U.S. MODEL 1879 COMBINATION GUN TOOL

This tool has two screwdriver blades, mainspring clamp, band spring and tumbler punch. Side of the tool is stamped “US / MOD 1879.” Blued and in very fine condition. … (2024-504) SOLD. Learn More »

$18.00
SOLD

COMPLETE P1853 ENFIELD RIFLE LOCK, DATED 1860, WITH SNIDER CONVERTED HAMMER

COMPLETE P1853 ENFIELD RIFLE LOCK, DATED 1860, WITH SNIDER CONVERTED HAMMER

Complete and mechanically sound lock for Snider-Enfield rifle. Lock plate is marked with large crown and “V.R” behind the hammer. Stamped “1860 / TOWER” in front of the hammer along with other… (2024-498) SOLD. Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

CDV OF GENERAL HENRY HALLECK

CDV OF GENERAL HENRY HALLECK

This is a standing view of Halleck in uniform. He wears a double-breasted coat with shoulder straps. He holds his McDowell-style cap in his hands. Clear image with decent contrast. Mount remains in… (1254-99) SOLD. Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

RELIC CIVIL WAR PICKET PIN

RELIC CIVIL WAR PICKET PIN

This is an excavated, iron picket pin.  A regulation piece of equipment for cavalrymen. Used to stake-down a horse temporarily while on picket or grazing. Measures approximately 14” long overall.… (462-362) SOLD. Learn More »

SIX-KEY PICCOLO

SIX-KEY PICCOLO

This wooden fife is a fine example of a musical wind instrument as used during the Civil War period. In very good original condition, this fife measures 15” long and is made of ebony or… (380-117) SOLD. Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN SOLDIER LETTER – PVT. CHARLES W. ANDREWS, 13th MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY, MORTALLY WOUNDED ON JULY 1, 1863

GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN SOLDIER LETTER – PVT. CHARLES W. ANDREWS, 13th MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY, MORTALLY WOUNDED ON JULY 1, 1863

This three page letter is written in ink and dated “Centreville Tuesday Evening June 16th 1863”, and “Vienna Va June 18th 1863” and directed to his parents. Overall very good condition and… (2024-1592) SOLD. Learn More »

DISPLAY OF CARBINE BULLETS AND CARTRIDGES

DISPLAY OF CARBINE BULLETS AND CARTRIDGES

This is an 8” x 12” display case containing a fine variety of Civil War carbine bullets and cartridges. Contains ten different bullet specimens and three complete cartridges. All labeled on the… (2024-1616) SOLD. Learn More »

.52 CALIBER SHARPS LINEN CARTRIDGE

.52 CALIBER SHARPS LINEN CARTRIDGE

Linen cartridge for the Sharps "New Model" carbine and rifle. Bullet with linen case. No gun powder remains as the tissue paper bottom is gone; filled with cotton to retain proper shape. No powder,… (1107-108) SOLD. Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

CIVIL WAR PERIOD PENNSYLVANIA STATE JACKET BUTTON

CIVIL WAR PERIOD PENNSYLVANIA STATE JACKET BUTTON

Tice’s PA203A3 Non- dug standard Pennsylvania state jacket button made of three-piece, high-convex construction. There is a dark spot of wear on the left side on the horse’s rear and a small dark… (798-59) SOLD. Learn More »

$145.00
Originally $195.00


SOLD

BULLET IN WOOD FROM EAST CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG

BULLET IN WOOD FROM EAST CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG

2” long piece of wood with .44 cal. pistol bullet embedded in it.  Recovered in 1984 in the area of East Cavalry Field.  Originally sold as item 595-236.… (2024-1648) SOLD. Learn More »

$80.00
SOLD

US .52 CALIBER SPENCER SHELL CASING   - HIGH WATER MARK, GETTYSBURG / ROSENSTEEL COLLECTION

US .52 CALIBER SPENCER SHELL CASING - HIGH WATER MARK, GETTYSBURG / ROSENSTEEL COLLECTION

Shows evidence along the rim of being struck by the hammer. Casing slightly pushed inward. From the private Gettysburg collection of Emily Rosensteel (Mrs. George D. Rosensteel) comes this outstanding… (2024-1641) SOLD. Learn More »

$20.00
SOLD

STEREOVIEW OF THE “GETTYSBURG GUN” OF BATTERY B, 1ST RHODE ISLAND LIGHT ARTILLERY,  FIRED DURING PICKETT’S CHARGE

STEREOVIEW OF THE “GETTYSBURG GUN” OF BATTERY B, 1ST RHODE ISLAND LIGHT ARTILLERY, FIRED DURING PICKETT’S CHARGE

Published by Mumper & Co. of Gettysburg and labeled as a “CONFEDERATE BALL LODGED IN A UNION GUN”.  Overall good condition , does have light soiling throughout. The “Gettysburg Gun” was… (2024-1654) SOLD. Learn More »

$75.00
SOLD

MIS-LABELED MUMPER & CO. STEREOVIEW OF CONFEDERATE DEAD ON THE ROSE FARM

MIS-LABELED MUMPER & CO. STEREOVIEW OF CONFEDERATE DEAD ON THE ROSE FARM

Stereoview on yellow mount by Mumper & Co., Gettysburg, Pa., “Battlefield Photographers”.  Misidentified as dead soldiers on Culp’s Hill, in period ink on reverse.  Error corrected by… (2024-1652) SOLD. Learn More »

