First-Class Civil War Flags, Civil War Uniforms and Other Civil War Artifacts

1133 - ANTIQUE COLT HOLSTER FOR A 6" 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.
This is a great little flap for a '49 pocket. It shows decorative carving about the flap and is in fine, supple condition. The closing tab has been replaced and this should probably be changed for a better look and fit. This is an early holster that could have been used before, during and after the Civil War. This would go great with a 6" pocket to really dress up a display. It's a nice one!

$ 495.00 - SOLD !!!
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1123 - IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR CAPTAIN OF CAVALRY UNIFORM TO INCLUDE FROCK COAT, STAFF OFFICERS VEST AND CAVALRY OFFICERS PANTS.
RARE, RARE, RARE, and desirable as it gets. This is a beautiful outfit with classic frock coat. It sports all of its C-buttons and a set of beautiful, double gold-bullion bordered Captain straps. The vest is equally impressive with only 3 remaining buttons that are wire-loop backed rather than stitched. Original replacements for the missing buttons can easily be found. The pants are FANTASTIC, WITH THE ORIGINAL YELLOW PIPING DOWN EACH LEG, VERY, VERY RARE, ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND. The set has a great story and it pays to dig when hunting these items. This uniform was in an auction and the auctioneer I/D'd the set WITH THE NAME OF THE CONSIGNOR RATHER THAN THE THE NAME OF THE CONSIGNORS ANCESTOR. When I couldn't find the name of the soldier through the archives, I called the auction house and found out who the consignor was and called him the morning of the auction to find that the true ID was to his great, great grandfather, William N. Berry of the 5th Illinois Cavalry. Berry first served for 6 months in the 26th Illinois Infantry. The men who composed this gallant Regiment always had the honor to remember that the man who first led them in defense of their country's flag became the most illustrious soldier and distinguished citizen of the age and generation in which he lived, Ulysses S. Grant. Berry left the 26th a few months after Grant was promoted to General, being discharged for promotion as 2nd Lieutenant in the 5th Illinois Cavalry in December of 1861. This unit saw much action in the Western Theatre. They were organized at Camp Butler in Nov., 1861, and mustered in for three years. On Feb. 20, 1862, it moved to Benton barracks, St. Louis Mo., and on March 27, marched to Doniphan, arriving there on April 1, driving out the enemy, capturing his camp, killing 3 and taking 7 prisoners. In October, a forage train was attacked by the enemy and 79 of the regiment were captured, after losing 1 killed and 6 wounded. In the spring of 1863 it entered the Vicksburg campaign and on June 3, made a reconnoissance to Mechanicsburg, drove the enemy 10 miles, skirmishing heavily. On the following day it formed a junction with two regiments of infantry and 8 pieces of artillery, attacked the enemy and defeated him, the regiment losing 1 killed and 7 wounded. In July, it accompanied an expedition to Canton, Miss., arriving there after some fighting, and after destroying the public workshops, railroads, etc., returned to the main army at Jackson. On Aug. 21, it encountered and defeated Blythe's Confederate cavalry at Coldwater, the regiment losing 1 killed and 5 wounded. In October it took part in a cavalry charge at Brownsville, routing the Confederate Gen. Wirt Adams, and driving him from his position, the regiment losing 2 wounded and 1 prisoner. On Jan. 1, 1864, many in the regiment reenlisted as veterans, and in March, were furloughed home, returning to the command on May 10. The remainder of the regiment's term of service was spent in Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas, engaged in scouting and guard duties. It was mustered out at Springfield, Ill., Oct. 27, 1865. Berry served with distinction with the 5th and he himself was captured while a first Lieutenant in Jones County, Mo. in June of 1863 and was imprisoned at Macon. I don't know how or when he got out, but he was made a Captain on 12/30/64 and further research may find him on Staff. This is a great set.

