812 - IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR DRUMSTICKS INSCRIBED FOR "O. POHLE, CO. B, 178TH NEW YORK, GAR POST 669".
They are what they are. If you need a set and prefer them to be identified, here you go! Pohle was in the 178th for its full two years of service, 8/63 to 11/65, all of it in the deep South taking their greatest casualties at Pleasent Hill during the Red River campaign.

$1,250.00
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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 $30,000 - $40,000.00 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 !

Price on Request !
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642 - ARMORY OF MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA MANUFACTURED D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE.
Now this is a really great Bowie. A wonderfull 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.

$ 5,250.00
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633 - ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE DRUM CANTEEN.
This is about as fine a condition drum canteen as you will find. It is untouched with its original period leather strap and spout. The cork could be a replacement, but all in all, this is a wonderfull canteen and worthy of the best Confederate collection. It is a wonderfull example.

$ 3,350.00
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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
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623 - CARVED & IDENTIFIED, CONFEDERATE WOOD DRUM CANTEEN.
If you're a long time Civil War collector, you know how rare this item is. Any identified Confederate canteen is a collectable of note, but finding an original with Kentucky markings is indeed rare. This is the first I have ever encountered and I picked it up from another dealer in a trade recently. Although you can't tell it in the photos, the rings actually have about 70% original fire-blue finish on them and the wood is a bit darker and richer than shown. This is a great canteen with an solid ID. The 1st Ky. Cavalry Regiment was organized during the late summer of 1861 and its companies were mustered into Confederate service in October. It served in the Central Army of Kentucky and the Department of East Tennessee and fought in various engagements in Kentucky and Tennessee. Because of its difficult service in Kentucky during September and October, 1862, it was reduced to a battalion and assigned to the 3rd Kentucky Cavalry. The 3rd Cavalry Regiment was organized during the summer of 1862. In October the 1st Kentucky Cavalry Regiment merged into this command and at times was called the 1st (3rd) Kentucky Cavalry. It fought in numerous actions in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia. Later the unit was active in the Atlanta Campaign, the defense of Savannah, and the campaign of the Carolinas. It surrendered with the Army of Tennessee in April, 1865. I am working on getting some specific information on Soyars.

$ 5,750.00
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613 - OUTSTANDING, 100% ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR McDOWELL PATTER OFFICERS SLOUCH HAT 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.

$7,500.00
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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.

$5,000.00
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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
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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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506 - CIVIL WAR BELT PLATE - OUTSTANDING MARYLAND BELT-PLATE WITH 60 - 70% ORIGINAL GOLD GILT.
The photos don't do this plate any justice at all. It is just beautifull and nearly ding-free. I urge collectors to shop other sites for similar plates with no original finish remaining that are over $3000.00 and approaching $4000.00 with very little finish. This is a great Confederate plate at a bargain price.

$3,600.00
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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.

SOLD !!!
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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.

SOLD !!!
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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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354 - CIVIL WAR ERA POCKET WATCH WITH MILITARY ENGRAVING.
This is a very cool pocket watch with a charging cavalry trooper engraved on the case cover and a sailing scene on the back. The neatest part is that it has a cut-out panel on its enamelled face at the second hand that shows a steam locomotive with additional cars chugging by to the time of the sweeping second hand. I'm sure there are others out there, but this is the first one I've come across and I love it !

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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.

SOLD !!!
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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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310 - CIVIL WAR SHOULDER STRAPS. FOR LIEUTENANT OF MOUNTED RIFLES.
I don't have to tell anyone how rare these are. Emerald green backround with gold bullion borders. They show minor use and are in very fine condition.

Reduced to $ 995.00
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299 - CIVIL WAR OFFICERS STRAPS. IDENTIFIED.
These are a fine pair of straps and when I saw them in the frame with the ID, I remembered them from years ago. Although they have very dark brownish fields, its only because they are faded yellow. The ID says they were worn by a Dennis A. Harrison, and sure enough Harrison served as a 2nd Lt. with the 5th Illinois cavalry. The 5th lost 447 men to battle and disease during the war, spending much of their time fighting troops of Nathan Bedfors Forrest. These need more research done by the buyer.

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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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166 - CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED PAIR OF SILVER SPOONS. PRESENTED TO "MRS. CLAESGENS from Co. F, 146th Regt."
Peter S. Claesgens was Captain of Company F, 146th New York Infantry and later the regimental Lt. Colonel. His wife was a visitor and favorite with the men of his company. These would make a nice addition to a Civil War collection display, or for the man who loves to eat his cereal with an original Civil War twist. What could be better than a dreaming of the 146th's actions at Chancellorville, Gettysburg and the Wilderness with a mouthfull of CoCo Puffs!

Reduced to $375.00
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