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CUFF SIZE NEW YORK STATE BUTTON EXCAVATED NEAR FREDERICKSBURG, VA

CUFF SIZE NEW YORK STATE BUTTON EXCAVATED NEAR FREDERICKSBURG, VA

Various Civil War backmarks. Traces of gilt finish remain. [ss] [ph:L] Please do not request a specific item. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR… (2023-1711). Learn More »

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM CEDAR CREEK, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM CEDAR CREEK, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS

This excavated Pattern 1839 US cartridge box shoulder sling plate (Eagle breast plate) has a smooth brown patina. The brass face features an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch.  The plate’s… (2023-761). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE .58 CALIBER “RECUT MOLD” TEAT BASE BULLET

CONFEDERATE .58 CALIBER “RECUT MOLD” TEAT BASE BULLET

Excavated .58 caliber “minie ball” of Southern manufacture. Nose cast bullet with six fine grooves, a thick skirt with off-center cavity. There are mold seams visible up the sides and there is… (2022-2590). Learn More »

LEAD “BAR-SHOT” OR SCABBARD TIP FROM FREDERICKSBURG

LEAD “BAR-SHOT” OR SCABBARD TIP FROM FREDERICKSBURG

This item is most often called a “bar-shot” by bullet collectors. The general belief is that these were cast and expected to be cut apart into individual projectiles. There are indeed many older… (2022-2510). Learn More »

DUG 6th CORPS BADGE

DUG 6th CORPS BADGE

Recovered in the greater Richmond, VA area. Brass 6th corps badge has a darkened patina. Reverse shows where attachment pin had been soldered on but is no longer present. There are also two small… (883-57). Learn More »

$395.00
Originally $425.00

US M1851 NCO SWORD BELT PLATE RECOVERED IN ORANGE, VIRGINIA

US M1851 NCO SWORD BELT PLATE RECOVERED IN ORANGE, VIRGINIA

Standard regulation M1851 NCO sword belt plate measuring 50mm by 83mm with a three-piece applied wreath and integral tongue. The left side of the wreath has broken off but the rest remains firmly… (1184-129). Learn More »

US MODEL 1816 SOCKET BAYONET RECOVERED AT FREDERICKSBURG

US MODEL 1816 SOCKET BAYONET RECOVERED AT FREDERICKSBURG

Bayonet is full length but is rusted throughout. Bayonet appears to have been painted black once to slow down the rust but that is now chipping off in areas. [ad]… (2022-1316). Learn More »

VERY RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR 84th REGIMENT, ROYAL HIGHLAND EMIGRANTS, CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE, ONE OF FIVE KNOWN

VERY RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR 84th REGIMENT, ROYAL HIGHLAND EMIGRANTS, CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE, ONE OF FIVE KNOWN

This is one of five known examples of the rare cartridge box plate worn by the Royal Highland Emigrants, the 84th Regiment of Foot, in the Revolutionary War. These are identical to the plates worn by… (844-32). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE "RICHMOND" SPUR VARIANT

CONFEDERATE "RICHMOND" SPUR VARIANT

This is a variation of the classic "Richmond" style Confederate cavalry spur and is in good condition. The iron rowel is missing. The brass has an even green patina with some traces of the Orange… (1184-158). Learn More »

FRENCH & INDIAN WAR 12-LB SPHERICAL SHOT RECOVERED AT FORT LEBOEUF PENNSYLVANIA

FRENCH & INDIAN WAR 12-LB SPHERICAL SHOT RECOVERED AT FORT LEBOEUF PENNSYLVANIA

Iron 12-lb spherical solid shot with a dark patina with light pitting throughout. Shot also has a pronounced mold seam. Very small paper label at bottom reads “854.” Item was recovered on the site… (490-4314). Learn More »

$595.00
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RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Face is heavily encrusted from ground action. Eagle detail is slightly subdued. Reverse has 98% of the lead fill and one rusted loop. Recovered at Fredericksburg.  [ad]… (2022-1422). Learn More »

NICE .69 CALIBER “HIGH BASE” FRENCH TRIANGLE BASE BULLET

NICE .69 CALIBER “HIGH BASE” FRENCH TRIANGLE BASE BULLET

This scarce bullet is in dropped condition with a light gray/tan patina. This is the tall variant of the .69 caliber French bullets. Flat nose, single wide groove, and triangular cavity. In very fine,… (2022-2527). Learn More »

CRUDE .54 CALIBER CONFEDERATE BULLETS – NOSE CAST

CRUDE .54 CALIBER CONFEDERATE BULLETS – NOSE CAST

These three-groove minie balls would have been for the .54 caliber Mississippi rifle or .55 caliber Austrian Lorenz. This style bullet features a smooth body, three fine grooves, is nose cast, and has… (2022-2672). Learn More »

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Face has a nice dusty brown patina with a good eagle stamping. Reverse has 100% of the speckled lead fill but no hooks. Recovered at Fredericksburg. [ad] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~… (2022-1421). Learn More »

ROUND NOSE .52 CALIBER SHARPS BULLET – NASHVILLE ARSENAL

ROUND NOSE .52 CALIBER SHARPS BULLET – NASHVILLE ARSENAL

This is an Old Model Sharps bullet with three raised bands and a tie-ring on the base. This specific style features the round nose. These were manufactured at the Nashville Arsenal. There is a slight… (2022-2658). Learn More »

.52 SHARPS BULLET FROM COLUMBIA, SC (PALMETTO SHARPS)

.52 SHARPS BULLET FROM COLUMBIA, SC (PALMETTO SHARPS)

This is one of the Sharps bullets recovered from the Congaree River which runs past the site of the State Arsenal in Columbia, SC. The condition is very good. The patina is dark gray as were all from… (2022-2538). Learn More »

TRIPLE DEADEYE FROM FARRAGUT’S FLAGSHIP USS HARTFORD

TRIPLE DEADEYE FROM FARRAGUT’S FLAGSHIP USS HARTFORD

This 8-inch iron-bound wood deadeye, used in pairs to tighten ship shroud lines, is in very good condition and comes with a 1975 notarized letter from the collector who obtained if 1957 when the USS… (1196-13). Learn More »

RELIC VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY BAYONET

RELIC VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY BAYONET

Bayonet is complete with a full-length triangular blade and mortised socket. Both are encrusted with a thin layer of rust. The blade face is wide with no visible fuller. Socket meas. approx. 3 3/16 of… (490-3270). Learn More »

RELIC MODEL 1851 CADET BAYONET

RELIC MODEL 1851 CADET 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. The Cadet musket was authorized in 1851,… (490-3223). Learn More »

MAINE VOLUNTEER MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CASTLEMAN’S FERRY

MAINE VOLUNTEER MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CASTLEMAN’S FERRY

This is a nice chocolate brown color excavated VMM box plate found at Castleman’s Ferry, Virginia. This is on the Shenandoah River and was the scene of the Battle of Cool Spring in 1864, but was the… (766-1541). Learn More »

$1,250.00
Originally $1,450.00


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VERY RARE RICHMOND CLOTHING BUREAU / RICHMOND DEPOT ARTILLERY ENLISTED MAN’S CAP

Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this Confederate artilleryman’s cap is discussed and illustrated as Figures 052a-c in Fred Adophus’s excellent article: “The Quintessential Confederate Cap, Part II: Caps of the… (1179-409). Learn More »

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