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CIVIL WAR BUMMER OR FORAGE CAP WITH NINTH CORPS BADGE

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

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

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

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

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

UNIQUE FRENCH W.W. 1 GENERAL'S HELMET

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 »

A REGIMENTALLY MARKED FRENCH MODEL 1886 OFFICER'S KEPI

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 »

EXTREMELY RARE FRENCH WW1 ENLISTEDMAN'S BLUE/GRAY KEPI

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 »

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »

REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This Civil War enlisted man’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission. The fort was established in 1870 by troops of the 20th US… (1052-250). Learn More »

REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

REGULAR ARMY CIVIL WAR ENLISTED KEPI WITH INDIAN WAR USE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This Civil War enlisted man’s kepi comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, and is in a remarkable state of preservation from the… (1052-252). Learn More »

REGULAR ARMY MODEL 1872 KEPI FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

REGULAR ARMY MODEL 1872 KEPI FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This Model 1872 officer’s kepi comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission. The fort was established in 1870 by troops of the 20th US… (1052-248). Learn More »

INDIAN WAR FIELD-USED CAMPAIGN HAT MADE FROM A CIVIL HARDEE HAT

INDIAN WAR FIELD-USED CAMPAIGN HAT MADE FROM A CIVIL HARDEE HAT

This is a real field-used example of an Indian War US Army campaign hat made from a Civil War M1858 issue dress hat (the “Hardee” or “Jeff Davis” hat) that comes from the excavations at Fort… (1052-245). Learn More »


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OFFICER’S FROCK COAT OF BREVET MAJOR GENERAL JOSEPH K. BARNES, SURGEON GENERAL OF THE U.S. ARMY 1864-1882

This would be the centerpiece of any medical collection: the Major General’s frock coat of Surgeon General Joseph K. Barnes. Barnes was born in Philadelphia in 1817, studied medicine at Harvard, under US Navy Surgeon General Harris, and received… (1179-579). Learn More »

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