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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 »
EARLY GETTYSBURG ROUND TOP PYROGRAPHY SOUVENIR WOOD CANE
Early Gettysburg Round Top pyrography souvenir wood cane. The handle retains some of the original bark. Near the top Round Top has been boldly outlined by burning the wood. The shaft has been… (635-592). Learn More »
$295.00
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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 »
CASE OF RELICS FROM LEESBURG, VA
Offered here is a 6.5” x 5.5” Riker case of relics recovered from an early Confederate camp near Leesburg, VA. The Battle of Ball’s Bluff occurred in October of 1861 as a result of Federal… (236-1019). Learn More »
$20.00
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CASE OF BULLETS FROM CHANCELLORSVILLE
Offered here is a 6.5” x 5.5” Riker case of relics recovered from Chancellorsville. The Battle of Chancellorsville was a tactical masterpiece orchestrated by Lee and Jackson. These relics were… (236-1008). Learn More »
$20.00
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VERY RARE EXCAVATED OVAL MISSISSIPPI CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
This pattern is illustrated by Mullinax (1991) as Plate 280 on page 153 and given a rarity value of 10. This is about 3 ½ by 2 3/16 inches, made of die-struck rolled brass with lead-solder filled… (2024-1401). Learn More »
GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR BULLET ON WOOD FROM THE NATIONAL MUSEUM
Gettysburg souvenir bullet on wood from the National Museum. A 3 ring Union Minie ball is mounted to a piece of wood in the shape of the Union 5th Corp badge. Stamped Gettysburg, PA on front and… (635-603). Learn More »
$95.00
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“WIRED” MUSKET SHOT FROM 17TH CENTURY SHIPWRECK
Offered here is an unusual piece of very early small arms ammunition. This “wired” musket shot consists of two approximately .69 caliber lead musket balls connected by a nearly four-inch-long… (236-1018). Learn More »
ARILLERY TANGENT SIGHT FROM THE GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD AND MILLER POST #551, YORK SPRINGS, PA
This Civil War artillery tangent scale, or sight, is completely original and was once held by Miller G.A.R. Post 551, Department of PA, located in York Springs, here in Adams County, who were… (286-1342). Learn More »
U.S. EAGLE “I” OFFICER’S COAT BUTTON FROM ANTIETAM
Excavated U.S. Infantry officer’s coat button. Eagle with “I” in shield. In very good “relic” condition, the shank remains and stands up only slightly bent. Fancy button with perhaps 95%… (2024-1076). Learn More »
$37.50
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U.S. CAVALRY HORSE BIT BOSS FROM ANTIETAM
A very nice excavated “US” bit boss. Two of these brass items adorned the cavalry curb bit. There would have been one on each side near the cheek area of the horse's head. This example has the… (2024-1075). Learn More »
$39.50
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FLOOR JOIST SECTION FROM THE LUTHERAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AT GETTYSBURG
This is a section of a floor joist 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… (2023-22). Learn More »
$650.00
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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 »
RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM ANTIETAM
This U.S. shoulder belt plate was meant to be affixed to the front of the shoulder belt for the infantry cartridge box. The brass face features a spread-winged eagle design. The back was lead filled… (2024-1673). Learn More »
$195.00
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UNUSUAL GETTYSBURG LITTLE ROUND TOP SOUVENIR CANE
The cane has a curved handle and the wood is a striking dimpled surface. Near the top of the cane “Wood From Little Round Top Gettysburg PA” is stamped. The stamping has faded over the years… (635-593). Learn More »
GETTYSBURG ‘ROUND TOP’ SOUVENIR CANE
This thin folk art cane was apparently made from a sapling cut on Round Top. “Round Top” is written boldly in ink in a lighter oval near the top bordered by ink stippling. The remainder of the… (635-595). Learn More »
GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR CANNON BALL STACK PAPERWEIGHT
Gettysburg souvenir cannon ball stack paperweight made with melted bullets from the battlefield. The edge of the base is embossed Gettysburg. Label on bottom reads: “Gettysburg Paper Weight Made… (635-608). Learn More »
$95.00
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CSA RECTANGLE BELT PLATE FOUND AT DALTON
This plate was recovered at Dalton, Georgia, and originally came from well-known and respected Civil War dealer Larry Hicklen. This is a good example of the classic rectangular CSA belt plate… (2024-1770). Learn More »
$3,950.00
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BULLET FIRED INTO TOMPION – CULP’S HILL – ROSENSTEEL COLLECTION
This relic is a rarity and likely gave the soldier a shock. This is a .58 caliber three-groove “minie ball” that was fired into a brass Enfield tompion. Tompions were like “stoppers” to be… (2024-1650). Learn More »
$225.00
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RELIC US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE – STONES RIVER
This Federal belt plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern and was recovered near Stones River, Tennessee. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the accoutrement’s brass face shows a… (172-6040). Learn More »
SPENCER CARTRIDGE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT
. 52 caliber Spencer cartridge complete. Relic condition. At the time of the Gettysburg campaign, twenty-two year-old John Howard Wert was living at "Wolfe's Walk", a family farm located two and… (2024-1638). Learn More »
