Miscellaneous Relics

MS 1. Confederate Enlisted Man’s Butternut Shell Jacket Identified to Private William B. Royal, Co. C, 38th North Carolina Vol. Infantry Regt.

This high quality and classic example is made from homespun wool. Linen liner is original and in great condition. There are two belt loops on the side. Jacket retains seven original gold plated North Carolina Militia coat buttons. The buttons are Confederate made, most likely in Richmond VA. by S.A. Myers. They are consistent in finish and patina, and may very well be original to the coat. The truly great thing about this jacket, is that it was acquired from William B. Royal’s direct descendant, Howard ‘Hardy” Lee Royal in 2002 by Will Gorges of New Bern NC. There is a Statement of Provenance letter that comes with the jacket signed by Royal. According to Hardy, the bullet hole in the shoulder is from when his great-great grandfather was wounded at the Battle of The Wilderness on May 5, 1864. Private Royal enlisted on Jan. 16, 1862 and served consistently with the Army of Northern VA. He recovered from his wound and returned to the army in September of 1864. He was captured at the Battle of Hatcher’s Run VA. at the close of the war, and did a short stint at the Point Lookout, MD. prison. Royal was sick in hospital when the 38th NC was in the thick of the fighting at Gettysburg suffering severe casualties. A copy of Royal’s service records and the regimental history of the 38th NC. are included. I photographed the jacket in some photos with original Confederate accoutrements to show its display potential. Ex. Will Gorges, Ex. Ray Richey Museum, Ex. Horse Soldier. 

$49,500.00 Reduced!

MS 2. Confederate Tarred Canvas Haversack that was Carried into the Battle of Franklin TN. by Confederate General Otho F. Strahl when he was killed, November 30, 1864.

First of all, any Confederate knapsack is extremely rare. The one carried by a Confederate Brigadier General killed at Franklin is a historical Southern Treasure. Old brown ink card that was inside states: “The haversack used by Brigadier Gen’l Otto Frederick (actually French) Strahl of Tennessee during the late War Between the States. The mutilation of the flap was by a fragment of the shell in the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee, November 30-1864 in which Gen’l Strahl lost his life.” The Battle of Franklin was truly the twilight of the once mighty Confederate Army of Tennessee. Major General Benjamin Franklin Cheatham commanded a division of mostly Tennessee Brigades (including Strahl’s). They were needlessly sacrificed due to the ineptitude and ego of General John Bell Hood. Five Confederate Generals were killed that day; Patrick Cleburne of Arkansas, Strahl from Tennessee, John Adams of Tennessee, States Rights Gist of South Carolina and Hiram B. Granbury of Texas. A sixth General, John C. Carter of Tennessee died the next day of a mortal wound. After the battle, their corpses were laid on the rear wooden porch of the Carnton House. General Strahl was leading his men on foot when he received a bullet through his neck, he was then quickly dispatched by two more bullets to the head. General Strahl is buried in Dyersburg TN. The haversack itself is quite rare and remarkable. It is well made from tarred canvas and has an intact carrying strap and adjuster buckles. Flap retains latch tab and buckle. Note damage to the flap that is mentioned on the tag.

$10,500.00 Reduced

MS 3. Dug Memphis Novelty Works Cavalry Officer’s Spur.

Scarce Leech and Rigdon spur with raised “CS” below the rowell arm. Iron rowell intact with one missing tine. Provenance of West Tennessee.

SOLD

MS 4. US 5th Army Corps Badge made from a Silver Seated Liberty Dime.

Finely made with intact T-hinge pin. A Civil War period 5th Corps patriotic letter envelope is included. The 5th US Army Corps was a stalwart pillar in the Army of the Potomac, fighting in all of its major battles.

$495.00 

MS 5. Early Oil Painting depicting the Battle of Mobile Bay. The USS Hartford and The CSS Tennessee.

High quality painting done shortly after the war. Very well executed but unfortunately there is not a signature visible on the painting. Captures US Admiral David Glasgow Farragut’s “Damn the Torpedoes” moment with the Hartford run alongside the Tennessee. Water gilded frame is original. Measures 33.5″x 24.5″ overall. No damage or restoration. This is a really great painting. 

