MS 1. Confederate Cavalry Carbine Cartridge Box.
From the standpoint of rarity, condition, and appearance, this one has it all. Probably the finest known survivor. Confederate leather accoutrements are scarce, and when encountered, usually in rough, well worn condition. This cartridge box has very sturdy construction. The leather retains its original smooth polished surface. No flaking. All stitching intact and tight. Latch tab and belt loops intact. Note lead finial. Inside the flap is the original tin liner with individual tubes for the cartridges. Remnants of four Sharps cartridges are inside the box. They appear to be Federal cartridges and may have been added along the way for display. This piece is ideal for the Confederate Cavalry collector who has an S.C. Robinson or Richmond Sharps, Tarpley, Cook and Brother, Bilharz & Hall, or any other Confederate Carbine. These don’t come along every day.
$4995.00 Reduced!
MS 2. Abraham Lincoln Signed Commission of Col. John S. Clark, Aide de Camp and Head of Intelligence for General Nathaniel Banks.
John Swarthout Smith Clark was a remakable individual, and was quite qualified for intelligence work. He suffered a serious leg wound while reconnoitering Confederate fortifications at Port Hudson LA. and evidently, established a framework for interrogating Confederate prisoners among other achievements. His estimations of Confederate force strengths were unfortunately innacurate for Gen. Pope at Second Mannasas as well as during the Red River Campaign, but on balance, he was a solid and productive asset to the Union Army. I will now refer you to the detailed biographical sketch provided by the Horse Soldier in Gettysburg PA. that accompanies this fine document. President Lincoln’s signature is bold and clear, as well as the signature of his Secretary of War Edwin McMasters Stanton. The commission is professionally custom framed with archival materials and UV resistant glass. A signed letter of authenticity from Wes Small of the Horse Soldier is included. Here is an opportunity to own a very historical American Civil War military document signed by President Lincoln himself.
$6995.00
MS 3. Excavated Spanish Eight Reale Cob. 1715 Treasure Fleet Shipwreck.
On July 31st, 1715 at 2:00 AM, Eleven treasure fleet ships transporting silver and gold from Cuba along the Florida coast on their way to Spain were sunk in a massive hurricane. At least 1500 sailors drowned. Only one frigate, LeGrifon’ survived and made it back to Europe. Subsequent salvage operations by the Spanish Government met with limited success. They established a salvage camp near Sebastian Inlet (Vero Beach) area. This camp was overrun and captured by pirates under Henry Jennings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Jennings) and Charles Vane. The adventures of these pirates are related and worth noting. In 1961, treasure hunter Kip Wagner re-discovered the wreck site and recovered millions of dollars in treasure through his diving operations. Mel Fisher also became involved in the salvage. The silver Eight Reale Cob offered here was originally purchased in 1968 by Bill Bellinger from The Museum of Sunken Treasure at Cape Canaveral Fl. It has good detail and still retains some original crustation from the watery grave. It is significant that this coin was found in the early days of Kip Wagner’s American salvage adventures. A letter of authenticity stating the provenance is included with each Cob. Weight is 24.6 grams. Check out this further reading for the shipwreck: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1715_Treasure_Fleet.
$650.00
MS 4. Dug Confederate Cavalry Saddle Shield Insignia.
Scarce Confederate Cavalry relic in very good condition with a woods brown patina. Provenance uncertain.
$650.00
MS 6. Rare Confederate Government Axe Head Marked “CSA” and “MACON GA”.
An essential tool for building breastworks and setting up camp. Clearly marked, blade edge chipped from hard use. Found near Dalton GA. Note example shown in Charlie Harris’ reference book “Civil War Relics of The Western Campaigns”.
$495.00 Reduced!
MS 7. M-1858 US Cavalryman’s Uniform Shell Jacket.
