New Items

Updated 6-25-25

WP 1. Exceptional Nashville Plow Works Confederate Cavalry Officer’s Saber.

Not everyday that you see one of these iconic Confederate sabers being offered in this condition. Leather grip mostly intact and 100% of the braided brass wire wrap is present. Brass guard has an attractive untouched patina with “NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS” in raised letters above the blade. Underneath is “CSA” in bold block letters. Blade is superb with remaining factory luster, no modern sharpening, and nary a nick. Perfect point. Blade to guard fit is tight with no wobble. Now we will move on to the crude lap-seamed scabbard. Note smooth surfaces with no dents and traces of black arsenal paint. Original brass, throat, drag, and mounts present. Note small iron rings which are typical of Nashville products. There was some interplay between the College Hill Armory (Also known as Sharp & Hamilton) and Nashville Plow Works as can be seen in their similarities. Nashville TN. was a Confederate War production powerhouse prior to its fall to Federal invaders in February of 1862. Here is your chance to put a top notch CSA marked saber in your collection.

SOLD

MS 1. Dug US 7th Army Corps Star and Crescent Cape Pin/ Watch Fob. Winchester VA.

These heavy cast brass insignia were sold by sutlers to US soldiers in Gen. George B. McClellan’s Army of The Potomac. They come in various forms, sometimes corresponding with branches of service or featuring certain leaders like McClellan and Elmer Ellsworth. They would have had a chain attached with a pin at the end. This one, a star within a Crescent, most likely represents the US 7th Army Corps. Excellent early dug condition with part of the chain attached. Found many years ago by James Tubbesing near Winchester VA.

$650.00

USBP 1. Dug US Cavalryman’s Carbine Sling Buckle and Belt Tip. Marked “US/E. GAYLORD/T.J. SHEPPARD”.

Good condition, but cracked through in one corner. Found by Charles Darden near Petersburg VA. 

$225.00

Great looking US oval with intact belt hooks and full lead. Maker marked “W.H. SMITH/BROOKLYN”. The classic American Civil War US buckle. Found many years ago by James Tubbesing near Winchester VA.

$350.00 HOLD Garo

ART 1. Dug 80 Pounder Whitworth Shell found near Charleston SC.

Extremely rare shell in excellent condition. Note intact brass shipping plug. Four 5″ (80 Pounder) Whitworth Guns were captured by the USS Unadilla when it intercepted the Confederate Blockade Runner S.S. Princess Royal on January 29, 1863. Ammunition for these guns was also captured. The Federal forces set up two of these guns in a battery alongside two 150 Pounder Parrott Guns on Morris Island. The battery commenced to fire upon Fort Sumter, reducing it to rubble. This impressive shell measures approximately 22″ in length and 5″ in diameter. See page 449 of Jack Bell’s reference book “Civil War Heavy Explosive Ordnance” for more information. Verbal provenance of Morris Island SC. Ex. Bill Tracy collection.

HOLD C.T.

ART 2. Excavated US 12 Pounder Canister Round. City Point VA. Barge Explosion.

Found many years ago in the James River at the site of what was once the City Point Wharf. The Union Army besieging Petersburg used this facility to receive ammunition and supplies by ship and then transported them via railroad. On August 9, 1864 a successful Confederate sabotage operation caused a massive explosion destroying the wharf and ammunition barges. 30,000 artillery rounds were vaporized or fell into the river. Several canister rounds were found in the oxygen free sediments at the bottom of the river. This explains the remarkable state of preservation. The tin coverings were completely gone or fragmentary but the balls and plates were found in situ. Note top plate impacted from the force of the explosion. Professionally reconstructed and treated for preservation. A very historic relic of the American Civil War. Ex. Bill Tracy collection.

SOLD J.B.

ART 3. Excavated CS 7″ Brooke “Double Bourrelet” Bolt.

Rarity 9 Confederate Naval projectile in remarkable condition with intact brass sabot. See page 180 of Jack Bell’s reference book “Civil War Heavy Explosive Ordnance” for more information. The known recoveries of this variant are Charleston SC. and the Mobile Bay AL. area. Shop or show pick up only.

$2850.00 HOLD M.S.

ART 4. Dug US 3″ Parrott “Bottlenose” Bolt. Vicksburg Miss. Siege Lines.

Superb condition with intact Type III brass ring sabot. This Rarity 9 projectile is discussed on page 223 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”. Used to batter fortifications. Provenance of Vicksburg MS.

$1650.00

ART 5. Dug US 3.67″ Schenkl Percussion Fused Shell with Raised Ribs.

Very good condition. Schenkl Percussion Fuse screws out freely. Designed for the rifled 6 Pounder Gun. Provenance uncertain. These shells originally had a papier mache’ sabot. This Rarity 7+ projectile is discussed on page 308 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”. Ex. Bill Tracy collection.

$895.00

ART 6. Dug CS 3″ Bourreleted Read Shell. Richmond VA.

Also known as a “Virginia Prototype” Read. Very good condition with intact brass sabot showing lands and grooves from the Confederate 3″ Ordnance Rifle. Brass fuse adapter intact but damaged from impact. Provenance of Richmond VA. This Rarity 7 projectile is discussed on page 257 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”. Ex. Bill Tracy collection.

$550.00

ART 7. Excavated US 24 Pounder Spherical Shell. City Point VA. Barge Explosion.

