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VERY UNUSUAL BULLION EMBROIDERED ARTILLERY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA

VERY UNUSUAL BULLION EMBROIDERED ARTILLERY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA

Crossed cannons as the branch of service device for artillery came into use in the US army with the regulations of 1833/34. This strikes us as a very early example, with the barrels stubbier and… (160-618) Learn More »

RARE MODEL 1841 CADET RIFLE SOCKET BAYONET

RARE MODEL 1841 CADET RIFLE SOCKET BAYONET

All metal smooth with semi-bright finish. Small amount of pepper pitting on socket. Deep “US” stamped on blade flat. Socket measures 3”. Blade measures 14.5”. Very fine example of this rare… (490-7076) Learn More »

WWII GERMAN TROPICAL BREAD BAG

WWII GERMAN TROPICAL BREAD BAG

Bag shows very little use and age wear. There are no visible markings. All closure and attaching straps are web, not leather. The bag is olive green in color, typical to Afrika Corps items. … (1235-274) Learn More »

WWII JAPANESE BREAD BAG

WWII JAPANESE BREAD BAG

Bag shows some use wear and has a few spots on it here and there. The markings on the inside are rather strong.  [gr][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS… (1235-284) Learn More »

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION LIEUTENANT WITH SWORD

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION LIEUTENANT WITH SWORD

CDV photograph of Union army lieutenant in uniform. Full standing studio view with single-breasted frock, shoulder straps, sash, and sword. Unusual sword may be a medical service sword. Image contrast… (160-314) Learn More »

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION OFFICER

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION OFFICER

CDV photograph of Union officer in dress uniform. Standing view with chapeau, double-breasted frock with fringed shoulder straps, and with sword hanging at side. Full mount with thin red rule around… (160-350) Learn More »

EMBROIDERED BULLION “SHELL AND FLAME  / GRENADE” INSIGNIA

EMBROIDERED BULLION “SHELL AND FLAME / GRENADE” INSIGNIA

This is a good example of an embroidered bullion “flaming bomb,” “shell and flame” or “exploding grenade” insignia that shows some roughness to the edges indicating it was actually on a… (160-615) Learn More »

CIVIL WAR BULLION EMBROIDERED 10th ARTILLERY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA

CIVIL WAR BULLION EMBROIDERED 10th ARTILLERY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA

This is nice example of an artillery officer’s hat or cap insignia that saw actual use. This was made from bullion coils to form the barrels of the crossed cannon barrels with muzzle rings and… (160-617) Learn More »

VERY PRETTY YORK COUNTY POWDER HORN

VERY PRETTY YORK COUNTY POWDER HORN

This a small, very pretty York County powder horn in about excellent condition, with nicely turned spout matching the rich brown color of the upper portion of the horn that smoothly transitions into… (490-6906) Learn More »

YORK COUNTY SCREW TIP POWDER HORN

YORK COUNTY SCREW TIP POWDER HORN

This is a York County style powder horn made with a screw tip that is now missing, but with the upper portion of the spout clearly showing remnants of the threads that secured it. The form is… (490-6905) Learn More »

ALL-METAL RING TRIGGER PERCUSSION DERINGER

ALL-METAL RING TRIGGER PERCUSSION DERINGER

These small, unmarked, all-metal single action and singe-shot percussion pistols are the product of Bacon and Company of Norwich, CT, and manufactured in very small numbers from about 1852 to 1858, by… (490-7034) Learn More »

MODEL 1851 CADET RIFLE SOCKET BAYONET

MODEL 1851 CADET RIFLE SOCKET BAYONET

VF condition with nice, smooth metal with even gray patina.  Blade measures 14.5”, socket 2 5/8”. Blade with nice “US” stamping. Scarce bayonet. … (490-7078) Learn More »

EXCELLENT USED COPY OF GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD RELICS & SOUVENIRS

EXCELLENT USED COPY OF GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD RELICS & SOUVENIRS

Now out of print and originally published by Mike O’Donnell in 2009, this hardcover reference book is a collection of photographs and descriptions of Gettysburg relics gathered by Mr. O’Donnell… (2024-1686) Learn More »

STAMPED BRASS HAT WREATH

STAMPED BRASS HAT WREATH

Stamped brass false embroidered laurel wreath meant for wear on a hat, often worn by members of the GAR. The face of the item has a light patina on the surface. Reverse has all four attachment wires… (1256-148G) Learn More »

