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CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA
This strip of cloth shows three buttonholes indicating it is from the lapel of a coat and the spacing suggests it is from an army fatigue blouse. This comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, a small… (1052-614). Learn More »
INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This 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 leg and nearly at a right angle to the foot. We show… (1052-594). 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… (1052-593). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA
This strip of cloth with four closely spaced button holes is likely the remnant of an army dress coat discarded after its useful days were done at Fort Pembina, a small frontier garrison in North… (1052-613). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA
This strip of cloth showing six buttonholes is likely the remnant of an army dress coat discarded after its useful days were done at Fort Pembina, a small frontier garrison in North Dakota, where wet,… (1052-612). Learn More »
SCARCE INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S MITTEN FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, occupied 1870-1895, where cold weather in winter months might well be a concern. The army began issuing mittens in 1873. Before that men were left to… (1052-585). 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… (1052-583). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA
This lapel comes from a US army coat discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, and still has five enlisted, general service eagle buttons in place. This comes from excavations in wet, anaerobic soil… (1052-565). Learn More »
SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE, A.K.A. BROGAN OR BOOTTEE
This Civil War issue shoe is missing the vamp, but shows illustrates the typical construction of an issue brogan. This comes from a U.S. Army Indian War post established in 1870, a period in which the… (1052-542). Learn More »
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 »
RECTANGULAR CSA BELT PLATE FROM THE BATTLEFIELD OF KERNSTOWN, VA
This is a very good example of the classic rectangular CSA belt plate with all three hooks in place on the reverse. This comes with an old collector’s string tag reading: “’Virginia’ type… (1216-174). Learn More »
$3,950.00
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“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”
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 »
RELIC CONDITION MODEL 1855 RIFLEMEN’S BUCKLE FROM THE WILDERNESS
This example of the U.S. Model 1855 Rifleman’s buckle has both of its belt support slides as well as the two fastening plates. One of the plate sections is missing the tongue. All the pieces were… (490-5838). Learn More »
$200.00
SOLD
PATTERN 1839 OVAL US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE DUG AT DREWRY’S BLUFF BY SID KERKSIS IN 1958
This plate was recovered at Drewry’s Bluff by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, author of books on military belt plates and Civil War projectiles. The plate comes… (2023-2990). Learn More »
BULLET IN WOOD – COLD HARBOR
Excavated remains of a tree with a bullet fired into it. The type of bullet cannot be determined; possibly a round ball. Wood measures 6.5” long x 1.5” wide x 1” thick. Wood remains… (2023-2996). Learn More »
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 »
BULLET IN WOOD FROM BENTONVILLE
Offered here is a large portion of wood with an unknown type of Civil War bullet embedded. This is all that remains of a tree that stood during the Battle of Bentonville, NC. Piece measures… (236-753). Learn More »
FRAMED RELICS DUG FROM THE CAMP OF THE 71ST NEW YORK INFANTRY AT DONCASTER, MARYLAND
Frame contains 11 pieces. An infantry hunting horn insignia at center, surrounded by seven three-piece New York “EXCELSIOR” coat buttons and one three-piece cuff button of the same style as well… (410-854). Learn More »
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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C.S. 4.52” 12-POUND SPHERICAL CASE-SHOT, LEAD SIDE-LOADER SHELL RECOVERED AT THE CODORI FARM, GETTYSBURG – GEISELMAN COLLECTION
Local resident Norbert Ollier found this original, Confederate, 12-pound, spherical caseshot, lead side-loader shell in the fields of the Codori Farm on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the… (2023-3148). Learn More »
$2,295.00
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GETTYSBURG RECOVERED 3.67-IN. 20-POUND SCHENKL SHELL
This Schenkl is inscribed in white paint “Gettysburg Pa / 1863” and originally came from a Connecticut G.A.R. post through renowned Connecticut militaria dealer Norm Flayderman. Its ultimate… (1217-01). Learn More »