Found many years ago in the James River at the site of what was once the City Point Wharf. The Union Army besieging Petersburg used this facility to receive ammunition and supplies by ship and then transported them via railroad. On August 9, 1864 a successful Confederate sabotage operation caused a massive explosion destroying the wharf and ammunition barges. 30,000 artillery rounds were vaporized or fell into the river. Many shells and case shot were found in the oxygen free sediments at the bottom of the river. This explains the remarkable state of preservation. There are remnants of the wooden adapter in the fuse hole. Professionally cleaned and treated for preservation. A very historic relic of the American Civil War. Ex. Bill Tracy collection.

SOLD M.D.

ART 8. Dug US 3″ Type I Hotchkiss Shell Struck by a Bullet in Flight on the Battlefield.

Standard early Hotchkiss Shell. Good condition with intact lead band sabot showing lands and grooves from the US 3″ Ordnance Rifle. Fuse or adapter missing in action. Note impact crater in the lead sabot where it was hit by a bullet or canister ball. Unfortunately we don’t know which battlefield the shell came from. The mushroomed three-ring bullet comes with the shell and was displayed with it in Bill Tracy’s collection. It may or may not have been found with it. This Rarity 4 projectile is discussed on page 166 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”.

SOLD B.P.

ART 9. Dug US 3″ Type I Parrott Shell. Vicksburg MS. Battlefield.

Relatively common projectile in uncommon condition. Near mint with removeable Washington Arsenal (Note “W” on flange) zinc paper time fuse adapter. Wrought iron pre-rifled sabot intact. This Rarity 2 projectile is discussed on page 257 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”.

SOLD T.H.

ART 10. Dug US 12 Pounder Bormann Fused Case Shot. Cold Harbor VA. Battlefield.

Great representative example of this iconic American Civil War artillery projectile. These were fired from 12 Pounder Napoleons and Howitzers. The case shot contains loads of deadly shrapnel, usually iron or lead balls. They were set to explode above the heads of advancing troops causing massive destruction to their ranks. Condition is very good with minor, but consistent pitting. Fuse is fantastic and unpunched, showing the 5 second increments.

$395.00

ART 11. Dug US 3″ Type I Dyer Case Shot. Rappahannock Station VA. Battlefield.

These distinct projectiles were designed for use in the US Ordnance Rifle. Very good condition with intact zinc paper time fuse adapter. Lead cup sabot was thrown when fired. This case shot variant contains loads of deadly shrapnel, usually iron or lead balls. They were set to explode above the heads of advancing troops causing massive destruction to their ranks. Found by Ron Leathers on the Fauquier County side of the river.

$250.00

ART 12. Dug US 3″ Schenkl Case Shot. Kelly’s Ford VA. Battlefield.

Good representative example. Designed for use in the US Ordnance Rifle. The Schenkl Combination Fuse had blown out without detonating the projectile. This case shot variant contains loads of deadly shrapnel, usually small lead balls. They were set to explode above the heads of advancing troops causing massive destruction to their ranks. Found by Ron Leathers on the Kelly’s Ford VA. Battlefield.

$295.00 HOLD J.Wilson

ART 13. Dug CS 12 Pounder “Iron Sideloader” Case Shot. Brandy Station VA. Battlefield.

Nice looking Confederate projectile. This variant has the iron plug with visible spanner holes where the shrapnel was loaded upon manufacture. Note intact brass paper time fuse adapter. Found by Ron Leathers on the Brandy Station VA. Battlefield.

$395.00

ART 14. Extremely Rare US 4.5″ Type II Percussion Fused Hotchkiss Shell.

Extremely rare and impressive shell in flat mint condition. Possibly taken home after the war by a veteran, or put on display in GAR Hall. Designed for use in the US 4.5″ Siege Rifle. Brass Hotchkiss percussion fuse has patent stamp on the anvil cap. Perfect lead band sabot. Known battlefield recoveries are Fredericksburg and Petersburg VA. This Rarity 9 projectile is discussed on page 246 of Jack Bell’s reference book “Civil War Heavy Explosive Ordnance”.

$3250.00

ART 15. Dug US 3″ Parrott “Flat Top” Bolt. Vicksburg Miss. Siege Lines.

Superb condition with intact Type III brass ring sabot. This Rarity 9 projectile is discussed on page 215 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”. Used to batter fortifications. Provenance of Vicksburg MS. Ex. Bill Tracy collection.

$950.00

ART 16. Excavated US 3.67″ Schenkl Percussion Fused Shell. City Point VA. Barge Explosion.

Found many years ago in the James River at the site of what was once the City Point Wharf. The Union Army besieging Petersburg used this facility to receive ammunition and supplies by ship and then transported them via railroad. On August 9, 1864 a successful Confederate sabotage operation caused a massive explosion destroying the wharf and ammunition barges. 30,000 artillery rounds were vaporized or fell into the river. A small number of these long 20 Pounder Schenkl’s were found in the oxygen free sediments at the bottom of the river. This explains the remarkable state of preservation as this shell is absolutely mint. Note perfect Schenkl Percussion Fuse with clear 1861 Patent address. Designed for use in the Federal 20 Pounder Parrott Rifle. Professionally cleaned and treated for preservation. A very historic relic of the American Civil War. Ex. Bill Tracy collection.

SOLD A.P.

ART 17. Dug US 3″ Type II Hotchkiss Shell. Kelly’s Ford VA. Battlefield.