WWII GERMAN FALLSCHRIMJAGER CAMP PARACHUTE CUT INTO A LARGE RECTANGULAR SCARF

WWII GERMAN FALLSCHRIMJAGER CAMP PARACHUTE CUT INTO A LARGE RECTANGULAR SCARF

It measures about 72” x 32” and is rectangular in shape; it is in excellent condition. It is not known if this was done by a German or US soldier. … (1235-289) Learn More »

BUNDESWEHR MI219 KNIFE WITH SCABBARD

BUNDESWEHR MI219 KNIFE WITH SCABBARD

An excellent condition army trench or general purpose knife, with contoured, unmarred,  wood grip fastened with three rivets, and scored with eight slanting grooves on each side for a more secure… (490-6780) Learn More »

EARLY YORK COUNTY POWDER HORN

EARLY YORK COUNTY POWDER HORN

This is an early, classically York County style powder horn with two incised lines running around the top edge of the lathe-turned, convex base plug mirroring the two parallel incised lines along the… (490-6904) Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY—DECEMBER 19, 1863

HARPER’S WEEKLY—DECEMBER 19, 1863

Vol. IX.—No. 456. 16 pp. [593-608], four columns, w/numerous illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features stories of “Military Executions at Camp Chase”, and an illustration of “Champ… (L15180A6) Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, DECEMBER 6, 1862 – GENERAL BANKS

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, DECEMBER 6, 1862 – GENERAL BANKS

Vol. VI—No. 310. 16 pp., [769-784], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features portrait length illustration of Major-General Nathaniel Banks. Interior… (L15180A2) Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY—[NEW YEAR’S ISSUE] JANUARY 2, 1864

HARPER’S WEEKLY—[NEW YEAR’S ISSUE] JANUARY 2, 1864

Vol. VIII—No. 366. 16 pp. [1-16], 11” x 15.5, four columns, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features “Diagram of Monitor “Weekhauken,” sunk in Charleston Harbor, December, 6,… (557-70) Learn More »

1893 NEW YORK AT GETTYSBURG MEDAL

1893 NEW YORK AT GETTYSBURG MEDAL

1893 New York at Gettysburg medal.  The medal was commissioned by NY and issued to Gettysburg veterans from the state attending a reunion and the New York monument dedication on July 2, 1893 in the… (2024-1442) Learn More »

SHOP HOURS FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 27TH

SHOP HOURS FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 27TH

The shop will open at 2PM on Tuesday, August 27th to allow for spot cleaning of our carpets.  We will be available by phone and email as normal starting at 9AM. Thank you, The Staff & Management… Learn More »

WWII JAPANESE COMBAT TROUSERS

WWII JAPANESE COMBAT TROUSERS

Trousers show use and age. Three of the buttons at the fly have chips in them. There are a couple of small stains on the right knee. The markings inside are pretty clear.  [gr]… (1235-257) Learn More »

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL WADE HAMPTON

CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL WADE HAMPTON

Here we have a “from life” bust view image of Confederate cavalry commander Wade Hampton, who commanded a brigade of Cavalrymen in JEB Stuart’s division in the army of Northern Virginia. This… (1138-167) Learn More »

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION NAVAL ENGINEER

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION NAVAL ENGINEER

CDV photograph of Union Naval Engineer officer in uniform. Standing studio view with cap on table, double-breasted frock with shoulder straps, belt, and sword hanging at side. Image contrast is very… (431-18) Learn More »

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION NAVAL "MASTERS MATE"

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION NAVAL "MASTERS MATE"

CDV photograph of Union Naval officer in uniform. Standing studio view with cap on table, single-breasted frock and no stripes on cuff, belt, and with sword hanging at side. Image contrast is very… (431-26) Learn More »

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION NAVAL MIDSHIPMAN

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION NAVAL MIDSHIPMAN

CDV photograph of Union Naval officer in uniform. Seated studio view with cap on table, double-breasted frock with shoulder straps and single stripe on cuff, belt, and with sword hanging at side.… (431-23) Learn More »

CDV OF GENERAL WILLIAM FRANKLIN

CDV OF GENERAL WILLIAM FRANKLIN

This is a seated view of Franklin in uniform. He wears a double-breasted coat with shoulder straps. He has his right hand tucked into the coat Napolean-style. Clear image with good contrast. Mount… (1254-125) Learn More »