$14,750.00
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1113 - POST CIVIL WAR, 13 STAR, CEREMONIAL PATRIOTIC SHOULDER SASH.
Although you have probably seen photos of Military and Political dignitaries wearing such sashes in vintage Civil War Photos, don't get fooled. The applied metallic silver stars are a giveaway as this being a post-1870's product. These are particularly identified and having been worn all across the United States during the Constitutional Centennial Celebration in 1887, the 100 year anniversary of the birth of our nation.

$ 175.00
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1081 - CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE WREATH & TONGUE BELT-PLATE WITH "CSA" MOTIF.
One of the rarer belt-plates and seldom seen for sale, this plate came directly out-of-the-woods. It retains most of its original gold gilt and one would be hard-pressed to find another. For the discriminating collector that likes the rarest and the best.

SOLD !!!
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1077 - EARLY, Mexican War/Civil War MILITARY OFFICERS INK-WELL.
This is a very unusual inkwell that dates from 1830 - 1860. Probably used by an American Officer of note as it shows a wonderful spread-winged eagle Military Motif.

$175.00
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1045 - OUTSTANDING, CONFEDERATE, BLACKSMITH/SLAVE MADE D-GUARD BOWIE WITH FANTASTIC OLD ORIGINAL ID TAG.
Featured on page 158 of 'Collecting The Confederacy' by Shannon Pritchard, this is a big, imposing knife that was without a doubt, "Jonny made". It has a fantastic old tag that reads: "knife made in Knight's blacksmith shop at Amelia CH (courthouse) at the beginning of the war by Joe Hill, a slave. Lee dined at Knight's house at Amelia CH on the retreat from Richmond in 1865". This knife was examined by RE Neville, now deceased, and he informed former owner John Gibson that there were 3 or 4 of these examples known but little was known about who or where they were manufactured. The tag confirmed they were Virginia made (as was suspected) but they were not believed to be part of a Confederate contract. With research from Dee Seadler and Nancy Dearing Rossbacher, the following emerged: According to 1860 census, John W. Knight, age 52, was listed as living in Amelia with wife Sarah and six children and was a carriage maker by trade (necessitating a blacksmith shop). (Reference roll M653_1337 page 204) Joe Hill does not appear in census record until 1870 (which was common for slaves). Born in 1824 his home was listed as Giles, Amelia, Va., race - colored (mulatto) and his occupation was that of blacksmith (Reference roll M593-1633, page 288). The Knight family had 9 slaves working for them. A great knife with great history.

$4,350.00
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982 - PERSONAL MILITARY ARTIFACTS FROM THE MALCOLM AMMIDOWN FAMILY.
I have not been able to identify this uniform and hat, although it was obviously the property of an ancestor of Civil War Veteran Malcolm Ammidown. This frock, kepi and insignia are probably from a Military School or Militia. If any of you out there can identify the insignia or initials on the button, please let us know via email at mail@historicalarms.net or call us at your convenience, 11am to 7pm eastern time.

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922 - BEAUTIFULL, NEAR MINT CONFEDERATE GENERAL STAFF OFFICERS COAT BUTTON, OFTEN FOUND ON GENERAL OFFICERS COATS.
This is the very first button I have offered on the website. I bought it because it is the most striking I have ever seen and in near mint condition. This button was regulation for the Confederate States Army, adopted in 1861, " For General Officers and Officers of the General Staff" It retains 98% original bright gilt on its face and shows the standard rounding at the edges, raised eagle in the center, with 11 six-pointed stars surrounding the large eagle. It's breast-shield is marked, "CSA". It shows the back-mark of S. Issacs Campbell & Co/London/St. James St. The photo does not do it justice. It is bright, sharp and large, about the size of a quarter. If you have ever wanted just one great button that was possibly worn by a Confederate General or are a button collector that wants the best, this one is beautifull.