Exceptionally nice Civil War Cavalry Shell Jacket. The wool fabric has bright, unfaded indigo blue color. The yellow cavalry piping is also bright. No moth damage or repairs. All original US General Service eagle buttons are present. Inner liner is complete with arsenal sizing stamps (Size 3). Minor area of fraying to the liner on one side at the shoulder. I have taken a few shots of the jacket with a US M-1851 Cavalryman’s Saber Belt rig and M-1840 Saber mounted on a mannequin. It displays like a champ!
$2495.00
MS 9. Dug USA Hospital Department Bottle.
Rare small size. Common aqua color. Professionally cleaned. Provenance unknown.
$650.00
MS 10. Exploded Confederate 6 Pounder Iron Cannon Barrel. Fort Darling (Battle of Drewry’s Bluff) VA.
The Battle of Drewry’s Bluff took place on May 15, 1862. A Federal Naval Flotilla steamed up the James River intent on attacking Richmond. They were repulsed by the Confederate defenders at Fort Darling, which occupied a bend in the river seven miles from Richmond. There were eight guns in the fort and the records state that some of them were field pieces. Here is the muzzle from one of those cannons. This large and impressive relic would be a great focal point of any relic room. Looks like it blew apart near the center of the barrel. Condition of the iron is very good indeed with no deep pitting or carbonization. Found by Henrico County workers that were dredging the James River beneath the fort. The cannon barrel ended up in the hands of Ronnie Mantlo who sold it to Gary Williams. It was on display in the Cold Harbor VA. Museum for 21 years. Measures 20″ in length. Ex. Bill Blackman collection. Shop or show pick up only.
$9500.00
MS 11. Dug English Colonial “Mallet” Wine Bottle Ca. 1720-1750.
Nice early bottle. Dark green glass with applied lip. Has surface scratches but no chips or cracks. Provenance unknown. Ex. Bill Blackman collection.
$250.00
MS 12. Fantastic Dug Leech & Rigdon Confederate Cavalry Officer’s Spur.
Top notch “CS” marked spur with a slick dark brown patina and unusual decorated brass rowell. Ex. Bill Blackman collection.
$2995.00
MS 13. Dug Identification Badge with Battle Honors. Pvt William W. Snyder, Co. A. 50th Penn. Vol. Infantry Regt.
George B. McClellan ‘War of 1861″ badge in good condition. Appears to have been cleaned by the digger. Battle honors on reverse are “Bull Run, Chantilly, South Mountain, and Antietam”. I haven’t had time to research this soldier, but he already has a good history to have survived those battles.
$1350.00 HOLD C.C.
MS 14. Dug US Militia Officer’s Stirrup/Bridle Bit Rosette.
Scarce droop winged eagle rosette. A pair of matching stirrups identified to a Tennessee officer surfaced years ago at the Franklin show with these rosettes on them. Provenance unknown.
$325.00
MS 15. US M-1858 Enlisted Man’s “Bullseye” Canteen. Maker Marked.
Iconic Federal Canteen with intact sling loops and cork stopper. Spout is maker marked “H.B. & Co. PHIL.”. Great example.
$225.00
MS 16. Dug US Volunteer Militia Hat Plate Ca. 1825-1840.
Scarce stamped brass hat plate in remarkable condition. No cracks or repairs, only some minor ripples. Provenance uncertain. This early variant is shown on page 276, Plate #631 of O’Donnell & Campbell’s reference book “American Military Headgear Insignia”.
$450.00
MS 17. Pair of Oyster Dishes From CS Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Family Estate.
The whole group of dishes was offered many years ago by Gary Hendershot. These two just became available. One of them has a tiny hairline crack, but is otherwise perfect. These appetizer dishes would have been used by General Forrest at his dinner table, particularly when entertaining guests.
($1150.00). The other one is flawless. ($1495.00)
MS 18. US 7th Army Corps Insignia.
Silver plated brass insignia in great condition. Shows obvious wear and age. “T” shaped pin missing on reverse. There were two incarnations of this unit. The first one was formed in the Eastern Theater and served in Eastern Virgina until disbanded in 1863. These are the troops that opposed CS Gen. Longstreet at Suffolk. The second was formed in the Trans-Mississippi Theater in January of 1864. They served in the Department of Arkansas and participated in Gen. Frederick Steele’s Camden Expedition. An authentic wartime insignia.
