Civil War Flags, Civil War Uniforms, Civil War Artifacts. 

4126 - CIVIL WAR DRUM. ORIGINAL ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR DRUM BY ROGERS OF NEW YORK.
This is one of the best original Civil War drums that I have had. The paint is 100% original and in 98% condition to include the rims. The heads are near perfect and the ropes are original and starting to fray. The front panel shows a beautiful and brightly painted Union Eagle with "U.S. Infantry" cartouche on the ribbon. The interior label is about perfect. This is the best drum I've seen out there this year. They're getting hard to find and are recognized as perhaps the quaintest and most popular of all Civil War display pieces.

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3418 - CIVIL WAR SPURS FROM TEXAS.
This is just a great set of spurs recently found in an old trunk of objects belonging to Charles F. Sherman of the 2nd Massachusetts (Nims Battery) and so marked with an excellent, original ID tag attached to the spurs. They were taken from a Texan in Western Louisiana and worn by Sherman thereafter during the war. They show classic western design with large, spiked rowels with bobs on each side. The leathers are original with the exception of one that has been replaced with period chain. Strap these on and when you walk into your local saloon, you'll sound just like Josey Wales. Pretty good chance you won't look like him though.

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3408 - CIVIL WAR OFFICERS HAT BADGE.
Excellent and probably un-issued, this gold wire embroidered badge shows no evidence of use. Great as displayed by itself or attached to an officers Hardy or Slouch hat.

$ 795.00
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3403 - CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SHELL JACKET.
This Cavalry Shell Jacket is in excellent condition. It shows strong color, minimal insect damage and a near perfect lining. The piping on this jacket is orange in color. I cannot guarantee it, but it appears as though this may be a Dragoon Jacket. I turned back the piping slightly in several areas and it is orange on both sides and the coloring appears to be of an original orange color, not affected by age. Regardless, I bought it as Cavalry and it is priced as such. I will defer a guaranteed identity of the jacket to the buyer who can ask a so-called "expert" of his choice. I've seen more arguments about cloth in this field than I care to elaborate on. I have therefore come to a conclusion that many agree with. There are plenty of collectors, curators and historians that have garnered vast knowledge over their many years of experience. They have expertise in their field and can be highly respected for that education. But when it comes to some artifacts, "all the experts are dead".

SOLD !!!
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3401 - AMERICAN MILITIA SHAKO FOR ENLISTED MEN. c. 1810 - 1830.
All original and untouched, I doubt many collectors have ever laid eyes on one f these and I don't know much about it myself. If anyone out there can shed additional or more accurate light on this artifact, please give me a call.

$ 1,975.00
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3395 - ANTIQUE BOWIE KNIFE BY GEORGE WOLSTENHOLM, INSCRIBED AND IDENTIFIED TO A CIVIL WAR CAPTAIN FROM MASSACHUSETTS.
This is wonderful, near mint, clip-point Bowie manufactured by the "King" of Bowie Knives, George Wolstenholm of "IXL" (meaning, I excel at what I was fashioned to do) fame. The German Silver plaque inlaid into the left steer-horn plaque is inscribed, "Captain M. A. Moore". Captain Marcus A. Moore mustered into the 1st Massachusetts cavalry in October of 1861. He was discharged in January of 1863. During his term, his company saw most of its action in South Carolina. This knife is in excellent, near mint condition to include its original sheath, trimmed in gold leaf and a Military Style frog for fastening to a belt, the best one I have ever seen. Almost 14" long over-all with a big, wide 9 & 1/4" blade. A great knife, nearly worth the price with NO inscription. Worthy of a great collection of identified artifacts.

$ 7,500.00 - SOLD ! ! !
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3319 - STATE OF MARYLAND CIVIL WAR BELT-PLATE.
This is a beautiful and untouched Maryland Plate with the State seal. I have taken two shots of it due to the difficulty in seeing the colors properly. It actually retains about 60% original gold gilt to its face and generous amounts to its reverse. There is also some printing scratched into the reverse which I haaven't deciphered. I have seen these on a few websites in the last few months ranging in prices from $3,250 - 3,800.00 with no original finish at all. This is a screaming deal if you need or desire to own one.

$ 2,975.00
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3313 - CIVIL WAR POCKET WATCH PRESENTED TO JEREMIAH A. SULLIVAN, KILLED IN ACTION AT CABLETOWN, WEST VIRGINIA WHILE SERVING AS A MAJOR IN THE 1ST NEW YORK VETERAN CAVALRY.
Jeremiah Sullivan mustered into the 13th New York Infantry out of Rochester, New York in April of 1861 and saw the ravages of war early on as a 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lt. and then a Captain of Company I. The unit saw rough action at Bull Run, Yorktown, Gaines Mill, Savage's Station, Malvern Hill, 2nd Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. He mustered out at Rochester on May 14 of '63 and resumed his career in the 1st New York Veteran Volunteer Cavalry in November. He was killed at Cabletown in March of '64. This watch is in fine condition and working order. The only thing special about the watch is the person who recieved it as a gift around Christmas in 1861 was a hard fighter and eventually a Cavalry Officer who gave his last ounce of devotion on the battlefield. KIA items are the most desirable of artifacts. I prefer cavalry, of which this is one.