CDV OF GENERAL JOHN SEDGWICK

CDV OF GENERAL JOHN SEDGWICK

This cdv photograph is a studio view of John Sedgwick in General’s uniform. Shoulder-up profile view. He is wearing a double-breasted frock with shoulder straps. Clarity and contrast are fair. The… (1254-97) Learn More »

HOLIDAY CLOSURE - LABOR DAY

HOLIDAY CLOSURE - LABOR DAY

The Horse Soldier will be closed Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day. Have a safe & happy holiday weekend! The Staff & Management of The Horse Soldier Learn More »

RELIC CONDITION HORSESHOE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

RELIC CONDITION HORSESHOE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

Horseshoe is 7 inches long and 6 inches at the widest point. Heavy surface rust. Old catalog tag #70 at the top.   At the time of the Gettysburg campaign, twenty-two year-old John Howard Wert was… (2024-1640) Learn More »

UNION ARMY—GENERAL ORDERS NO. 1—THE DISMISSAL OF MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER

UNION ARMY—GENERAL ORDERS NO. 1—THE DISMISSAL OF MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER

Dated “War Department, Adjutant General’s Office, Washington, January 7, 1865.”  One page, 5” x 7. Exhibits slight wrinkling, w/one inch vertical tear on upper margin. Else VG. This order… (490-6670) Learn More »

ALS  - MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER

ALS - MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER

Dated “Jany  22 1862.” Mounted on beige card, 6” x 9.5.  Addressed to “Dear Sir.” One page, in ink on lined paper, 4.5” x 6.5. Text: “My dear Sir….I think possible I may be able to… (490-6595) Learn More »

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF TWO SMALL GIRLS: BLANCHE & GERTRUDE PETRIE

SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF TWO SMALL GIRLS: BLANCHE & GERTRUDE PETRIE

This is a lovely sixth plate ambrotype of two young sisters, Blanche and Gertrude Petrie. Blanche, the elder sister, is seated in the photographer’s chair. Gertrude stands next to her. Both sisters… (1221-36) Learn More »

ANTIQUE BROAD AXE HEAD FROM FREDERICKSBURG

ANTIQUE BROAD AXE HEAD FROM FREDERICKSBURG

The Fredericksburg area was filled with army camps on both sides of the river and tools like this were needed for the construction of winter huts as well as cutting trees for firewood and field works.… (2023-3257) Learn More »

IDENTIFIED VOL. 2 COOKE’S CAVALRY TACTICS, POSSIBLY LT. EZRA PECK, CO. D, 8th NY CAVALRY

IDENTIFIED VOL. 2 COOKE’S CAVALRY TACTICS, POSSIBLY LT. EZRA PECK, CO. D, 8th NY CAVALRY

This is an 1861 copy of “Cavalry Tactics or Regulations for the Instruction, Formations, and Movements, of the Cavalry of the Army and Volunteers of the United States” by Phillip St. George Cooke,… (1254-07) Learn More »

CDV OF GENERAL McCLELLAN AND “LADY”

CDV OF GENERAL McCLELLAN AND “LADY”

This is a studio view with the General standing and his wife, Ellen Marcy seated with hands in lap. McClellan wears a double-breasted coat with shoulder straps. He has his hand tucked into the coat… (1254-94) Learn More »

CDV OF GENERAL IRWIN McDOWELL

CDV OF GENERAL IRWIN McDOWELL

This is a very nice outdoor, camp view of McDowell in uniform. He wears a double-breasted coat with shoulder straps. He is recorded sitting on a camp stool in front of his tent. Clear image with very… (1254-84) Learn More »

BENJAMIN CROWNINSHIELD’S COPY OF MCCLELLAN’S CAVALRY MANUAL

BENJAMIN CROWNINSHIELD’S COPY OF MCCLELLAN’S CAVALRY MANUAL

Crowninshield was an officer the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry and later wrote its regimental history. Member of a socially prominent Boston “brahmin” family and Harvard-educated, he enlisted in the… (1254-06) Learn More »

POST-WAR CABINET CARD PHOTO OF 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIVATE AUGUSTUS C. WHITE

POST-WAR CABINET CARD PHOTO OF 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIVATE AUGUSTUS C. WHITE

Image shows Augustus C. White of Company K. He wears a dark civilian suit with white shirt and a dark bowtie. Bottom of the mount has a printed caption with his name and Company. Image has very good… (P13750) Learn More »

