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SCARCE CIVIL WAR ISSUE SHOE ALTERED TO CAMP/BARRACKS SHOE

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ISSUE SHOE ALTERED TO CAMP/BARRACKS SHOE

The army did not issue “post,” “barracks,” or “camp” shoes until the 1880s. Before that it was up to soldiers to privately purchase or improvise footwear that might prove more comfortable… (1052-426). Learn More »

US VIETNAM WAR FIELD GRADE INFANTRY OFFICER’S DRESS BLUE VISOR CAP

US VIETNAM WAR FIELD GRADE INFANTRY OFFICER’S DRESS BLUE VISOR CAP

Visor cap has a dark blue crown with a band of sky-blue around the base for infantry, flanked by gold braid. The gold braid chinstrap is anchored on each side by standard US eagle buttons. The bound… (772-94). Learn More »

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE: FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA, ESTABLISHED 1870

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE: FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA, ESTABLISHED 1870

New pattern shoes and boots were introduced in the U.S. Army in 1872 and in use until the 1880s. These shoes improved upon Civil War issue patterns mainly by using brass screws in the soles, rather… (1052-303). Learn More »

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE WITH FIELD REPAIR

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE WITH FIELD REPAIR

New pattern shoes and boots were introduced in the U.S. Army in 1872 and in use until the 1880s. These shoes improved upon Civil War issue patterns mainly by using brass screws in the soles, rather… (1052-576). Learn More »

VERY RARE CIVIL WAR U.S. ARMY ISSUE DRAWERS

VERY RARE CIVIL WAR U.S. ARMY ISSUE DRAWERS

Civil War army-issue undergarments are extremely rare. They were made and issued in huge numbers, but were characteristically cheaply made, often disliked, and hardly worth preservation as a cherished… (1052-255). Learn More »

VERY RARE CIVIL WAR U.S. ARMY ISSUE DRAWERS

VERY RARE CIVIL WAR U.S. ARMY ISSUE DRAWERS

This is a very rare set of Civil War army drawers, issued, worn and then discarded at a small frontier army fort after the war. These were made and issued in huge numbers, but were characteristically… (1052-256). Learn More »

$2,500.00
ON HOLD

“FORTY MILES A DAY ON BEANS AND HAY IN THE REGULAR ARMY-O” SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE FROM FORT PEMBINA, N.D.

“FORTY MILES A DAY ON BEANS AND HAY IN THE REGULAR ARMY-O” SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE FROM FORT PEMBINA, N.D.

New pattern shoes and boots were introduced in the U.S. Army in 1872 and in use until the 1880s. These shoes were similar to Civil War issue patterns, with square toe, rough-side out black leather… (1052-292). Learn More »

EARLY BARRACKS OR CAMP SHOE BY JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA

EARLY BARRACKS OR CAMP SHOE BY JOHN MUNDELL OF PHILADELPHIA

This is a usual soldier’s shoe from Fort Pembina, ND, a small U.S. army post from 1870 to 1895, and is typical army construction using rough-side out black leather and is clearly stamped “J.… (1052-388). Learn More »

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872/76 PATTERN CAVALRY BOOT FROM FORT PEMBINA, N.D.

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872/76 PATTERN CAVALRY BOOT FROM FORT PEMBINA, N.D.

This scarce Indian War U.S. cavalry boot actually comes from Fort Pembina, a small U.S. Army frontier fort in North Dakota in operation from 1870 to 1895. The army introduced new shoe and boot… (1052-304). Learn More »

SINGLE DECAL AUSTRIAN MODEL 1916 TRANSITIONAL HELMET FOR USE IN WORLD WAR TWO

SINGLE DECAL AUSTRIAN MODEL 1916 TRANSITIONAL HELMET FOR USE IN WORLD WAR TWO

This helmet began life as an “apple green” Model 1916 helmet. Then, under the Nazis it was painted field gray, had a new liner and chinstrap added and a single army eagle decal attached to the… (2023-2359). Learn More »

LARGE GROUP OF ITEMS FROM OHIO’S BRIGADIER GENERAL ABRAM PIATT – COMMANDER OF THE PIATT ZOUAVES

LARGE GROUP OF ITEMS FROM OHIO’S BRIGADIER GENERAL ABRAM PIATT – COMMANDER OF THE PIATT ZOUAVES

Abram S. Piatt was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, May 2, 1821.  He was educated at the Athenaeum and at Kinmount Academy in Cincinnati, and then engaged in farming in the Macacheek Valley.  He began to… (1179-178). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR BRIGADIER GENERAL CASED EPAULETTES

CIVIL WAR BRIGADIER GENERAL CASED EPAULETTES

Pair of bullion epaulettes with japanned tin carrying case. Epaulette upper-surfaces feature a bullion brigadier’s star & eagle button. Gilt ribbed strap with brass outer shell, with hanging… (344-776). Learn More »