$6995.00

MS 6. Excavated Silver ID Badge Inscribed “John J. Meighan, Co. B, 1st U.S. Cav”.

Nicely decorated around the border and inscribed by a jeweler. Pin missing on the back. I don’t have much information on this soldier. It is recorded that Meighan also served in Co. E. of the 53rd PA. Infantry. According to his obituary, he died of “Bright’s Disease” after working for many years in New York as a stationary engineer for coal companies. He was a member of the Conyngham Chapter of the G.A.R. I will leave the research to the buyer. A cursory look at this unit’s history shows its involvement in many important battles including Kelly’s Ford, Trevillians Station, Brandy Station, Gettysburg and many others. The badge was dug near Fredericksburg VA.

$1250.00

MS 7. Muster Roll and Pay-roll of Co. D, 154th Tennessee (Senior) Vol. Infantry Regt. dated May 1st, 1862. General Preston Smith’s Brigade.

Filled out and submitted to the Confederate authorities by Captain Sterling Fowlkes Jr. Condition is remarkable. Signed by the present soldiers, many of whom may be ancestors of folks living today. There is a lot of information about the regiment during the battle of Shiloh and its aftermath, concerning casualties as well as equipment and arms. Intact Confederate muster rolls are rare, especially in this condition. Housed in an archival folder. 

$1850.00

MS 8. Confederate Tin Drum Canteen.

Fine quality canteen with intact sling loops, spout and only minor service dings. Ex. Steve Mullinax collection.

$795.00

MS 9. Exceptional US M-1858 Cavalryman’s “Hardee” Hat.

High quality, most likely unissued. No tears or repairs. Cavalry insignia as well as yellow hat cord are authentic. Sweat band present and a clear “US ARMY/EXTRA MANUFACTURE” and size “7” stamp present inside the crown. This hat would be a fitting accessory to your US Cavalry Jacket. Ex. Mike Janton collection.

$3850.00

MS 10. Dug Identification Disc of Pvt. Joseph Alexander, Co. F, 5th Vermont Vol. Inf. Regt.

Very good excavated condition with a green patina, traces of gold plating, and clearly readable. Alexander enlisted on August 31st, 1861 and died of Dysentery on Nov. 22, 1862. He is buried at the Soldier’s Home National Cemetery, Washington DC. Tag was found in Northern VA.

$1150.00 

MS 11. Confederate Made Holster for Colt M-1849 Pocket Revolver.

A fine example with smooth supple leather. Hand stitched with lead rivets on the reverse. Small hole at the tip. Perfectly fits a Colt pocket revolver with 5″ barrel.

$395.00

MS 12. Confederate Trooper’s Stirrup.

Solid cast brass and crudely finished. Surfaced in Central VA.

$250.00

MS 13. Dug Identification Disc of Pvt. Melvin W. Sanborn, Co. A, 2nd Vermont Vol. Inf. Regt.

Very good excavated condition with gold plating and clearly readable. Melvin Sanborn enlisted on May 14, 1861 and mustered out of the Army on June 29, 1864. He died in 1923 and is buried in Greenwich Cemetery, Greenwich NY. Found N. VA.

$1150.00

MS 15. US Officer’s Bridle Bit Rosette.

Large pre-war type with lead fill and intact brass attachment loop. Very rare non-excavated.

$95.00

MS 16. US M-1855 Hardee Hat with Infantry Insignia and Hat Cord.

Here is one with character. Original war time US Infantry insignia including the blue cord and Jeff Davis hat pin. Insert with “EXTRA” and Eagle appears to be a replacement.

$2495.00

MS 17. Dug US Officer’s Bridle Bit Rosette.

Convex lead filled variant with raised “US”. Scarce larger variant. Found in US camp along the North Anna River. Central VA. 

$65.00

MS 18. Original Allen C. Redwood Pen and Ink Drawing Titled “An Incident in the Defense of New Orleans”. 

The artist was certainly intimate with this event and was probably a participant. He depicts Confederate Troops preparing an ambuscade of a steam powered riverboat or transport barge in the swamps of Louisiana. The soldiers are depicted realistically and in great detail. Redwood signed his name “A.C.R.” over “E.J.M.”. He is probably the foremost contemporary Confederate artist of the Civil War and is known for several famous drawings. Nicely framed with hand decorated matt.

