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CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S BATH CHIT

CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S BATH CHIT

This is a scarce bit of ephemera- a Civil War soldier’s bath chit. This is a small rectangular ticket printed in black on blue cardstock reading “Park Barracks. / ONE BATH.” This is mounted on a… (1202-201) Learn More »

$250.00
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MODEL 1872 NEW JERSEY NATIONAL GUARD BUCKLE AND BELT

MODEL 1872 NEW JERSEY NATIONAL GUARD BUCKLE AND BELT

This is very good example of the New Jersey National Guard variation of the US Model 1872 belt plate on its original belt. The U.S. version was adopted in 1872 and remained regulation until 1902 for… (1216-198) Learn More »

CIVIL WAR INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

CIVIL WAR INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

This is very good non-excavated example of the regulation 1839 pattern oval U.S. cartridge box plate used throughout the Civil War. These plates were both ornamental and practical, helping to keep the… (1052-1145) Learn More »

RARE WARTIME CONFEDERATE SYMPATHIZER, COPPERHEAD OR SECRET SOCIETY CARD

RARE WARTIME CONFEDERATE SYMPATHIZER, COPPERHEAD OR SECRET SOCIETY CARD

Measuring 3 ½ by 2 ¼ inches, this card is a rare survivor meant to discreetly indicate southern sympathies or play upon reports of those expressions. Printed in red on white card stock in a… (1202-198) Learn More »

$225.00
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MEXICAN WAR SMALL SIZE M1839 OVAL U.S. BELT PLATE

MEXICAN WAR SMALL SIZE M1839 OVAL U.S. BELT PLATE

This is the M1839 oval U.S. belt plate made for the narrow 1.5 inch U.S infantry waist belts of the Mexican War period. Like the Civil War versions, these are made of rolled stamped brass with a lead… (1052-1142) Learn More »

VERY NICE E.M DICKENSON SHEFFIELD “INVICTA” BOWIE KNIFE AND SCABBARD

VERY NICE E.M DICKENSON SHEFFIELD “INVICTA” BOWIE KNIFE AND SCABBARD

An excellent condition hunting Bowie with staghorn grips and clip-point blade. The grips are excellent, with nice cream and brown color and good surface with no cracks, chips or damage, oval guard,… (2-668) Learn More »

ILLINOIS 1855 BRASS PERPETUAL CALENDAR

ILLINOIS 1855 BRASS PERPETUAL CALENDAR

A nice example of mid-nineteenth century state pride and national ingenuity. This small disk on one side has the days of the week around the edge and a central small disk that can be turned bringing a… (1202-213) Learn More »

$75.00
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IMPORTED M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCABBARD BY SCHULER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM

IMPORTED M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCABBARD BY SCHULER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM

The blade of the sword is so slightly curved that it looks straight at first glance. It is single-edged with a false edge extending back about 6 inches from the point. There is a wide deep fuller… (870-365) Learn More »

MEDAL OF HONOR FOR “EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM” – 1861 PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. CHARLES JOSEPH MURPHY, 38th NEW YORK, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR BULL RUN, ESCAPEE FROM LIBBY, VOLUNTEER AIDE TO MEDICAL STAFF IN THE PENINSULA CAMPAIGN

MEDAL OF HONOR FOR “EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM” – 1861 PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. CHARLES JOSEPH MURPHY, 38th NEW YORK, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR BULL RUN, ESCAPEE FROM LIBBY, VOLUNTEER AIDE TO MEDICAL STAFF IN THE PENINSULA CAMPAIGN

This non-regulation officer’s sword bears an 1861 presentation on the obverse scabbard,  “Presented to/ Lieut. C.J. Murphy, / by his friends / 1861” and a list of battles on the reverse… (1052-1131) Learn More »

TIFFANY CIVIL WAR OHIO VETERAN VOLUNTEER’S MEDAL OF SERGEANT AND SECOND LIEUTENANT JOSIAH BROWN, 1st OHIO LIGHT ARTILLERY

TIFFANY CIVIL WAR OHIO VETERAN VOLUNTEER’S MEDAL OF SERGEANT AND SECOND LIEUTENANT JOSIAH BROWN, 1st OHIO LIGHT ARTILLERY

These bronze medals were authorized by the State of Ohio specifically for veteran volunteers, those soldiers from the state who had reenlisted for an additional term of service. Some 20,000 were… (844-06) Learn More »

CIVIL WAR NORTH CAROLINA STATE SEAL BUTTON WITH STAR BACKMARK, TRACES OF SILVER

CIVIL WAR NORTH CAROLINA STATE SEAL BUTTON WITH STAR BACKMARK, TRACES OF SILVER

Civil War North Carolina state seal button with “NORTH CAROLINA” along the top edge and figures of Liberty and Plenty at center. Unmarked, but with small single star in the channel on the back.… (2024-703) Learn More »

