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 On this page we feature a bit of everything from the Civil War era and earlier.

 

1861 Arkansas Twenty Dollar War Bond


8-1/4" x 3-7/8" Bond is complete with 10 coupons!
This came out of an old house in Holly Springs, Mississippi.
 

We don't see a lot of Arkansas paper!


$ 250.00

 

1864 Confederate $500 Note, T-64
Beautiful, uncirculated condition with nice red color!
This note has it all... the Battle flag, the Confederate Seal and Stonewall Jackson!  What more could you want?
$ 1295.00

 

Bullet Struck!
This is a Union Eagle Breast Plate that has been struck through by gunfire.
The bullet that has been loosely placed in the hole was found with it and fits the hole almost perfectly.
Dug at a site near Gettysburg.
SOLD!!!

 

Non-Excavated Boyle Gamble & McFee Confederate Bayonet Adaptor
Beautiful, non-dug example with a great, antique brass patina!
Made in Richmond, with a strong maker's mark and numbered "69" on the bayonet lug.
We see dug examples of these with some frequency, but a true non-dug example is rare!
SOLD!!!

 

Beautiful Non-Excavated Eagle Breast Plate, Maker Marked!
Beautiful, non-dug example with a smooth solder fill, strong loops and marked "Boyd & Sons / Boston"!

SOLD!!!

 

Excavated Confederate Infantry Block I Button, CS-181A
B/M: E.M.L & Co. / Richmond, Va .  23mm Coat Size
A beautiful, smooth example with a nice, dark patina and a perfect solid shank!

$ 250.00

 

Excavated Confederate Artillery Manuscript A Button, CS-105A
B/M: Halfmann & Taylor / Montgomery / Alabamd .  23mm Coat Size
A beautiful, smooth example with a nice, dark patina and a perfect solid shank!
SOLD!!!

 

Civil War US Import French Chasseur Shako Hat

In the summer of 1861 the U.S. government ordered 10,000 complete army uniforms from the French firm of Godillot that were awarded to regiments on the basis of drill competitions.   Regiments known to have received them include the 18th Massachusetts, 62nd and 83rd Pennsylvania.

The dress uniform included these Model 1860 French infantry shakos fitted with front plates featuring an American eagle with a red & blue painted shield perched over an infantry hunting horn in a blue rossette. The shako is black leather, with external bands applied at the base, around the crown, and in two V-shapes at either side with a ventilation hole between. The bound visor has a green underside with an impressed “C” probably the individual French maker (other examples show a variety of maker markings). The body of the hat is very good, with nice finish. The visor is firmly attached. The tall sweatband and chinstrap are present inside hat, though both show some wear.

Period photos show U.S. troops wearing these uniforms, including the shako and the shako plates have been excavated in wartime camps.

These are known to have been issued in the Army of the Potomac during the war, not militia pieces!


$ 750.00   

 
Here are some of those "hard to find" books!                
Out of print, but we have one copy:
 CONFEDERATE BELT BUCKLES & PLATES by Steve Mullinax 
This is the 1st printing from 1991. 224 pages with pictures and descriptions of Confederate buckles and plates
including central government "CS" and "CSA" ovals, rectangles and 2-piece buckles, frame buckles and some unmarked plates,
 as well as buckles and plates of the Southern States that constituted the Confederacy.
Used but in very good condition and even has its dust cover, which has a couple of small tears on edges.
$ 200.00		  
Out of print, but we have one copy:
 EXCAVATED ARTIFACTS FROM BATTLEFIELDS AND CAMPSITES OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861 - 1854 by Stanley Phillips. 
This is the 5th printing from 1997. 200+ pages with pictures and descriptions of artifacts recovered from Civil War sites.
Plates, buckles, buttons, corps badges, bottles, canteens, spurs, stirrups, ID tags, weapons..... you name it, he's got some pictured.
For years this was the go-to reference for every relic hunter.
Used but in very good condition without dust cover.
 $ 125.00		  
Out of print, but we have one!
 CIVIL WAR PROJECTILES II With SUPPLEMENT (The Bullet Book!)
by McKee & Mason. 1980 edition, 203 pages.  This is the classic reference for identifying over 600 variations of Civil War pistol and long arm ammunition. 
It also contains a section on artillery shells and fuses.  Their numbering system is used by everyone when buying, selling and discussing bullets,
so if you like bullets, you need this one! Nice condition, complete with dust cover which has a few minor tears on bottom edge.

