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ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM 1st DIVISION 2nd CORPS LINES, COLD HARBOR, EX-KERKSIS

ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM 1st DIVISION 2nd CORPS LINES, COLD HARBOR, EX-KERKSIS

This regulation belt plate for the cartridge box sling was in the collection of Syd Kerksis, well-known and respected early collector and author. It comes with his annotated envelope indicating he… (766-2048). Learn More »

DROPPED .58 CALIBER “MINIE” BALLS – SEMINARY RIDGE, GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION

DROPPED .58 CALIBER “MINIE” BALLS – SEMINARY RIDGE, GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION

These are .58 caliber, three-groove, “minie” balls. This is the regulation bullet for the Springfield rifle musket and typical of that used by both sides during the Civil War. The bullets feature… (1163-132A). Learn More »

DROPPED US .52 SHARPS CARBINE BULLETS RECOVERED AT 3RD CORPS POSITION, GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION

DROPPED US .52 SHARPS CARBINE BULLETS RECOVERED AT 3RD CORPS POSITION, GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION

These bullets 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… (1163-90). Learn More »

WOODWARD GETTYSBURG LAMP USING A CONFEDERATE 12-POUND SIDE-LOADING SPHERICAL CASE SHOT

WOODWARD GETTYSBURG LAMP USING A CONFEDERATE 12-POUND SIDE-LOADING SPHERICAL CASE SHOT

Local gunsmith Edward Woodward turned his talents to the relic business not long after the battle, selling relics picked up here to veterans and visitors as early as 1865, and is particularly known… (490-6965). Learn More »

EXCAVATED U.S. 3” PARROTT SHELL FROM GETTYSBURG GAR POST #9

EXCAVATED U.S. 3” PARROTT SHELL FROM GETTYSBURG GAR POST #9

Here is a Gettysburg excavated Civil War Federal 3” field artillery projectile often referred to as a Parrott Type III shell excavated from an unknown location area on the Gettysburg battlefield… (2024-2135). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE ATLANTA STYLE CSA RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE: FOUND AT RESACA

CONFEDERATE ATLANTA STYLE CSA RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE: FOUND AT RESACA

This is a very good example of the quintessential Confederate belt plate, the rectangular CSA. This one has sharp lettering and border, and retains all three hooks on the reverse, bent down slightly… (2024-1693). Learn More »

SPEARHEAD FROM A BROKEN LANCE

SPEARHEAD FROM A BROKEN LANCE

This is the spearhead section only from a broken lance. The piece meas. approx. 38.50 inches long overall. The iron point of the spearhead itself is double edged with a raised ridge on each side… (490-3235). Learn More »

RELIC US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE

RELIC US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE

This Federal belt plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a very clear “US”. Face has an even brown… (1256-102). Learn More »

RELIC, HAND-MADE UNION 8TH ARMY CORPS BADGE

RELIC, HAND-MADE UNION 8TH ARMY CORPS BADGE

Six-pointed star carved from a flat piece of white metal, likely pewter. In fine, “dug” condition with light oxidation on points and edges. Measures approximately 1.25” across points. Unknown… (490-6757). Learn More »

RELIC VIRGINIA COAT BUTTON

RELIC VIRGINIA COAT BUTTON

This “dug” button has a beautiful face. The state seal in center surrounded by motto. The right amount of gilt remains to highlight all details on the button face. A smooth brown patina under the… (1235-17). Learn More »

ATTIC FLOOR BOARD SECTION FROM BEFORE THE CUPOLA STEPS AT THE LUTHERAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AT GETTYSBURG

ATTIC FLOOR BOARD SECTION FROM BEFORE THE CUPOLA STEPS AT THE LUTHERAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AT GETTYSBURG

This is a section of floorboard used in the original 1830s construction of the main building of the Lutheran Theological Seminary, famous for the use of its cupola during the battle as a lookout point… (2023-20). Learn More »

TWO PIECE GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR BATTLEFIELD WOOD CANE

TWO PIECE GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR BATTLEFIELD WOOD CANE

Two piece Gettysburg souvenir battlefield wood cane.  The top knob is stamped  “Wheatfield Gettysburg”.  Just below this marking the darker wood shaft is stamped “Devil’s Den”.  The cane… (635-594). Learn More »

EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR US MODEL 1840 MUSICIAN’S SWORD

EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR US MODEL 1840 MUSICIAN’S SWORD

This pattern of sword for wear by musicians was part of the 1840 series of arms that included new patterns of cavalry saber, officer’s sword, non-commissioned officer’s sword, etc. This is similar… (490-6745). Learn More »

RAIL SECTION FROM THE MANASSAS GAP BRANCH, ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD

RAIL SECTION FROM THE MANASSAS GAP BRANCH, ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD

This is a nicely labeled section of rail stamped in small letters: “Section of U. rail used on the Manassas Gap branch Orange & Alexandria R.R. during the war 1861-65” and signed on the top… (1202-186). Learn More »

NORTH CAROLINA SUNBURST COAT BUTTON

NORTH CAROLINA SUNBURST COAT BUTTON

Button features "NC" surrounded by a sunburst, made for North Carolina troops. One-piece stamped brass coat button. Measures 22mm. No back mark. Shank missing. This pattern features seven rays. "NC"… (2024-700). 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… (490-6995). Learn More »

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 »

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 »

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 »


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FROM LIFE CDV VIEW OF CUSTER BY GOLDIN

This is a very nice “from-life” view of Custer by John Goldin & Co. in May 1865, Katz #70 in his Custer in Photographs, taken in May 1865. Custer is shown seated, from mid-calf up, resting one arm on the back of the photographer’s chair,… (2024-450). Learn More »

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