Standard Type II Hotchkiss Shell with flame grooves. Good condition with intact brass paper time fuse adapter. Lead band sabot spun off when fired. This Rarity 2 projectile is discussed on page 167 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”. Found on the Kelly’s Ford VA. Battlefield by Ron Leathers.

$175.00

ART 18. Dug US 12 Pounder Bormann Fused Case Shot.

One of the most recognizable American Civil War artillery projectiles. These were fired from 12 Pounder Napoleons and Howitzers. The case shot contains a load of deadly shrapnel, usually iron or lead balls. They were set to explode above the heads of advancing troops causing massive destruction to their ranks. Condition is very good with smooth iron. Time increments are visible on the fuse, punched at 5 seconds. Provenance uncertain.

$350.00

ART 19. Dug US 3″ Type III Parrott Shell. Vicksburg MS. Battlefield.

Relatively common projectile in near mint condition with removeable Washington Arsenal (Note “W” on flange) zinc paper time fuse adapter. Brass ring sabot intact and shows lands and grooves of the 10 Pounder Parrott Rifle. This Rarity 3 projectile is discussed on page 226 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”.

$550.00

ART 20. Dug US 3″ Type I Dyer Case Shot. Rappahannock Station VA. Battlefield.

These distinct projectiles were designed for use in the US Ordnance Rifle. Iron shell body is in very good condition. Zinc paper time fuse adapter is intact but corroded. Lead cup sabot is intact. This case shot variant contains loads of deadly shrapnel, usually iron or lead balls. They were set to explode above the heads of advancing troops causing massive destruction to their ranks. Found by Ron Leathers on the Fauquier County side of the river. He recovered four of these Dyer shells in the same general area.

$350.00

ART 21. Dug CS 3″ Tredegar Iron Works Long Read Common Shell. Richmond VA.

Decent condition with intact wrought iron sabot and brass paper time fuse adapter. Shell body has moderate but consistent pitting. Appears to be dropped. Found many years ago near Richmond VA. by Ron Leathers. This Rarity 7 projectile is discussed on page 247 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”.

$450.00

ART 22. Rare CS 12 Pounder “Selma-Fused” Common Shell. Brandy Station VA. Battlefield.

Exceptional condition with smooth clean iron and intact Selma Arsenal slotted fuse adapter. Shell is unusually heavy. Found many years ago on the Brandy Station VA. Battlefield by Ron Leathers. This Rarity 9 projectile is discussed on page 33 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”.

$1250.00

ART 23. Rare CS 5.2″ Eason Britten Shell. Charleston SC.

Hard to find one of these in this condition. Basically a Confederate copy of the British made Britten Shells. Designed for use in tghe Rifled 24 Pounder Gun. This Rarity 9 projectile is discussed on page 147 of Jack Bell’s reference book “Civil War Heavy Explosive Ordnance”. They are only found in the South Carolina coastal area.

$1650.00

ART 24. Dug US 3″ Schenkl Percussion Fused Shell.

Near mint condition with a nice Schenkl Percussion Fuse. Note clear “J.P. SCHENKL PAT. OCT. 16, 1861″ address on the flange. Designed for the US 3” Ordnance Rifle. Provenance uncertain. This Rarity 4 projectile is discussed on page 300 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”. Ex. Bill Tracy collection.

$695.00

ART 25. Dug 3.75″ Whitworth Shell found near Arkansas Pass/Padre Island TX.

Another extremely rare large caliber Whitworth Shell in excellent condition. Fuse is missing. According to Jack Bell, at least one  3.75″ Whitworth Gun was apparently brought into South Texas or Matamoros Mexico by a blockade runner. These shells are only documented being found at Arkansas Pass and Padre Island TX. See page 446 of Jack Bell’s reference book “Civil War Heavy Explosive Ordnance” for more information. Ex. Bill Tracy collection.

 SOLD M.C.

ART 26. Superb US 3.67″ Type II Parrott Percussion Fused Shell.

Killer exmple of the long pattern Parrott shell designed for the 20 Pounder Parrott Rifle. Evidently quite scarce with the rabbeted brass band Type II sabot which is perfectly intact. Shell was apparently never fired and may have been brought home as a souvenir by a veteran. Note visible machining marks on shell body. Parrott percussion fuse is exceptional and screws out easily. This Rarity “10” projectile is discussed on page 228 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”. Ex. Bill Tracy collection.

$795.00

ART 27. Dug US 3″ Type I Hotchkiss Case Shot. Brandy Station VA.

Scarce early Hotchkiss Shrapnel Shell found near Brandy Station VA. by Ron Leathers. Near mint dropped condition. This variant had a Type I zinc paper time fuse adapter which is missing along with the shrapnel balls. The pusher plate is loose inside. Lead band sabot perfectly in place. If you can find one of the early Hotchkiss fuse adapters with good treads, it should screw right in. This Rarity 7+ projectile is discussed on page 164 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”.

$395.00

ART 28. Dug US 3″ Type II (Pointed Nose) Dyer Shell. Rappahannock Station VA. Battlefield.

These projectiles were designed for use in the US Ordnance Rifle. Iron shell body is in near mint condition. Zinc paper time fuse adapter is smooth, and intact with no corrosion whatsoever. The lead cup sabot was thrown when shell was fired. Found by Ron Leathers on the Fauquier County side of the river. He recovered four Dyer shells in the same general area. This Rarity 7 shell is discussed on page 146 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”.

