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FIRED US .52 CAL. SHARPS BULLET RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON
This item was recovered by local Gettysburg resident John Cullison, who excavated relics on the field from 1935-1959. Cullison sold his collection to the famed Rosensteel family of Gettysburg, who… (R17312). Learn More »
PULLED US .58 CAL. MINIE BALL RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON
This item was recovered by local Gettysburg resident John Cullison, who excavated relics on the field from 1935-1959. Cullison sold his collection to the famed Rosensteel family of Gettysburg, who… (R17311). Learn More »
PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE RECOVERED AT FREDERICKSBURG
Plate is in solid condition. There are no visible cracks or chips. The edge is complete with no missing brass however one side is pushed in a bit causing the plate to be out of round. Eagle is… (2022-1425). Learn More »
DUG PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE
Face has a wonderful dark patina throughout. Detail to the eagle is very good however the plate has a small piece of missing material at bottom center. Reverse has 100% of the lead fill with a nice… (595-1901). Learn More »
DUG PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE WITH BAYONET MARKS
Face has a dark patina throughout with small light patches of discoloration. Detail to the eagle is good. Reverse has 100% of the lead fill with a nice smooth finish. Only one of the hooks are… (595-1903). Learn More »
EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR ID DISK – BATTLE HONORS BUT NO NAME
Pewter “WAR OF 1861” style identification disk. In “dug” condition showing expected small chipping and edge wear. Much of the plating remains on the front and back faces. The side that would… (2022-2442). Learn More »
SKIN ONLY OF A US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE
Skin is in good condition with no cracks or missing material. Nice patina to the face and good detail to the eagle. One edge is slightly pushed causing the plate to be out of round a bit. Reverse has… (1184-97). Learn More »
DUG PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE
Face is in nice condition and free of cracks and chips. Detail to the eagle is good however some of it is subdued due to the contrasting light and dark surface patina. Reverse has 100% of the lead and… (565-1902). Learn More »
PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE RECOVERED AT FREDERICKSBURG
Plate is in solid condition. There are no visible cracks or chips. The edge is complete with no missing brass. Eagle is slightly subdued by the brown dirt patina which has filled in some of the lower… (2022-1428). Learn More »
PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE RECOVERED AT FREDERICKSBURG
Plate is in solid condition. There are no visible cracks or chips. The edge is complete with no missing brass. Eagle is slightly subdued by the brown dirt patina which has filled in some of the lower… (2022-1426). Learn More »
RELIC PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD BAYONET
Bayonet is complete with a full-length triangular blade, socket and frozen locking ring. All are encrusted with a thin layer of rust. No markings are visible. Location of recovery is not known. … (490-3225). Learn More »
RELIC MODEL 1816 SOCKET BAYONET - POSSIBLE CS
Bayonet is complete with a full-length triangular blade and socket with mortise. All is encrusted with a thin layer of rust. No markings are visible. Half-way down the length of one of the blades… (490-3272). Learn More »
RARE “DUG” RELOADABLE IRON CHAMBER FOR AGAR/UNION REPEATING GUN
Offered here is an iron tube that was used in the .58 caliber, Union Repeating Gun (aka Coffee Mill gun, Agar). Paper cartridges were loaded into these reusable iron chambers. The chamber features… (2022-2815). Learn More »
RARE 90-BORE (~.36 CALIBER) BULLET FOR CHRISTIAN SHARPS PISTOL
This is the scarce bullet for the Christian Sharps pistols manufactured between 1857-1858. Solid bullet, raised bands, tie ring, nipped sprue on base. This pattern of bullet, with extended ring,… (2022-2612B). Learn More »
RARE 90-BORE (~.36 CALIBER) BULLET FOR CHRISTIAN SHARPS PISTOL
This is the scarce bullet for the Christian Sharps pistols manufactured between 1857-1858. Solid bullet, raised bands, tie ring, nipped sprue on base. This pattern of bullet, with extended ring,… (2022-2612A). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE .36 CALIBER COLT REVOLVER BULLET – 3RD PATTERN, RICHMOND LABORATORY
.36 caliber bullet for Colt and other “Navy” revolvers. This is the later-war, enlarged, 3rd pattern bullet made at the Richmond Laboratory. This bullet has a more-bulbous nose, solid base and one… (2022-2506). Learn More »
DROPPED .58 CALIBER CONFEDERATE GARDNER BULLETS –GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION
These are .58 caliber, two-groove, Gardner patent bullets. This is the regulation bullet for the .58 rifle muskets used by the Confederacy during the Civil War. The bullets feature a good white patina… (1163-45). Learn More »
WONDERFUL WAR LOG FROM FREDERICKSBURG CONTAINING THREE BULLETS & AN IMPACT FROM A FOURTH
This hefty chunk of wood measures just under 3 ½ feet long by approx. 7.00 inches thick. The bark is gone and the wood has a gnarled appearance but is strong. Cut into the wood in four places are… (2022-2451). Learn More »
FIRED .52 CAL. SPENCER BULLET RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON
This item was recovered by local Gettysburg resident John Cullison, who excavated relics on the field from 1935-1959. Cullison sold his collection to the famed Rosensteel family of Gettysburg, who… (R17340). Learn More »
MAINE “VMM” CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM ORANGE, VIRGINIA
These plates, measuring 56 X 87mm, followed the standard U.S. 1839 version, but with VMM stamped in the rolled brass indicating Volunteer Militia of Maine. These were paired on equipment with the… (1184-148). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR NCO ROUND EAGLE SHOULDER BELT PLATE
These plates were introduced in 1826 for use on the bayonet shoulder belt. When the bayonet was switched to wear on the waistbelt in the early 1840s these plates with hooks were relegated to use on… (1184-136). Learn More »
DROPPED .58 CALIBER CONFEDERATE GARDNER BULLETS RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION
These are .58 caliber, two-groove, Gardner patent bullets. This is the regulation bullet for the .58 rifle muskets used by the Confederacy during the Civil War. The bullets feature a good white patina… (1163-85). Learn More »
EARLY RELIC FIRE STRIKERS (A.K.A. STRIKE-A-LIGHTS)
Offered here are a variety of steel fire strikers; the “steel” part of “flint and steel.” A fire striker is a piece of carbon steel from which sparks are struck by the sharp edge… (160-93). Learn More »
FIRED .577 ENFIELD BULLETS RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON
This item was recovered by local Gettysburg resident John Cullison, who excavated relics on the field from 1935-1959. Cullison sold his collection to the famed Rosensteel family of Gettysburg, who… (R17332). Learn More »
DROPPED .54 CAL. MINIE BALLS RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON
This item was recovered by local Gettysburg resident John Cullison, who excavated relics on the field from 1935-1959. Cullison sold his collection to the famed Rosensteel family of Gettysburg, who… (R17331). Learn More »
DROPPED .58 CAL. MINIE BALLS RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON
This item was recovered by local Gettysburg resident John Cullison, who excavated relics on the field from 1935-1959. Cullison sold his collection to the famed Rosensteel family of Gettysburg, who… (R17327). Learn More »
US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE, FROM G.A.R. POST 551 COLLECTION (YORK SPRINGS, PA)
This Federal shoulder belt plate is of the regulation 1826 pattern. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear eagle in the center. Face has a… (2022-1849). Learn More »
MAINE VOLUNTEER “VMM” BELT PLATE FROM ORANGE, VA
O’Donnell and Campbell date the purchase of these plates by the state of Maine between 1855 and 1861 for the Volunteer Militia of Maine, organized in 1851, and which furnished ten regiments of… (1184-144). Learn More »
PIECE OF WORLD WAR ONE SHRAPNEL MADE INTO A LETTER OPENER
Item was originally a jagged piece of shrapnel approx. 9.50 inches long. Someone fashioned the last 6.00 inches into a scimitar shaped blade for letter opening use while leaving the handle in its… (490-3826). Learn More »
RELIC WORLD WAR ONE BRITISH SMLE WIRE CUTTER HEAD
During World War One the ubiquitous wire cutters played an important role in trench raids and assaults. Leading elements would use these cutters to penetrate the enemies wire entanglements and clear a… (490-3926). Learn More »
RELIC – BIG BROKEN BRASS SPUR FROM ORANGE, VIRGINIA
This is about half of an excavated spur…very large and heavy western-style spur. This piece consists of one are and the neck/rowel. The other arm is broken off and missing. Measures approximately… (1184-389). Learn More »
FIELD-MADE COPY OF STAR AND CRESCENT CAPE PIN
This is an excavated relic from a camp near Orange, Virginia. Using a brass star and crescent cape pin, some creative or bored soldier made this piece. Creating a mold by pressing the original cape… (1184-288). Learn More »
DUG BRASS BULLET MOLD
This is a very nice brass bullet mold. In “dug” condition, the brass has an even green patina. Measures 4” long overall. The mold is stuck partially opened. It has two cavities; casting two .31… (1184-337). Learn More »