$ 2,350.00
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811 - UNION, REGULATION SIZED CIVIL WAR REGIMENTAL BATTLE FLAG ON ITS ORIGINAL FLAG STAFF, COMPLETE WITH SPIRE AND TASSLES.
AS RARE AS IT GETS! I know I'll probably never find another one. This is an original Civil War Regimental Battle-Flag on its original staff with tassles. I purchased a fantastic Illinois Majors Frock Coat and Vest over a year ago from the same area that this flag came from. The set was ID'd to an Illinois Colonel who was killed leading a charge at Kennesaw Mountain. I was told by the picker that he had missed a regimental flag that the family had sold previously. I believe this to be the same flag that he had missed. After some study, I am certain that indeed, this is a pattern that is found to be used most often by Illinois Regiments. It is 100% original and untouched and needs some help from a good collector. It is in generally fine condition but suffers from the problem of flaking paint on the right wing, tail and regimental banner. This could easily be mounted and/or conserved. I am not interested in making a killing on this flag. I have priced it very low in the hope that a good collector will buy it and have it properly mounted and/or conserved. You don't have to be wealthy to own this fine flag. It will be offered on a first come, first serve basis and I expect there to be many inquiries. Again, this is a flag that conserved could demand $25,000 - $35,000.00 or more when conserved and mounted. I want it to find a good home and am offering it at a fraction of that range. Call for details !

REDUCED TO BELOW COST - $12,500.00 !!!
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642 - ARMORY OF MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA MANUFACTURED D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE.
Now this is a really great Bowie. A wonderful example of the products made at the former prison in Georgia that was turned into a manufactory. The clip-point blade is 16 1/2" long with a 5" false edge and the knife is 21 1/2" long overall. The blade is just about perfection, buttery smooth with a wonderfull, deep patina and showing no corrosion save for a few specs of raised rust. The guard shows generous traces of original black paint and the wood grip is fine. A similar example with its very rare scabbard was recently priced on another website at triple this amount. It sold already. Mine doesn't have the scabbard but should be considered a great buy. Arsenal D-guards are rare and usually show remarkably superior workmanship to the alternatives.

$3,250.00 !! On Hold !!!
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630 - ISSUED INFANTRY HARDY HAT IN FINE CONDITION.
This is a great Hardy in excellent condition save for some seperation on the back of the top rim which could easily be repaired. This is not one of those unissued surplus items. It was worn in the field and shows little of it. It's also not priced at $9,000.

$ 5,450.00 , *** CLEARANCE - $3,975.00 !!!
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613 - OUTSTANDING, 100% ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR McDOWELL PATTERN OFFICERS KEPI WITH ORIGINAL UNTOUCHED STAFF INSIGNIA.
This is a WORLD-CLASS hat with all the bells & whistles. It retains its original lining, sweatband and makers label from Schuyler, Hartley and Graham. It has its ORIGINAL insignia and is not one of those hats that's had a "wondering patch" applied to it. It's missing the strap-loop and has only a moth nip or two. This is for the finest of collections.

ON HOLD !
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591 - HISTORICALL INSCRIBED CIVIL WAR ERA GOLD POCKET WATCH WITH HISTORIC PRESENTATION.
This is a great item that was sold from this website previously and then returned to us as the watch needs repair. It is wonderfull and the only Gold Watch with presentation that I have ever come across. The inscription reads, "Presented by Co. H, 52 Reg. P.V. To Capt. E. R. Peckens at Beaufort, SC. April 30, 1863". Peckens (spelled "Peckins" in the National Archives) served with the 52nd at Lee's Mills, Williamsburg, Seven Pines and Fair Oaks. A folder with his records and regimental history are included.

$5,500.00, *** CLEARANCE - $4,200.00
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578 - ORIGINAL PAIR OF CIVIL WAR CAVALRY GAUNTLETS.
In excellent condition and seldom used. These are beautifull and would make a great side piece in a display. One glove has an inked name removed from the inside of the cuff.

