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CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED WEST POINTER

CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED WEST POINTER

Carte de viste (CDV) of Federal officer in uniform. Bust view of unidentified bearded officer in single-breasted frock coat with shoulder straps. Image is slightly light in contrast. Mount has been… (1138-1772) Learn More »

CDV OF COMMODORE STRINGHAM IN UNIFORM

CDV OF COMMODORE STRINGHAM IN UNIFORM

Full standing studio cdv image of Commodore Silas H. Stringham in uniform. Image is clear with good contrast. Stringham is standing, wearing his double-breasted frock coat. He wears his sword belt… (431-22) Learn More »

FULL STANDING VIEW OF A US NAVY OFFICER

FULL STANDING VIEW OF A US NAVY OFFICER

Subject is posed leaning against a draped column in front of a balustrade. He wears a dark bi-corn, dark short jacket and matching trousers. The jacket is double-breasted with a high collar and has… (431-21) Learn More »

CDV OF NAVAL PAYMASTER SAMUEL G. THORN

CDV OF NAVAL PAYMASTER SAMUEL G. THORN

Standing studio image of Thorn in Naval uniform. Clear image with good contrast. Wearing double-breasted frock coat with shoulder straps. Also wears waist belt, two-piece Navy buckle, with his Naval… (431-16) Learn More »

CDV OF NAVAL ENGINEER OFFICER

CDV OF NAVAL ENGINEER OFFICER

Standing studio image of unidentified Naval officer uniform. Clear image with fair contrast. Hands and face have been tinted. Man is in double-breasted frock coat with waist belt, two-piece Navy… (431-15) Learn More »

NICE OUTDOOR SCENE -- CDV OF OFFICERS SITTING UNDER TREES

NICE OUTDOOR SCENE -- CDV OF OFFICERS SITTING UNDER TREES

This is a fine CDV image of a group of four officers sitting under the shade of trees. Two of the officers that are standing are wearing regulation dark blue uniforms. Two others are seated and… (490-6862) Learn More »

NICE OUTDOOR SCENE -- CDV OF SOLDIER SITTING IN TENT

NICE OUTDOOR SCENE -- CDV OF SOLDIER SITTING IN TENT

This is a fine CDV image of a lone soldier sitting at the flap of his camp tent. Other tents and trees visible in background. Soldier is wearing a 9-button frock coat and kepi. He has a musket cradled… (490-6861) Learn More »

RARE WII US M1892 BUGLE—PLASTIC, PAINTED OLIVE GREEN

RARE WII US M1892 BUGLE—PLASTIC, PAINTED OLIVE GREEN

Maker-mark (on bell): Eagle motif / Aman / Official Bugle / Made in U.S.A. / Star. Standard issue dimensions: 17” in length w/ mouthpiece, 4.375” bell, w/two gromet attachment, plus original strap… (380-75) Learn More »

FOREVER SILENCED: THE STORY OF THE GETTYSBURG GUN BY STEPHEN EVANGELISTA

FOREVER SILENCED: THE STORY OF THE GETTYSBURG GUN BY STEPHEN EVANGELISTA

A new book on the famed Gettysburg Gun of the First Rhode Island Light Artillery has made its way to us by the author, Stephen Evangelista. The author’s description says it best: Discover the… (ST501221) Learn More »

.69 CALIBER "NO-RING PRUSSIAN" BULLET

.69 CALIBER "NO-RING PRUSSIAN" BULLET

This was for the .69 caliber rifled muskets being used in the Federal service. These were machine "pressed and turned" bullets made at a Federal arsenal. This particular style features no grooves,… (2024-919) Learn More »

$1000 CONFEDERATE BOND

$1000 CONFEDERATE BOND

This bond was issued under the act of February 17, 1864 with a redemption date of July 1, 1894. The bond is printed in orange-red with black over printing. The central design is a mounted George… (2024-1102) Learn More »

THE HORSE SOLDIER IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF ANDY DeCUSATI

THE HORSE SOLDIER IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF ANDY DeCUSATI

Andy DeCusati, a longtime employee of The Horse Soldier, passed peacefully on June 4, 2024 following a brief but valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. Andy was born and raised in New Haven,… Learn More »

1/4 PLATE TINTYPE OF ARMED UNION INFANTRYMAN

1/4 PLATE TINTYPE OF ARMED UNION INFANTRYMAN

Offered here is a 1/4 plate tintype image of armed Union soldier in full case. Image is of a standing Union soldier posing before a photographer’s painted canvas backdrop. Soldier wears regulation… (490-6835) Learn More »

THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF CIVIL WAR US NAVY PAYMASTER ALLEN CLARK

THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF CIVIL WAR US NAVY PAYMASTER ALLEN CLARK

CDV shows Clark in the classic Napoleonic pose. He wears an open double-breasted dark frock coat with shoulder straps and cuff rank. On a low table next to him is his cap with paymaster… (431-57) Learn More »

BUST VIEW OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION OFFICER FROM LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA

BUST VIEW OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION OFFICER FROM LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA

CDV is of a curly haired young officer sporting a goatee. Image is a vignette showing only from the shoulders up. He wears a dark frock coat with shoulder straps, a white collared shirt and dark… (1228-12) Learn More »

THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF A CIVIL WAR ERA MID-SHIPMAN

THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF A CIVIL WAR ERA MID-SHIPMAN

Subject is posed with his arms crossed. He wears a dark short jacket with matching dark military vest and trousers. The jacket has anchors on each collar, two parallel stripes of cuff braid surmounted… (431-35) Learn More »

LEFT PROFILE SEATED VIEW OF UNION ADMIRAL JOHN LEE DAVIS BY BRADY

LEFT PROFILE SEATED VIEW OF UNION ADMIRAL JOHN LEE DAVIS BY BRADY

CDV shows Davis seated and posed with his hands in his lap. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with admiral’s shoulder straps and cuff rank. Contrast and clarity are excellent. Mount corners… (431-49) Learn More »

DOUBLE-ACTION STARR .44 REVOLVER

DOUBLE-ACTION STARR .44 REVOLVER

This is a double-action Starr revolver in good condition that was likely for the civilian market. It is all original and had at some point been nickel plated; much of that plating is now worn off. The… (2022-2435) Learn More »

1/4 PLATE TINTYPE OF ARMED UNION SOLDIER

1/4 PLATE TINTYPE OF ARMED UNION SOLDIER

Offered here is a 1/4 plate tintype image of armed Union soldier. Image is of a standing Union soldier posing before a photographer’s painted canvas backdrop. Soldier wears regulation 9-button frock… (490-6842) Learn More »

12th / 20th CORPS VETERAN’S STICK PIN

12th / 20th CORPS VETERAN’S STICK PIN

This silver star shaped pin is engraved “12” and “Co B” in the center. The star was used as the corps badge for the 12th Army Corps in the Army of the Potomac and then adopted by the… (2023-3012) Learn More »

LEATHER SWORD OR SABER BAYONET FROG

LEATHER SWORD OR SABER BAYONET FROG

Made of brown bridle leather and measuring 9” long x 3.5” wide.  Semi-scalloped profile with belt loop.  Stitched down both sides. “Pocket” is double stitched and rivetted. Cut-out for… (1179-558) Learn More »

MEMORIAL DAY CLOSURE

MEMORIAL DAY CLOSURE

The Horse Soldier will be closed Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day. We will be back to our regular hours on Tuesday, May 28th. Have a safe holiday weekend! The Staff and Management of The Horse… Learn More »

IMPRESSIVE PERIOD FRAMED DISPLAY OF WARTIME AND POSTWAR VETERAN MATERIAL OF LT. EDGAR G. STOWELL, 92nd NY, WIA FAIR OAKS, INCLUDING HIS IDENTIFICATION DISK AND CDV IN UNIFORM, MESS UTENSILS, AND CAMP ART RINGS

IMPRESSIVE PERIOD FRAMED DISPLAY OF WARTIME AND POSTWAR VETERAN MATERIAL OF LT. EDGAR G. STOWELL, 92nd NY, WIA FAIR OAKS, INCLUDING HIS IDENTIFICATION DISK AND CDV IN UNIFORM, MESS UTENSILS, AND CAMP ART RINGS

This is a great framed display of wartime and postwar veteran’s memorabilia belonging to  Lieutenant Edward G. Stowell of the 92nd NY. The items include a wartime carte-de-visite photo of Stowell… (2024-369) Learn More »

VERY NICE THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF JOSIAH B. KINSMAN OF MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER’S STAFF

VERY NICE THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF JOSIAH B. KINSMAN OF MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER’S STAFF

CDV is of Kinsman posed with his arms folded across his chest. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with lieutenant colonel’s shoulder straps. Image is very nice. Contrast and clarity are… (490-6200N) Learn More »

THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF BEN BUTLER STAFF OFFICER & LATER GOVERNOR OF UTAH – JOHN W. SHAFFER

THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW OF BEN BUTLER STAFF OFFICER & LATER GOVERNOR OF UTAH – JOHN W. SHAFFER

CDV is a three-quarter standing view of Shaffer in a dark double-breasted frock coat with colonel’s shoulder straps and dark trousers. He is posed al-la-Napoleon with one had thrust in his coat. His… (490-6200F) Learn More »