1864 DATED SPRINGFIELD M1863 TYPE-2 RIFLE MUSKET: AKA MODEL 1864: CLEAR MARKINGS, CARTOUCHES

1864 DATED SPRINGFIELD M1863 TYPE-2 RIFLE MUSKET: AKA MODEL 1864: CLEAR MARKINGS, CARTOUCHES

This is a very good example of the Springfield Model 1864 Rifle Musket, still known among collectors also as the Model 1863 Type-2 since the changes it incorporates were authorized in November 1863,… (490-4621) Learn More »

$2,500.00
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OFFICER AND SERGEANT’S GROUP OF EFFINGHAM VANDERBURGH, 56th NY – “TENTH LEGION” – AND 1st NEW YORK ENGINEERS

OFFICER AND SERGEANT’S GROUP OF EFFINGHAM VANDERBURGH, 56th NY – “TENTH LEGION” – AND 1st NEW YORK ENGINEERS

This group consists of four pieces belonging to an early-war Lieutenant in the 56th New York Volunteers who re-enlisted later to serve as an enlisted man in the 1st New York Engineers. The group… (2024-354) Learn More »

COLT ARMY .44 MANUFACTURED IN 1862 IN VERY GOOD CONDITION

COLT ARMY .44 MANUFACTURED IN 1862 IN VERY GOOD CONDITION

This Colt Army .44 Cal. Revolver has matching serial numbers, 39726, dating its manufacture to 1862, and rates very good or a bit better for condition. It is complete and all original, with tight fit… (2023-3069) Learn More »

$2,750.00
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CA 1840 U.S. MILITIA OFFICER’S INDIAN PRINCESS POMMEL SWORD BY HORSTMANN AND SONS, PHILADELPHIA

CA 1840 U.S. MILITIA OFFICER’S INDIAN PRINCESS POMMEL SWORD BY HORSTMANN AND SONS, PHILADELPHIA

The Indian Princess figural pommel was popular US sword motif between 1821 and 1850 by most dating. This one is nicely marked on the scabbard by Horstmann and Sons of Philadelphia and likely dates to… (1240-09) Learn More »

TOMES, SON & MELVAIN PRESENTATION SWORD WITH ETCHED BLADE AND SCABBARD OF LT. COL. S.M. FULLER, 4th MAINE

TOMES, SON & MELVAIN PRESENTATION SWORD WITH ETCHED BLADE AND SCABBARD OF LT. COL. S.M. FULLER, 4th MAINE

This is a very good example of a cavalry officer’s saber presented to a field-grade officer of infantry who would be serving mounted. The sword bears an inscribed presentation and also comes with a… (1052-1126) Learn More »

BOOK - ADJUTANT STEARNS

BOOK - ADJUTANT STEARNS

Memorial to First Lieutenant Frazar A. Stearns, Adjutant, 21st Massacuhusetts Infantry, killed in action at New Berne, NC, March 14, 1862. By William Augustus Stearns. Published by Massachusetts… (450-221) Learn More »

THE WORLD WILL NEVER SEE THE LIKE: THE GETTYSBURG REUNION OF 1913

THE WORLD WILL NEVER SEE THE LIKE: THE GETTYSBURG REUNION OF 1913

Hopkins, John. Oct. 2023, Savas Beatie.  Hardcover with dustjacket. 216 pp. with illustrations, notes, bibliography. It was front-page news throughout the country—the largest gathering of Union and… (ST501224) Learn More »

“TELL MOTHER NOT TO WORRY” – SOLDIER STORIES FROM GETTYSBURG’S GEORGE SPANGLER FARM

“TELL MOTHER NOT TO WORRY” – SOLDIER STORIES FROM GETTYSBURG’S GEORGE SPANGLER FARM

Kirkwood, Ronald D.  June 2024, Savas Beatie. Hardcover with dustjacket. 320 pp; 7 maps, 91 images. The George Spangler farm in Gettysburg is a place of reverence. Nurses held the hands of dying… (ST501226) Learn More »

VOICES FROM GETTYSBURG – LETTERS, PAPERS AND MEMOIRS FROM THE GREATEST BATTLE OF THE CIVIL WAR

VOICES FROM GETTYSBURG – LETTERS, PAPERS AND MEMOIRS FROM THE GREATEST BATTLE OF THE CIVIL WAR

Guelzo, Allen C.  2024, Kensington Books.  Softcover, 352 pgs.  Has a handful of black & white illustrations and maps. The voices of those who witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg and its… (ST501222) Learn More »


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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 the left. “Q64” stamp in the shell reflecting… (169-685). Learn More »

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