$5995.00

MS 21. Dug Confederate Star Hat Insignia.

Very popular insignia with Confederate troops. Found in CS camp near Kinston NC by Herbie Parham. Stamped brass with bend to one arm.

SOLD

MS 22. Original Watercolor Portrait of Confederate General John Sappington Marmaduke of Missouri.

Exceptionally well executed and most likely the work of artist William B. Cox (1836-1882) who was known for his portrait work in Missouri, particularly of Civil War luminaries. Painting shows Marmaduke seated and in uniform. Painting measures 15″x 18″. Marmaduke commanded Confederate Cavalry under Gen. Sterling Price. He survived the war and eventually became governor of Missouri but died while in office. Marmaduke is buried in Jefferson City MO.

$6500.00

MS 23. Dug Union Third Army Corps Hat Insignia.

These were worn on forage caps of Union soldiers in the Army of the Potomac. Superb condition, jeweler engraved around the edges and made of silver. Found in Richmond VA. Comes with an attractive display case. 

$395.00 

MS 24. Civil War Soldier’s Combination Mess Tool.

This tool was also known as an “Army Knife. Many examples being excavated in Civil War camps.

$225.00

MS 25. US Pattern of 1858 Embroidered Cavalry Officer’s Forage Cap Insignia (First Regiment).

Very good condition with bullion border sewn onto black felt background. See pages 196-197 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s fine reference book “American Military Headgear Insignia” for similar examples and more information. Particularly fig, 463 and fig. 465. Measures 2.25″ x 1.75″. Ex. Mike Janton collection.

$350.00

MS 26. Supplement to the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies (100 volumes, including 5-volume index).

For serious relic hunters that do research, this set of books will be a game changer. These volumes are relatively scarce and most relic hunters don’t even know they exist. All of the information left out of the original Official Records: the reports listed as “not located”, the reports the Confederates didn’t send in, the Union reports not sent in, misplaced or sent in late, correspondence, itineraries of the units, record of events, records of the secret service.  “An invaluable collection of primary source material.”-Civil War Magazine. ” The single most important publication for Civil war researchers in nearly a century.”-William Marvel, author and Civil War historian. Arrangement of material: Part I, Reports; Part II, Record of Events and Itineraries of the Units; Part III, Correspondence; Part IV, Index. Printed on acid-free paper, sturdy cloth binding with gold stamping, sewn not glued, reinforced hinges, easy to read. These volumes were produced by Broadfoot Publishing. I have the complete set, like new condition. Shop or show pick up only. The best price I can find for a complete used set is $4500.00.

$1250.00 Shop or Show pick up.

MS 28. Dug Federal Eagle Neatly Cut from a Jeff Davis Hat Pin.

Cool relic. Eagle was skillfully trimmed by a bored soldier who was camped along the North Anna River, Central VA.

$95.00 HOLD K.C.

MS 30. Embroidered US Artillery Officer’s Hat Insignia.

Regulations of 1858 Pattern. High quality piece with gold bullion and red central boss. See pages 128-129 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s fine reference book “American Military Headgear Insignia” for similar examples and more information. Measures 2.5″ across. Ex. Mike Janton collection.

$250.00

MS 32. Embroidered Engineering Corps Officer’s Hat Insignia.

US or State Militia. Well made insignia with gold and silver bullion sewn on to black felt background. Classic turreted castle design. See page 189 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s fine reference book “American Military Headgear Insignia” for similar examples and more information. Measures 3″ across.

$350.00

MS 33. South Carolina Militia Officer’s Embroidered Hat Insignia.

Classic Civil War Palmetto Tree insignia made of fine gold bullion. Ca. 1860. Measures 2″. Ex. Mike Janton collection.

$450.00

MS 34. Dug Confederate Cavalryman’s Spur.

Scarce decorated iron type with brass rowell. Excellent condition. Provenance of CS Cavalry camp near Corinth MS.

$150.00

MS 35. Enfield Rifle Musket, Rifle and Carbine Tompions .577 Cal.