BUST VIEW OF 104TH NEW YORK SOLDIER WHO DIED AS A POW

BUST VIEW OF 104TH NEW YORK SOLDIER WHO DIED AS A POW

Image is a tintype bust view of Private Robert S. Hogg. The image is attached to a CDV sized mount with an embossed frame. Image is still in the original album page with pencil ID of “ROBT. HOGG… (2023-3215) Learn More »

1/6 PLATE TINTYPE OF UNION SOLDIER

1/6 PLATE TINTYPE OF UNION SOLDIER

Offered here is a 1/6 plate tintype image of Union soldier in full, patriotic case. Image is of a standing Union soldier posing before a photographer’s painted canvas backdrop depicting a camp with… (490-6838) Learn More »

THE MAGNOLIA WEEKLY—A HOME JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & GENERAL NEWS

THE MAGNOLIA WEEKLY—A HOME JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & GENERAL NEWS

Dated Richmond, VA., April 30, 1864. Vol 11-No. 31. 8pp., 11.5”  x 16, four columns. Inked name on front cover right margin—“Miss Sara Hooper.”  Exhibits fold marks, light fading &… (1179-1837) Learn More »

BEAUTIFUL GERMAN HUNTING SWORD

BEAUTIFUL GERMAN HUNTING SWORD

This German hunting sword has lots of gilt finish left on the brass mounts of the hilt and a very clean blade showing deeply etched floral and animal motifs, along with a poem, with etching showing… (2024-273) Learn More »

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM BROWN’S MILL, GEORGIA, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM BROWN’S MILL, GEORGIA, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS

This excavated Pattern 1839 US cartridge box shoulder sling plate (Eagle breast plate) has a smooth brown patina. The brass face features an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch.  The plate’s… (490-6828) Learn More »

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM SNAKE CREEK GAP, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM SNAKE CREEK GAP, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS

This excavated Pattern 1839 US cartridge box plate has a smooth brown patina on the face. The oval brass face features a raised “US”.  The plate’s reverse has 99% of the lead fill. The two iron… (490-6829) Learn More »

UNISSUED McCLELLAN “WAR OF 1861” IDENTIFICATION DISK

UNISSUED McCLELLAN “WAR OF 1861” IDENTIFICATION DISK

This is an unissued brass identification disk. The front features a central bust of George B. McClellan and reads “MAJOR GENERAL GEO. B. McCLELLAN / WAR OF 1861”. This was never stamped with a… (344-2965) Learn More »

SELECTION OF SONG SHEETS

Below is listed a selection of Civil War song sheets.  Click on the links to see photos of each. Please provide item #’s when placing your order.         ITEM#                      … (1179-) Learn More »

BRIDLE LEATHER CAVALRY CARBINE SLING

BRIDLE LEATHER CAVALRY CARBINE SLING

A Cavalry shoulder sling designed for use with weapons fitted with sling rings (musketoon, rifled carbine, and all of the patented breech-loading carbines). The sling was to be worn over the left… (2024-183) Learn More »

EUROPEAN DAGGER

EUROPEAN DAGGER

Here is a very nice example of dagger or boot knife. European style, possibly Spanish. Measures 14” overall with a 9.5” double edged blade. Brass “S”-shaped cross guard is approximately… (2022-650) Learn More »

SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVER

SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVER

This is a Smith & Wesson, No. 2, Old Model Army Revolver. It is a .32 caliber, six-shot revolver with a 6” octagonal barrel and rosewood handles. Post-Civil War serial number of 46822.… (490-6867) Learn More »

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE MARKED “E. GAYLORD” FROM KENTUCKY, RECOVERED BY SYD KIRKSIS

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE MARKED “E. GAYLORD” FROM KENTUCKY, RECOVERED BY SYD KIRKSIS

This excavated Pattern 1839 US cartridge box plate has a smooth brown patina on the face. The oval brass face features a raised “US”.  The plate’s reverse has 99% of the lead fill. The two iron… (490-6831) Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY, JULY 11, 1863 — GENERAL MEADE, THE INVASION OF THE NORTH TO GETTYSBURG / SIEGES OF VICKSBURG AND PORT HUDSON

HARPER’S WEEKLY, JULY 11, 1863 — GENERAL MEADE, THE INVASION OF THE NORTH TO GETTYSBURG / SIEGES OF VICKSBURG AND PORT HUDSON

Vol. VII—No. 341. 16 pp. [433-448], four columns, w/numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front page features a full portrait of “Major-General George G. Meade, The New Commander of the… (1179-1824) Learn More »

