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RELIC CIVIL WAR US NAVY CUTLASS WITH SERIAL/RACK NUMBERS
This is an excavated example of the regulation Civil War US Navy cutlass. These are still referred to as the Model 1860 in collector shorthand, though the contract for this pattern was signed in June… (490-6744). Learn More »
$550.00
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SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE MADE AND MARKED BY CIVIL WAR CONTRACTOR JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA
This is a typical, though very scarce, Civil War issue army shoe made by a known contractor and marked by him on the inside of the ankle: “J. MUNDELL.” Mundell was born in Ireland in 1829, reached… (1052-298). 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… (1052-285). Learn More »
BATTLE OF SHILOH IRON FRAME BUCKLE
This non-descript iron frame buckle was recovered at Shiloh and although simple, shows some care in its construction in using a center bar that widens toward the middle where it is given a deep groove… (490-5814). 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… (1052-300). Learn More »
REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
This Civil War enlisted man’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission. The fort was established in 1870 by troops of the 20th US… (1052-250). Learn More »
REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
This Civil War enlisted man’s kepi comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, and is in a remarkable state of preservation from the… (1052-252). Learn More »
REGULAR ARMY MODEL 1872 KEPI FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
This Model 1872 officer’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission. The fort was established in 1870 by troops of the 20th US… (1052-248). Learn More »
PAIR OF EARLY BARRACKS OR CAMP SHOES BY JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA
This pair of soldier’s shoes is from Fort Pembina, ND, a small U.S. army post from 1870 to 1895, and is typical army construction using rough-side out black leather and is clearly stamped… (1052-389). Learn More »
INDIAN WAR ARMY SHOES BY MUNDELL FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This pair of shoes is from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and could be taken for attic or barn-finds, having been preserved by the wet, anaerobic soil conditions of the dig. They are solid, can… (1052-387). Learn More »
INDIAN WAR FIELD-USED CAMPAIGN HAT MADE FROM A CIVIL HARDEE HAT
This is a real field-used example of an Indian War US Army campaign hat made from a Civil War M1858 issue dress hat (the “Hardee” or “Jeff Davis” hat) that comes from the excavations at Fort… (1052-245). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR NCO SWORD CROSSBELT PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG
This pattern of belt plate was first adopted in 1826 with hooks on the reverse for the bayonet shoulder belt and made of stamped rolled brass for artillery and white metal for infantry. This was… (490-5799). Learn More »
NEW BERN, N.C., RECOVERED M1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE
This is the standard Union infantry enlisted man’s belt plate of the Civil War. Adopted in 1839, these plates are stamped, rolled brass with a lead solder filled back that anchors the fastening… (490-5808). Learn More »
US INSPECTED ARMY SHOE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This soldier’s shoe bears a partially visible stamp inside reading “INSPECTOR / NEW YORK,” indicating it is government issue and appears to be one of the experimental patterns of footwear tried… (1052-386A). Learn More »
ARMY SHOE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This soldier’s shoe is very similar to another found in the Fort Pembina excavations that has a partially visible US inspector’s mark and in construction differs only in having four sets of lace… (1052-386B). Learn More »
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… (1052-596). Learn More »
KEPI OR DRESS HAT STIFFENER FROM FORT PEMBINA
This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, a small frontier army post in operation from 1870 to 1895, and seems to be the stiffener from inside the top of a kepi or dress hat. It is leather,… (1052-435). Learn More »
REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
This Civil War enlisted man’s kepi comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission. The fort was established in 1870 by troops of the 20th… (1052-247). Learn More »
US REGULAR ARMY INFANTRY OFFICER’S MODEL 1872 KEPI ACTUALLY WORN AT A US ARMY FRONTIER FORT