$ 125.00

 

ID Stencil Grouping....  Corporal Humphrey N. Gould, 14th New Hampshire
This is a really cool grouping!  We've had the stencils before, and we have had a tin container before, but this is the first time we've ever had a complete, cohesive set of so many of the accessories required to store and use the stencil.  The non-excavated stencil itself is about 5" long and about 1-5/8" wide overall.  It is in nice condition and someone has polished it in the not too distant past, so it has a nice look.  The tin container is also in great condition, but it is missing its top.  There is a two compartment ink tray with the remnants of what appears to be dried out ink soaked cotton, or maybe lamb's wool in the smaller container, and some dried up ink along the edges of the larger side. There are two brushes, one close to 5" long and the other closer to 4" length and a small, glass ink bottle, just under 2" in overall length.  Included with all of this is a 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" set of printed instructions for using the stencil.

It's all nicely displayed in an 8" x 12" x2" deep riker box with a nice label.

$ 1295.00   

 

20% Off Sale!!!                Excavated Virginia Buttons!               20% Off Sale!!!!          

Excavated Virginia 1-Piece, VA-2
B/M: Covered by dirt!
Still has dirt on back!
$ 175.00    Now $140.00    H-127

Excavated Virginia 1-Piece, VA-3
B/M: Blank
High convex!
$ 225.00    Now $180.00    H-76

Excavated Virginia 1-Piece, VA-3
B/M: Rich Treble Gilt
No shank.
$ 175.00    Now $140.00    H-140

Excavated Virginia 2-Piece, VA-4
B/M: Scovills & Co. / Waterbury
Nice!
$ 150.00    Now $120.00    H-65

Excavated Virginia 2-Piece, VA-4
B/M: Scovills & Co. / Waterbury
Nice!
$ 175.00    Now $140.00    H-66

Excavated Virginia 2-Piece, VA-4Av
B/M: Wm. H. Smith / N-York
No shank, but pretty!
$ 200.00    Now $160.00    H-130

Excavated Virginia 2-Piece, VA-9
B/M: Wm. H. Smith & Co / New York (RMDC)
Smooth brown patina!
$ 150.00    Now $120.00    H-136

Excavated Virginia 2-Piece, VA-13Av
B/M: Wm. Schuyler H&G
Thread or cloth on shank!
$ 175.00    Now $140.00    H-100

Excavated Virginia 2-Piece, VA-13Av
B/M: M&T / Richmond, VA
Slightly bent shank, but nice!
$ 150.00    Now $120.00    H-160   On Hold

Excavated Virginia 2-Piece, VA-15
B/M: Horstmann & Allien / NY
Nice gold!
$ 250.00    Now $200.00    H-109

Excavated Virginia Staff Cuff, VA-18Av
B/M: Wm. Extra / Quality
Nice with gold!
$ 225.00    Now $180.00    H-115

Excavated Virginia 2-Piece Confederate Local, VA-22
B/M: Local
Cracked, but Southern made!
$ 175.00    Now $140.00    H-153

 

Large Cast Brass Louisiana State Seal Pelican
 This is a striking piece that looks like it has some architectural purpose.  It's about 5-1/4" tall and 4" wide and curved to fit a column or some other rounded surface, and has a few small holes cast in to attach it, probably using small brass nails. 

Don't know where it was originally used, but it is a beautiful artifact!

$ 695.00     SOLD!!!

 

War of 1812 Gorget
Early versions of these were worn around the neck to protect your throat from battle wounds. By the time this one was made they were worn for ornamental purposes. It is approximately 3-3/8" by 4-1/2" in overall size and is beautiful. It features a British crown over large fancy script "GR" letters signifying the reign of King Georgeall surrounded by engraved laurel leaf pattern on both sides. The back side has been painted red.  The soldiers did this to keep from having to polish and red was their uniform color.
$ 895.00   On Hold!!!