Authentic examples in excellent condition.

$65.00 ea. 

MS 40. Excavated Civil War Medicine Bottle.

A delicate 12 sided bottle in perfect condition. Note open pontil. Dug many years ago by Warren Vestal in a Civil War camp trash pit. Approx. 5″ in length. Found in North Carolina.

$35.00

MS 41. Excavated US Enlisted Artillery Corps Cap Plate ca. 1816-1820.

Another really rare and early plate. Complete with original attachment loops. Some freeze cracks have been stabilized with solder on the reverse. See O’Donnell & Campbell’s reference book “American Military Headgear Insignia”, page 62, Fig. 85 for the type. Provenance uncertain. Ex. John Powell, ex. Claude Maley collection.

$850.00

MS 42. Lead Ingot Recovered From the Blockade Runner “Modern Greece”.

One side is marked “CROWLEY & BRO.”. Found many years ago near Fort Fisher NC.

$295.00

MS 43. Rare US Topographical Engineer’s Embroidered Hat Insignia.

Antique gold bullion on black felt. Pattern of 1839. I have not seen an exact example of this pattern but it is no doubt real. See pages 180-181 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s fine reference book “American Military Headgear Insignia” for more information. Measures 2.25″ x 2″. Ex. Mike Janton collection.

$395.00

MS 44. US Cavalry Carbine Cartridge Box Marked “DINGEE & LORIGAN”.

Fine quality box with intact leather closure tab and wooden cartridge block. Note single strap loop across the back and intact buckles for shoulder sling. Waist belt loops intentionally removed. Inner flap stamped “DINGEE & LORIGAN/MAKERS/NEW-YORK.” This box would be a fitting accessory to any American Civil War carbine. 

HOLD

MS 45. Excavated Confederate Cavalryman’s Spur.

Untouched woods patina with small brass rowell. Provenance of Corinth MS.

$225.00

MS 46. Confederate Tin Drum Canteen with Original Linen Strap. 

Excellent and untouched. This canteen surfaced near Salisbury NC. Ex. Terry Teff collection.

$695.00

MS 50. Dug US Militia Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle Tongue Disc.

This type of buckle is pictured on pages 204-205 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book, “American Military Belt Plates”. Found in a US Cavalry Camp. North Anna Campaign. Someone out there has a tongue bar that could use this disc.

$95.00

MS 51. Dug Civil War Bayonet Converted into an Entrenching Tool.

Appears to be a Springfield bayonet. This tool was useful for rocky and hard ground. Excellent condition. Provenance of Tennessee.

$95.00

MS 55. Excavated US Federal Eagle Martingale for Mounted Officers Harness ca. 1835-1845. 

Very rare Mexican War type in great condition. Only minor loss at the upper right edge and no repairs. Possibly cleaned by the digger or a water find. See page 145, Fig. 2. in Howard Crouch’s reference book “Horse Equipment of the Civil War Era” for the type. Provenance unknown.

$2250.00

MS 56. Dug Regimental #0 Hat Insignia.

Large 1″ size for Kepi or Hardee Hat. Very fine example with no issues. Dug near Orange VA. Ex. Sam Higginbotham Collection.

$25.00

MS 57. Volunteer Militia Hat Plate ca. 1825-1840.

Very good condition with a nice patina. Sharp details. Note small holes for sewing to the cap. See page 274 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s fine reference book “American Military Headgear Insignia” for an illustration of this variant and more information. Measures 4.5″ x 3.25″. Ex. Mike Janton collection.

$195.00

MS 58. US 6th Army Corps Kepi Insignia.

Large size with intact Civil War period T-hinge pin. Silver plated brass.

$425.00

MS 59. Large excavated US Volunteer Militia Cap Plate ca. 1820-1835.

Rare to find at all, much less complete. Fantastic green patina with traces of silver plating. Some freeze cracks and minor bends. See O’Donnell & Campbell’s reference book “American Military Headgear Insignia”, page 261, Fig. 603 for the type. Provenance uncertain. Ex. Claude Maley collection.

$650.00

MS 60. US Infantry Officer’s Embroidered Hat Insignia.

