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HAIR FROM FORT PEMBINA- DRESS HELMET PLUME?

HAIR FROM FORT PEMBINA- DRESS HELMET PLUME?

The wet soil conditions of the dig at Fort Pembina have produced all sorts of things discarded by the garrison that would normally perish: in this case a clump what we think (hope) is horsehair. This… (1052-641). Learn More »

CLOTH FROM FORT PEMBINA, POSSIBLY FROM AN ISSUE SHIRT

CLOTH FROM FORT PEMBINA, POSSIBLY FROM AN ISSUE SHIRT

This piece of white cloth was discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, sometime between 1870 and 1895. It has some fairly straight cuts or tears indicating it was salvaged for some purpose before… (1052-646). Learn More »

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE, A.K.A. BROGAN OR BOOTTEE

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE, A.K.A. BROGAN OR BOOTTEE

This Civil War US army issue shoe is typical wartime construction, using rough-side out black leather with reinforcing heel piece or “counter” sewn inside, four pairs of holes for a leather lace,… (1052-282). Learn More »

US M1884/85 DETACHABLE CAVALRY OVERCOAT CAPE

US M1884/85 DETACHABLE CAVALRY OVERCOAT CAPE

This US cavalry overcoat cape rates poor to fair for condition as is, but could be improved with a little TLC  and look good in for use in an Indian Wars cavalry display. The detachable cape with a… (1235-428). Learn More »

$295.00
ON HOLD

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

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

Civil War army issue blankets, whole or even in pieces, are scarce. If a veteran brought one home, it was generally too useful around the house or farm. A small piece might be cut out as a memento, if… (1052-263). Learn More »

$125.00
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KNIT DRAWERS OR TROUSERS FROM FORT PEMBINA

KNIT DRAWERS OR TROUSERS FROM FORT PEMBINA

These pieces are two legs from trousers or, more likely, drawers recovered in the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, where wet, anaerobic… (1052-446). Learn More »

SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

Undergarments are about the toughest antique uniform items to find- after all, who would save them? They would be too useful not to use up in civilian life and not have enough eye-appeal or… (1052-443). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT PIECE WITH BUTTONS FROM FORT PEMBINA

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM COAT PIECE WITH BUTTONS FROM FORT PEMBINA

This comes from the right lapel of a US army coat discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, sometime between 1870 and 1895, and is from excavations in wet, anaerobic soil that has preserved leather… (1052-580). Learn More »

INDIAN WAR FIELD-USED CAMPAIGN HAT FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

INDIAN WAR FIELD-USED CAMPAIGN HAT FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This is a real field-used Indian War campaign hat in relic condition excavated at Fort Pembina, ND, a small frontier army post in operation from 1870 to 1895. Anaerobic conditions of the dig have… (1052-253). Learn More »

US ARMY DRESS COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

US ARMY DRESS COAT LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This coat lapel comes from the left side of US army dress coat discarded by a soldier at Fort Pembina, ND, and was excavated in wet, anaerobic soil that has preserved leather and cloth in remarkable… (1052-589). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR / INDIAN WAR US ARMY CAP FRAGMENTS FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

CIVIL WAR / INDIAN WAR US ARMY CAP FRAGMENTS FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

These pieces of an army kepi were excavated at Fort Pembina, ND, a small frontier post in operation from 1870 to 1895. The dig produced cloth and leather gear in varied condition showing the typical… (1052-436). Learn More »

$35.00
SOLD

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE MADE AND MARKED BY CIVIL WAR CONTRACTOR JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE MADE AND MARKED BY CIVIL WAR CONTRACTOR JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA

This is a typical, though very scarce, Civil War issue army shoe made by a known contractor and marked by him on the inside of the ankle: “J. MUNDELL.” Mundell was born in Ireland in 1829, reached… (1052-298). Learn More »

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE, A.K.A. BROGAN OR BOOTTEE

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARMY ISSUE SHOE, A.K.A. BROGAN OR BOOTTEE

This Civil War US army issue shoe is typical wartime construction, using rough-side out black leather with reinforcing heel piece or “counter” sewn inside, four pairs of holes for a leather lace… (1052-285). Learn More »

PAIR EXCAVATED MODEL 1872 CAVALRY BOOTS: FORT PEMBINA

PAIR EXCAVATED MODEL 1872 CAVALRY BOOTS: FORT PEMBINA

The model 1872 cavalry boot replaced the Civil War issue boot with one having the same side seams to the leg and rough-side-out leather construction, but slightly taller and contoured slightly larger… (1052-546). Learn More »

$225.00
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BEAUTIFUL THREE VOLUME REFERENCE WORK ON WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN ARMY UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT

BEAUTIFUL THREE VOLUME REFERENCE WORK ON WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN ARMY UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT

This three volume set is titled “UNIFORMS AND TRADITIONS OF THE GERMAN ARMY 1941-1945” by John R. Angolia and Adolf Schlicht and published by R. James Bender Publishing of San Jose, California.… (1235-524). Learn More »

SINGLE SHOULDER STRAP FOR A CAPTAIN OF STAFF

SINGLE SHOULDER STRAP FOR A CAPTAIN OF STAFF

Strap is made of dark blue cloth with a double row of dead bullion for a border. The rank field is of black velvet while the rank of captain is made of bars of heavy gold bullion thread. The underside… (460-1468). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR SOLDIER-MODIFIED SCHUYLKILL ARSENAL INFANTRY OVERCOAT

CIVIL WAR SOLDIER-MODIFIED SCHUYLKILL ARSENAL INFANTRY OVERCOAT

Once in the famed collection of John Henry Kurtz, this regulation Civil War sky-blue infantry overcoat (or greatcoat) is complete, all original, in very good condition and shows a wonderful field… (1235-05). Learn More »

INDIAN WARS PERIOD NEW JERSEY NATIONAL GUARD COAT

INDIAN WARS PERIOD NEW JERSEY NATIONAL GUARD COAT

This New Jersey National Guard coat dates from the 1880s and has a full set of NJNG buttons with crossed rifles with NG above and NJ below: 9 large on the front, 6 large on the tails, 2 small on the… (1235-54). Learn More »

$495.00
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2002 COPY OF “U.S. ARMY HEADGEAR 1812-1872” BY JOHN P. LANGELLIER & C. PAUL LOANE

2002 COPY OF “U.S. ARMY HEADGEAR 1812-1872” BY JOHN P. LANGELLIER & C. PAUL LOANE

Full title is “U.S. ARMY HEADGEAR 1812-1872” by John P. Langellier and C. Paul Loane published by Schiffer Military Books of Atglen, Pennsylvania in 2002. Volume is bound in illustrated hardcovers… (1235-525A). Learn More »

$40.00
SOLD

2001 COPY OF “MORE ARMY BLUE” BY JOHN P. LANGELLIER

2001 COPY OF “MORE ARMY BLUE” BY JOHN P. LANGELLIER

Full title is “MORE ARMY BLUE: THE UNIFORMS OF UNCLE SAM’S REGULARS 1874-1887” by John P. Langellier and published by Schiffer Military Books of Atglen, Pennsylvania in 2001. This book is a… (1235-525). Learn More »


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IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR US NAVY GROUP OF G.W. BROWN, PUBLISHED IN TIME-LIFE AND IN BLUEJACKETS, EX-STAMATELOS COLLECTION AND TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM

This a very scarce, extensive, identified Civil War U.S. Navy grouping, once in the renowned Stamatelos collection and more recently exhibited in the Texas Civil War Museum. It has also been published several times: most notably in Ron Field’s… (1179-262). Learn More »

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