 

CIVIL WAR ARTIFACTS, A Guide for the Historian by Howard Crouch.
This has been out of print for a while and is very sought after! 
The best book on dug artifacts, with pictures and descriptions of military accoutrements and weapons, as well as everyday camp equipment.

A classic! 237 pages.
 $ 95.00

 

 Out of print, but we have one!
 CIVIL WAR PROJECTILES II With SUPPLEMENT (The Bullet Book!)
by McKee & Mason. 1980 edition, 203 pages.  This is the classic reference for identifying over 600 variations of Civil War pistol and long arm ammunition. 
It also contains a section on artillery shells and fuses.  Their numbering system is used by everyone when buying, selling and discussing bullets, so if you like bullets, you need this one! Nice condition, no dust cover.
 $ 100.00

 

Excavated Virginia 1-Piece, VA-1 GOLD with Double Stamped Backmark!!
Here's one for all the button nerds out there! 
Not only is Armitage's usual "Philada" backmark there, but it is stamped over a previous "White & Co" backmark!
Nice gold and good shank!
$ 1095.00    H-222

 

EXCAVATED 1-PIECE VIRGINIA BUTTON, VA-2
Backmark: Young Smith & Co. / New York. Coat size: 23mm.
Solid shank and good detail!
Dug in Fauquier County, Virginia.
Reduced Price!   $ 175.00

 

NON-EXCAVATED SILVERED MILITIA PLATE, Circa 1818 - 1835
About 2-5/8" x 2-3/4" and absolutely beautiful with nearly 100% silver! 
The back is as pretty as the front, and both tongues are there.
See Plate 153 on page 102 of American Military Belt Plates by Michael J. O’Donnell and J. Duncan Campbell.
A real beauty!!  $ 1195.00

 

EXCAVATED GEORGIA LOCAL STATE SEAL CUFF BUTTON, GA-2Av
Backmark: W.G. Mintzer / Phild.  Cuff size: 15mm.
Solid button, no dings, with good detail and perfect shank.  Dug in Fauquier County, Virginia.
$ 150.00

 

 

 

 EXCAVATED "JEFF DAVIS" HAT INSIGNIA
Very nice, with no bends or repairs.  There is a little flaw near the eagle's left claw
that shows up in the photos, but is hard to see in person. Dug in Fauquier County, Virginia.
$ 185.00   

 

    EXCAVATED UNION SWORD BELT PLATE With Wreath!
Approximately 2-1/8" x 3-1/4" this excavated plate is very unusual in that it retains most of its original wreath!
The wreath was soldered on, and they are always gone on dug examples!  In great shape with tongue intact,
the back is un-numbered, so you should be able to find a belt keeper that would look good with it.
Dug in Fauqueir County, Virginia.
$ 495.00 

 

EXCAVATED SOUTH CAROLINA CUFF BUTTON
Backmark: Can't read it!   Cuff size: 16mm.
Nice gold and no dents or dings!  Dug in Fauquier County, Virginia.
$ 95.00

 

RARE IMAGE OF SOLDIER WEARING VIRGINIA STATE SEAL BUCKLE!
This is a nice sixth plate ambrotype of a soldier wearing a stamped brass Virginia state seal belt buckle! 
It's in a full leather case that's in pretty good condition, though the front cover has separated at the spine. 
Images of soldiers wearing Southern buckles are hard to find!! 
 $ 3495.00 

 

 

Out of print, but we have one!
AMERICAN MILITARY BELT PLATES by Michael J. O’Donnell and J. Duncan Campbell
Hard cover with no dust jacket; 616 pages including an index. Cover measures approximately 11 ¼ by 9 inches. Black and white photographs. Condition is pretty much like new.  Over 1000 buckles and plates from the Revolutionary War on up through the Spanish-American War are pictured front and back, covering 1776 through 1910. To add to the informational value of this great work, there are many period images of soldiers wearing various buckles and plates discussed in this volume!
$ 125.00 

 