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
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
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
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
Dug lead canister ball meas. approx. 0.50 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… (1202-37). Learn More »
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
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
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 »
DUG PATTERN 1855 SOCKET 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 black paint. Blade has a slight bend to it. Item… (2023-1487). Learn More »
PORTION OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR MUSKET BARREL – WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK
Offered here is the breech portion cut from a heavy musket. Approximately 10.5” long with a visible touch hole and has had the breech plug removed. Barrel transitions from round to octagonal at the… (236-805). Learn More »
FRENCH CHASSEPOT BAYONET DUG ON THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR BATTLEFIELD OF WORTH FOUGHT IN AUGUST OF 1870
Item is a French Chassepot bayonet in good relic condition. Overall, the bayonet meas. approx. 27.00 inches long. The rusted blade looks to be near its full length and meas. 21.75 inches. Blade does… (1202-49). Learn More »
FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR NCO SWORD DUG ON THE 1870 BATTLEFIELD OF WORTH – UNIT MARKED
Item is a Prussian NCO sword in good relic condition. Overall the sword meas. approx. 22.50 inches. The rusted blade is full length and meas. 17.50 inches. Blade does exhibit some minor loss along the… (1202-48). Learn More »
PAIR OF CONTINENTAL SOLDIER’S ICE CREEPERS, CAMP ROBINSON’S FARM
Offered here is an excavated pair of iron “ice creepers.” A scarce item, these strips of iron feature four small spikes bent downward and loops bent upward. These “creepers” were tied to the… (236-756). Learn More »
SHELL FRAGMENT WITH LEAD SABOT FROM A KRUPP SHELL DUG ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF WORTH – AUGUST 1870
Piece of iron shell meas. approx. 2.25 x 3.25 with two visible driving bands covered by the lead sabot. Iron shows light surface rust. Lead sabot is still firmly attached. Item was recovered on the… (1202-60). Learn More »
LEAD SABOT FROM A KRUPP SHELL DUG ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF WORTH – AUGUST 1870
Folded piece of lead sabot meas. approx. 2.25 x 4.00 inches with three visible driving bands. Item was recovered on the August 6, 1870 battlefield of Worth. The Battle of Wörth, also known as the… (1202-59). Learn More »
RUSSIAN FORT ROSS (CALIFORNIA) DISPLAY
Presented in a 9” x 6” wood display case is a round ball and a Russian-Siberian coin with labels. The .54 caliber lead rifle ball was recovered at the site of Fort Ross. This was a Russian fur… (236-794). Learn More »
SMITH MARKED ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM MYERS HILL, SPOTSYLVANIA, EX-KERKSIS
This regulation belt plate for the cartridge box sling came from the collection of Syd Kerksis, well-known and respected early collector and author, and still has his annotated envelope indicating he… (490-5858). Learn More »
BURNSIDE PATTERN CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM HARTRANFT’S LINES IN THE GRAND ASSAULT OF MAY 12, 1864 AT SPOTSYLVANIA, EX-KERKSIS
This is the slightly smaller sized round eagle plate for the cartridge box sling that is known among collectors as “Burnside” plates from their association with 9th Corps and 1864 battle sites.… (490-5806). Learn More »
.69 CAL ROUND BALL - JOHNS FARM, GETTYSBURG/ROSENSTEEL COLLECTION
Fired condition. PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR A SPECIFIC ITEM. From the private Gettysburg collection of Emily Rosensteel (Mrs. George D. Rosensteel) comes this outstanding assemblage of fired and dropped… (R17248). Learn More »
US .58 CAL. STAR BASE BULLET - JOHNS FARM, GETTYSBURG/ROSENSTEEL COLLECTION
Dropped condition. PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR A SPECIFIC ITEM. From the private Gettysburg collection of Emily Rosensteel (Mrs. George D. Rosensteel) comes this outstanding assemblage of fired and dropped… (R17247). Learn More »
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CDV OF LOUIS R. FRANCINE, 7TH NEW JERSEY INFANTRY, MORTALLY WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG
Image shows Francine in uniform. He wears a non-regulation coat with shoulder straps (Major or Lt. Colonel). Image is clear with good contrast. Mount has two small chips to border along top edge. Reverse has pencil identification. Photographer’s… (2021-1131). Learn More »
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