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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). Learn More »
$795.00
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RELIC M1839 U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT PLATE – 1ST CORPS FIELD HOSPITAL, GETTYSBURG
Offered here is a relic of the Battle of Gettysburg. This is an oval U.S. waist belt plate. This piece is in “farm field, relic” condition and was recovered long ago by a local relic hunter. The… (2024-1464). Learn More »
RELIC M1839 U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT PLATE – POWER’S HILL, GETTYSBURG
Offered here is a relic of the Battle of Gettysburg. This is an oval U.S. waist belt plate. This piece is in “farm field, relic” condition and was recovered long ago by a local relic hunter. The… (2024-1467). Learn More »
EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR BRITISH IMPORT SWORD BAYONET FOR THE ENFIELD SHORT RIFLE
This is a good, excavated example of the British sword bayonet for the short rifle, imported by both sides in the Civil War. The blade has no bends or breaks and is missing just a small bit of the tip… (1179-1237). Learn More »
RELIC P1856 ENFIELD SABER BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG, VA
This British-made accoutrement is an original saber bayonet made for the Enfield .577 caliber rifle musket. This is an old relic recovery so it remains in fairly good condition for an excavated… (1246-04). Learn More »
SOUVENIR RELIC RING FROM FISHER’S HILL BATTLEFIELD
This ring is accompanied by short presentation note signed by Mr. Joseph Fisher of Strasburg, Va. The note indicates it was “made from a cap of a shell (?) found on Fisher’s Hill Battle-Field… (846-424). Learn More »
DROPPED US .54 CAL. MINIE BALL RECOVERED ALONG TANEYTOWN ROAD, GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION
These Minie balls were found by local Gettysburg resident and relic hunter Ken Bream. Mr. Bream was born and raised in Gettysburg and grew up in a house right next to the famous Peach Orchard. He… (1163-50). Learn More »
US CAVALRY MANN’S PATENT CARTRIDGE BOX EX-LEES HQ MUSEUM
The Mary Thompson house at Gettysburg, used by Lee as his headquarters at Gettysburg, was recognized by its owner in the 1890s as a valuable battlefield relic, perhaps a particular attraction for… (224-750). Learn More »
US GENERAL SERVICE EAGLE COAT BUTTON RECOVERED AT 3RD CORPS HOSPITAL SITE, GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION
Dark chocolate patina; has some damage to face – a crack and a few small holes. Some verdigris present. Shank present; more verdigris on reverse. There appears to be a backmark present but it is no… (1163-198A). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE “PIE-PLATE” TIN DRUM CANTEEN
This is an interesting variation on the tin drum canteens that became very popular in the 1850s following the adoption of round drum-shaped tin canteen with convex sides by the US Army in 1836, though… (490-6762). Learn More »
BULLET IN WOOD FROM CULP’S HILL, GETTYSBURG
This is a solid piece of a tree with a bullet fired into it. This small piece of wood has an unknown type minie ball embedded in it; just the back end is visible. This is an old piece of wood, cut… (2024-1280). Learn More »
$395.00
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WOOD REMOVED FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS AT GETTYSBURG
This piece of wood is nicely matted and framed in a Riker mount along with a photo of Lee’s headquarters soon after the battle and a display label. This comes from the Thompson house, built in 1833,… (1251-74). Learn More »
$185.00
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MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE FROM HARPERS FERRY ON A GREAT DISPLAY CARD
This sword belt plate, a very good example of an early pick-up, is mounted on a great old card typical of early relic displays labeled in brown ink, “Officers Belt Plate / battlefield of Harpers… (1202-196). Learn More »
U.S. M1839 WAIST BELT PLATE MARKED “W.H. SMITH BROOKLYN” – PICTURED IN O’DONNELL’S “GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD RELICS & SOUVENIRS” BOOK
This excavated Pattern 1839 US waist belt plate has a smooth brown patina on the face under some residual dirt. The oval brass face features a raised “US” and an old paper label “220”. The… (84-90). Learn More »
$595.00
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CIVIL WAR NORTH CAROLINA STATE SEAL BUTTON WITH STAR BACKMARK, TRACES OF SILVER
Civil War North Carolina state seal button with “NORTH CAROLINA” along the top edge and figures of Liberty and Plenty at center. Unmarked, but with small single star in the channel on the back.… (2024-703). Learn More »
RELIC U.S. MARTINGALE PLATE – RAIL ROAD CUT, GETTYSBURG
This excavated plate has a brass face with a somewhat crusty surface over a green patina. The plate retains its “heart” shape but has a few wrinkles along bottom edge. The reverse has about 75% of… (84-91). Learn More »
$450.00
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VETERAN’S GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR
Offered here is a Gettysburg veteran’s souvenir from a return visit to the battlefield. Here is a 3.75” long fragment from a Schenkl artillery shell. This is a piece from the ribbed lower portion… (84-87). Learn More »
$225.00
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PORTION OF MUSKET SLING FROM FORT PEMBINA, S.D.