    CDV & SIGNATURE ADMIRAL DAVID FARRAGUT
Nice CDV, with a full standing view of then Captain David G. Farragut.  Soon after his capture of New Orleans in April 1862 followed by the capture Baton Rouge and the fall of Vicksburg, Lincoln rewarded Farragut by making him America's first Admiral, and it is as such that he signed the accompanying signature card, which is approximately 2" x 3" and boldly signed!  A great display of an American naval legend!   
 Reduced Price!  $ 595.00 

 
EXCAVATED EAGLE BREAST PLATE
 Beautiful smooth brown face and smooth solder filled back that is stamped by it's maker "W.H. Smith / Brooklyn".  Also has a tape tag that indicates it was dug on the 20th of January in 1974!  The tag also has the name "Burgess" but we really don't know exactly who that refers to.... could be the digger, a property owner.
$ 275.00 On Hold!!!  H-29

 

 

EXCAVATED VIRGINIA STATE SEAL, VA-1B ON CLOTH!

Backmark: Blank. Coat size: 22mm.  The earliest of the Virginia coat of arms buttons, this die-struck, one piece button retains its shank and most of its original silver plating and is nicely displayed on an original piece of cloth. 
$ 1200.00     H-15

 

EXCAVATED NEW YORK STATE SEAL, NY-30

 Backmark: Extra / Quality. Coat size 22mm. Nice, smooth and nice gold!  The shank is perfect.

$ 25.00  H-47

 

EXCAVATED VIRGINIA STATE SEAL BUTTON, VA-15-B
B/M: Horstmann & Allien /NY.   21mm coat size. Nice, chocolate brown with lots of original gold gilt, but could use a bit more cleaning. 
Shank is intact.

$ 250.00   H-109

 

    EXCAVATED VIRGINIA STATE SEAL, VA-1B
Backmark: Philada. Coat size: 22mm.  The earliest of the Virginia coat of arms buttons, this is of wonderful die-struck, one piece construction and retains almost all of its original silver plating.  These were made by George Armitage in Philadelphia from about 1810 to 1826.  The shank is gone. 
 $ 1200.00  

 
Out of print, but we have one copy:
CONFEDERATE BELT BUCKLES AND PLATES (Original Edition)  by Steve Mullinax. 
This is the original edition from 1991. 224 pages with over 410 buckles and plates pictured.
Used, but in like new condition with the dust jacket which is also excellent.
These are getting very hard to find!
 Sold Out!

 

EXCAVATED REVOLUTIONARY WAR ENLISTED MAN'S ARTILLERY BUTTON
 Approximately 21mm in diameter, made of cast brass, this American made button is the enlisted version.  The face has a bit of roughness to the chocolate brown patina but the detail of a cannon and flag is visible. 
 See page 207 in Insignia of Independence by Don Troiani and James Kochan for information and examples. 
 SOLD!!! SOLD!!!

 

DISCOVERING VIRGINIA'S  COLONIAL ARTIFACTS, by Bill Dancy  Back in Print!! 
This wonderful new 393 page hardbound book is filled with information on finding, researching, recovering, identifying and documenting colonial artifacts, and while most of it is focused on Virginia sites and relics, it would certainly apply to any area!   It is filled with wonderful, all color photography of artifacts, including military as well as everyday items from house sites, and even includes some Civil War and other items found in the same areas.  If you've read any of the author's articles in historic publications, you know that he has the experience, expertise and writing skills to make this a must have!
 SOLD!


 
EXCAVATED CS-130Av CONFEDERATE CAVALRY BUTTON Rare Cuff Size!
B/M: S. Isaacs Campbell & Co / London (Hard to read, but it is there!)
13mm cuff size. Nice, chocolate brown with no damage at all!
Dug at Petersburg, Virginia.
$ 895.00 

 

UNIFORM BUTTONS OF THE UNITED STATES, 1776 - 1865  Warren K. Tice.
A very lightly used copy. 519 pages 8-1/2" X 11" full of pictures and descriptions of buttons!  This book has become one of the "must haves" as it contains many buttons not covered in Albert's, and also lists every known backmark for each button. It includes buttons all the way back to the American Revolution,  and a section covering the complete period of Confederate manufacture, so as a Civil War button reference, this is great!

These are very hard to find and this one is in excellent condition!
 SOLD!!! 