RARE POSTILION BOOT WITH SPUR

RARE POSTILION BOOT WITH SPUR

A postilion was a man who rode one of a pair of horses that pulled a coach or artillery piece. It could be very dangerous if a leg became caught between the two horses, so each postilion wore one boot… (1032-176). Learn More »

$1,200.00
Originally $1,500.00

HIGH QUALITY REPRODUCTION MODEL 1855 GENERAL OFFICERS SHAKO WITH ORIGINAL PERIOD INSIGNIA

HIGH QUALITY REPRODUCTION MODEL 1855 GENERAL OFFICERS SHAKO WITH ORIGINAL PERIOD INSIGNIA

Shako has a high pasteboard body covered in dark blue wool at the top with a band of black wool around the base of the crown. The shako body stands 7.25 inches high with a disk in the crown that meas.… (2023-280). Learn More »

WONDERFUL, ORIGINAL CONDITION NEW YORK MAKER MARKED CIRCA 1820-1830'S ARTILLERY OR RIFLE OFFICER'S CHAPEAU DE BRAS

WONDERFUL, ORIGINAL CONDITION NEW YORK MAKER MARKED CIRCA 1820-1830'S ARTILLERY OR RIFLE OFFICER'S CHAPEAU DE BRAS

This remarkable article of United States Army headgear is an early period, black felt hat that was referred to as a 'bicorn' or 'chapeau de bras'. Like most American uniforms of that period, this hat… (413-01). Learn More »

$2,450.00
Originally $3,950.00

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

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… (1179-281). Learn More »

MISSOURI CONFEDERATE FROCK COAT, SASH, CS SWORD BELT, AND HOLSTER, OF MAJOR WILLIAM F. HAINES, WITH FAMILY ARCHIVE OF PHOTOS & PAPERS: SHILOH, VICKSBURG, AND NEGOTIATIONS WITH SHERMAN FOR SURRENDER OF GEN. L.S. BAKER’S COMMAND IN APRIL 1865

MISSOURI CONFEDERATE FROCK COAT, SASH, CS SWORD BELT, AND HOLSTER, OF MAJOR WILLIAM F. HAINES, WITH FAMILY ARCHIVE OF PHOTOS & PAPERS: SHILOH, VICKSBURG, AND NEGOTIATIONS WITH SHERMAN FOR SURRENDER OF GEN. L.S. BAKER’S COMMAND IN APRIL 1865

This beautiful, identified Confederate major’s coat, sash, sword belt, sash, and holster, once in the Texas Civil War Museum, comes with two brown ink notes that were pinned to it, one reading:… (1179-277). Learn More »

VERY NICE BOYLAN CONTRACT MARKED CIVIL WAR HEAVY ARTILLERY ENLISTED MAN’S FROCK COAT: THESE REGIMENTS WERE CALLED INTO THE FIELD AS INFANTRY FOR GRANT’S 1864 OVERLAND CAMPAIGN AGAINST RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG

VERY NICE BOYLAN CONTRACT MARKED CIVIL WAR HEAVY ARTILLERY ENLISTED MAN’S FROCK COAT: THESE REGIMENTS WERE CALLED INTO THE FIELD AS INFANTRY FOR GRANT’S 1864 OVERLAND CAMPAIGN AGAINST RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG

This Civil War U.S. regulation enlisted man’s frock coat for heavy (or “foot”) artillery is in very good condition, with strong color to the body and piping, and is nicely marked in the upper… (172-5915). Learn More »

CHASSEUR OFFICER’S WOOL EPAULETTES

CHASSEUR OFFICER’S WOOL EPAULETTES

Epaulette upper-surfaces are forest green wool. The edge of the outer shell is yellow with a single thin yellow cord border to the inside. Forest green wool fringe hangs down. Each epaulette has a… (665-07). Learn More »

$200.00
Originally $275.00

BUGLER’S SHELL JACKET IDENTIFIED TO PRIVATE WILLIAM BOPP, 2ND MISSOURI STATE MILITIA CAVALRY

BUGLER’S SHELL JACKET IDENTIFIED TO PRIVATE WILLIAM BOPP, 2ND MISSOURI STATE MILITIA CAVALRY

Scarce Union Missouri cavalryman's jacket modified with Zouave style V-neck collar and custom-trimmed with bright yellow narrow cording at cuffs and on front, forming a semi-regulation rack pattern… (591-04). Learn More »


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CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS “STONEWALL” JACKSON’S SIGNED, PERSONAL COPY OF A COMPLETE TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATIONS

Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson Signed Copy of His West Point Textbook, A Complete Treatise on Field Fortifications. The future Confederate general's bold signature, signed "Thos. J. Jackson" ca. 1846, occurs at the top of the front free endpaper. The… (1179-682). Learn More »

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