$40.00
Originally $50.00

POST-WAR CABINET CARD PHOTO OF 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIVATE CHARLES H. WARREN

POST-WAR CABINET CARD PHOTO OF 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIVATE CHARLES H. WARREN

Image shows Charles H. Warren of Company K. He wears a dark civilian suit with white shirt and vest with a dark tie. Bottom of the mount has a printed caption with his rank, name and Company. Image… (P13749) Learn More »

$40.00
Originally $50.00

POST-WAR CABINET CARD PHOTO OF 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIVATE WHO WAS TWICE WOUNDED AND ROSE TO LIUETENANT COLONEL IN A USCT REGIMENT – SMITH A. WHITFIELD

POST-WAR CABINET CARD PHOTO OF 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIVATE WHO WAS TWICE WOUNDED AND ROSE TO LIUETENANT COLONEL IN A USCT REGIMENT – SMITH A. WHITFIELD

Image shows Smith A. Whitfield of Company I. He wears a dark civilian suit with white shirt and dark bowtie. Bottom of the mount has a printed caption with his name and Company as well as a listing of… (P13748) Learn More »

$100.00
Originally $150.00

POST-WAR CABINET CARD PHOTO OF 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE CORPORAL WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG – CHARLES O. ROBERTS

POST-WAR CABINET CARD PHOTO OF 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE CORPORAL WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG – CHARLES O. ROBERTS

Image shows Charles O. Roberts of Company H. He wears a dark civilian suit with white shirt and dark bowtie. Bottom of the mount has a printed caption with his name, rank and Company. Image has very… (P13740) Learn More »

$175.00
Originally $225.00

RELIC M1839 U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT PLATE – 1ST CORPS FIELD HOSPITAL, GETTYSBURG

RELIC M1839 U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT PLATE – 1ST CORPS FIELD HOSPITAL, GETTYSBURG

Offered here is a relic of the Battle of Gettysburg. This is an oval U.S. waist belt plate. This piece is in “farm field, relic” condition and was recovered long ago by a local relic hunter. The… (2024-1464) Learn More »

LOCAL NORTH CAROLINA STATE SEAL COAT BUTTON

LOCAL NORTH CAROLINA STATE SEAL COAT BUTTON

This is a non-dug North Carolina button with state seal at center, somewhat worn down. “NORTH CAROLINA” present around upper edge.  Coat size. Face is bright. No backmark. Shank is present and… (844-47) Learn More »

LOUISIANA COAT BUTTON

LOUISIANA COAT BUTTON

This is a non-dug Louisiana button with pelican, facing right, feeding young in nest. Lined field with plain and rope borders.  Coat size. Face is bright with beautiful details. The back displays the… (844-46) Learn More »

$350.00
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CONFEDERATE MANUSCRIPT “I” COAT BUTTON

CONFEDERATE MANUSCRIPT “I” COAT BUTTON

This is a non-dug manuscript “I” infantry button as used by the Confederacy.  Coat size. Face is bright with beautiful details. The back displays the maker’s backmark, “Halfmann & Taylor… (844-45) Learn More »

WAR OF 1812 NATHAN STARR US M1812/1813 CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD

WAR OF 1812 NATHAN STARR US M1812/1813 CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD

This is one of Nathan Starr’s improved Model 1812 sabers, also known as the 1812/13 pattern. Starr was burdened with changes to the number ordered by federal government- from 1,000 to 5,000, and… (490-3562) Learn More »

WWII GERMAN SIGNAL CORPS SHOULDER BOARDS

WWII GERMAN SIGNAL CORPS SHOULDER BOARDS

Boards are slip on and show a good bit of use wear. They are complete other than the number “42” that was stitched in them before being removed. This was not an uncommon practice. … (1235-452) Learn More »

WWII GERMAN #246 CYPHERS

WWII GERMAN #246 CYPHERS

Slip on cyphers are in excellent condition. The numbers are chain stitched on. The wools shows a little nap wear.  [gr][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS… (1235-454) Learn More »


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PRESENTATION AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. CORNELIUS BATCHELDER, 12th MASS, DATED JUNE 17, 1863, JUST TWO WEEKS BEFORE HE WAS WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG!

This sword bears a wonderful inscription to a newly commissioned officer from the men of his company, beside whom he had served as a sergeant through Antietam, Fredericksburg and other heavy fighting: Presented to / Lt. CORNELIUS BATCHELDER / 12th… (1052-1130). Learn More »

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