 
  BANNERMAN America's Mogul of Militaria, Documentary DVD

After the American Civil War, Francis Bannerman saw an unprecedented opportunity to purchase enormous quantities of surplus military equipment at Federal auctions. He went on to sell guns, swords, cannon, uniforms and accoutrements at his store in New York City and in his well known catalogs.  This success led to him opening an Emporium on Broadway and the construction of  "Bannerman's Castle on an island in the Hudson River, all while preserving artifacts and information for generations to come.  This is a full length documentary and it is fascinating.  If you've been collecting for any time at all, you will see some familiar faces and names mentioned and even interviewed!

 $ 20.00 

 
EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE FRAME BUCKLE
 Measuring 76mm x 65mm, this is one of the larger sizes of the frame style buckle, and this one is beautiful,
with a gorgeous patina, and perfectly formed teeth.
 See plate 173 on page 99 of Steve Mullinax's Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates, Expanded Edition for an similar example of this style of plate.
 $ 575.00   On Hold!!

 

  DUG COMPANY LETTER "M"
This is the regulation size, approximately 1-1/16" X 1-3/8" stamped brass hat letter "M" which is the hardest one to find!
Perfect condition, but the attachment wires have rusted away.
$ 395.00   On Hold!!

 
  Out of print, but we have one copy:

 EXCAVATED ARTIFACTS FROM BATTLEFIELDS AND CAMPSITES OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861 - 1854 SUPPLEMENT 1 by Stanley Phillips.  
This is the 1980,1st and ONLY printing of this book, which was a supplement to the earlier version. 200+ pages with pictures and 
descriptions of artifacts recovered from Civil War sites. Plates, buckles, buttons, corps badges, bottles, canteens, spurs, stirrups, 
ID tags, weapons..... you name it, he's got some pictured.
The dust cover only has a few tears and edge chips, and the book is in excellent condition!
 Sold!!

 
WREATH FROM CONFEDERATE TWO PIECE BUCKLE
This is for the "CS" buckle and is approximately 51mm tall at the belt loop and the wreath itself
is about 50mm.   Dug at Monroe Bridge, Virginia.
 SOLD!!!

 

  EXCAVATED HAT LETTER "M"
 Approximately 1-1/8" x 1-1/4" stamped brass.  No attachment wires, but the letter is perfect!|
This is the hardest hat letter to find!
 $ 395.00 

 

 
 

EXCAVATED PATRIOTIC EAGLE HAT PIN
Stamped brass pin with no dents, cracks or dings. 
It laid with some iron piece against it in the ground, so it has a rusty discoloration on the front.
$ 110.00

 

EXCAVATED PAIR OF EPAULETTES
Nice pair of dug, stamped brass shoulder scales.
$ 100.00 for the pair

 

EXCAVATED "HR" or "RH" HAT PINS
These are large (35mm 0r 1-3/8" tall) stamped brass, lead filled hat letters.
We have a complete "R" and half of an "H" both dug together.
$ 110.00 for the pair


 

EXCAVATED CAMP CANDLE SPIKE
These utilitarian devices are often dug in Civil War camps.  Just drive the spike into a block of wood,
or the branch of a tree, insert the candle and light up the night!
Dug near Lake Anna in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
 $ 50.00  

 
PAIR OF BRASS SPURS
 Excellent condition, complete with leather straps and buckles!
These most likely date from the 19th century, though they have some 18th century features.
These are beautiful and have their original rowels.
 $ 395.00       (49-25)

 

IMAGE OF NEW YORK SOLDIER WITH "SNY" BUCKLE
Nice 1/6th plate tintype of a seated soldier in a frock coat proudly displaying his "SNY" (State of New York) belt buckle.  The buckle is worn upside down because the soldier knew that the photography methods of the day resulted in the reversal of the finished image. By inverting the buckle, he at least kept the "S" on the left in the final picture.  The backdrop is a camp scene with a US flag as well as tents and a cannon. His right eye is interesting as it appears to be discolored and off center.  Perhaps a wound? 

The case is also outstanding, being a molded thermoplastic, or gutta percha with a label that reads: "Genuine / Union Case label / Improved / Fine Gilt and Burnished / Hinge / Scovill Mf'g Co."  The case is also a more uncommon brown color and features a patriotic scene on both sides with crossed cannon, shields, a liberty cap, pennants and flags. It's a beauty!
 SOLD!!!