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3293 - IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG WITH CAPTURE HISTORY.
Measuring 19" on the hoist and 29" on the fly, this little beauty was captured in Rome, Georgia by Private Arthur D. Palmer of the 52nd Ohio and sent home to his sister. It's the perfect size for framing not only the flag, but the documents that go with it. It is accompanied with 7 letters that Arthur wrote home, the last of which he proudly announces, "Dear Sister, enclosed will find a Confederate Flag. It is one that I captured on the night that we entered Rome. It is not a very large one". It was the last letter that Arthur ever wrote home as soon afterward he was captured, imprisoned and susequently died in a Confederate prison camp at Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1864. Also with the flag is a 1954 newspaper clipping from the Painesville (Ohio) News Herald with a cover photo showing Arthurs great niece holding up this very flag for her grandson to view. This is a local find directly from the family descendants. Interestingly, I appeared on the front page of this very newspaper in March of 1972, surfing on Lake Erie. I still have my board but a lot less hair!

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3262 - CIVIL WAR ARTIFACT - OUTSTANDING PAIR OF CIVIL WAR ERA CAVALRY BOOTS.
This is unquestionably the second finest set of officers boots I have ever had. They are in outstanding condition and definitely of Civil War or earlier vintage. They are in wonderfull condition and show a little carving. They'd make a great addition to any display of a Union or Confederate Uniform.

SOLD ! ! - 4/06/11
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3245 - CIVIL WAR POMMEL HOLSTERS FOR COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVERS.
This is the second time around for these holsters as I just got them back in trade. They are in generally good condition but they show some broken stitching and glue repair that could be straightened out by someone that appreciates them for what they are. They are missing the flaps as 90% usually are but all in all are a nice accessory and a great item to place on a Civil War saddle. They are only for the Colt Navy Revolver and they are RARE.

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3244 - CIVIL WAR POCKET WATCH BY TOBIAS OF LIVERPOOL.
I sold this watch last year and it comes back to us in trade. Works perfect and is in very fine condition. Finely engraved casing with a Cavalry Trooper on horse-back with drawn sabre galloping before a fort. Reverse shows a harbor view with sailing ship. The second hand has a shadow-box panel with a choo-choo train rolling past the window to the speed of the second hand, a unique feature that I have seen on no other watch. This makes a wonderful display piece with a uniform or other personal artifacts.

$ 1,100.00
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3233 - CIVIL WAR FLAG - CONFEDERATE SECOND NATIONAL CIVIL WAR FLAG.
This flag was really nice but it sold before I could get the price and description up.

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3228 - CIVIL WAR HOLSTER - CIVIL WAR HOLSTER FOR COLT, REMINGTON OR WHITNEY NAVY REVOLVER.
This holster had a Colt 1861 Navy in it when found and it has that look of a Confederate style of holster, possibly an import. It's a bit flimsy and crackly but it retains most all of its original stitching as well as the original plug and it looks mighty fine with a gun in it. Also, it's cheap !

$ 375.00
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3226 - CIVIL WAR DRUM - ANTEBELLUM MILITARY DRUM IDENTIFIED TO THE 147TH REGIMENT, MARION COUNTY MILITIA, VIRGINIA.
This is very strong condition Antebellum Drum (pre-Civil War) that is period marked, "14th REGT. MARIAN COUNTY, VA". Note the mis-spelling of the word "Marion". Marion County was created in 1842 from parts of Monongalia and Harrison Counties, and named in honor of General Francis Marion, of American Revolutionary War fame, known in history as "The Swamp Fox." The Civil War has been known as the war where Brother fought Brother and Father fought Son. West Virginia is perhaps the best example of these facts as the state itself was split during the war. One might call this a Confederate drum from Virginia as the 147th was in existance before the war and would have immediately been called to service by the State of Virginia. It's likely that more than a few of Marion county's sons served with the Confederacy. However records show that the 147th was reorganized in October 1861 by Colonel Thomas H. Barnes and served with the Union as the 147th Regiment, 10th Brigade, 3rd Division of Militia. I have never seen an identified drum from West Virginia. This could be the first and only one ever found. I have priced it to sell and it is my hope that a West Virginian collector will find it. If you know of one, give him the lead.