$450.00
MS 19. Dug US Regulation Cavalry Hat/Kepi Insignia. East Cavalry Field, Gettysburg PA. Battlefield.
Exceptional condition. Classic stamped brass Cavalry trooper’s insignia. No repairs. Attachment loops are missing. Rare in this condition. Reliable provenance. Comes with Plez Bagby COA.
$395.00
MS 20. Rare US Bartholow’s Patent Army Revolver Bullet Mold .44 Cal.
Excellent condition. This mold produces a conical bullet as well as a round ball. See pages 24-52 of Dean Thomas’ fine reference book “Round Ball to Rimfire” Vol. 3 for detailed information concerning Dr. Roberts Bartholow, his patents, and the deadly explosion at his cartridge works in Chester PA. on March 29, 1862.
$250.00
MS 21. Dug Sword Scabbard Throat Inscribed “Presented to Lt. W. Mullin by the Members of ZDA, 2nd Fire Zouaves”. Found on the Glendale VA. Battlefield (Seven Days Campaign).
This fantastic relic was recovered by Bobby Muller many years ago. Condition is excellent. 2nd Lt. Washington Mullin mustered in on May 3, 1861 into the 73rd New York Vol. Infantry Regt., also known as The 2nd Fire Zouaves. The initials “ZDA” refer to Zouaves De Afrique”. This hard fighting unit participated in all of the major battles of The Army of The Potomac. I will leave it up to the potential buyer to do the research on this soldier.
$1495.00
MS 22. US Sibley Camp Stove.
One of the best examples of these stoves you will ever see. They are definitely getting harder to find. This one is fully functional with intact firewood door. These stoves were placed in both officer’s tents and soldiers’ huts during the winter for warmth. Shop or show pick-up only.
$795.00 Shop pick up or show delivery only.
MS 23. Dug US M-1858 “Smoothside Canteen”. Chancellorsville VA. Battlefield.
Historic relic in very good condition with reliable provenance. Found many years ago by Jack Craig.
$250.00
MS 24. Civil War Whisky Flask/Cup Marked “W.T. FRY & Co. NEW YORK” Identified to Sergeant Richard Carter, Co. C 2nd Wisconsin Vol. Inf. Regiment. Later Transferred to 5th Wisconsin Regt. (Army of The Potomac) Where He Achieved Rank of 1st Lieutenent.
Excellent condition. Glass flask has no cracks or chips. Pewter cup and cap has W. T. Fry mark. This flask came directly from Carter’s great-great Grandaughter along with many of his other personal effects. There was an example of this exact flask dug at Shiloh, so we know it is Civil War period. More research should be done on Lieutenent Carter. The 5th Wisconsin participated in all of the major battles of the Army of The Potomac including Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg.
$195.00 HOLD
MS 25. Massachusetts Arms Co. Marked Bullet Mold for Adam’s Patent Navy Revolver .36 Cal.
Scarce brass bullet mold in excellent condition. Ready to display with your revolver or cased set. Clearly stamped “MASS ARMS CO. /CHICOPEE FALLS“. Only 1000 of these revolvers were produced and almost all were purchased by the State of Virginia Militia just prior to the war. Here is the correct bullet mold.
$295.00
MS 26. British Army 3rd Dragoon Guards (Prince of Wales) Bugle.
In 1685, Thomas Hickman-Windsor, 1st Earl of Plymouth, formed a troop of cuirassiers to help suppress the Duke of Monmouth’s revolt against King James II. Later that year, this troop was merged with five others to form a regiment, initially ranked as the 4th Horse. In 1746, they were converted into a Dragoons Regt. They were re-named the 3rd Regt. of Dragoon Guards in 1751. After The Seven Years War, the unit took on the title of The Prince of Wales. This famous unit fought in many famous campaigns and battles including Blenheim, The Seven Years War, The Napoleonic Wars, Abbysinian Expedition, The Boer War, and WW I, particularly seeing action at Ypres, Loos, Cambrai, and Amiens. I am of the opinion that this bugle dates to the Boer War/WW I era. Condition is remarkable and quite complete with intact gold and blue cord with tassels, and fancy 3rd Dragoon Guards insignia. A plaque on the rear end is stamped “4273 BUGLER/F. SENIOR.“. The British Army “Broad Arrow” stamp is present on the bell. I think this may be a remarkable and possibly rare piece of British military history.