Really nice looking Pattern of 1851 Infantry insignia with a brass regimental #4 mounted in the center. Thick and heavily decorated. See pages 145-146 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s fine reference book “American Military Headgear Insignia” for similar examples and more information. Measures 3″ across. Ex. Mike Janton collection.

$350.00

MS 61. Enfield Rifle Musket Oil Can.

Rare and complete with applicator lid.

$95.00

MS 62. Early US Cavalry Bridle Bit Rosette.

Scarce non-excavated example.

$45.00

MS 64. Dug Civil War Mustard Bottle from Vicksburg MS.

This type was imported from France. Droop-winged eagle decoration. Perfect condition. Ex. Claude Maley collection.

$125.00

MS 65. P-53 Enfield Sergeant’s Combination Tool.

Very fine condition and complete with worm, nipple pick, oiler, nipple wrench, and screwdriver. A fine accessory for you Enfield Rifle Musket, Two-Band Rifle, or Carbine.

$395.00

MS 66. Dug Regimental #1 Hat Insignia.

Excellent condition. Larger 1″ size. Found near Fredericksburg VA.

$45.00

MS 67. Dug Toy Cannon.

This interesting relic was found by Don Tharpe in a Civil War troops camp near Marshall VA. It appears to be mage of pewter and is functional. Note touch hole on breech.

$150.00

MS 68. Confederate Soldier’s Letter from Pvt. Robert M. Rucker, Co. A, 2nd Tennessee Vol. Infantry Regt. to his father, Samuel Reade Rucker. Dated Feb. 18, 1862.

These Tennessee Troops were among those rushed to Virginia to participate in the Battle of First Manassas. Most arrived right after the battle, after which, they went into camp and later participated in the Cheat Mountain and Romney WV. Campaign. Written from Camp Currin (N. Virginia). In part…”I suppose you have heard by this time that our regiment have all but about fifty men, reenlisted for two years or the war and are now on their way home with furloughs until the first day of April”..Rucker goes into more details about the movements of the regiment “Since the regiment have left for home, we that are left- have heard that the regiment is ordered to Knoxville, and also that those who have started home were ordered to be stopped at Richmond and other places along the road, and all batteries up at Knoxville”…..”Col. Bate has now gone to Richmond to see the War Department and is there now, and will, I suppose, do his best to get us off to Tennessee”…”We are left at present in a rather anomalous condition, and now the forty or fifty men, doing picket duty, that the whole regiment did before it left-and you may say without officers, except Lieutenant Buttar, who is detailed to stay with us.”….”I think it is probable that General Holmes will order us to Tennessee, and if he does not, we may have to go into the batteries at Evansport (Quantico VA.) and take charge of a gun until our time is out. This is supposition on my part, however, this post is vacant now and we are not in a safe position, our pickets were fired upon last night, some seven or eight shot-from a vessel at us. It is reported that another regiment will even move here. We men that are left behind lines have not reenlisted, of course except myself, are some of the toughest and best men in the regiment. Yours affectionately, R.M. Rucker”. The letter is accompanied by a full transcription.

$150.00 Reduced!

MS 69. Dug US M-1859 Cavalryman’s Spur Marked “ALLEGHENY ARSENAL”. 

Scarce maker marked spur in very good condition, with no breaks or bends. Size #2. The US Allegheny Arsenal was operating in Pittsburgh PA. but burnt down during the war. Found near Richmond VA.

$125.00

MS 70. 6th Plate Ambrotype of Mother and Child.

A very clear and touching image. A mother and child hoping daddy will come home from the war? Perfect reenacting prop. 

$125.00

MS 71. Dug Miniature Bronze Cannon Barrel found at Brandy Station VA.

This is a really cool relic. You can see that this thick bronze cannon exploded violently upon firing. The bore is approximately .70 Cal. I wonder if someone out there has found the rear section.

$350.00

MS 72. Dug Regimental #9 or #6 Hat Insignia.

Very good condition. Larger 1″ size. Found by Bob Scates near the Wilderness VA.

$55.00

MS 74. US M-1859 McClellan Military Saddle made by Clare & Co., Bethel Ohio.