 



 EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE WHITWORTH BULLET  M&M #250
The English-made Whitworth rifle-musket possessed excellent long range accuracy and was used extensively by Confederate sharpshooters, even claiming the lives of several Union generals including John F. Reynolds (Gettysburg) and John Sedgwick (Spotsylvania Courthouse).

This is the .45 caliber cylindrical bullet used in the Whitworth.  The overall condition is very good with a great patina.  These Confederate Whitworth Sharpshooter Bullet are very desirable and highly collectible.
 $ 250.00  

 

EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE "GUTTER BACK" FRAME BUCKLE
 And this may be the most sensible and serviceable style of buckle produced by either side! About 63mm X 70mm
This is the style with the depressed "gutter" on one side and is in excellent condition. Dug in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area.  
 See plate 171 on page 98 of Steve Mullinax's Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates, Expanded Edition for an example of this style of plate.
 $ 550.00        On Hold!!!

 

EXCAVATED NEW YORK militia BUTTON, Albert AY-79 or Tice AY215
Coat size (23mm) Backmark: Extra Quality. 
Nice smooth brown background with beautiful gold surrounding the eagle!  Shank is bent, but intact.
$ 65.00

 

CONFEDERATE & SOUTHERN AGENT MARKED SHOTGUNS by Russ A. Pritchard, Jr. and John W. Ashworth, Jr.
This wonderful new 384 page hardbound book is filled with new information on Southern shotguns and the contents are astounding!  Studies of southern state archives uncovered state participation in organized acquisition of large numbers of shotguns to arm their soldiers and that the use of shotguns was far more prevalent than previously believed.  This book is full of color photos of these guns with and their markings, including those of Southern Agents and Retailers!
 SOLD!		  

 

THE ENGLISH CONNECTION by C.A. Huey & R. Pritchard with M. Nichols, Tim Prince & Dean Thomas. 

Close to 600 pages full of great information and color photographs detailing the British trade with Americans during the Civil War.  Detailed information on Enfields, Handguns such as Kerr, Beaumont-Adams, LeMat, Tranter and more, Ammunition (cartridges, caps, molds and more) Swords, Accoutrements, Artillery, Uniforms and all with great detailed color photos!  What do all those mysterious markings on Enfield  muskets mean?  Finally, some answers!  This book is truly a "must have"!

 $ 95.00

 


 

Frankford Arsenal 5 Second Paper Time Fuze Package 1863
 Complete and in excellent condition, these packages contain the time fuses for artillery rounds.
These would have been inserted just before firing, with the time selected to ensure that the round 
exploded in the right location for maximum effect.  Times are printed on the color coded package 
along with instructions for removing the fuze from the pack.
 Reduced Price!  $ 75.00 

 

Frankford Arsenal 8 Second Paper Time Fuze Package 1864
 Complete and in excellent condition, these packages contain the time fuses for artillery rounds.
These would have been inserted just before firing, with the time selected to ensure that the round 
exploded in the right location for maximum effect.  Times are printed on the color coded package 
along with instructions for removing the fuze from the pack.
 Reduced Price!  $ 75.00 

 

Frankford Arsenal 15 Second Paper Time Fuze Package 1864
 Complete and in excellent condition, these packages contain the time fuses for artillery rounds.
These would have been inserted just before firing, with the time selected to ensure that the round 
exploded in the right location for maximum effect.  Times are printed on the color coded package 
along with instructions for removing the fuze from the pack.
 Reduced Price!  $ 75.00 

 


Frankford Arsenal LONG RANGE 25 Second Paper Time Fuse Package 1864
 Complete and in excellent condition, these packages contain the time fuses 
for artillery rounds.