$395.00

ART 29. Dug US 12 Pounder Bormann Fused Case Shot. Brandy Station VA.

One of the most recognizable American Civil War artillery projectiles. These were fired from 12 Pounder Napoleons and Howitzers. The case shot contains a load of deadly shrapnel, usually iron or lead balls. They were set to explode above the heads of advancing troops causing massive destruction to their ranks. Condition is good with moderate ground action. “4” and “5” second increments are visible on the fuse, punched to explode 2 seconds down range. Fuse is marked “US”. Found by Ron Leathers at Brandy Station.

$350.00 HOLD

ART 30. Dug Confederate Conversion of US 3″ Schenkl Percussion Fused Shell. Cedar Mountain VA. Battlefield.

A considerable number of US 3″ Schenkl shells were captured by the Confederate forces. These were fitted with wooden sabots affixed by an iron pin in the tail. A Confederate brass paper time fuse adapter was specifically produced for these shells to fit the existing thread pattern. Condition is good with some moderate ground action. One of the tail pins is broken off. Found many years ago by Ron Leathers on the Cedar Mtn. VA. Battlefield. This Rarity 7 projectile is discussed on page 301 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”.

$795.00

ART 31. Dug US 3″ Type III Parrott Shell.

Relatively common projectile in excellent condition with removeable Washington Arsenal zinc paper time fuse adapter. Brass ring sabot intact and shows lands and grooves of the 10 Pounder Parrott Rifle. Only minor pitting to shell body. This Rarity 3 projectile is discussed on page 226 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”.

$450.00

ART 32. Dug US 3″ Type I Hotchkiss Case Shot. Kelly’s Ford VA. Battlefield.

Scaece Type I Hotchkiss Shell with no flame grooves. Good condition with intact zinc paper time fuse adapter. Lead band sabot spun off when fired. This Rarity 7+ projectile is discussed on page 164 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”. Found on the Kelly’s Ford VA. Battlefield by Ron Leathers.

$175.00 HOLD

ART 33. Dug US 3″ Percussion Fused Type I Dyer Case Shot. Rappahannock Station VA. Battlefield.

These distinct projectiles were designed for use in the US Ordnance Rifle. Iron shell body is in very good condition. Note intact brass Schenkl Type I Percussion Fuse. Lead cup sabot is intact. This case shot variant contains loads of deadly shrapnel, usually iron or lead balls. They were set to explode above the heads of advancing troops causing massive destruction to their ranks. Found by Ron Leathers on the Fauquier County side of the river. He recovered four of these Dyer shells in the same general area.

$495.00

ART 34. Dug US 12 Pounder “Tice Concussion Fuse” Shell. Brandy Rock Farm, VA.

Rarity “10” Shell according to Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War”(See page 38). Remarkable condition with excellent iron. No major pitting or issues. Fuse is perfect and Tice patent address is fully legible. Found by Ron Leathers on the Brandy Rock Farm near Brandy Station VA.

SOLD

ART 35. Superb US 3.67″ Type III Parrot Common Shell (Long Pattern). Vicksburg MS.

High quality dug Parrott shell designed for the 20 Pounder Parrott Rifle. Very slick iron. Type II brass ring sabot is perfectly intact. Parrott patent zinc fuse adapter (Washington Arsenal type) is exceptional and screws out easily. This Rarity 5 projectile is discussed on page 232 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”. Verbal provenance of Vicksburg MS. Ex. Chris Bullington collection.

$650.00

ART 36. Dug Confederate 3.67″ Marshall TX. Arsenal Schenkl Pattern Shell. Red River Campaign.

Rare Confederate copy of the US Schenkl pattern in mint condition. Found with several others where a Confederate caisson fell off of a bridge into a creek at Provencal LA. (Red River Campaign). This variant has the rounded nose and used a wooden paper time fuse adapter. When manufactured, the shell originally had a wooden sabot held in place by an iron washer. Designed for use in the rifled-six pounder gun. This Rarity 8 projectile is discussed on page 313 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”. Ex. Bill Tracy collection.

SOLD J.P.

ART 37. Dug CS 12 Pounder “Lead Sideloader” Case Shot.

Near-mint example of this iconic Confederate projectile with smooth iron and intact brass CS fuse adapter. This variant has the lead plug where the shrapnel was loaded upon manufacture. These deadly shells were set by the artillerists to explode above the heads of advancing enemy troops, showering them with iron or lead balls and “tearing great gaps” in their lines. Provenance uncertain. Ex. Bill Tracy collection.

SOLD D.C.

ART 38. Minty US 3″ Type II Parrott Percussion Fused Shell.

Non-dug Parrott shell designed for the 10 Pounder Parrott Rifle. Note original black arsenal paint. Rabbeted brass band sabot is perfectly intact. The zinc flange is all that remains of the Parrott percussion fuse. The slider and anvil cap are missing. Shell was apparently never fired and may have been brought home as a souvenir by a veteran. Visible lathe marks on shell body. This Rarity “6” projectile is discussed on page 225 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”. Ex. Bill Tracy collection. 

$450.00

ART 39. Mint US 3.67″ Schenkl Percussion Fused Shell with Recessed Ribs. 

