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SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE BROGAN ALTERED TO A BARRACKS SHOE AT FORT PEMBINA

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE BROGAN ALTERED TO A BARRACKS SHOE AT FORT PEMBINA

This Civil War army-issue shoe is in very good condition though excavated and easy to take for a barn or attic find. This was recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, a US army post established in 1870, where… (1052-287). Learn More »

US ISSUE MODEL 1872 SHOE, MAKER MARKED, POSSIBLY BY JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA

US ISSUE MODEL 1872 SHOE, MAKER MARKED, POSSIBLY BY JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA

This army-issue was excavated at Fort Pembina, ND, established in 1870 and in operation to 1895. It was found on private property, with the owner’s permission, and is in good condition, a result of… (1052-492). Learn More »

EARLY INDIAN WAR ALTERED BARRACKS OR CAMP SHOE

EARLY INDIAN WAR ALTERED BARRACKS OR CAMP SHOE

This is an unusual Indian War soldier’s camp or barracks shoe from Fort Pembina, ND, a small U.S. army post from 1870 to 1895. The heel portion of the quarters was cut away, either to salvage the… (1052-288). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR ERA WORKSHIRT/SMOCK MADE FROM ALTERED SHIRT FORT PEMBINA

CIVIL WAR ERA WORKSHIRT/SMOCK MADE FROM ALTERED SHIRT FORT PEMBINA

This is a simple shirt altered by a soldier at a frontier US Army fort for wear as smock to shield his uniform while on a work or fatigue detail and comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, North… (1052-649). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR ERA WORKSHIRT/SMOCK MADE FROM ALTERED SHIRT FORT PEMBINA

CIVIL WAR ERA WORKSHIRT/SMOCK MADE FROM ALTERED SHIRT FORT PEMBINA

This is a simple shirt altered by a soldier at a frontier US Army fort for wear as smock to shield his uniform while on a work or fatigue detail and comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, North… (1052-648). Learn More »

RARE MARKED CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE

RARE MARKED CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE

Civil War army-issue shoes were among the most essential things issued to a soldier and about the rarest of Civil War items to survive despite being made literally in the millions. They were cheaply… (1052-286). Learn More »

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE ALTERED TO CAMP OR BARRACKS SHOE

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE ALTERED TO CAMP OR BARRACKS SHOE

New pattern shoes and boots were introduced in the U.S. Army in 1872 and in use until the 1880s with a minor change in 1876 to a longer tongue. These shoes improved upon Civil War issue patterns… (1052-286). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “TONGUE AND WREATH” BELT PLATE, FOUND BY JOHN DUGGAN

CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “TONGUE AND WREATH” BELT PLATE, FOUND BY JOHN DUGGAN

This is the epitome of a Confederate belt buckle. This “tongue and wreath” sword belt buckle was recovered long ago by John Duggan. In near perfect excavated condition; perhaps just slightly… (490-6335). Learn More »

$2,500.00
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SILVER CONFEDERATE ID BADGE RECOVERED NEAR FALLING WATERS - GETTYSBURG POW

SILVER CONFEDERATE ID BADGE RECOVERED NEAR FALLING WATERS - GETTYSBURG POW

This silver badge is crescent shaped and meas. approx. 1.00 inch long. It is engraved around the edges with a linear decoration and engraved on its face is “SKIDS.” Reverse has the remains of a… (2024-29). Learn More »

“COLT’S PATENT” MOLD FOR .44 CAL. BULLETS PICTURED IN “ROUND BALL TO RIMFIRE, PART THREE”

“COLT’S PATENT” MOLD FOR .44 CAL. BULLETS PICTURED IN “ROUND BALL TO RIMFIRE, PART THREE”

Here is an iron bullet mold for Army revolvers (.44 caliber). Two cavity type; one round ball, one “new model” conical ball. Typical Civil War-era mold in good relic condition; surface heavily… (236-836). Learn More »

BRASS MOLD FOR .44 CAL. BULLETS PICTURED IN “ROUND BALL TO RIMFIRE, PART THREE”

