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CONFEDERATE 3” MULLANE COMMON SHELL

CONFEDERATE 3” MULLANE COMMON SHELL

Here is a fired Confederate 3” bourreleted Mullane Type 1 common shell recovered from an unknown battlefield location. Made for the 3” Ordnance Rifle. Also known as a “Tennessee Sabot”, this… (490-7005). Learn More »

U.S. / C.S. 12-POUNDER SOLID SHOT – FROM G.A.R. “SKELLY” POST #9, GETTYSBURG

U.S. / C.S. 12-POUNDER SOLID SHOT – FROM G.A.R. “SKELLY” POST #9, GETTYSBURG

This is the most common solid shot projectile of any caliber used during the Civil War by both the Federal and Confederate forces. This is a solid iron cannon ball with dark brown tone and smooth… (490-6993). Learn More »

RELIC US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE – “YORKTOWN” CARVED IN THE BACK

RELIC US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE – “YORKTOWN” CARVED IN THE BACK

“Dug” US cartridge box plate for the outer flap of the infantry cartridge pouch. Large “US” in the center of the plate. The face remains smooth and dent free, but was over cleaned by the… (1256-107). Learn More »

RARE, EXCAVATED, CONFEDERATE 3” ARCHER BOLT WITH SABOT -- ANTIETAM

RARE, EXCAVATED, CONFEDERATE 3” ARCHER BOLT WITH SABOT -- ANTIETAM

Here is an excavated, Confederate 3” field artillery projectile commonly referred to as an Archer Bolt. The design was likely produced by Dr. Robert Archer a partner of Joseph Anderson, the… (2024-1378). Learn More »

PRUSSIAN HIRSCHFANGER SWORD BAYONET FOR THE JAEGER RIFLE FROM THE YORK SPRINGS, PA, G.A.R. POST

PRUSSIAN HIRSCHFANGER SWORD BAYONET FOR THE JAEGER RIFLE FROM THE YORK SPRINGS, PA, G.A.R. POST

This bayonet is in excavated condition, showing deep brown pitting and rust to the blade and green to the brass hilt. The spearpoint tip of the of flat, unfullered double-edged blade is bent, but the… (2023-2997). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE BLOCK “I” BUTTON FROM DANIEL LADY FARM IN GETTYSBURG

CONFEDERATE BLOCK “I” BUTTON FROM DANIEL LADY FARM IN GETTYSBURG

This is an excavated block “I” button; the “I” designating Infantry. This is constructed of a stamped brass face with a tin back. The shank is broken off. Nice dark brown patina on the brass;… (2024-1481). Learn More »

FIRED U.S. 3” HOTCHKISS CASE-SHOT

FIRED U.S. 3” HOTCHKISS CASE-SHOT

Offered here is a very nice excavated Union artillery shell that was fired and, partially, detonated.  This is an iron, 3” Hotchkiss artillery shell that was intended to be fired from a 10-pounder… (490-7002). Learn More »

INTERESTING CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SPUR FROM A NORTHERN VIRGINIA CAVALRY CAMP

INTERESTING CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SPUR FROM A NORTHERN VIRGINIA CAVALRY CAMP

This Confederate spur has a great look. It was excavated in a Confederate cavalry camp in Northern Virginia, but retains a nice mellow aged tone to the brass, and most of the rowel, though the iron… (2024-697). Learn More »

BORMANN FUSE FROM CULP'S HILL - OLINGER COLLECTION

BORMANN FUSE FROM CULP'S HILL - OLINGER COLLECTION

This Bormann fuse measures 2" in diameter and is heavily rusted. This item was part of the George Olinger collection; Olinger was the former President of the Harrisburg Civil War Round Table, formed… (2024-1678). Learn More »

RELIC CONDITION HORSESHOE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

RELIC CONDITION HORSESHOE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

Horseshoe is 7 inches long and 6 inches at the widest point. Heavy surface rust. Old catalog tag #70 at the top.   At the time of the Gettysburg campaign, twenty-two year-old John Howard Wert was… (2024-1640). Learn More »

$75.00
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LARGE COMPANY LETTER "B" FOUND AT GETTYSBURG – GEISELMAN COLLECTION

LARGE COMPANY LETTER "B" FOUND AT GETTYSBURG – GEISELMAN COLLECTION

This fine, brass relic is the regulation-size, company letter "B" that was recovered in Gettysburg within days or weeks of the battle. Brass letter device, once part of the Dr. Hill Collection, was… (2024-1643). Learn More »

$95.00
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ANTIQUE BROAD AXE HEAD FROM FREDERICKSBURG

ANTIQUE BROAD AXE HEAD FROM FREDERICKSBURG

The Fredericksburg area was filled with army camps on both sides of the river and tools like this were needed for the construction of winter huts as well as cutting trees for firewood and field works.… (2023-3257). Learn More »

EXCAVATED BAYONET TURNED POTHOOK FROM A CIVIL WAR CAMP- EX TEXAS MUSEUM

EXCAVATED BAYONET TURNED POTHOOK FROM A CIVIL WAR CAMP- EX TEXAS MUSEUM

A bayonet with the blade bent into a hook was a simple and serviceable way to get a camp kettle or coffee pot off a blazing campfire or out of the fireplace in the hut of a winter camp. Needless to… (1179-1241). Learn More »

RELIC M1839 U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT PLATE – 1ST CORPS FIELD HOSPITAL, GETTYSBURG

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »


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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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