$75.00
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U.S. M1839 WAIST BELT PLATE FROM STONES RIVER
This relic was reportedly recovered around Stones RIver. The brass "skin" remains in very good condition with only a small freeze crack above the "U". The three hook set remains embedded in the back.… (172-6038). Learn More »
$215.00
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U.S. M1839 WAIST BELT PLATE FROM WILDERNESS -- KERKSIS & LANG COLLECTIONS
This relic was recovered in the wilderness by Sid Kerksis. The brass "skin" remains in near perfect condition and the three hook set remains attached on the back. However most of the lead backing has… (172-6039). Learn More »
$300.00
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RELIC BORMANN FUSE FROM MARYLAND HEIGHTS
The Bormann fuse is named after its inventor, Belgian Army Captain Charles G. Bormann. This pattern of fuse is in the shape of a thick disk. Measures approximately 1.6” in diameter and 0.5” thick… (2024-1197). Learn More »
RELIC -- MISSISSIPPI INFANTRY COAT BUTTON
Two-piece brass button by “local” maker for state of Mississippi. Large central star with “I” in the middle. “MISSISSIPPI” runs around the perimeter. Brown patina overall with faint traces… (2024-702). Learn More »
RELIC – CONFEDERATE SCRIPT “I” INFANTRY COAT BUTTON
Two-piece brass button imported from England. Large central Old English, or script “I” in the middle. Button was “dug” but has been well cleaned. The face has been polished nearly bright with… (2024-701). Learn More »
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
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 »
U.S. 12-POUNDER SPHERICAL BORMANN CASE SHOT SHELL FROM G.A.R. SKELLY POST #9, GETTYSBURG
This is a typical iron cannon ball of the era. Hollow iron ball filled with case shot and has a Bormann time fuse. These shells were for the 12-pounder smoothbore "Napoleon" cannons. Bormann fuse is… (490-6994). Learn More »
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
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
“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 CONFEDERATE 2.5” BRITTEN BOLT
This 2.5” Britten projectile was used exclusively by the Confederates for their imported British Blakely rifled cannon. This is a solid iron “bolt.” The iron displays a dark brown tone with… (490-7003). Learn More »
$1,150.00
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U.S. / C.S. 6-POUNDER SOLID SHOT – FROM ANTIETAM
This is a simple solid shot projectile used in outdated 6-pounder cannons left over from the Mexican War. A very few were still in use during the Civil War, mostly by Confederate forces. This is a… (490-6998). Learn More »
$395.00
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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 »
DISPLAY OF CIVIL WAR REVOLVER & CARBINE BULLETS
This case holds a collection of three cartridges and twelve bullets used in the Civil War. All labelled on the front with additional information on the back. Pieces include: .36 cal. Colt “Navy”… (2024-1706). Learn More »
$195.00
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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 »
RELICS FROM 2ND CORPS HOSPITAL, GETTYSBURG, FOUND BY DEAN THOMAS
Small case with relics recovered from the fields where the 2nd Corps Hospital was located at Gettysburg. Relics include an eagle cuff button, an 1863 Indian head penny, a carved musket ball, and an… (236-586). Learn More »
$100.00
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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
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
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 »
JOHN GOODE GETTYSURG DESK SET
The set consists of a rectangular block of wood sawn on the battlefield and mounted with square, cut glass inkwell at center with a wood top, which is surrounded in turn by relics from the… (2024-1278). Learn More »
$1,695.00
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US 2.9” 10LB PARROTT SHELL RECOVERED ON THE FAIRFIELD ROAD AT GETTYSBURG BY KEN BREAM
Shell is complete and has an iron surface that is mostly smooth except for some minor scattered surface pitting and very light surface rust. Nose has the remains of the percussion fuse plug while the… (2024-1674). Learn More »
RELIC SMALL U.S. WAIST BELT PLATE FROM GETTYSBURG FIELD HOSPITAL, KEN BREAM COLLECTION
This excavated small Pattern 1839 oval US cartridge box plate has an even brown patina. The brass face is smooth with a central “US” and showing moderate edge damage. The plate’s reverse has… (2024-1676). Learn More »
$395.00
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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
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
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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RELIC CIVIL WAR PICKET PIN
This is an excavated, iron picket pin. A regulation piece of equipment for cavalrymen. Used to stake-down a horse temporarily while on picket or grazing. Measures approximately 14” long overall.… (462-362). Learn More »
$135.00
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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
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 »
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NON-REGULATION SILVER GRIPPED PRESENTATION SWORD BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM - LT. JAMES MOFFAT, 16TH NEW YORK CAVALRY
This presentation sword has very impressive deeply cast and chased mounts and silver gripped hilt. Schuyler, Hartley and Graham assembled and sold a wide variety of swords that were often highly embellished and upgraded from regulation patterns, to… (870-653). Learn More »
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