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3219 - CIVIL WAR FLAG - CIVIL WAR 34-STAR CAVALRY GUIDON FROM THE ESTATE OF GENERAL GEORGE CROOK.
This is one of the finest condition cavalry Guidons you'll ever see and in my opinion, the handsomest pattern made. 26' X 36", this flag has the most vivid colors you'll ever see on a guidon and the stars are still in near perfect condition showing their gilt finish. A letter accompanies this flag attesting to its being handed down in the Crook family. Born near Dayton, Ohio, September 8, 1830, Crook graduated from West Point in 1852. In 1861 he was promoted to Captain and gave good service in Western Virginia and in September was promoted to Brigadier General of U.S. Volunteers, taking command of the Kanawha District. He was in command of the Division of Cavalry in the Army of the Cumberland, was at Chickamauga and drove Joseph Wheeler across the Tennessee. He was breveted Major General of Volunteers, July 1864, and was put in command of the Army of West Virginia, and took part in General Philip Henry Sheridan's operations in the Shenandoah Valley. In late February 1865, he was captured by Confederate guerrillas, being exchanged the next month. He was breveted Brigadier and Major General, U.S. Army on March 14, 1865, afterwards distinguishing himself in several campaigns against Indians, particularly in the battles of Powder River, Tongue River and the Rosebud. He died on March 21, 1890 at Chicago while in command of the Department of the West. Crook Walk in Arlington National Cemetery is named for him.

$ 30,000.00 - SOLD - 4/17/11
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3194 - CONFEDERATE, CIVIL WAR FLAG, NAVAL JACK.
This is an outstanding, 100% original Confederate Flag. Measuring 90" x 103" and with a doubled white canvas hoist edge for a rope train, this Confedrate Jack is in wonderful condition and would be difficult to improve upon in a single lifetime. It is made of white bunting with polished cotton stars and has 5 modern patches that cover tears or battle damage. It is beautiful, and rare. Typically, jacks were more rectangular than this flag is. However, the late Howard Madaus in his book, Rebel Flags Afloat, which surveyed existing Confederate Navy flags, found that at least one second navy jack was almost square. Only one example of a First Navy Jack still survives; that of the C.S.S. Atlanta (U.S. Naval Academy Museum). This flag is a Second. Few examples of Second Navy Jacks exist; six of them have been indentified to date with one turning up after publication of Madaus’ book. This rare Confederate Flag is a Second Jack and is accompanied by a report by nationally recognized flag historian Greg Biggs. It would be an outstanding addition to any Confederate collection, be it a private or intitutional venue.

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3172 - CIVIL WAR REVOLVER CARTRIDGE BOX.
This box is in very fine condition with little if any crazing to its leather surfaces. Very strong condition.

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3161 - CIVIL WAR SHOULDER INSIGNIA. CAPTAIN SHOULDER BOARDS, INFANTRY.
In good, original condition and priced to sell.

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3143 - CONFEDERATE CAVALRY OFFICERS BOOTS.
These are, without question, the finest pair of Cavalry Boots I have ever laid eyes on, on the open market. They are simply outstanding and remarkably, also identified. These are the type of boots often associated with high-ranking officers, primarily of the Cavalry. J.E.B. Stuart and John S. Moseby immediately come to mind when looking at them. I have never seen a better quality pair of boots. Their cotton straps are fully intact, they are lined with red Moroccan leather and show embossing on the knee-tops. The heals are of hard-wood and fabricated to the soles with with square nails. There are 2 tags affixed to the boot-straps. One obviously a museum or collection tag with cat. number, and the other an ID tag relating to the original owner, Lt. Obadiah Dean - 3rd Georgia Cavalry. I doubt you'll find any better for many years.

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3141 - FEDERAL EAGLE DRUM WITH UNQUESTIONABLY AUTHENTIC ALTERATION DENOTING CONFEDERATE USE.
This rare and unusual drum is untouched and fairly well-known. It was formerly the property of Norm Flayderman and still retains his tags. The drum is 100% original and complete with the exception of leather tighteners and its makers label (Rogers) is still in the interior, one of the best condition drums I have ever seen. It retains an old coating of dirt and grime and although completely untouched, this drum retains vibrant colors to its beautiful panel. You'll note in the photo that the "U" in "US" has been changed to a "C". I guarantee this "C" to be a period alteration, as did Norm, as it shows the same age, dirt, and aged patina as does the balance of the drums surface. I guarantee the authenticity to a well-known expert of your choice for authentication to include Steve Sylvia, Shannon Pritchard or John Sexton. This drum was obviously a capture piece, taken home as a souvenir. I doubt another even exists and the most recent drum with documented Confederate use that I saw sold at auction in the $25,000.00 range. This drum is extremely rare and is also a beautiful display piece.