$ 850.00 (on hold)
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556 - CIVIL WAR DRUM, IDENTIFIED TO COMPANY G OF THE 13TH PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS.
Another great item that won't last long. This is a wonderfully painted drum ID'd to a great unit.

SOLD !!!
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545 - SPECTACULAR, SOLID SILVER EAGLE-HEAD SPURS WITH FANTASTIC HISTORICAL PRESENTATIoN TO A COLONEL KIA AT THE WILDERNESS.
One can argue that these may be one of the finest and most historical sets of spurs ever to come on the Civil War marketplace. This is the only known set of solid silver Eagles out of the Schuler, Hartley and Graham catalog that I am aware of. Figural spurs such as these and Dolphin Heads are of the rarest and most desirable of known examples, far exceeding those of floral, geometric or plain design and of course, the American Eagle is tops in all areas of Historical American collectables with military attribution. The Eagle is America and was The Union. In my opinion, these are the best of the best other than those which may be attributed to the most famous generals of the conflict such as Lee, Grant, etc. These full-form eagles with broad wings have been immaculately hand-chased after casting to produce the finest details. They are in nearly flat-mint condition. In addition, they are inscribed to a battle-worn officer who gave the ultimate at The Battle of the Wilderness in 1864. Both are inscribed, " Presented to Col. Alford B. Chapman by the enlisted men of his regiment, 57th N.Y.V. as a Souvenir of their regards and esteem. May 1864". Chapman served in the 7th NY Militia for 7 years prior to the outbreak of the war. He mustered into the 57th as a Captain in August of 1861 and participated at Fair Oaks, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, Gaines Mill, Bull Run, and Antietam. He is metioned in the Regimental History in several of these engagements. He was promoted throughout these campaigns and became Lt. Colonel and Regimental Commander in the field after Col. Pierson fell mortally wounded at Antietam. During this batlle, Captain Gilbert Frederick described the action that the 57th undertook; " The action was furious, the losses monstrous" as the 57th advanced on "Bloody Lane" (the Sunken Road) with the 66th following the Irish Brigade and finally over the ditch running, walking and stumbling over Rebel dead and wounded as they advanced and captured the colors of the 12th Alabama. General Hancock mentions Chapman in his official report on Antietam. Chapman was then heavily involved at the Battle of Fredericksburg, where it is noted in the Regimental history that during the fighting "Colonel Chapman stood by his horse and an orderly said to him, " Colonel, please don't expose yourself unnecessarily." Just then, a bullet struck the orderly on the right side cutting his suspenders and frizzling his flesh. He turned and said,"That was a providential escape." "Yes", said the Colonel and the next moment Chapman was struck, fatally it was thought, in the chest by a miniball. In his pocket were some folded letters and a blank book which stopped the mini from killing him. Horrific reports from the 57th at the battle speak of shells striking bodies of men and filling the air with pieces of flesh, clothing and accoutrements. One shell struck a man in the back, splitting him in two and sending his entrails flying in all directions. Major Throop, who led the 57th after the wounding of Chapman was killed. Chapman and the 57th saw action at Chancellorsville, and at Gettysburg the 57th under Chapman were heavily engaged in the Wheatfield. At The Wilderness, Chapman had a premonition that he would not survive the day. At noon on the 5th of May, 1864 Chapman was ordered to take command of the skirmish line on the brigade front. He was engaged in these duties until 5 o'clock, when the line pushed forward directly into the path of Hill's Confederate Corps, beginning one of the most horrific and fiercest battles in history. As the 57th charged over the ground, they found Chapmans body on his back, a note clutched to his chest which read, " Dear Father I am mortally wounded. Do not grieve for me. My dearest love to all". These words are engraved on his tombstone in Greenwood Cemetery.

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538 - PATRIOTIC SOLDIERS FOLDING KNIFE.
This is a great folder with patriotic motif on the silver pommel cap. 9" when opened with 4 1/2" blade.

