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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
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
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
ON HOLD
UNIQUE FRENCH W.W. 1 GENERAL'S HELMET
Offered is a French model 1915 Adrian helmet but unlike all others known this helmet is primarily a composition material or cork. Additionally, it was custom made expressly for a famous French… (88-208). Learn More »
$1,495.00
Originally $1,995.00
EXTREMELY RARE FRENCH WW1 ENLISTEDMAN'S BLUE/GRAY KEPI
Horizon blue uniform items went into production in August 1914 but did not become universally issued until 1915, although components of the earlier uniforms were often mixed with the horizon blue… (88-203). Learn More »
$565.00
Originally $965.00
SOLD
A REGIMENTALLY MARKED FRENCH MODEL 1886 OFFICER'S KEPI
This one would date ca. 1910-14 in manufacture and was used in the opening battles of World War One 1914/15. The turban of the cap is red broadcloth cloth and it is 2 1/2-inches high. There is a black… (88-202). Learn More »
$345.00
Originally $395.00
MODEL 1881 U.S. ARTILLERY DRESS HELMET
Nice felt helmet with all original period insignia, to include the crown plate and spike, crossed cannons side buttons, and front eagle plate with the crossed cannons. The “helmet” itself is made… (1256-288). Learn More »
$350.00
SOLD
CIVIL WAR BUMMER OR FORAGE CAP WITH NINTH CORPS BADGE
This is an excellent example of an original Civil War Union army regulation Model 1858 Forage Cap with a Ninth Corps badge on top, displaying the cross cannon and fouled anchor reflecting the origins… (1052-143). Learn More »
$4,000.00
Originally $4,500.00
COMMERCIAL, PRIVATE PURCHASE, CIVIL WAR BUMMER CAP WITH CORPS BADGE
Officers had to buy their own uniforms and headgear, but NCOs and even privates might occasionally also purchase a cap following the general lines of the government issue, but of better quality, more… (1052-202). Learn More »
$3,500.00
Originally $3,950.00
CIVIL FORAGE CAP BY MURPHY AND GRISWOLD WITH 14th CORPS BADGE
Thomas Murphy, William Griswold & Company were hatters on 19th Street in New York City and had major contracts for caps and hats with the U.S. government from 1862 to 1865, with the firm changing… (1052-227). Learn More »
$3,700.00
Originally $4,250.00
MCDOWELL PATTERN FORAGE CAP WITH FOURTH ARMY CORPS BADGE
This is a great example of the “McDowell” style cap popularized early in the war by General Irwin McDowell (1818-1835,) who was perhaps a bit more inspiring in haberdashery than generalship. The… (1052-146). Learn More »
$3,700.00
Originally $4,250.00
CIVIL WAR COMMERCIAL FORAGE CAP WITH MAINE BUTTONS AND ASSOCIATED INSIGNIA
Commercial caps were simply those purchased privately rather the issued by the government. They might more or less closely follow contract patterns with the purchaser able to suit his taste and… (1052-139). Learn More »
$4,000.00
Originally $4,500.00
CONFEDERATE INFANTRY CAPTAIN’S JACKET OF CAPT. HENRY DAVENPORT, 2ND VIRGINIA, STONEWALL BRIGADE; LIKELY WORN TO HANG JOHN BROWN AND FAMOUS CHARGE AT 1ST MANASSAS
This historic Virginia officer’s frock coat, trousers and cap belonged to Lt. Henry Bedinger Davenport of Charlestown, Virginia (1831-1901,) follows the state’s 1858 regulations, and has a tight… (846-548). Learn More »
MINT IDENTIFIED BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL’S FROCK COAT AND CHAPEAU OF ALONZO ALDEN
This sets consists of Brevet Brigadier General Alonzo Alden’s mint condition brigadier general’s frock coat with shoulder straps and his full dress “light French chapeau,” allowed for officers… (1179-156). Learn More »
VERY FINE, CIVIL WAR FEDERAL CAVALRY 1858 PATTERN “HARDEE” HAT
Offered here is an original example of a complete, Pattern 1858, Federal enlisted cavalryman’s hat. Commonly referred to as the “Hardee Hat.” Though somewhat bulky, this specimen of U.S. Army… (282-440). Learn More »
$3,500.00
ON HOLD
DOUBLE-DECAL WW2 LUFTWAFFE HELMET
Very good WW2 German luftwaffe helmet complete with liner and chinstrap. Better than 90 percent paint. Scratches to the national decal on the right as shown and rubbing to the eagle’s wingtips on… (169-685). Learn More »
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… (1052-480). Learn More »
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… (1052-483). Learn More »
FIRST WORLD WAR US M1917 HELMET WITH 78TH DIVISION INSIGNIA
This is a US made M1917 steel helmet used by a member of the 78th Infantry Division. Nearly identical to the British army helmet, the M1917 and later the M1917A1 were used up to the Second World War,… (490-6909). Learn More »
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 »
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UNION CAVALRY GENERAL WILLIAM WELLS’ FIELD BLOUSE: MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GETTYSBURG WHERE HE RODE IN THE LEAD OF FARNSWORTH’S CHARGE; BRIGADE COMMANDER UNDER CUSTER; BLOUSE ACTUALLY WORN IN ONE OF HIS PHOTOS
This coat is the epitome of a Civil War Union general’s field uniform, a blouse following the popular sack coat pattern of the period, looking somewhat like an enlisted man’s fatigue blouse and suitable for campaign wear, but with a double row of… (1179-281). Learn More »
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