This US army M1872 officer’s kepi is in a remarkable state of preservation and could be mistaken for a barn or attic find, but actually comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, in operation from… (1052-246). Learn More »
$2,250.00
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KEPI CROWN FROM AN INDIAN WARS US ARMY FRONTIER FORT
This crown from a soldier’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and shows a small hole at center, from which extends a tear to one edge, with some edge wear and stains. The color has… (1052-432). Learn More »
PIECE OF PRIVATE PURCHASE SOLDIER’S HIGH RIBBED KNIT SHIRT FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
This piece of an Indian Wars soldier’s privately purchased shirt comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, where anaerobic soil conditions have yielded cloth and leather in remarkable condition,… (1052-1112). Learn More »
PIECE OF PRIVATE PURCHASE SOLDIER’S HIGH RIBBED KNIT SHIRT FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
Excavations at Fort Pembina in anaerobic soil conditions have yielded a number of expected and rare finds giving a glimpse of the material culture of a small US army frontier post during the Indian… (1052-1111). Learn More »
"DUG" .58 CALIBER RIFLE MUSKET CARTRIDGE BY JOHNSON & DOW
Johnson & Dow received patents #33,393, #34,061, and #35,687 dated October 1, 1861, January 7, and June 24, 1862 for their cartridges. Using paper or fabric that was treated to make it… (236-944). Learn More »
EXCAVATED HILT FOR A M1850 FOOT OFFICER SWORD
This is the cast and chased brass counterguard and knucklebow from a regulation US 1850 pattern foot officer’s sword, the standard sword carried in the Civil War by infantry lieutenants and… (490-6773). Learn More »
EXCAVATED HILT FOR A M1850 FOOT OFFICER SWORD
This is an excavated brass counterguard and knucklebow from a regulation US 1850 pattern foot officer’s sword, the standard sword carried in the Civil War by infantry lieutenants and captains, as… (490-6775). Learn More »
KEPI CROWN FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
This crown from a soldier’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and shows three oval holes and one small slit, with some edge wear and stains. The color has shifted from blue to brown,… (1052-430). Learn More »
.45-70 SHELL CASING AND CLOTH FRAGMENTS FROM AN INDIAN WAR FRONTIER FORT
These relics of army life on a small frontier post after the Civil War come from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND. These consist of two small pieces of cloth and the shell casing from a .45-70… (1052-632). Learn More »
KEPI CROWN FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
This crown from a soldier’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, and is in remarkably good condition, showing just one short tear, with no fabric missing, a good edge, and traces of blue… (1052-442). Learn More »
INDIAN WAR 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… (1052-592). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR - INDIAN WAR SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, a fort established in 1870 and in operation into the 1890s. The dig was conducted on private property with the owner’s permission and has yielded… (1052-581). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR UNIFORM DRESS COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA
These section of lapel and coat lining from a Civil War US army dress coat was discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was recently recovered from excavations in wet, anaerobic soil that… (1052-567). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR UNIFORM DRESS COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA
These two pieces come from a US army dress coat discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, and recovered there from excavations in wet, anaerobic soil that has preserved leather and cloth in… (1052-566). Learn More »
PIECE OF ARMY BLANKET FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
This piece of a U.S. Army blanket comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, where wet, anaerobic soil conditions produced not only leather gear, but cloth in amazingly good condition. This shows… (1052-607). Learn More »
SCARCE CIVIL WAR PONCHO OR “GUM BLANKET” FRAGMENT
Civil War period ponchos and rubber blankets are extremely scarce despite being widely used and valued by troops in the field. They were so useful at home as to be used up by veterans and their… (1052-628). Learn More »
SCARCE CIVIL WAR INDIA RUBBER BLANKET OR PONCHO FRAGMENT
Excavated portion of a Civil War poncho or rubber blanket. This is a rough rectangle, preserving one edge with its binding intact and one of the brass grommets, with its diamond/square shaped… (1052-570). Learn More »
