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.52 CAL. US SHARPS BULLET - JOHNS FARM, GETTYSBURG/ROSENSTEEL COLLECTION

.52 CAL. US SHARPS BULLET - 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… (R17246). Learn More »

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FOR MODEL 1840 NCO BALDRIC RECOVERED AT STONES RIVER

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FOR MODEL 1840 NCO BALDRIC RECOVERED AT STONES RIVER

This Pattern 1826 eagle breast plate is meant for use on the baldric of the Model 1840 NCO sword. The face of the plate is in very nice condition showing only minor wear from age and use. The right… (490-5759). Learn More »

DUG SMALL US BELT PLATE

DUG SMALL US BELT PLATE

The face of the plate has a strong “US” stamping with a spotty dark patina that shows some gilt beneath. Reverse has 80% of the lead fill with the single arrowhead attachment and tongue. Location… (490-5757). Learn More »

U.S. M1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS IN JANUARY 1958 IN THE LINES OF THE 4th CORPS AT PICKETT’S MILL: ATLANTA CAMPAIGN

U.S. M1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS IN JANUARY 1958 IN THE LINES OF THE 4th CORPS AT PICKETT’S MILL: ATLANTA CAMPAIGN

This plate comes with its original collection envelope with notations on its provenance by Syd Kerksis, noted early collector and author. Pickett’s Mill was fought on May 27, 1864, in the Atlanta… (490-5779). Learn More »

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM THE POSITION OF THE 4th ARMY CORPS AT KENNESAW MOUNTAIN, EX-KERKSIS

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM THE POSITION OF THE 4th ARMY CORPS AT KENNESAW MOUNTAIN, EX-KERKSIS

This regulation US cartridge box plate was recovered by Syd Kerksis, well known early relic hunter, collector and author, in the position covered by the 4th Army Corps in Sherman’s assault at… (490-5778). Learn More »

US .58 CAL SWAG BASE BULLET - JOHNS FARM, GETTYSBURG/ROSENSTEEL COLLECTION

US .58 CAL SWAG 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… (R17244). Learn More »

US SHARPS BULLET - JOHNS FARM, GETTYSBURG/ROSENSTEEL COLLECTION

US SHARPS 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… (R17243). Learn More »

CS .58 CAL. MINIE BALL - JOHNS FARM, GETTYSBURG/ROSENSTEEL COLLECTION

CS .58 CAL. MINIE 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… (R17240). Learn More »

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS IN MAY 1960 IN THE 5th CORPS LINES ON SHADY GROVE ROAD

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS IN MAY 1960 IN THE 5th CORPS LINES ON SHADY GROVE ROAD

This cartridge box plate comes from Union 5th Corps positions in the Battle of Shady Grove Road, sometimes called the Battle of Totopotomoy Creek, fought May 28-30, 1864, as Grant continued to edge… (490-5776). Learn More »

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM TUNNEL HILL, GA, EX-SYD KERKSIS

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM TUNNEL HILL, GA, EX-SYD KERKSIS

This regulation US cartridge box plate was recovered on the battlefield of “Tunnel Hill, Ga,” by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, author of books on military… (490-5771). Learn More »

DUG PATTERN 1855 BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

DUG PATTERN 1855 BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Bayonet has full length blade and socket with mortise. Locking ring is frozen. No markings are visible. Surfaces are covered in a heavy rust with remains of black paint. It appears that once the… (2022-1319). Learn More »

MODEL 1855/61 GUN TOOL ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

MODEL 1855/61 GUN TOOL ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

Recovered at Gettysburg, this is a complete Model 1855/61 gun tool. It is heavily rusted and the screwdriver tip is rusted tight.   At the time of the Gettysburg campaign, twenty-two year-old John… (224-798). Learn More »

MODEL 1855/61 GUN TOOL ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

MODEL 1855/61 GUN TOOL ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

Recovered at Gettysburg, this is a complete Model 1855/61 gun tool. It is heavily rusted and the screwdriver tip is rusted tight.   At the time of the Gettysburg campaign, twenty-two year-old John… (224-797). Learn More »

MID 19th CENTURY CRUCIBLE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

MID 19th CENTURY CRUCIBLE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

One of many articles amassed by Wert after the Battle of Gettysburg. A crucible is also a container in which metals are melted, usually for temperatures above 500 °C. Crucibles are made of graphite… (224-794). Learn More »

MID 19th CENTURY CRUCIBLE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

MID 19th CENTURY CRUCIBLE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

One of many articles amassed by Wert after the Battle of Gettysburg. A crucible is also a container in which metals are melted, usually for temperatures above 500 °C. Crucibles are made of graphite… (224-793). Learn More »

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ISSUE SHOE ALTERED TO CAMP/BARRACKS SHOE

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ISSUE SHOE ALTERED TO CAMP/BARRACKS SHOE

The army did not issue “post,” “barracks,” or “camp” shoes until the 1880s. Before that it was up to soldiers to privately purchase or improvise footwear that might prove more comfortable… (1052-426). Learn More »

CONTINENTAL ARMY 3RD MASSACHUSETTS REGIMENT PEWTER COAT BUTTON, CAMP ROBINSON’S FARM

CONTINENTAL ARMY 3RD MASSACHUSETTS REGIMENT PEWTER COAT BUTTON, CAMP ROBINSON’S FARM

Offered here is an extremely rare, excavated “3rd MASS” Revolutionary War Continental Army button. A scarce and highly desirable button, in good condition. Measures 24mm. The face remains flat… (236-694). Learn More »

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IRON SCALE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

IRON SCALE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

This Gettysburg recovered item is part of an iron scale. It measures 19 inches in length. Stamped into the scale is the number 99 above VANWART / WARRANTED BEST QUALITY. It appears to be a 100-pound… (224-786). Learn More »

U.S. ARMY MODEL 1892 CURB BIT ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

U.S. ARMY MODEL 1892 CURB BIT ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

This piece of US horse equipment is an original U.S. Army curb bit of the 1892 First Pattern, (a.k.a. the Whipple Bit) and was once owned by Gettysburg native J. Howard Wert. In strong condition, this… (224-790). Learn More »

U.S. MODEL 1874 CAVALRY CURB BIT ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

U.S. MODEL 1874 CAVALRY CURB BIT ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

This piece of original US horse equipment is an original U.S. cavalry curb bit of the 1874 pattern. In strong condition, this iron bridle bit has a hard pockmarked surface with moderated rust pitting.… (224-788). Learn More »


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SCARCE 1859 DATED AMES LIGHT CAVALRY SABER, AKA MODEL 1860

Old habits die hard. Although we now know production of the new pattern cavalry saber intended to replace the heavy Model 1840 started in 1857, most still refer to them as the Model 1860. This is a scarce example of one produced by Ames in 1859 and… (2022-718). Learn More »

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