Offered here is a piece of leather musket sling with brass adjuster hook and sliding belt loop. The piece is folded and measures approximately 14” overall. Brass hook is heavily encrusted. Situated… (1052-1139). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR
This is a well preserved leather visor from a forage cap recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was preserved in remarkable condition by wet, anaerobic soil conditions. This is typical of the simple… (1052-480). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR
This is a well preserved leather visor from a forage cap recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was preserved in remarkable condition by wet, anaerobic soil conditions. This is typical of the simple… (1052-483). Learn More »
RELIC -- US NAVAL WATERCAP FUSE DATED 1862
Excavated naval watercap fuse dated 1862 and in very good condition. This brass fuse is made of brass with flange on top, with threaded portion and tapered body. This type of fuse was utilized by the… (84-84). Learn More »
LEAD BASE FROM U.S. 3-INCH HOTCHKISS CANISTER, FOUND IN THE JAMES RIVER AT CITY POINT, VA
This is the bottom, lead base from a 3” Hotchkiss canister round. Cast into the bottom is "HOTCHKISS / 3 IN / JAN'Y 7 / 1862 / PATENT". Whole piece is in good condition with an orange tinge from the… (84-83). Learn More »
$475.00
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RELIC CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY TOW HOOK
The tow hook was an essential tool for the artillery. Measuring 14 inches long overall, it featured a claw-hammer head on one end of an iron bar handle. The other end of the handle was bent at a right… (490-6770). Learn More »
$395.00
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US GENERAL SERVICE EAGLE COAT BUTTON RECOVERED AT 3RD CORPS HOSPITAL SITE, GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION
Light green color to face, with light chocolate patina to body of eagle. Reverse is also green in color; shank present. No visible backmark. This button was found by local Gettysburg resident and… (1163-219F). Learn More »
US GENERAL SERVICE EAGLE COAT BUTTON RECOVERED AT 3RD CORPS HOSPITAL SITE, GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION
Reddish chocolate patina with a few spots of verdigris on face. Shank present – somewhat loose though still securely held within the two sections of the button. No visible backmark. This button… (1163-219C). Learn More »
RELIC M1859 CAVALRY SPUR
Offered here is a single, excavated U.S. Model 1859 brass spur. This plain style has no gutter inside and no other “special” details. Rowel is gone. Nice “dug” dirty green patina. Unknown… (1179-1246). Learn More »
GETTYSBURG WITNESS TREE TRAY
This item was custom made by Todd Orndorff from reclaimed wood from a Witness Tree that once stood on the grounds bordering the Bloody Wheatfield on the Gettysburg battlefield. The oak tree would have… (1250-01). Learn More »
GETTYSBURG WITNESS TREE TRAY
This item was custom made by Todd Orndorff from reclaimed wood from a Witness Tree that once stood on the grounds bordering the Bloody Wheatfield on the Gettysburg battlefield. The oak tree would have… (1250-03). Learn More »
GETTYSBURG WITNESS TREE COASTER SET
This item was custom made by Todd Orndorff from reclaimed wood from a Witness Tree that once stood on the grounds bordering the Bloody Wheatfield on the Gettysburg battlefield. The oak tree would have… (1250-04). Learn More »
GEORGIA WAIST BELT PLATE FROM GETTYSBURG
Offered here is a Confederate waist belt plate. The brass face exhibits the Georgia State Seal. These state militia plates were popular in the 1850s and saw continued use throughout the Civil… (766-1999). Learn More »
$2,250.00
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VERY RARE CONFEDERATE .69 CALIBER "ARKANSAS HOG" BULLET FROM THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI
Many of the Confederate bullets from the Trans-Mississippi are extremely rare and this giant bullet is the biggest of the bunch. Likely made at Little Rock, AR. and Tyler, TX. This bullet was nose… (2024-913). Learn More »
$550.00
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.69 CALIBER "NO-RING PRUSSIAN" BULLET
This was for the .69 caliber rifled muskets being used in the Federal service. These were machine "pressed and turned" bullets made at a Federal arsenal. This particular style features no grooves,… (2024-919). Learn More »
LARGE FRAMED RELIC SHOWBOARD
This relic board is very like those assembled from Gettysburg relics by John Rosensteel and displayed on the porch of the Round Top Museum, but differs in displaying the relics on horizontal rather… (1242-06). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE INFANTRY BLOCK “I” BUTTON
Uneven chocolate patina to face; has substantial push to face. Button is somewhat misshapen / out of round. Shank present though bent. Minor damage to reverse. No discernible backmark. Recovered… (2023-1725D). Learn More »
$75.00
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RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM BROWN’S MILL, GEORGIA, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS