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3031 - CONFEDERATE NAVAL JACK / FLAG.
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2098 - CIVIL WAR CORPS BADGE OF SOLID GOLD.
This badge is outstanding and one of the best to ever come to market. It is one of two that I purchased this past spring and that I had intended to keep until a fancy sword got in the way of my personal plans. It is solid gold with 14 battle honors inscribed to the ladders. It is ID'd to Capt. Ezra Sprague, 20th Connecticut Infantry. The 20th served with distinction at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Resaca, Peach Tree Creek, The Atlanta campaign and Bentonville. It is interesting to note that a facsimile of this exact medal (without Sprague's name) is embossed onto the cover of the 20th's original Regimental History and also that Sprague himself, was a jeweler prior to and after the war. Was he the designer? Further research is certainly warranted and I would like to speak with other collectors that may have similar world-class Civil War Corp Badges and Medals. It is a field that is relatively new for me and I may plan to begin collecting this type of artifact. As usual, I will pay top dollar for top items, so call and let's talk.

$6,750.00
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2094 - UNION CIVIL WAR FLAG, 35-STAR.
This Civil War flag is big, beautiful, and in outstanding condition. It is 90" X 96", made of cotton and rigged for Naval use on the fly. Undoubtedly used on a Blockade ship or other US flagged vessel, it is unquestionably an original Civil War era flag that is priced well below the norm.

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2077 - CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG, UNQUESTIONABLE CAPTURE HISTORY AND PROVENANCE DIRECTLY FROM THE FAMILY WITH FANTASTIC HISTORY.
This wonderful, world-class Confederate naval flag has come directly from the Rear-Admiral Charles H. Davis family. It is, the only flag from the Battle Of Memphis to ever be offered for sale. Early in the Civil War, Davis was made Acting Flag Officer, in command of the Western Gunboat Flotilla. In the early morning hours of June 6, 1862, the citizens of Memphis gathered in excited anticipation as the Confederate River Defense Fleet steamed out into the Mississippi River to meet the descending Union Gunboat Fleet. The Confederate fleet was comprised of 8 converted wooden paddlewheel steamboats (Little Rebel, Colonel Lovell, Sumter, General Price, General Beauregard, General M. Jeff Thompson, General Bragg, and General Van Dorn), and was armed with a total of 18 cannon and protected by 'armor' of cotton bales and oak planking. The Union fleet (Carondelet, Benton, Cairo, Cincinnati, Louisville, Mound City, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis), commanded by Commodore Charles Henry Davis, carried 79 cannon and was clad with iron plating. These ships were followed by nine new unarmed "Ellet" rams. At approximately 5:30 a.m. the fleets engaged in a fierce long-range cannon duel, fighting for 90 minutes with little effect. Suddenly two unarmed Union rams darted through the smoke and joined the action. The Queen of the West immediately sank the Colonel Lovell but was rammed by the Beauregard. The Monarch damaged other vessels, while the ironclads closed to a deadly range. The citizens exuberance turned to gloom as, one after another, the outgunned Confederate ships were knocked out of action. The raging battle wound to a close with three "cottonclads" sunk, three grounded, one captured, and one escaped. On the Union side, one ram was run aground and another heavily damaged; the rest of the fleet suffered damage but all other ships remained afloat. Charles Ellet, Jr., the designer and commander of the Union Ram Fleet, was the only Union casualty, dying a few days later from a marksman's gunshot wound. The city of Memphis, with Confederate troops having previously ordered away to Corinth, Mississippi, was now defenseless and U.S. Marines were sent ashore to occupy the city. Mayor John Park refused to surrender but conceded that he was powerless to prevent the city's fall. The loss of Memphis, the Confederacy's fifth-largest city, home of a naval manufacturing yard, and a key Southern industrial center, now opened up the Mississippi River to Union invasion all the way south to Vicksburg, Mississippi, and opened West Tennessee to occupation. This was one of the most important battles of the war, having helped to split the South, yet it remains obscure to historians. This flag was captured from the CSS Gunboat General Bragg and is thought to have at one time flown atop the Gunboat "Sumter" at an earlier date, as besides having a stitched-on capture tag, the flag is additionally marked in ink on the fly, "Sumter". The flag remained in the Davis family until it was sold last year. Most likely, this is the only known Confederate Flag that ever flew above two different Confederate vessels. It is in wonderful condition with vibrant colors, a few small bullet or fragment holes and about the most spectacular (stitched-on) capture tag ever found on a Civil War Artifact. We are proud to have acquired this fantastic Confederate Civil War Flag and are certain that it will wind up in a world-class private or museum collection. In terms of condition and history, it is one of the most significant Confederate Flags to ever come to market and the only known survivor of this battles to be offered for public sale.

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