$595.00
MS 27. First Edition of “Confederate Echoes” and an 1897 Nashville TN. UCV Reunion Ribbon.
This memoir by Rev. Albert Theodore Goodloe is titled “Confederate Echoes: A voice from the South in the days of Secession and of The Southern Confederacy”. Goodloe was a 1st Lieutenant in Co. D of the 35th Alabama Volunteer Infantry Regt. The book is in good condition and is complete with all plates. There is some age and minor damage to a few of the pages. The silk Nashville UCV Reunion Ribbon was found inside the book and was used as a page marker. Brought into the shop by a local family.
$295.00
MS 28. US M-1858 Canteen with Classic Blue Kersey Wool Cover.
Great example of the “Bullseye” pattern canteen complete with sky blue wool cover. The fabric used on this canteen was sourced from scraps collected from the manufacture of Federal trousers. The stopper and chain are present, but the cork is in fragmentary condition.
$395.00
MS 29. Enfield Rifle Musket, Rifle and Carbine Tompions .577 Cal.
Authentic examples in excellent condition.
$55.00 ea.
MS 30. Stencil, Tintype, US Army Discharge, and Pension Certificate. Pvt. John R. Foust, Co. F, 207th PA. Vol. Infantry Regt.
Private Foust enlisted on August 25th, 1864 for a one year term of service. He was honorably discharged on May 31st, 1865. The 207th Pennsylvania Vol. Infantry Regt. saw action at Bermuda Hundred, Battle of Weldon Railroad, Fort Mahone, Hatcher’s Run, Fort Stedman, and the Siege and Union breakthrough at Petersburg, and finally Appomattox. Although the regiment only fought for one year, they took heavy casualties.
$195.00
MS 31. Dug US Artillery Hat Insignia.
Very good condition with no repairs. Found near Corinth MS.
$295.00
MS 32. Scarce “GOODYEARS PATENT” Gutta Percha Powder Flask.
High quality example that is clearly marked below the neck. Produced for cased revolvers.
$150.00
MS 33. Excavated US Federal Eagle Martingale for Mounted Officers Harness ca. 1835-1845. Vicksburg MS.
Very rare Mexican War type in great condition. Only minor loss at the upper right edge and no repairs. See page 145, Fig. 2. in Howard Crouch’s reference book “Horse Equipment of the Civil War Era” for the type. Found long ago in the Confederate camp at Snyder’s Bluff MS.
$1995.00 Reduced!
MS 34. Dug Colt Navy Revolver Bullet Mold.
This iron mold was found near LaGrange TN. by the late John Marks. Could also be for a Colt Army revolver. Hinge is frozen in place.
SOLD
MS 35. Dug Civil War Ginger Beer Bottle.
Excellent condition. Found near Savannah GA.
$25.00
MS 37. US Militia Shako Hat Plate Ca. 1825-1835.
High quality plate with sharp details and a deep bronze patina. Note “UNITY IS STRENGTH” motto over a Federal Eagle. See pages 251-252, and Fig. 583 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Headgear Insignia” for more information and an example mounted on a leather cap. This plate is associated with the Massachusetts Vol. Militia but was also used by other units. Provenance uncertain.
SOLD
MS 38. Dug Confederate Cavalry Saddle Shield.
Crudely stamped shield found near Richmond VA.
SOLD
MS 39. Confederate Enfield-Pritchett Pattern Bullet Mold .577 Cal.
These brass molds were imported from England by the Confederacy along with large quantities of Enfield Rifle Muskets. Gun tools, and bayonets. Condition is excellent with intact cavity insert.