This excavated Pattern 1839 US cartridge box shoulder sling plate (Eagle breast plate) has a smooth brown patina. The brass face features an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch. The plate’s… (490-6828). Learn More »
RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM SNAKE CREEK GAP, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS
This excavated Pattern 1839 US cartridge box plate has a smooth brown patina on the face. The oval brass face features a raised “US”. The plate’s reverse has 99% of the lead fill. The two iron… (490-6829). Learn More »
OUT OF PRINT BOOK – “GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD RELIC & SOUVENIRS”
Published in 2009 by Mike O’Donnell; now out of print. This book provides pictures and descriptions of relics found on the Battlefield of Gettysburg and surrounding area through the ages. This is… (2024-627). Learn More »
$175.00
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RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE MARKED “E. GAYLORD” FROM KENTUCKY, RECOVERED BY SYD KIRKSIS
This excavated Pattern 1839 US cartridge box plate has a smooth brown patina on the face. The oval brass face features a raised “US”. The plate’s reverse has 99% of the lead fill. The two iron… (490-6831). Learn More »
RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM RESACA, MAKER MARKED, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS
This excavated Pattern 1839 US cartridge box shoulder sling plate (Eagle breast plate) has a smooth brown patina. The brass face features an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch. There is one… (490-6830). Learn More »
RARE CLEBURNE BULLET – DEAN THOMAS COLLECTION
Dug Confederate “Cleburne” bullet .54 caliber. This is a rare Confederate bullet from the Trans-Mississippi theater. Very few specimens exist. Named such due to them being found in a bivouac site… (236-969). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE “BABY” WISHBONE FRAME BUCKLE FROM NASHVILLE
One of the more distinctive Confederate belt buckles is the forked-tongue or wishbone frame style from the shape of the movable tongue mounted on the center bar. The buckle is practical, light-weight,… (490-5846). Learn More »
SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE, A.K.A. BROGAN OR BOOTTEE
This Civil War US army issue shoe is typical wartime construction, using rough-side out black leather with reinforcing heel piece or “counter” sewn inside, four pairs of holes for a leather lace,… (1052-282). Learn More »
PIECE OF CIVIL WAR ARMY BLANKET FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
Civil War army issue blankets, whole or even in pieces, are scarce. If a veteran brought one home, it was generally too useful around the house or farm. A small piece might be cut out as a memento, if… (1052-263). Learn More »
KNIT DRAWERS OR TROUSERS FROM FORT PEMBINA
These pieces are two legs from trousers or, more likely, drawers recovered in the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, where wet, anaerobic… (1052-446). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT PIECE WITH BUTTONS FROM FORT PEMBINA
This comes from the right lapel of a US army coat discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, sometime between 1870 and 1895, and is from excavations in wet, anaerobic soil that has preserved leather… (1052-580). Learn More »
U.S. 3.8” HOTCHKISS SHELL FOR JAMES RIFLE RECOVERED FROM BARLOW’S KNOLL
This is a larger version of the typical three-piece Hotchkiss artillery shell. Made to be fired from the 14-pounder James Rifles. All three pieces are present: nose, sabot, and base cup. No flame… (1163-243). Learn More »
INDIAN WAR FIELD-USED CAMPAIGN HAT FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
This is a real field-used Indian War campaign hat in relic condition excavated at Fort Pembina, ND, a small frontier army post in operation from 1870 to 1895. Anaerobic conditions of the dig have… (1052-253). Learn More »
US ARMY DRESS COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This coat lapel comes from the left side of US army dress coat discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, and was excavated in wet, anaerobic soil that has preserved leather and cloth in remarkable… (1052-589). Learn More »
POKER CHIP FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
Excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, have provided a window on daily life and the material culture of a small US army frontier post. The anaerobic conditions of the dig have preserved all sorts of things… (1052-534). Learn More »
SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and appears to be the 1877 pattern army sock, which was medium gray in color, had white toes, and the weave of the heel running parallel with the… (1052-582). Learn More »
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REMARKABLE SWORD IDENTIFIED TO GEORGE WILLIAM GORDON (1801-1877), US CONSUL TO BRAZIL (1840-46) AND SLAVE TRADE OPPONENT
A remarkable sword manufactured by W.H. Horstmann & Co., New York after the Model 1834 US Revenue Cutter/Marine sword. Neatly engraved on the reverse folding guard, “Geo. Wm. Gordon / United States Consul”. Born on February 8, 1801 in Exeter,… (870-60). Learn More »
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