RELIC ISAAC & CAMPBELL KNAPSACK HOOK
This is an excavated Confederate knapsack buckle from an imported knapsack manufactured by S. Isaac Campbell & Company in London. This company supplied numerous articles of war to the… (1184-304). Learn More »
RELIC STATE OF NEW YORK “SNY” BELT PLATE
This is a nice excavated SNY belt plate. Pattern 1839 belt buckle with puppy-paw hooks. Beautiful brown face with the letters “SNY” in the center. Light wear over face with smooth chocolate brown… (2022-1554). Learn More »
EXCAVATED MARTINGALE HEART
Martingale hearts are an interesting subcategory of military plates. O’Donnell and Campbell illustrate a variety dating from about 1812 to 1900 as Plates 419 to 438 in American Military Belt Plates.… (1184-138). Learn More »
SKIN ONLY OF A US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX BREAST PLATE DUG AT FREDERICKSBURG
The face is slightly discolored from ground action leaving a mix of dark and light patina. The darker portion is along the bottom half of the eagle. The surface of the plate has a light waviness to it… (2022-1410). Learn More »
RELIC CONFEDERATE CAVALRY HORSE BIT
This is an excavated iron horse bit. Non-regulation pattern that was typical of Confederate use. It measures 5.5” wide x 7.5” long. Straight cheek piece with 1.5” diameter rein rings. Iron is… (1184-85). Learn More »
RELIC PAIR OF CIVIL WAR ENLISTED SHOULDER SCALES
Introduced in 1851 for mounted troops, brass shoulder scales were decorative, but were also meant to be a shoulder defense against saber cuts. In 1854/55 they became regulation for all branches of… (1184-299). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE .69 CALIBER “BRITISH SEA SERVICE” RIFLED MUSKET BULLET
Collectors call this a “British Sea Service” bullet because of its reference in a very early bullet reference book. However, there is no research to support this. It is a Confederate-made bullet… (1184-365). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE .50 CALIBER “MACON” CARBINE BULLET
Known as the Macon carbine bullet for no particular reason, this bullet features a round nose, two grooves, and a solid base. Bullet has been fired but remains in excellent condition with only faint… (1184-369). Learn More »
RELIC .36 CALIBER BRASS TWO-CAVITY BULLET MOLD – RECOVERED NEAR FREDERICSBURG
This is an excavated .36 caliber two cavity bullet mold for “Navy” revolvers. The mold halves are brass with a steel sprue cutter, screw, and pins. The mold is approximately 5” in overall… (2022-1313). Learn More »
POST CIVIL WAR VIRGINIA TWO-PIECE SWORD BELT BUCKLE
This sword belt plate is very similar to some wartime and prewar Virginia plates, but we feel it probably postdates the war, though excavated in Orange, Virginia. The central disk with narrow edge… (1184-117). Learn More »
RELIC BRASS STAR & CRESCENT CAPE PIN EXCAVATED AT ROULETTE FARM, ANTIETAM
Excavated brass cape pin. Although not actually a “pin,” a thin chain connected two such pieces and was run through button holes to hold a cape closed. These are found in various shapes including… (490-3794). Learn More »
RELIC BRASS STAR & CRESCENT-SHAPED CAPE PIN & CHAIN EXCAVATED NEAR FREDERICKSBURG
Excavated brass cape pin and chain. Although not actually a “pin,” a chain connected two such pieces and was run through button holes to hold a cape closed. These are found in various shapes… (2022-1349). Learn More »
RELIC BRASS STAR-SHAPED CAPE PIN EXCAVATED NEAR FREDERICKSBURG
Excavated brass cape pin. Although not actually a “pin,” a thin chain connected two such pieces and was run through button holes to hold a cape closed. These are found in various shapes including… (2022-1394). Learn More »
RELIC CIVIL WAR PICKET PIN – RECOVERED NEAR FREDERICKSBURG
This is an excavated Civil War iron picket pin. A regulation piece of equipment for cavalrymen. Used to stake-down a horse temporarily while on picket or grazing. Measures 11 ½” long overall.… (2022-1391). Learn More »
.58 CALIBER “MINIE” BALLS – BALTIMORE PIKE, 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… (1163-119A). Learn More »
DROPPED .58 CALIBER “MINIE” BALLS – FAIRFIELD ROAD, 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… (1163-59A). Learn More »
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… (1163-118A). Learn More »
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IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPTAIN PHARES WALDO SHEARER, 45th MISSISSIPPI, WITH 28-PAGE REMINSCENCES AND VETERAN’S BADGE- HE EXCHANGED SALUTES WITH THE WOUNDED JOHN BELL HOOD AT CHICKAMAUGA
This coat came directly out of the family along with a reunion badge and type-written copy of the officer’s 1906 reminiscences. The coat was formerly in the collection of Steve Mullinax, is accompanied by a file containing details of its… (1179-179). Learn More »
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