Flat out mint condition. Most likely taken home by a veteran as a souvenir. Possibly on display in a G.A.R. Hall, or a museum somewhere. Schenkl Percussion Fuse screws out freely. Shell originally had a papier mache’ sabot. Designed for the rifled 6 Pounder Gun. This Rarity 7+ projectile is discussed on page 308 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”. Ex. Bill Tracy collection.

SOLD A.P.

ART 40. Dug US 12 Pounder Bormann Fused Case Shot. Brandy Station VA.

One of the most recognizable American Civil War artillery projectiles. These were fired from 12 Pounder Napoleons and Howitzers. The case shot contains a load of deadly shrapnel, usually iron or lead balls. They were set to explode above the heads of advancing troops causing massive destruction to their ranks. Condition of the iron shell body is excellent with nary any pitting. Bormann fuse has visible numerals, punched to explode 4 seconds down range. Found by Ron Leathers at Brandy Station.

SOLD R.C.

Great looking US oval with intact belt hooks and full lead. E. Gaylord contract pattern. The classic American Civil War US buckle. Found many years ago by James Tubbesing near Winchester VA.

$350.00

MS 7. Dug US Soldier’s Star Cape Pin/Watch Fob. Winchester VA.

These heavy cast brass insignia were sold by sutlers to US soldiers in Gen. George B. McClellan’s Army of The Potomac. They come in various forms, sometimes corresponding with branches of service or featuring certain leaders like McClellan and Elmer Ellsworth. They would have had a chain attached with a pin at the end. This one, a star, is one of the most common, a patriotic motif. Found many years ago by James Tubbesing near Winchester VA.

SOLD

MS 8. Dug P-53 Enfield Rifle Musket Lock.

MS 9. Dug US Cavalryman’s Hat Insignia. Antietam MD. Battlefield.

This one comes with Antietam provenance provided by The Horse Soldier in Gettysburg. 

$295.00

MS 10. US M-1859 Enlisted Man’s Canteen Picked Up on The Gettysburg PA. Battlefield. John Plank Geiselman Museum Collection.

Fine documented Gettysburg Museum canteen in very good condition, picked up shortly after the battle.. Comes with a signed letter from Wes Small of The Horse Soldier in Gettysburg PA..

$1495.00

USBP 3. Dug US Infantryman’s “Burnside” Breast Plate for Cartridge Box Sling.

Fine looking plate with a smooth chocolate brown patina. One of the iron attachment loops has been broken or rusted away. These smaller size plates are relatively scarce and have some association with Maine soldiers. Provenance of Northern VA.

$295.00

USBP 4. Dug US Enlisted Infantryman’s Cartridge Box Plate. Maker Marked “W.H. SMITH/BROOKLYN”.

Flawless early dug condition with a slick brown patina and both attachment loops perfectly intact with barely any rust. Very clearly stamped maker mark on the reverse. Provenance uncertain.

$395.00

MS 11. Dug US Infantryman’s Horn Cape Pin/ Watch Fob. Winchester VA.

These heavy cast brass insignia were sold by sutlers to US soldiers in Gen. George B. McClellan’s Army of The Potomac. They come in various forms, sometimes corresponding with branches of service or featuring certain leaders like McClellan and Elmer Ellsworth. They would have had a chain attached with a pin at the end. This one, an Infantry Bugle, is scarcely encountered. Note traces of silver plating in the recesses. Found many years ago by James Tubbesing near Winchester VA.

SOLD

USBP 5. Dug US M-1839 Enlisted Dragoons and Riflemen’s Cartridge Box Plate. LaGrange TN.

Scarce variant. Near mint condition with a smooth milk chocolate brown patina and both iron attachment loops perfectly intact. Note very thin and fine “US” letters. See page 322, Plate # 522 of  O’Donnell & Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates” for an identical example and detailed information on this rare plate.

SOLD

USBP 6. Dug US M-1851 Officer’s Belt Plate.

Fantastic looking example with the integrally cast wreath and an untouched woods patina. The provenance, “Duncan Rd 10-17-77” is written on the reverse. Siege of Petersburg VA. 

$395.00

USBP 7. Dug US Breast Plate for Cartridge Box Sling. Maker Marked “E. GAYLORD”. Shiloh TN.

High quality plate produced under US government contract by Emerson Gaylord of Chicopee Mass. Nicely detaile face with a milk chocolate patina. Reverse has a very clear “E. GAYLORD” stamp. Both iron attachment loops are perfectly intact and strong. Found many years ago near the Shiloh TN. Battlefield.

$450.00

MS 18. Dug US Enlisted Infantryman’s Accoutrement Belt Plate.

Great looking example with a smooth chocolate brown patina. This late war variant has flat arrow hooks and belt catch. May have been produced by E. Gaylord under contract as the face is similar. Provenance uncertain, but probably Petersburg VA. I say this because Steve Mullinax had found an identical one near Fort Wadsworth. This one has a fragment of the leather belt under the hooks.

$295.00

SSBTN 1. Dug South Carolina “Palmetto Guards” Great Coat Button. Fredericksburg VA.

SC 17 A, 25 mm. This scarce button is encountered in three sizes, this one being the largest. Fantastic condition with no ground action and loaded with gold plating. “EXTRA GOLD QUAL” bm. with seated lion. Found near Fredericksburg VA.

SOLD

SSBTN 2. Dug South Carolina Militia Coat Button. Fredericksburg VA.