These are much harder to find than the shorter timed varieties! 
Reduced Price!  $ 150.00 

 
EXCAVATED S. ISAACS & CAMPBELL KNAPSACK HOOK
 Nice, greenish patina dug at the Battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia.
 $ 65.00

 

i EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE  SADDLE SHIELD
 Nice, brownish patina.
 $ 65.00

 

i UNION DRAGOON OFFICER'S BUTTON
 23mm Coat size. Backmark: Horstmann & Allien / NY
 Pretty much perfect!
$ 75.00

 

i EXCAVATED UNION CAVALRY OFFICER'S BUTTON
 23mm Coat size. Backmark: Extra/ Quality
Tons of gold gilt surrounding the eagle and the "I". Dug at Chancellorsville in Virginia.
 $ 60.00  On Hold! 

 
INDIAN WARS CAVALRY CROSSED SABER INSIGNIA
These are just like their Civil War counterparts, except they are a bit smaller at about 2-3/4" wide x 1-3/8" overall.
Perfect, unused condition!
SOLD!!!

 

  CONFEDERATE 1/6th PLATE RUBY AMBROTYPE  

Nice image of a CS enlisted man seated, and wearing what looks like a Richmond Depot shell jacket
with cloth epaulettes.  May or may not be the original gutta-percha case with a deteriorated
image of a lady on the other side.
SOLD!!!     (D-6)

 

MARYLAND STATE SEAL BUTTON, MD-11B or Tice MD-200B1
 Backmark: Waterbury Button Co. / Extra.  23mm coat size.
Perfect condition with nice gilt.
$ 225.00    (am)

 

CATHEDRAL PICKLE BOTTLE WITH LABEL
 7-1/4" tall four sided cathedral pickle bottle in a nice aqua/green color with a partial label.

Perfect condition
$ 75.00    (cat14)

 

CONFEDERATE COAT SIZE STAFF OFFICER'S BUTTON, CS-7
Backmark: W. Dowler / Superior Quality
Nice condition with lots of gold!
$ 550.00     
CONFEDERATE COAT SIZE ARTILLERY BUTTON, CS-101
 Backmark: HT&B Manchester
Perfect condition!
$ 395.00     
CONFEDERATE COAT SIZE ARTILLERY BUTTON, CS-117
 Tin Back, Confederate Local!
Really nice condition with some of the tinning on the iron back still showing!
$ 350.00     
CONFEDERATE COAT SIZE INFANTRY BUTTON, CS-171
 Perfect condition face with two little manufacturing defects on the back rim.
$ 250.00     
CS-26-B   CONFEDERATE COAT SIZE STAFF OFFICER'S BUTTON
B\M: Local. Perfect with some gold!
All of the details like the chest feathers on the eagle are very very distinct compared to what we usually see on this button.
This was probably an early strike, before the dies wore down.
 $ 895.00 

 
SHEFFIELD SIDE KNIFE, Identified!  
Wonderful condition, about 8-1/4" long with a 4-1/4" blade and a beautiful silver cutlery handle
Leather scabbard is nice with a German silver throat and tip.
Lightly scratched into the throat is what looks like "A. Miller / Richmond / Ind."
 $ 475.00    (36-32)

 

CIVIL WAR "BULLSEYE" CANTEEN 
Production of these corrugated canteens began in the summer of 1862, with the rings added to 
increase the strength of the sides and prevent denting.  This one is very nice tin with very little 
surface rust. The pewter spout is lightly marked, but pretty sure it's Rohrman of Philadelphia. 
At some point, someone added a small hole in the side of the spout.
The classic Union canteen! 
$ 250.00  On Hold!!!		  

 
MINIATURE PAINTING ON IVORY
Well executed painting of a young gentleman.  The painting itself, circa 1800,  is about 2" wide x 2-1/2" tall
and is mounted in a wood panel that measures about 3-3/4" wide x 4-1/2" tall, not counting the brass loop hanger.
It is marked R Brian" on the back in ink.  
$ 495.00   (32-18)

 

UNION .69 CALIBER CARTRIDGE BOX FOR RIFLED MUSKET  
This throwback to pre-war caliber ammunition was made in response to Lincoln's call for an additional
500,000 troops in July of 1864, which created a shortage of arms and equipment. The Ordnance Department brought out from storage some .69 caliber rifled muskets that had been replaced by the .58 caliber guns. New, larger cartridge boxes were required for these guns. This one was made by Rueben Nece & Company in Philadelphia, and has U.S. inspector's marks.
 $ 595.00