Good quality saddle with accessories. Brass saddle shield marked “11 1/2 INCH SEAT”. Rawhide seat is in remarkable condition with only a few minor tears. Complete with all fittings, crupper and leather straps. Lariat, carbine boot or “thimble” and US M-1859 smooth sided canteen included. Brass maker tag is stamped “S. CLARE & CO. /MAKERS/BETHEL OHIO”. Leather skirts and stirrup covers are in great condition as are the wooden stirrups. 

$2995.00 

MS 75. Dug US M-1859 Cavalryman’s Spur.

Excellent condition. Found Brandy Station VA. 

$55.00

MS 76. Texas “Hope” Saddle.

Has rawhide-covered seat and is trimmed with dark russet brown bridle leather. The seat covering, quarter straps, sweat leathers, etc. are all tooled leather. The bent wood stirrups are of the rounded-top Confederate pattern. Confederate soldiers hailing from Texas commonly used this type of saddle. The Texas Rangers also
made them famous by their use. Includes girth strap.

$2495.00

MS 77. Southern, possibly Confederate, Morgan “Muley” Saddle.

Evidently this type of saddle is considered to be made in accordance with Southern and Trans -Mississippi saddle making traditions, notably the lack of a “saddle horn”. Condition is very good with intact leather side flaps and iron stirrups. Original woven girth strap also intact. Many Confederate Troopers brought these saddles into the service. Guaranteed to be Civil War period or earlier.

$650.00

MS 80. Dug Confederate Cavalry Spur found on the 1863 Brandy Station VA. Battlefield.

Scarce type, most likely a civilian pattern. Condition is excellent with intact iron rowell. Pea green patina.

$165.00

MS 81. Dug Civil War Period Glass Pitcher.

A small pitcher made of hand-blown glass or crystal. Note pontil on bottom. Very finely made. Possibly used to pour cream. 

$125.00

MS 89. Identified Confederate Surgeon’s Pocket Surgery or Field Kit.

High quality example with complete set of instruments. Leather folding case is embossed in gold “DR. ALEXANDER ERSKINE./238 BEALE ST./MEMPHIS TN.” The inside of the case is maker marked “BLEES-MOORE INST. CO./ST. LOUIS MO.” Cursory research shows that Erkine was indeed a Confederate surgeon in the Army of Tennessee. He served in a Tennessee Regiment but I forgot which one. Erskine continued to practice medicine after the war and it is possible that this kit may be post war. Will update this info soon.

$250.00 

MS 90. Dug Civil War Era Federal Eagle.

Appears to be too small for a flag staff eagle. Traces of gold plating on cast pewter or other white metal. One of my colleagues believes that this style is slightly post war. Possibly used as an architectural ornament. Found many years ago by Don Tharpe in a Civil War troops camp near Marshall VA. Comes with wooden display stand.

$150.00

MS 91. Cased Eye Surgery Kit by Tiemann.

Fine looking walnut case with what appears to be a pretty complete set of surgery instruments. Metal plate for box lid missing.

$350.00

MS 92. Dug US Company Hat Letter “A” Hat Insignia. 

Found in N. VA. Larger 1″ size.

$55.00

MS 93. Dug US Company Hat Letter “B” Hat Insignia. 

Found in N. VA. Larger 1″ size.

$45.00

MS 94. Dug US Company Hat Letter “C” Hat Insignia. 

Found in N. VA. Larger 1″ size.

$75.00

MS 95. Dug US Company Hat Letter “D” Hat Insignia. 

Found in N. VA. Larger 1″ size.

$45.00

MS 96. Dug US Company Letter “E” Hat Insignia.

Good condition with a couple of light bends. Larger 1″ size. Provenance uncertain.

$55.00

MS 97. Dug US Company Letter “F” Hat Insignia.

Excellent condition. Larger 1″ size. Provenance of Orange VA. Ex. Sam Higginbotham collection.

SOLD

MS 98. Dug Company Letter “G” Hat Insignia.

Excellent condition. Larger 1″ size. Provenance of Spotsylvania County VA. 

SOLD

MS 99. Dug Company Letter “H” Hat Insignia.

Excellent condition. Larger 1″ size. Provenance of Spotsylvania County VA. 