$395.00
MS 40. Dug Confederate Cavalryman’s Martingale.
These heart shaped insignia adorned the central chest section of the rider’s harness. Made of stamped copper and found in a Confederate cavalry camp near Chattanooga TN.Excellent condition. Note solder marks on reverse.
$295.00
MS 41. Dug US Company Hat Letter “A” Hat Insignia.
Found in N. VA. Larger 1″ size.
SOLD
MS 42. Dug US Company Hat Letter “B” Hat Insignia.
Found in N. VA. Larger 1″ size.
$45.00
MS 43. Dug US Company Hat Letter “C” Hat Insignia.
Found in N. VA. Larger 1″ size.
$75.00
MS 44. Dug US Company Hat Letter “D” Hat Insignia.
Found in N. VA. Larger 1″ size.
$45.00
no images were found
MS 45. Dug US Company Letter “E” Hat Insignia.
Good condition with a couple of light bends. Larger 1″ size. Provenance uncertain.
$55.00
no images were found
MS 46. Dug US Company Letter “F” Hat Insignia.
Excellent condition. Larger 1″ size. Provenance of Orange VA. Ex. Sam Higginbotham collection.
SOLD
no images were found
MS 47. Dug Company Letter “G” Hat Insignia.
Excellent condition. Larger 1″ size. Provenance of Spotsylvania County VA.
SOLD
no images were found
MS 48. Dug Company Letter “H” Hat Insignia.
Excellent condition. Larger 1″ size. Provenance of Spotsylvania County VA.
SOLD
MS 49. Dug Company Letter “I” Hat Insignia.
Excellent condition. Larger 1″ size. Provenance of Orange County VA. Ex. Sam Higginbotham collection.
SOLD
no images were found
MS 50. Dug Company Letter “K” Hat Insignia.
Excellent condition. Hard to find intact. Larger 1″ size. Provenance of Spotsylvania County VA. Ex. Bob Scates collection.
SOLD
MS 51. Dug US M-1855 Company Letter “L” Hat Insignia.
Regulation large size ‘L” in very good condition. Stamped brass construction. One of the scarcest to find. Dug near Spotsylvania VA.
$295.00
no images were found
MS 52. Dug US M-1855 Company Letter “M” Hat Insignia.
Regulation large size ‘M” in very good condition. Stamped brass construction. The rarest of the hat letters. Dug near Fredericksburg VA.
SOLD
no images were found
MS 53. US Infantry Officer’s Embroidered Hat Insignia ca. 1845-1855.
Early pattern with silver bullion and sequins on black felt. See page 138, fig. 309 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s fine reference book “American Military Headgear Insignia” for a near identical example and more information. Measures 2.5″ across. Ex. Mike Janton collection.
$75.00
MS 54. Confederate Cavalry Martingale.
Plain lead filled Martingale with wire hooks (one broken) of a type found in Confederate cavalry camps. This one is non-excavated. Excellent condition. Martingales were purely decorative insignia that adorned the chest strap of a horse’s harness. Union forces had plain ones with a raised rim, as well as “US” marked and the officer’s style with the Federal Eagle.
$350.00
MS 55. Dug Civil War Period Pickle Bottle.
Excellent condition. Smaller size. Aqua color with no damage. Found in a Civil War trash pit. Provenance uncertain.
$95.00
MS 56. Dug “Milk Glass” Civil War Mustard Bottle.
Rare milk-colored bottle in flawless condition. Note pontil at bottom. Found in a Civil War troops camp near Savannah GA.
$195.00
MS 55. US M-1851 Enlisted Artillery/Cavalryman’s Saber Belt.
Buff leather belt in very good condition. Missing hangers. Buckle retains German Silver applied wreath. Miss-matched bench # on keeper.
$495.00
MS 58. Matching Pair of Civil War Cartridge Box Tins.
Perfect condition and maybe what you need for a cartridge box.
$195.00 HOLD L.F.
MS 59. Dug USA Hospital Dept. Bottle.
