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PIECE OF CIVIL WAR ARMY BLANKET FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

PIECE OF CIVIL WAR ARMY BLANKET FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

The army had vast stocks of Civil War material left over at the end of the war. These supplies, along with the reduction of the postwar army, meant U.S. troops were getting Civil War gear well into… (1052-618). Learn More »

$95.00
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PIECE OF INDIAN MADE ROPE FROM PLANT MATERIAL FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

PIECE OF INDIAN MADE ROPE FROM PLANT MATERIAL FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This is a short section of rope made from twisted and woven plant fibers and comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, a fort established… (1052-720). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA

This strip of cloth showing three buttonholes (and what seems to be part of a fourth) is the remnant of an army dress coat discarded after its useful days were done at Fort Pembina, a small frontier… (1052-610). Learn More »

MARYLAND STATE SEAL BUTTON FROM CULP’S HILL

MARYLAND STATE SEAL BUTTON FROM CULP’S HILL

Formerly in the Ron Miller collection, this is a very strong Maryland state seal button recovered on Culp’s Hill. It’s hard to think of a button more emblematic of the struggle of brother against… (286-1400). Learn More »

$395.00
ON HOLD

INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S MITTEN PIECE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S MITTEN PIECE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, occupied 1870-1895, where cold weather in winter months might well be a concern. The army began issuing mittens in 1873. Before that men were left to… (1052-621). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR

This is a well preserved leather visor from a forage cap recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was preserved in remarkable condition by wet, anaerobic soil conditions. This is typical of the simple… (1052-485). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR

This is a well preserved leather visor from a forage cap recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was preserved in remarkable condition by wet, anaerobic soil conditions. This is typical of the simple… (1052-482). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR

This is a well preserved leather visor from a forage cap recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was preserved in remarkable condition by wet, anaerobic soil conditions. This is typical of the simple… (1052-481). Learn More »

$45.00
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GETTYBURG RECOVERED CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

GETTYBURG RECOVERED CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

This regulation US cartridge box plate was recovered at Gettysburg and as typical of many battlefield pick-ups was once mounted for display on a relic board, as shown by small holes at top, bottom and… (286-1398). Learn More »

RELIC US CIVIL WAR CANTEEN: FROM YORK SPRINGS, PA, GAR POST #9

RELIC US CIVIL WAR CANTEEN: FROM YORK SPRINGS, PA, GAR POST #9

This regulation, smooth-sided canteen came from the York Springs G.A.R. post, is pretty clearly an early battlefield pick-up, and may well have a Gettysburg origin. It is untagged, however, with the… (2023-2674). Learn More »

U.S. 3” SCHENKL PERCUSSION SHELL – EAST CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG - GEISELMAN COLLECTION

U.S. 3” SCHENKL PERCUSSION SHELL – EAST CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG - GEISELMAN COLLECTION

This Federal, intact 3” Schenkl percussion shell specimen is a wonderful artillery relic recovered from East Cavalry Field sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. The percussion shell measures 9”… (2024-2389). Learn More »

ENGLISH .69 CALIBER "TOWER" BULLET

ENGLISH .69 CALIBER "TOWER" BULLET

This English pattern of bullet have no grooves because they were to loaded with the lubricated cartridge wrapper. This bullet has a deep plug cavity, was machine pressed, and has a very thick skirt.… (2024-251). Learn More »

U.S. 3” SCHENKL PERCUSSION SHELL FRAGMENT RECOVERED AT HUNTERSTOWN NEAR GETTYSBURG - GEISELMAN COLLECTION

U.S. 3” SCHENKL PERCUSSION SHELL FRAGMENT RECOVERED AT HUNTERSTOWN NEAR GETTYSBURG - GEISELMAN COLLECTION

Here is a large, very fine example of shell fragment from a fired, 3” Schenkl percussion projectile that was recovered from the battle of Hunterstown near Gettysburg.   Once part of the Detrick… (1179-1293). Learn More »

CINCINNATI DEPOT SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN - PITZER COLLECTION OF GETTYSBURG HACKING AND BOARDING HOUSE ; GEISELMAN COLLECTION

CINCINNATI DEPOT SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN - PITZER COLLECTION OF GETTYSBURG HACKING AND BOARDING HOUSE ; GEISELMAN COLLECTION

This Model 1858 smoothside canteen has a nice patina over the entire body. All three sling keepers are present and the spout is made of pewter. The spout is unusual in that it seems to be a little… (1179-1292). Learn More »

VERY RARE CONFEDERATE “ROPE BORDER” BELT PLATE

VERY RARE CONFEDERATE “ROPE BORDER” BELT PLATE

Dug condition stamped brass oval “rope border” belt plate. Unlike their US counterparts, these were not lead filled.  These are not commonly found and can most often be traced back to the… (1202-260). Learn More »

RELIC -- US NAVAL WATERCAP FUSE WITH BUSHING, DATED 1864

RELIC -- US NAVAL WATERCAP FUSE WITH BUSHING, DATED 1864

Excavated naval watercap fuse dated 1864 and in good condition. This fuse is made of brass with flange on top, with threaded portion and tapered body. A brass bushing is on this fuse to fit into… (2024-2327). Learn More »

DISPLAY OF CIVIL WAR UNION AND CONFEDERATE CARBINE AMMUNITION

DISPLAY OF CIVIL WAR UNION AND CONFEDERATE CARBINE AMMUNITION

Offered here is a fine display of fifteen bullets, one complete cartridge, and a cartridge case used in the Civil War, Union and Confederate, all labeled and properly displayed in a matted Riker… (2024-1923). Learn More »

VERY RARE DUG CSA RECTANGULAR PLATE

VERY RARE DUG CSA RECTANGULAR PLATE

This is wonderful example of a dug rectangular Confederate belt plate, that appears to be classified by collectors as Mullinax #109, based upon the listing in his book Confederate Belt Buckles and… (1202-259). Learn More »

$2,950.00
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SKIN OF AN SNY BELT PLATE DUG AT HARRISON’S LANDING

SKIN OF AN SNY BELT PLATE DUG AT HARRISON’S LANDING

This is the skin only of a State of New York belt plate emblazoned with the initials “SNY.” The plate has a nice dark face with some lighter discoloration from ground action. The edge of the plate… (410-853). Learn More »

EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER

EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER

If they gave out awards for crudely made cavalry sabers, this one would be in the running. The guard is simple flat iron, curving in a broad semicircle, with a simple hole in one end through which the… (490-6746). Learn More »


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CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG FROM ISLAND NUMBER TEN

This Confederate First National flag has a tight provenance going back to 1935, and before that an oral history as a war souvenir brought back from Island Number Ten by James William McLaughlin, a prominent Cincinnati architect who in 1861 had served… (1179-004). Learn More »

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