BRASS MOLD FOR .44 CAL. BULLETS PICTURED IN “ROUND BALL TO RIMFIRE, PART THREE”

Here is a brass bullet mold for Army revolvers (.44 caliber). Two cavity type; one round ball, one “old model” conical ball. Typical Civil War-era mold in good relic condition; brass shows dark… (236-837). Learn More »

BULLET IN WOOD – COLD HARBOR

BULLET IN WOOD – COLD HARBOR

Excavated remains of a tree with a bullet fired into it.  The base and cavity of a typical Civil War Minie ball can be seen. Wood measures 6” long x 5”.  Wood remains stable. Recovered from Cold… (2023-2994). Learn More »

4.52 INCH SPHERICAL SHELL WITH CONFEDERATE BORMAN FUSE, FOUND NEAR WEIKERT HOUSE – GEISELMAN COLLECTION

4.52 INCH SPHERICAL SHELL WITH CONFEDERATE BORMAN FUSE, FOUND NEAR WEIKERT HOUSE – GEISELMAN COLLECTION

Here is a very nice 12-pounder spherical shell with a Confederate Borman fuse still intact.  Lightly pitted, the shell measures 4.52 inches in diameter and weighs 7 pounds 14 ounces.  Ralph Grove… (2023-3149). Learn More »

$2,295.00
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DUG MODEL 1816 HALL PATTERN BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

DUG MODEL 1816 HALL PATTERN BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Bayonet has full length blade and socket with mortise. No markings are visible. Surfaces are rusted but have been coated with black paint. Item was recovered at Fredericksburg, VA. [ad]… (2023-1488). Learn More »

DUG PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

DUG PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Bayonet has full length blade and socket with mortise. Locking ring is frozen. No markings are visible. Surfaces are rusted but have been coated with clear lacquer. Item was recovered at… (2023-1490). Learn More »

2-LB SHOT RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

2-LB SHOT RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

Dug iron shot meas. approx. 2.00 inches in diameter and is in good relic condition. Item was dug in June of 1992 on the Hanau battlefield by a resident of Carlisle, Pennsylvania while serving in… (1202-11). Learn More »

4-LB SHOT RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

4-LB SHOT RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

Dug iron shot meas. approx. 2.25 inches in diameter and is in good relic condition. Item was dug on April 5, 1992 on the Hanau battlefield by a resident of Carlisle, Pennsylvania while serving in… (1202-12). Learn More »

CANISTER BALL RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

CANISTER BALL RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

Dug lead canister ball meas. approx. 1.00 inch in diameter and in good relic condition. Item was dug on the Hanau battlefield by a resident of Carlisle, Pennsylvania while serving in Germany with the… (1202-39). Learn More »

CANISTER BALL RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

CANISTER BALL RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

Dug lead canister ball meas. approx. 1.00 inch in diameter and in good relic condition. Item was dug on the Hanau battlefield by a resident of Carlisle, Pennsylvania while serving in Germany with the… (1202-40). Learn More »

DUG PATTERN 1854 AUSTRIAN BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

DUG PATTERN 1854 AUSTRIAN BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Bayonet has full length blade and socket with mortise. Locking ring is frozen. No markings are visible. Surfaces are rusted but have been coated with clear lacquer. Item was recovered at… (2023-1486). Learn More »


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DAGUERROTYPE IN UNIFORM OF LEWIS HENRY LITTLE, BREVET FOR GALLANT AND MERITORIOUS CONDUCT AT MONTEREY 1846; KILLED IN ACTION AS CONFEDERATE BRIGADIER GENERAL AND DIVISION COMMANDER AT IUKA 1862

This very clear sixth-plate daguerreotype dates about 1850 and shows Lewis Henry Little, usually referred to by his middle name, as a Captain in the 7th U.S. Infantry. Born in Maryland in 1817, he was appointed 2nd Lieutenant in the 5th US Infantry… (1138-1808). Learn More »

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