SC 13, 23 mm. Slick button with no ground action, sharp details and bright gold. “HORSTMANN BRO. & ALLIEN N.Y.” rmdc. Shank missing in action. Found long ago near Fredericksburg VA. 

$150.00

SSBTN 3. Dug South Carolina Militia Coat Button.

SC 15 B, 19 mm. Eye catching button with blazing gold and sharp detail. Desirable “SCHUYLER H.&G. N.Y.” bm. Very slight push to face Shank intact. Found long ago near Fredericksburg VA. 

$99.00

SSBTN 4. Dug South Carolina “Palmetto Guards” Coat Button. Fredericksburg VA.

SC 17 As, 21 mm. This scarce button is encountered in three sizes, this one being the more common medium one. Fantastic condition with no ground action and loaded with gold plating. “EXTRA GOLD QUAL” bm. with seated lion. Comes with a piece of Confederate cloth that was attached to it when found. Fredericksburg VA.

$1850.00

SSBTN 5. Dug North Carolina Militia Coat Button.

NC 8, 23 mm. High quality example with bright gold plating. No ground action or issues whatsoever. “S.A. MYERS/RICHMOND VA.” rmdc. Shank intact. Found long ago near Fredericksburg VA. 

SOLD

SSBTN 6. Dug North Carolina Militia “Sunburst” Coat Button. Fredericksburg VA.

NC 16, 23 mm. These one-piece buttons are rarely encountered with this much silver plating and an intact shank. Found long ago near Fredericksburg VA. 

SOLD

SSBTN 7. Dug North Carolina Militia Coat Button. Fredericksburg VA.

NC 1, 23 mm. Nice example of this scarce NC button. No pushes or other issues and a lot of gold plating. This button is known for its high quality die work, and is the one that the Confederate manufacturers (Wildt and S.A. Myers) copied. “KENT PAINE & CO./RICHMOND VA.” rmdc. Shank intact. Found long ago near Fredericksburg VA. 

SOLD G.G.

SSBTN 8. Dug North Carolina Militia Coat Button.

NC 8, 23 mm. Attractive face with a lot of silver plating. “S.A. MYERS/RICHMOND VA.” rmdc. Shank missing. Found long ago near Fredericksburg VA. 

$165.00

SSBTN 9. Dug Georgia State Militia Coat Button. Fredericksburg VA.

GA 1, 24 mm. Sharp button with no pushes, a dark brown patina with traces of gold in the recesses. “W.H. SMITH & CO, NEW YORK.” rmdc. Shank missing.  

$150.00

SSBTN 10. Dug Georgia State Militia Cuff/Kepi Button. Fredericksburg VA.

GA 4 As 2, 15 mm. Solid example with good detail with no issues. “EXTRA QUALITY” bm.

$125.00

SSBTN 17. Dug Republican Blues Coat Button. Savannah GA.

GA  261 A1 (Tice), 22 mm. Sharp looking button with copious bright silver plating and no ground action whatsoever. “IVES KENDRICK & Co./EXTRA” bm. Found in the kind sandy soil near Savannah GA.

$1650.00 HOLD Major B.

SSBTN 18. Dug Missouri Militia Coat Button. Stones River TN. Battlefield.

MO 205 A2 (Tice), 22 mm. These border state buttons are rarely found excavated. This one has good details peeping through some stubborn dirt. One of three found by a local TN. digger near the Stones River Battlefield. Murfreesboro TN.

$895.00

SSBTN 19. Dug Missouri Militia Cuff Button. Stones River TN. Battlefield.

MO 205 As2 (Tice), 15 mm. Even more rare than the coat size. Nice looking button with no issues and 80% gold plating. “EXTRA QUALITY” bm. Found by a local TN. digger near the Stones River Battlefield. Murfreesboro TN.

SOLD D.C.

SSBTN 20. Dug Kentucky Militia Coat Button. Lost by one of Gen. John H. Morgan’s Confederate Raiders.

KY 200 F1 (Tice), 22 mm. High quality border state button with a slick brown patina and about 50% gold plating. Not so clear “SUPERIOR QUALITY” rmdc which is correct for this variant. I got this button from a long time Tennessee digger. He found in John Hunt Morgan’s Cavalry camp on Monteagle Mountain between Chattanooga and Nashville.

$695.00

SSBTN 21. Dug Maryland Militia Cuff Button. Stones River TN. Battlefield.

MD 11 A4 (Tice), 15 mm. Perfect little gem with a slick brown patina peeping through the gold wash. “EXTRA QUALITY” bm. Found by a local TN. digger near the Stones River Battlefield. Murfreesboro TN.

$250.00

SSBTN 22. Dug Louisiana Militia Coat Button. Winchester VA.

LA 204 A2 (Tice), 22 mm. Blazing gold gemstone with no issues whatsoever. “HYDE & GOODRICH/NEW ORLEANS” bm.

Found near Winchester VA.

$650.00

SSBTN 23. Dug Louisiana Militia Coat Button. Shenandoah Valley VA.

LA 249 A1 (Tice), 22 mm. This button has an attractive contrast between the bright gold wash and the dark brown pelican. Hard to read “BELLENOT & ULRICH N.O.” bm.

Digger said he found it in the Shenandoah Valley but cannot remember exactly where.

$450.00

SSBTN 24. Dug Louisiana Militia Kepi Button. 1864 North Anna River Lines.