SCARCE CIVIL WAR INDIA RUBBER BLANKET OR PONCHO FRAGMENT
Excavated portion of a Civil War poncho or rubber blanket. This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina in North Dakota, an army post garrisoned from 1870 to 1895. They were supplied at first with… (1052-568). Learn More »
TROUSER LEG FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This is the lower portion of trouser leg with the cuff intact and the fabric just above it showing tears, etc. The color has shifted from what was likely an army light blue to a mottled green and… (1052-563). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR FROCK COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This 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… (1052-588). Learn More »
PIECE OF PRIVATE PURCHASE SOLDIER’S SHIRT FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
Army issue shirts had little going for them in comfort and less in style. This is a fragment of a privately purchased shirt from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, garrisoned from 1870 to 1895. This… (1052-606). Learn More »
CARVED WOOD FROM FORT PEMBINA
At least one other similarly shaped piece of wood has come from the excavations at Fort Pembina, near the Red River in North Dakota. At first sight we guessed it was a wood arrow carved as for use as… (1052-637). Learn More »
CARVED WOOD FROM FORT PEMBINA
Excavated at Fort Pembina, near the Red River in North Dakota, this tapered wood cylinder is most likely a buoy or float from a fishing net, having grooves cut at either end for tying in place. Army… (1052-636). Learn More »
FISHING NET FLOAT OR BUOY FROM FORT PEMBINA
Excavated at Fort Pembina, near the Red River in North Dakota, this tapered wood cylinder is most likely a buoy or float from a fishing net, having grooves cut at either end for tying in place. Army… (1052-638). Learn More »
MODEL 1872 FATIGUE BLOUSE FRAGMENT: FORT PEMBINA
This appears to be the rollover collar and portion of the chest from a M1872 fatigue blouse. This was pleated nine-button blouse piped on the collar and cuff, made in lined and unlined versions, with… (1052-598). Learn More »
ATTRACTIVE WOOD CASE WITH RELICS FROM SHILOH, STONES RIVER, & CHICKAMAUGA
Here is a wood display case 6.75” x 5” with fine brown tone. Inside are three relics; one each from Shiloh, Chickamauga, and Stones River. At top is a fine Confederate Staff Officer’s button… (1235-59). Learn More »
DRILLED WOOD BLOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA
This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, and is in a remarkable state of preservation from the wet, anaerobic conditions of the… (1052-635). Learn More »
SCARCE CIVIL WAR PONCHO OR “GUM BLANKET” FRAGMENT
Civil War period ponchos and rubber blankets are extremely scarce despite being widely used and valued by troops in the field. They were so useful at home as to be used up by veterans and their… (1052-630). Learn More »
FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
Regulation US 1839 pattern plate for the cartridge box, die struck rolled brass with raised US and rim, lead solder filled back to anchor iron wire loops for attachment, stiffness to the plate, and… (490-5818). Learn More »
$185.00
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CIVIL WAR CARTRIDGE BOX TABS FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
Fort Pembina was established in 1870 and initially garrisoned by two companies of the 20th US. It remained in service until 1895. As was typical of the early Indian War army, the troops were equipped… (1052-477). Learn More »
$45.00
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KEPI OR DRESS HAT STIFFENER FROM FORT PEMBINA
This leather disk seems to be the stiffener from inside the top of a hat, either a kepi or dress hat. It is circular and folded over on one side, black in color with gray and white stains, and comes… (1052-476). Learn More »
SCARCE CIVIL WAR PONCHO OR “GUM BLANKET” FRAGMENT
This scarce fragment comes from either a poncho or blanket (often referred to as “rubberized,” “gum,” or “painted” blankets.) The significant difference being the presence of slit for the… (1052-627). Learn More »
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UNION CAVALRY GENERAL WILLIAM WELLS’ FIELD BLOUSE: MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GETTYSBURG WHERE HE RODE IN THE LEAD OF FARNSWORTH’S CHARGE; BRIGADE COMMANDER UNDER CUSTER; BLOUSE ACTUALLY WORN IN ONE OF HIS PHOTOS
This coat is the epitome of a Civil War Union general’s field uniform, a blouse following the popular sack coat pattern of the period, looking somewhat like an enlisted man’s fatigue blouse and suitable for campaign wear, but with a double row of… (1179-281). Learn More »
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