$65.00

MS 100. Dug Company Letter “I” Hat Insignia.

Excellent condition. Larger 1″ size. Provenance of Orange County VA. Ex. Sam Higginbotham collection.

$45.00

MS 101. Dug Company Letter “K” Hat Insignia.

Excellent condition. Hard to find intact. Larger 1″ size. Provenance of Spotsylvania County VA. Ex. Bob Scates collection.

$75.00

MS 102. Dug Company Letter “L” Hat Insignia.

Rare company letter in excellent condition. Hard to find intact. Larger 1″ size. Provenance of Stafford VA.

$350.00

MS 103. Matching Pair of Civil War Period Brass Spurs.

Military style. Possibly Confederate or State Militia.

$225.00

MS 104. Dug Civil War Period Shackle Ball.

Here is a real “Ball and Chain” but unfortunately missing the chain. Used to restrain slaves and prisoners by chaining it to the ankle with an iron cuff. This early type may date back to Colonial times. It originally had a tall loop “which is broken off) to which the chain and leg shackle was attached. Found long ago by a late Fredericksburg VA. relic hunter who thought it was a 32 lb. cannon ball.  Actually, it could have possibly been used as a projectile for a 32 pounder gun? The numbers “2 1/2” are cast into the ball. Very crude with mold seam and casting flaws. Shop or show pick up only. Weighs 32 lbs.

$75.00

MS 105. Matching Pair of US Militia Shako Hat Insignia ca. 1840-1850

These Federal Eagle rosettes were mounted on each end of the chinstrap. Mint condition with soldered attachment wires.

$75.00

MS 106. 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.

$250.00

MS 107. US Pattern of 1858 Stamped Brass Cavalry Hat Insignia.

Superb and untouched with all soldered attachment loops intact. See page 200, fig. 477 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s fine reference book “American Military Headgear Insignia” for this exact pattern and more information. Measures 3.25″. Ex. Mike Janton collection.

$250.00

MS 108. US Pattern of 1858 Stamped Brass Artillery Hat Insignia.

Superb and untouched with all soldered attachment loops intact. See page 130, fig. 282 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s fine reference book “American Military Headgear Insignia” for this exact pattern and more information. Measures 3.25″. Ex. Mike Janton collection.

$250.00

MS 109. US Pattern of 1858 Stamped Brass Infantry Hat Insignia.

Fine example with all soldered attachment loops intact. See page 154, fig. 362 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s fine reference book “American Military Headgear Insignia” for this exact pattern and more information. Measures 3.5″. Lead filled regimental #5 is a bonus. Ex. Mike Janton collection.

$55.00

MS 111. 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 112. Civil War Period Coin Silver Pocket Watch.

Exceptional condition. 1865 production serial #195460. Marked “AMERICAN WATCH Co.” Comes with winding key. Case is stamped on inside “WARRANTED COIN SILVER”.

$595.00

MS 113. Dug Cotton Scale Arm found on a Virginia Plantation.

MS 114. Mexican War Period US Military Drumstick Sling and Ebony Sticks.

Excellent condition. Tarred leather sling is pliable with intact brass holder. Matching drum sticks are also in excellent condition and original to the sling. The stitching at the bottom has separated at the brass ring that attached to the drum. Ex. John Gibson collection.

650.00

 MS 115. US M-1858 Cartridge Box and Shoulder Sling .58 Cal.

Box is unmarked and in very good condition. Retains roller buckles and cartridge tins. Non-regulation sling is made of tooled leather and has been shortened by the soldier. Latch tab on box is a replacement. The brass cartridge box plate itself is a Boyd and Sons of Boston contract pattern. 

$395.00

MS 116. US Army of The Potomac Map Pointer with Sheath.

A very unique piece finely carved from wood. The wooden pointer and scabbard bear the 5th, 6th, and 9th Army Corps Insignia. A fantastic relic! Provenance of a long closed Antietam Museum collection.

$495.00

MS 117. Dug Civil War Whisky Bottle.

Good condition. No cracks or issues. Found in Union camp trash pit. Deep Bottom VA.

$35.00

MS 118. Tin Drum Canteen.

Smaller militia type with screw cap and red linen cover.

$225.00

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