LA 204 As (Tice), 14 mm. Light push to face, but a pretty little gem nonetheless with gold plating and intact shank. Backmark illegible. North Anna VA.

$195.00

SSBTN 25. Dug Louisiana Militia Coat Button. Winchester VA.

LA 210 A1 (Tice), 21 mm. Extra fine button with a lot of gold, no pushes, intact shank and clear “HYDE & GOODRICH/N.O.” bm.

Found near Winchester VA.

$595.00

SSBTN 26. Dug Louisiana Militia Coat Button. Fredericksburg VA.

LA 204 A2 (Tice), 22 mm. Good looking button in spite of light push to face. Button has a chocolate brown patina with lot of gold. Shank intact. “HYDE & GOODRICH/NEW ORLEANS” bm.

Found near Fredericksburg VA.

$250.00

SSBTN 27. Dug Louisiana Militia Coat Button. Fredericksburg VA.

LA 221 A1 (Tice), 23 mm. This button features a sideways pelican feeding its young on a lined field. Chocolate brown patina with about 60% gold. Shank intact. “SCOVILL MFG. CO. WATERBURY” bm.

Found near Fredericksburg VA.

SOLD

SSBTN 29. Dug Texas Militia Coat Button. Gen, John B. Hood’s Hood’s Texas Brigade.

TX 17 (Alberts), 23 mm. Fantastic dug example of the classic Civil War Texas button with a slick chocolate brown patina and bright gold. No pushes, perfect shank. Clear “HYDE & GOODRICH/NEW ORLEANS” bm. Lost by a member of Hood’s Texas Brigade while camped on Pumpkin Ridge near Clear Brook VA.

$3250.00

SSBTN 30. Dug Republic of Texas Army Staff Officer’s Cuff Button.

TX 20 (Alberts), 14 mm. Very rare button with “TEXAS” over a star on a lined field with a wreath beneath. Chocolate brown patina with about 80% bright gold plating. “SCOVILL MFG. CO. WATERBURY” bm. Ex. Terry Heilman collection.

$2250.00 

SSBTN 31. Dug Republic of Texas Infantry Coat Button. Gen. John Bell Hood’s Texas Brigade.

TX 10 (Alberts), 20 mm. Slick dark patina with a raised “I” on a star. Plain field. “SCOVILLS/WATERBURY” rmdc. Lost by a member of Hood’s Texas Brigade while camped on Pumpkin Ridge near Clear Brook VA.

SOLD C.D.

SSBTN 32. Dug Mississippi Militia Coat Button. Cedar Creek VA.

MP 4 (Alberts), 21 mm. Well struck button in superb condition with a slick brown patina. “HYDE & GOODRICH N.O.” bm.

Found near Cedar Creek VA.

$395.00

SSBTN 33. Dug Mississippi Militia Coat Button. Gen. Forrest’s Cavalry. Charleston TN.

MP 6 (Alberts), 21 mm. Scarce “Beveled Star” Mississippi button with no pushes and a chocolate brown patina. Shank intact. Probably produced by Casimir Rouyer of New Orleans. Found by a local digger in one of Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Cavalry camps near Charleston TN.

$650.00 HOLD C.D.

SSBTN 34. Dug Mississippi Militia Coat Button found at LaVergne TN.

MP 4 (Alberts), 21 mm. Chocolate brown patina with gold outlining the letters and the star. Shank intact but bent over. No pushes. “HYDE & GOODRICH N.O.” bm. Digger told me that he found it near LaVergne TN. which is between Murfreesboro and Nashville.

$450.00

SSBTN 35. Dug Mississippi Militia Kepi Button found at Pumkin Ridge, Clear Brook VA.

MP 5A (Alberts), 14.5 mm. Slick brown patina with traces of gold. Traces of gold. No pushes. Shank loop broken. This is a very rare little button. The coat size variant occaisionally has the “BELLENOT & ULRICH N.O.” bm. so we can be sure that they also made these.

$395.00 

SSBTN 36. Dug Mississippi Militia Coat Button found at Fredericksburg VA.

MP 4 (Alberts), 21 mm. Slick chocolate brown patina with gold outlining the letters and the star. Push to center of star. Shank intact but bent over. Clear “HYDE & GOODRICH N.O.” bm. An attractive example.

$350.00

SSBTN 37. Dug Mississippi Militia Cuff Button found at Fredericksburg VA.

MP 4As 1 (Alberts), 15 mm. Smooth chocolate brown patina with gold outlining the letters and the star. No pushes or other issues. Shank intact. Clear “HYDE & GOODRICH N.O.” bm.

SOLD

SSBTN 38. Dug Mississippi Militia Coat Button found at Fredericksburg VA.

MP 8 (Alberts), 21 mm. Scarce Confederate copy of the Hyde & Goodrich MP 4. Produced by Casimir Rouyer of New Orleans. This Mississippi local features a stippled star. Smooth chocolate brown patina with gold outlining the letters and the star. No pushes or other issues. Shank intact.

HOLD S.W.

SSBTN 39. Dug Mississippi Militia Coat Button.

MP 4 (Alberts), 21 mm. Good representative example with a dark brown patina. Shank intact. Clear “HYDE & GOODRICH N.O.” bm. Provenance uncertain.

$295.00

SSBTN 40. Dug Alabama Militia Coat Button. Stones River TN. Battlefield.