BOX OF RELICS FROM EAST CAVALRY FIELD GETTYSBURG-GEISELMAN COLLECTION

BOX OF RELICS FROM EAST CAVALRY FIELD GETTYSBURG-GEISELMAN COLLECTION

This box contains items recovered from East Cavalry Field and was once part of the famous John Geiselman collection of Gettysburg artifacts. The items are the following:   2 horse shoes 2 whole… (2024-1659) SOLD. Learn More »

1/16TH PLATE TINTYPE LT. JOHN GREBLE, KIA BIG BETHEL

1/16TH PLATE TINTYPE LT. JOHN GREBLE, KIA BIG BETHEL

This is a small, uncased tintype of Greble in uniform. Image is wrapped in copper frame only, no glass, no case. Image is slightly dark but image remains clearly visible. Chest up view in uniform with… (160-635) SOLD. Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

HARPER’S WEEKLY—COLT ARMORY FIRE--FEBRUARY 27, 1864

HARPER’S WEEKLY—COLT ARMORY FIRE--FEBRUARY 27, 1864

16 pp. [129-134], 15.5” x 11, four columns, illustrations, cartoons. Front cover features an illustration of angels surrounding a tablet scroll—“In memory of our Soldiers and Sailors who, on… (557-61) SOLD. Learn More »

$45.00
SOLD

HARPER’S WEEKLY [FARRAGUT AT MOBILE, FORREST’S RAID INTO MEMPHIS]  SEPTEMBER 10, 1864

HARPER’S WEEKLY [FARRAGUT AT MOBILE, FORREST’S RAID INTO MEMPHIS] SEPTEMBER 10, 1864

Vol. VIII-No. 402. 16pp. [577-592], 15” x 11, w/numerous illustrations and cartoons. Exhibits horizontal fold-mark, slight chipping along light margin, else VG plus. Front cover features portrait… (1179-1830) SOLD. Learn More »

$45.00
SOLD

“COLT’S PATENT” MOLD FOR .44 CAL. BULLETS

“COLT’S PATENT” MOLD FOR .44 CAL. BULLETS

Here is a good, representative iron mold for Army revolvers (.44 caliber). Two cavity type; one round ball, one conical ball. Typical Civil War-era mold lightly marked “Colt’s Patent” on top of… (766-2023) SOLD. Learn More »

$75.00
SOLD

WORLD WAR TWO USN MARK 1 GENERAL PURPOSE PAL KNIFE AND SCABBARD IN NEAR EXCELLENT CONDITION

WORLD WAR TWO USN MARK 1 GENERAL PURPOSE PAL KNIFE AND SCABBARD IN NEAR EXCELLENT CONDITION

The Mark 1 was a dependable, durable and general purpose knife. These were contracted for by the US Navy from several different firms, all of whom followed the specified 5.125-inch blade length, but… (169-631) SOLD. Learn More »

MINTY WW1 MODEL 1917 US SOLDIER’S HELMET

MINTY WW1 MODEL 1917 US SOLDIER’S HELMET

This is an excellent, unissued condition US World War One helmet. The exterior has the correct olive green, rough finish, the only problem being some dark material from the sweatband of a helmet… (1202-109) SOLD. Learn More »

GETTYSBURG WAGON WRENCH FROM MILLER POST #551, YORK SPRINGS, PA

GETTYSBURG WAGON WRENCH FROM MILLER POST #551, YORK SPRINGS, PA

This iron wagon wrench was once in the collections of Miller G.A.R. Post 551, Department of PA, located in York Springs, here in Adams County, who were in a very good position to acquire relics from… (1202-105) SOLD. Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

ALS MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER

ALS MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER

Dated “Head Qtr Dept. of New England / November 22,1861.” One page, in ink, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks, Else Fine. Text: “Brig. Genl Phelps having been relieved from service under the Command… (490-6543) SOLD. Learn More »

CIVIL WAR FORAGE CAP BY G & S WITH ORIGINAL INSIGNIA

CIVIL WAR FORAGE CAP BY G & S WITH ORIGINAL INSIGNIA

This regulation US Civil War Model 1858 forage cap is complete, all original, and in excellent condition. It came to us from a Maryland family who were not collectors and knew only that it had been… (2024-1662) SOLD. Learn More »

GETTYSBURG CONFEDERATE CAP BOX WITH SOLDIER’S INITIALS

GETTYSBURG CONFEDERATE CAP BOX WITH SOLDIER’S INITIALS

This classic Confederate cap box came out of the estate of longtime Gettysburg resident Roy Thomas and is certainly a local find. It has just about everything you look for in this essential piece of… (2-667) SOLD. Learn More »

SCARCE NON-DUG CONFEDERATE GEORGIA FRAME BUCKLE

SCARCE NON-DUG CONFEDERATE GEORGIA FRAME BUCKLE

Non-excavated examples of Confederate frame buckles are surprisingly tough to find, likely not so much because they were rare during the war, they are probably the quintessential Confederate service… (286-1351) SOLD. Learn More »

CONFEDERATE GEORGIA FRAME BUCKLE EXCAVATED AT KENNESAW MOUNTAIN

CONFEDERATE GEORGIA FRAME BUCKLE EXCAVATED AT KENNESAW MOUNTAIN

This is the classic Confederate frame buckle still often referred to as a Georgia frame since so many were found in that state by early relic hunters and this one, in fact, was recovered at Kennesaw… (1083-11) SOLD. Learn More »


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CONFEDERATE CLIP POINT BOWIE WITH SALVAGED MUSICIAN SWORD BRASS HILT

This clip-point Bowie a great example of southern improvisation- a kind of weapons-making version of folk art – not sophisticated, but with an appeal of it own.  Measuring 19.5 inches overall, the knife has a 13.25 inch blade that is 1.5 inches… (490-3265). Learn More »

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