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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 »

ARILLERY TANGENT SIGHT FROM THE GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD AND MILLER POST #551, YORK SPRINGS, PA

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

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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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 »

UNUSUAL GETTYSBURG LITTLE ROUND TOP SOUVENIR CANE

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 »

SPENCER CARTRIDGE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

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

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 »

RELIC BORMANN FUSE FROM MARYLAND HEIGHTS

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

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

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

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 »

U.S. 12-POUNDER SPHERICAL BORMANN CASE SHOT SHELL FROM G.A.R. SKELLY POST #9, GETTYSBURG

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 »

$975.00
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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 »

RELIC US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE – “YORKTOWN” CARVED IN THE BACK

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, 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 »

PRUSSIAN HIRSCHFANGER SWORD BAYONET FOR THE JAEGER RIFLE FROM THE YORK SPRINGS, PA, G.A.R. POST

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

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 »

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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HISTORICAL FIREARMS STOLEN FROM THE NATIONAL CIVIL WAR MUSEUM IN HARRISBURG, PA

Please click on the photograph above to view a flyer containing information regarding a Model 1860 Henry Rifle and pair of cased presentation Colt Revolvers identified to Secretary of War Simon Cameron which were stolen from the museum on February… . Learn More »

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