1857 US NAVY YARD WASHINGTON MARKED 10-INCH SHOT/SHELL GAUGE

1857 US NAVY YARD WASHINGTON MARKED 10-INCH SHOT/SHELL GAUGE

This is a nice pre-Civil War US Navy shot or shell gauge dated 1857. The wood handle is missing, but iron tang and ring are intact, showing dark, with some light pitting, but good markings on the base… (490-6808) Learn More »

11-INCH SHOT/SHELL GAUGE

11-INCH SHOT/SHELL GAUGE

These simple iron ring gauges allowed for quick inspection and sorting of shot and shell by size, something of critical importance to a gun crew and a large task given the huge stacks of cannon balls… (490-6807) Learn More »

POSTWAR US NAVY YARD WASHINGTON ARTILLERY SHOTSHELL GAUGE

POSTWAR US NAVY YARD WASHINGTON ARTILLERY SHOTSHELL GAUGE

This shell gauge still has its wood handle with brass ferrule and is clearly marked on the base of the ring: “ORD. DEPT. U.S. N.Y.W. / 1867 / G.B. / [anchor]” on one side, and “STANDARD / SMALL… (490-6806) Learn More »

US MODEL 1892 FIELD BUGLE - HEADQUARTERS A.E.F. 1917-18

US MODEL 1892 FIELD BUGLE - HEADQUARTERS A.E.F. 1917-18

Bell markings: “U.S. / J.T.L. /Jerome / Thibouville—Lamy & Co./ Manufacturers / 68 r. Beauville/ Paris / HQ. Of brass. Standard 1892 double loop, measuring 17” in length w/ mouthpiece.  … (380-80) Learn More »

AMES MODEL 1832 SHORT SWORD WITH SCABBARD AND BELT

AMES MODEL 1832 SHORT SWORD WITH SCABBARD AND BELT

This Federal edged weapon is an Ames Model 1832 U.S. Foot Artilleryman’s short sword in excellent original condition.  Handsome and ruggedly made, this blade specimen is a product of the Ames… (490-6822) Learn More »

US NAVY SEAMAN’S DUFFEL BAG WITH EAGLE AND NAME

US NAVY SEAMAN’S DUFFEL BAG WITH EAGLE AND NAME

This seaman’s duffel bag, measuring about 23’ by 12 ½” when laid flat, was intended for personal clothing, etc., and has been personalized with a stenciled American eagle with outstretched… (1179-593) Learn More »

SEATED VIEW OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT

SEATED VIEW OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT

Scott is posed seated and wearing his presentation grade sword with a perched eagle on the pommel. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with brush epaulettes. The frock coat has embroidered oak… (160-404) Learn More »

FULL STANDING VIEW OF A DOUBLE-ARMED NEW YORK SOLDIER

FULL STANDING VIEW OF A DOUBLE-ARMED NEW YORK SOLDIER

The subject is posed standing with one hand resting on the back of a chair in front of a painted backdrop of a bucolic scene. He wears dark New York shell jacket with cloth epaulettes and cloth belt… (160-296) Learn More »

FULL STANDING VIEW OF A UNION CORPORAL BY A BALTIMORE PHOTOGRAPHER

FULL STANDING VIEW OF A UNION CORPORAL BY A BALTIMORE PHOTOGRAPHER

Image is a CDV of an unidentified Union soldier standing with one arm resting on the post of a balustrade. He is posed holding his forage cap in his hand. He wears a dark frock coat with corporal… (160-254) Learn More »

FULL STANDING VIEW OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION CAPTAIN

FULL STANDING VIEW OF UNIDENTIFIED UNION CAPTAIN

Image is a CDV of a Federal captain posed with one hand resting on a podium. He wears a dark frock coat with captain’s shoulder straps and light-colored trousers with the thin dark officers’… (490-6199H) Learn More »

RARE CLEBURNE BULLET – DEAN THOMAS COLLECTION

RARE CLEBURNE BULLET – DEAN THOMAS COLLECTION

Dug Confederate “Cleburne” bullet .54 caliber. This is a rare Confederate bullet from the Trans-Mississippi theater. Very few specimens exist. Named such due to them being found in a bivouac site… (236-969) Learn More »

SCARCE LEMAN MILITIA RIFLE

SCARCE LEMAN MILITIA RIFLE

This is a very good example of a scarce rifle. Henry E. Leman made just 300 or so rifles of this pattern, including some variations. This is all original and complete with ramrod, sights, bands,… (490-6825) Learn More »


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RARE USN GOSPORT NAVY YARD PRIMING FLASK

Gosport Shipyard was the original name of the facility in Portsmouth, Virginia, that was founded in 1767, passed into the hands of Virginia in the Revolution, was leased from that state by the U.S. government in 1794, purchased by them in 1801 and… (490-6824). Learn More »

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