Flawless bottle. Large size variant. Professionally cleaned for display. Found near Dalton GA.
$795.00
MS 60. Dug Confederate Cavalry Martingale. Atlanta Campaign.
Large size variant of this star within a shield insignia that was originally mounted on the chest strap of a horseman’s harness. Made of lead filled stamped brass, and usually found in Confederate contexts. It may be A Texas or Mississippi cavalry insignia. Found in the camp of Ross’s CS Cavalry. Chattahoochie River line near Atlanta.
$495.00
MS 61. Dug US Patriotic Whisky Flask Ca. 1850’s.
This large size flask is marked on one side “PITTSBURGH”. Excellent condition. Dug near Savannah GA. Professionally cleaned.
$195.00
MS 62. Dug Wine Bottle Found in an “1862-1863 New York Infantry Camp”.
Dark amber bottle with a tall tapering profile. Excellent condition. Digger documented it as being found near Brooke Station VA. on March 6, 1999.
$65.00
MS 63. “U.S. Infantry & Rifle Tactics” Manual For Officers.
Fine manual of arms authored by Gen. William J. Hardee of Georgia (Later a Confederate General in the Army of Tennessee). Official title is; U.S. Infantry Tactics, for the Instruction, Exercise, and Manoeuvres of the United States Infantry, Including Infantry of the Line, Light Infantry, and Riflemen. Prepared Under the Direction of the War Department, and Authorized and Adopted by the Secretary of War, May 1, 1861.. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott & Co., 1861. Exceptional condition, complete with no issues. Note quality of the pages, cover and spine.
SOLD
MS 64. Dug Hard Rubber Lice Comb found in a Civil War Trash Pit.
Scarce camp find in good condition. Lice were an ever present nuisance among soldiers in the Civil War. Provenance uncertain.
$45.00
MS 65. US Rifleman’s “Peace Flask” by N.P. AMES. Dated 1837.
Deep untouched patina with intact triangular sling loops and adjustable spout. These flasks were issued with the M-1841 “Mississippi” Rifle. Clear markings.
SOLD
MS 66. Rare “US” Officer’s Spur with Thirteen Stars.
Non excavated spur with intact brass rowell. No repairs or issues. Ex. Bill Blackman collection.
SOLD
MS 67. Dug US/CS Cavalry Saber Guard.
This flattened saber guard was found by Bill Blackman in one of the 1864 Confederate Winter camps near Dalton GA.
SOLD
MS 68. Dug US Shoulder Scale.
Excellent condition. Found by Bill Blackman on Hansborough Ridge near Stevensburg VA.
$65.00
MS 69. Dug Confederate Infantry Button with Fragment of “Butternut” Uniform Cloth.
Found many years ago by Bill Blackman in Joseph E. Johnston’s 1864 Winter Camp at Dalton GA.
SOLD
MS 70. Dug Confederate Surgeon’s Fleam.
Neat relic. Found by Bill Blackman in Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest’s 1863 Cavalry Camp at Altamont TN.
SOLD
MS 71. Painted US M-1858 “Bullseye” Canteen.
Bucolic log cabin scene with name “M.L. GREEN” above and “1863” underneath. Other side has a boat on a lake scene with “1863” below it. Excellent condition with vivid paint. Very well executed.
SOLD
MS 72. Five Confederate Infantry Buttons Found Together from a Discarded Shell Jacket.
Found many years ago just South of Potato Hill (Dalton GA. area) by Bill Blackman. All of the buttons have a matching aqua-green patina.
$895.00
MS 73. Dug US Militia Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle Tongue Disc Ca. 1830-1838.
Highly detailed oval shaped tongue disc that was dug near the Chickamauga Battlefield by Bill Blackman. See page 88, Plate 127 of O’Donnell & Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates” for an identical example. Very rare.
SOLD
MS 74. Dug Confederate Cavalryman’s Spur. Gen. N.B. Forrest’s Cavalry.
Richmond Arsenal variant found in one of Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Cavalry camps in Northern Mississippi. Great condition. Half of rowell shank tip broken.
$165.00