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DROPPED .58 CAL. MINIE BALLS RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON

DROPPED .58 CAL. MINIE BALLS RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON

This item was recovered by local Gettysburg resident John Cullison, who excavated relics on the field from 1935-1959.  Cullison sold his collection to the famed Rosensteel family of Gettysburg, who… (R17327). Learn More »

US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE, FROM G.A.R. POST 551 COLLECTION (YORK SPRINGS, PA)

US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE, FROM G.A.R. POST 551 COLLECTION (YORK SPRINGS, PA)

This Federal shoulder belt plate is of the regulation 1826 pattern. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear eagle in the center. Face has a… (2022-1849). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE MISSISSIPPI STYLE CAVALRY SPUR

CONFEDERATE MISSISSIPPI STYLE CAVALRY SPUR

This Confederate spur uses oval, slotted strap plates, and somewhat crudely cast convex side bars that extend smoothly into the goose-neck style neck with rounded tip and flat sides at the rowel box.… (1184-160). Learn More »

MAINE VOLUNTEER “VMM” BELT PLATE FROM ORANGE, VA

MAINE VOLUNTEER “VMM” BELT PLATE FROM ORANGE, VA

O’Donnell and Campbell date the purchase of these plates by the state of Maine between 1855 and 1861 for the Volunteer Militia of Maine, organized in 1851, and which furnished ten regiments of… (1184-144). Learn More »

PIECE OF WORLD WAR ONE SHRAPNEL MADE INTO A LETTER OPENER

PIECE OF WORLD WAR ONE SHRAPNEL MADE INTO A LETTER OPENER

Item was originally a jagged piece of shrapnel approx. 9.50 inches long. Someone fashioned the last 6.00 inches into a scimitar shaped blade for letter opening use while leaving the handle in its… (490-3826). Learn More »

RELIC WORLD WAR ONE BRITISH SMLE WIRE CUTTER HEAD

RELIC WORLD WAR ONE BRITISH SMLE WIRE CUTTER HEAD

During World War One the ubiquitous wire cutters played an important role in trench raids and assaults. Leading elements would use these cutters to penetrate the enemies wire entanglements and clear a… (490-3926). Learn More »

RELIC – BIG BROKEN BRASS SPUR FROM ORANGE, VIRGINIA

RELIC – BIG BROKEN BRASS SPUR FROM ORANGE, VIRGINIA

This is about half of an excavated spur…very large and heavy western-style spur. This piece consists of one are and the neck/rowel. The other arm is broken off and missing. Measures approximately… (1184-389). Learn More »

FIELD-MADE COPY OF STAR AND CRESCENT CAPE PIN

FIELD-MADE COPY OF STAR AND CRESCENT CAPE PIN

This is an excavated relic from a camp near Orange, Virginia. Using a brass star and crescent cape pin, some creative or bored soldier made this piece. Creating a mold by pressing the original cape… (1184-288). Learn More »

DUG BRASS BULLET MOLD”

DUG BRASS BULLET MOLD

This is a very nice brass bullet mold. In “dug” condition, the brass has an even green patina. Measures 4” long overall. The mold is stuck partially opened. It has two cavities; casting two .31… (1184-337). Learn More »

RELIC ISAAC & CAMPBELL KNAPSACK HOOK

RELIC ISAAC & CAMPBELL KNAPSACK HOOK

This is an excavated Confederate knapsack buckle from an imported knapsack manufactured by S. Isaac Campbell & Company in London. This company supplied numerous articles of war to the… (1184-304). Learn More »

US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX BREAST PLATE DUG A FREDERICKSBURG

US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX BREAST PLATE DUG A FREDERICKSBURG

The face is slightly discolored from ground action leaving a mix of dark and light patina. The face is free of cracks and bends. Eagle stamping is good but slightly subdued due to oxidation. Reverse… (2022-1423). Learn More »

RELIC STATE OF NEW YORK “SNY” BELT PLATE

RELIC STATE OF NEW YORK “SNY” BELT PLATE

This is a nice excavated SNY belt plate. Pattern 1839 belt buckle with puppy-paw hooks. Beautiful brown face with the letters “SNY” in the center. Light wear over face with smooth chocolate brown… (2022-1554). Learn More »

EXCAVATED MARTINGALE HEART

EXCAVATED MARTINGALE HEART

Martingale hearts are an interesting subcategory of military plates. O’Donnell and Campbell illustrate a variety dating from about 1812 to 1900 as Plates 419 to 438 in American Military Belt Plates.… (1184-138). Learn More »

SKIN ONLY OF A US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX BREAST PLATE DUG AT FREDERICKSBURG

SKIN ONLY OF A US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX BREAST PLATE DUG AT FREDERICKSBURG

The face is slightly discolored from ground action leaving a mix of dark and light patina. The darker portion is along the bottom half of the eagle. The surface of the plate has a light waviness to it… (2022-1410). Learn More »

RELIC CONFEDERATE CAVALRY HORSE BIT

RELIC CONFEDERATE CAVALRY HORSE BIT

This is an excavated iron horse bit. Non-regulation pattern that was typical of Confederate use. It measures 5.5” wide x 7.5” long. Straight cheek piece with 1.5” diameter rein rings. Iron is… (1184-85). Learn More »

RELIC PAIR OF CIVIL WAR ENLISTED SHOULDER SCALES

RELIC PAIR OF CIVIL WAR ENLISTED SHOULDER SCALES

Introduced in 1851 for mounted troops, brass shoulder scales were decorative, but were also meant to be a shoulder defense against saber cuts. In 1854/55 they became regulation for all branches of… (1184-299). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE .69 CALIBER “BRITISH SEA SERVICE” RIFLED MUSKET BULLET

CONFEDERATE .69 CALIBER “BRITISH SEA SERVICE” RIFLED MUSKET BULLET

Collectors call this a “British Sea Service” bullet because of its reference in a very early bullet reference book. However, there is no research to support this. It is a Confederate-made bullet… (1184-365). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE .50 CALIBER “MACON” CARBINE BULLET

CONFEDERATE .50 CALIBER “MACON” CARBINE BULLET

Known as the Macon carbine bullet for no particular reason, this bullet features a round nose, two grooves, and a solid base. Bullet has been fired but remains in excellent condition with only faint… (1184-369). Learn More »

RELIC .36 CALIBER BRASS TWO-CAVITY BULLET MOLD – RECOVERED NEAR FREDERICSBURG

RELIC .36 CALIBER BRASS TWO-CAVITY BULLET MOLD – RECOVERED NEAR FREDERICSBURG

This is an excavated .36 caliber two cavity bullet mold for “Navy” revolvers. The mold halves are brass with a steel sprue cutter, screw, and pins. The mold is approximately 5” in overall… (2022-1313). Learn More »

POST CIVIL WAR VIRGINIA TWO-PIECE SWORD BELT BUCKLE

POST CIVIL WAR VIRGINIA TWO-PIECE SWORD BELT BUCKLE

This sword belt plate is very similar to some wartime and prewar Virginia plates, but we feel it probably postdates the war, though excavated in Orange, Virginia. The central disk with narrow edge… (1184-117). Learn More »


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BUGLER’S SHELL JACKET IDENTIFIED TO PRIVATE WILLIAM BOPP, 2ND MISSOURI STATE MILITIA CAVALRY

Scarce Union Missouri cavalryman's jacket modified with Zouave style V-neck collar and custom-trimmed with bright yellow narrow cording at cuffs and on front, forming a semi-regulation rack pattern with looped cloverleaf ends. Seven-button front with… (591-04). Learn More »

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