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FIRED U.S. 3” HOTCHKISS CASE-SHOT

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

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

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 »

BORMANN FUSE FROM CULP'S HILL - OLINGER COLLECTION

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

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

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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ANTIQUE BROAD AXE HEAD FROM FREDERICKSBURG

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

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 »

RELIC M1839 U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT PLATE – 1ST CORPS FIELD HOSPITAL, GETTYSBURG

RELIC M1839 U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT PLATE – 1ST CORPS FIELD HOSPITAL, GETTYSBURG

Offered here is a relic of the Battle of Gettysburg. This is an oval U.S. waist belt plate. This piece is in “farm field, relic” condition and was recovered long ago by a local relic hunter. The… (2024-1464). Learn More »

RELIC M1839 U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT PLATE – POWER’S HILL, GETTYSBURG

RELIC M1839 U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT PLATE – POWER’S HILL, GETTYSBURG

Offered here is a relic of the Battle of Gettysburg. This is an oval U.S. waist belt plate. This piece is in “farm field, relic” condition and was recovered long ago by a local relic hunter. The… (2024-1467). Learn More »

EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR BRITISH IMPORT SWORD BAYONET FOR THE ENFIELD SHORT RIFLE

EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR BRITISH IMPORT SWORD BAYONET FOR THE ENFIELD SHORT RIFLE

This is a good, excavated example of the British sword bayonet for the short rifle, imported by both sides in the Civil War. The blade has no bends or breaks and is missing just a small bit of the tip… (1179-1237). Learn More »

RELIC P1856 ENFIELD SABER BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG, VA

RELIC P1856 ENFIELD SABER BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG, VA

This British-made accoutrement is an original saber bayonet made for the Enfield .577 caliber rifle musket. This is an old relic recovery so it remains in fairly good condition for an excavated… (1246-04). Learn More »

SOUVENIR RELIC RING FROM FISHER’S HILL BATTLEFIELD

SOUVENIR RELIC RING FROM FISHER’S HILL BATTLEFIELD

This ring is accompanied by short presentation note signed by Mr. Joseph Fisher of Strasburg, Va. The note indicates it was “made from a cap of a shell (?) found on Fisher’s Hill Battle-Field… (846-424). Learn More »

DROPPED US .54 CAL. MINIE BALL RECOVERED ALONG TANEYTOWN ROAD, GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION

DROPPED US .54 CAL. MINIE BALL RECOVERED ALONG TANEYTOWN ROAD, GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION

These Minie balls were found by local Gettysburg resident and relic hunter Ken Bream. Mr. Bream was born and raised in Gettysburg and grew up in a house right next to the famous Peach Orchard. He… (1163-50). Learn More »

US CAVALRY MANN’S PATENT CARTRIDGE BOX EX-LEES HQ MUSEUM

US CAVALRY MANN’S PATENT CARTRIDGE BOX EX-LEES HQ MUSEUM

The Mary Thompson house at Gettysburg, used by Lee as his headquarters at Gettysburg, was recognized by its owner in the 1890s as a valuable battlefield relic, perhaps a particular attraction for… (224-750). Learn More »

US GENERAL SERVICE EAGLE COAT BUTTON RECOVERED AT 3RD CORPS HOSPITAL SITE, GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION

US GENERAL SERVICE EAGLE COAT BUTTON RECOVERED AT 3RD CORPS HOSPITAL SITE, GETTYSBURG – KEN BREAM COLLECTION

Dark chocolate patina; has some damage to face – a crack and a few small holes. Some verdigris present. Shank present; more verdigris on reverse. There appears to be a backmark present but it is no… (1163-198A). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE “PIE-PLATE” TIN DRUM CANTEEN

CONFEDERATE “PIE-PLATE” TIN DRUM CANTEEN

This is an interesting variation on the tin drum canteens that became very popular in the 1850s following the adoption of round drum-shaped tin canteen with convex sides by the US Army in 1836, though… (490-6762). Learn More »

BULLET IN WOOD FROM CULP’S HILL, GETTYSBURG

BULLET IN WOOD FROM CULP’S HILL, GETTYSBURG

This is a solid piece of a tree with a bullet fired into it.  This small piece of wood has an unknown type minie ball embedded in it; just the back end is visible. This is an old piece of wood, cut… (2024-1280). Learn More »

$395.00
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WOOD REMOVED FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS AT GETTYSBURG

WOOD REMOVED FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS AT GETTYSBURG

This piece of wood is nicely matted and framed in a Riker mount along with a photo of Lee’s headquarters soon after the battle and a display label. This comes from the Thompson house, built in 1833,… (1251-74). Learn More »

$185.00
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MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE FROM HARPERS FERRY ON A GREAT DISPLAY CARD

MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE FROM HARPERS FERRY ON A GREAT DISPLAY CARD

This sword belt plate, a very good example of an early pick-up, is mounted on a great old card typical of early relic displays labeled in brown ink, “Officers Belt Plate / battlefield of Harpers… (1202-196). Learn More »


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CDV OF 2ND LIEUTENANT CHARLES E. CROW, 4TH VA. (PURCELL) LIGHT ARTILLERY

This is a very nice CDV photograph of Charles E. Crow in Confederate uniform. It appears to be a second-generation image; photo of an existing photo. Regardless, the picture is clear with good contrast. Crow wears a Confederate 2nd lieutenant's,… (1138-988). Learn More »

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