AB 7a (Alberts), 21 mm. Collectors know how hard it is to find one of these in this condition. No ground action whatsoever, no pushes, gold plating, and intact shank. Found long ago on what was once the Stones River TN. Battlefield near Murfreesboro TN.

$2250.00

SSBTN 41. Dug Alabama Volunteer Corps Militia Coat Button. Missionary Ridge TN.

AB 2a (Alberts), 23 mm. Another hard to find Alabama button, large size AVC with wings up eagle. Mild ground action, no pushes, details outlined with gold. Shank intact. “R&W ROBINSON/EXTRA RICH” bm.

$795.00

SSBTN 42. Dug Alabama Volunteer Corps Militia Cuff Button. Fredericksburg VA.

AB 214 As 5 (Tice) Slick dark chocolate beauty with gold in all the right places. No pushes or other issues. Shank intact. Blank back with ring of dots.

$350.00

SSBTN 43. Dug Alabama Militia Coat Button. Fredericksburg VA.

AB 7a (Alberts), 21 mm. These scarce Alabama buttons were produced by Casimir Rouyer of New Orleans. This one is in very good condition with no ground action and traces of gold. Shank missing in action.

$995.00

SSBTN 44. Dug Virginia Militia Coat Button. Fredericksburg VA.

VA 13 (Alberts) 23 mm. Good looking button with no issues, intact shank, and desirable “CANFIELD BRO. & CO. BALTIMORE” bm Dark patina with traces of silver plating. Found near Fredericksburg VA.

$250.00

SSBTN 45. Dug Virginia Military Institute Coat Button. Fredericksburg VA.

VAS 291 A1 (Tice) 23 mm. The face of this rare button is flawless, and almost appears non-dug with 98% blinding gold plating. Reverse has clear “R&W ROBINSON/EXTRA RICH” bm. Shank missing in action. The Virginia Military Institute was known as the “West Point of the South”. Found many years ago in a Virginia troops camp near Fredericksburg VA.

$1250.00 HOLD

SSBTN 46. Dug Virginia Militia Staff Officer’s Coat Button. Fredericksburg VA.

VA 255 A4 (Tice) 22mm. Produced between 1855-1860. One of the more desirable of the Virginia Staff Officer variants. Light push to face with traces of gold and obvious campaign wear. Shank missing. “EXTRA QUALITY” bm. Found near Fredericksburg VA.

$195.00

SSBTN 47. Dug Virginia Militia Coat Button. Fredericksburg VA.

VA 22 (Alberts) 23 mm. One of the more readily available Confederate made Virginia buttons. Produced by Wildt & Klein. Nice clean face with gold plating in the recesses. Very slight push. Shank missing. Found near Fredericksburg VA.

$250.00

SSBTN 48. Dug Virginia Military Institute Coat Button. Fredericksburg VA.

VAS 294 A1 (Tice) 22 mm. Standard V.M.I. button with 98% gold plating and sharp details. “D. EVANS & CO. ATTLEBORO” bm. Shank intact but bent. The Virginia Military Institute was known as the “West Point of the South”. Found many years ago in a Virginia troops camp near Fredericksburg VA.

$250.00

SSBTN 49. Dug Virginia Militia Staff Officer’s Coat Button. Fredericksburg VA.

VA 261 C1 (Tice) 23 mm. Chocolate brown patina with rose gold plating. Less common variant and backmark. Almost imperceptible push to Virtus. Shank intact but bent. “HORSTMANN & ALLIEN/N.Y.” bm. Found near Fredericksburg VA.

$225.00

SSBTN 50. Dug Virginia Militia Coat Button. Shenandoah Valley VA.

VA 13 (Alberts) 23 mm. Smooth chocolate brown patina with gold plating. Note sharp details. “KENT PAINE & CO. RICHMOND VA” rmdc.

SOLD

SSBTN 51. Dug Virginia Militia Cuff Button. Chancellorsville VA.

VA 244 As 1 (Tice) 15 mm. Rare little Confederate made Virginia button produced by Wildt & Klein. Super slick brown patina with traces of gold. Perfect shank. Plain channel back. Found by Bob Scates near Chancellorsville VA.

SOLD

SSBTN 52. Dug Virginia Militia Staff Officer’s Coat Button.

VA 261 A9 (Tice) 23 mm. Beautiful early dug button with a slick dark patina contrasting with bright gold. No pushes or other issues. “EXTRA QUALITY” bm. Found by the late Bob Scates. Spotsylvania County VA.

$295.00

SSBTN 53. Dug Virginia Militia Coat Button. Wilderness VA.

VA 22 (Alberts) 23 mm. Milk chocolate cream puff. Smooth patina with no issues. Intact and upright shank. Found many years ago by Bob Scates near The Wilderness.

$295.00

SSBTN 54. Dug Virginia Militia Cuff Button. Woodstock VA.

VA 13 (Alberts) 15 mm. At least 50% bright gold remaining on the face of this little gem. No pushes or other issues. Shank intact but bent and loop filled with dirt. “EXTRA QUALITY” bm. Found by Bob Scates.

$95.00

SSBTN 55. Dug Virginia State Militia Coat Button. Shenandoah Valley VA.

VA 212 C1 (Tice) 22 mm. Scarce early two-piece Virginia. Slick chocolate patina with sharp details. No pushes. Very tiny freeze crack on edge of rim. “*G. FLOYD & CO. /SUPERFINE*” bm.

$395.00

 

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