SOLD !!!
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504 - FINE CONFEDERATE CEDARWOOD CANTEEN WITH OWNERS INTITIALS AND CAVALRY-STYLE SHORT-STRAP.
This is a really nice canteen with a strap made from an old sword-hanger and rigged to fit tight on the saddle. It is a great artifact, and if I didn't have a great one in my collection already, this would have suited me just fine.

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488 - CIVIL WAR OFFICERS SWORD BELT WITH HANGERS AND SHOULDER STRAP.
Deluxe construction and grade for this belt with a gorgeous glove leather lining. The buckle is near mint showing all of its original gold wash. It is most likely a product marketed by one of the upscale retailers such as Tiffany's. This belt shows almost no use and is worthy of the finest collection and especially suited for a fine frock coat display.

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427 - 35-STAR CIVIL WAR CAVALRY GUIDON.
This Guidon was in my personal collection until recently. It needs to be re-mounted, as it is basically complete but shows some material gaps from shifting of the silk. A good re-mount should stabilize it. The colors have run into each other (as is common) and the gold painted stars are turning to a green patina. This happens when a copper alloy is used in the original paint and the oxidation process takes over after several decades. It is 100% original and looks striking with a nice frame. The last guidon in this general condition sold at auction in the last year or two for close to $10,000. As flags seem to be one of the hottest items on the market today, I'm sure this one won't last long at my price, which is more than fair.

SOLD !!!
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399 - CIVIL WAR CAP POUCH.
Virtually flat mint with wool and vent pick.

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389 - CIVIL WAR, UNION OFFICERS KEPI.
This is a very good condition old cap, and is the very Kepi pictured on the cover of the latest edition of "The North-South Traders Civil War Collectors Guide". It is a very nice example with minimal nips and a slight repair to the visor where it began to come loose from the body. Lining and sweatband are still intact. Very reasonably priced and almost never found anymore.

SOLD !!!
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332 - CIVIL WAR OFFICERS SHOULDER STRAPS. STAFF COLONEL.
This is a great pair of deep, dark blue backround straps with silver spread-winged eagles embroidered on the field. Thick, single-row bullion borders.

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324 - CIVIL WAR OFFICERS SHOULDER STRAPS. ARTILLERY MAJORS SHOULDER BOARDS.
This is a super, unused pair of Artillery Officers Straps with gold bullion borders and oak leaves. They appear unused and in near mint condition save for the patination of the bullion wire.

$825.00
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201 - ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR ARTIFACTS - WONDERFULL GROUPING OF A TROOPER FROM THE 3RD IOWA CAVALRY, WITH A NOTARIZED LETTER OF PROVENANCE FROM HIS DIRECT DESCENDANT.
Found in an old chest in St. Paul, Minnesota years ago, these items were originally the property of Lt. Clinton McChord of Co. B, 3rd Iowa Cavalry. McChord enlisted on 8/30/61 and served until muster-out in August of 1865. The set includes a good condition Colt Pocket Revolver, Roby Cavalry Sabre, Cavalry Sword belt & hangers, a piece of his sabre knot, Telescope w/original case, 2 original tintypes of McChord in uniform, a CDV of our hero taken post-war with cardstock describing his service, some transcribed excerpts from original letters that were so tattered they went south long ago(unsalvageable), and Volumes I & II of Harper's Lithographs of the Great Rebellion saved by our trooper. All items are in very good to fine condition with the exception of the two volumes which I rate as fair. You don't see many groupings coming out these days, and I was very happy to aquire this one. I can't keep everything, but I was tempted on this one. The 3rd Iowa saw some violent action at Pea Ridge, LaGrange as well as many smaller skirmishes throughout the war. They had more losses than most Cavalry units in the West, losing 5 officers and 79 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded in action. For those of you that like ID'd material and would like a little of everything that a Cavalry officer may have attached himself to, this is one-stop shopping. A small collection in itself, and ID'd Iowa items are not easy to come by.

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