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3146 - CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY SHELL JACKET.
This is a near mint, unissued jacket with vibrant colors. The pillows on the reverse tail have been neatly removed. Super condition and as small as they come.

$1,850.00
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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 - OUTSTANDING AND RARE, CONFEDERATE-USED, 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.

$ 12,750.00
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3133 - EXTREMELY RARE CONFEDERATE SERVICE MEDAL.
This is nothing short of a spectacular, exquisite fabrication of a presentation medal. It was presented to Captain Frank Rice, Chief Surgeon of Cheatham's Division, Army of Tennessee, CSA. This is only the third Civil War Medal I have ever bought and you can see why. I try to handle a wide variety of items in all price ranges but most ID tags, Corps Badges and Veterans Medals just haven't turned my key. I had to buy this one and I don't care if it sells or not. I always try to offer my goods at very fair prices and some actually below retail when I'm able. This is the best, and somebody's gonna have to pay for it or it's going right into my collection. Additionally, if any of you fine folks have world-class Civil War Medals or Corps Badges that you are considering parting with, I'm interested in possibly buying similar items if they are super quality. This one appears to be of solid gold, pinkish in color that I presume is a patina of a copper alloy, maybe 18k. 60 rays in the sunburst, the medal is affixed to a ribbon that has aged but shows little wear. It is accompanied by a CDV of Rice with a Tennessee back-mark. Rice served with with the 15th Tennessee, which was merged with the 37th in '63 and then consolidated with the 4th just days before the wars end. I don't have all of his records yet, but if he was at Franklin, sadly, he was a very busy man. The 15th Infantry Regiment was organized at Jackson, Tennessee, in June, 1861. After fighting at Belmont, Shiloh, and Perryville it was consolidated with the 37th Regiment. It was active at Hoover's Gap, then participated in the campaigns of the army from Chickamauga to Missionary Ridge to Atlanta and then to the battles of Franklin and Nashville. Only a scant handful of original members of the 15th were surrendered and paroled at Greensboro, North Carolina April 25, 1865.

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3122 - GAYLORD MARKED HOLSTER FOR FOR THE COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER.
This is an excellent, very sound holster most often associated with the Colt 3rd Model Dragoon, cut-for-stock. Some of these have been available over the years that are nearly flat-mint condition. This one is excellent, not mint as it shows the slightest wear. The Gaylord marking on its reverse is a bit faint. Other than that, it is outstanding.

$ 1,485.00
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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.

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2094 - UNION CIVIL WAR 35-STAR FLAG.
This 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.

$ 1875.00
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2077 - WORLD-CLASS, CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG, UNQUESTIONABLE CAPTURE HISTORY AND PROVENANCE DIRECTLY FROM THE FAMILY.
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.

$ 46,500.00
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2045 - CIVIL WAR SAUERBIER, HIGH-GRADE, PRESENTATION CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE OF BREVET BRIG. GENERAL CHARLES A. HOUGHTALING (FIRST ILLINOIS ARTILLERY), HERO OF "THE SLAUGHTER PEN" AT STONES RIVER. TOGETHER WITH HIS STAFF FROCK COAT, SWORD BELT, SWORD SASH AND PILES OF COMPLETE DOCUMENTED HISTORY.
What happens when your strength of character, bravery and actions under the most severe battle conditions save your division from losing a major battle in the Civil War? You get presented a very fine and rare sword from 15 officers from the very regiments whose collective asses you saved. The Battle of Stones River, which was fought near Murfreesboro, Tennessee, occurred in late December of 1862 and lasted through January 2, 1863. The Confederate forces took the Union Army by such surprise here that only one division in the Army of the Cumberland, the third division under General Phil Sheridan, was alert and prepared to fight. The Confederates, headed by troops from Alabama and South Carolina, rushed out of the woods towards Sheridan’s position, only to be met with artillery fire and small arms volleys from the Yankees. However, the defense did not hold and soon the borders of Sheridan’s defense began to collapse. Only his brigade of men from Illinois and Missouri stood strong. Positioned by Sheridan to man key elevations overlooking the battlefield at Stone's River, Houghtaling was ordered to hold his position and rake the enemy with shot and shell at all costs. This he did for what must have seemed endless hours of non-stop action. Throughout the battle Houghtaling raked the Confederate lines with death and destruction, repulsing attack after attack at what has forever since been called "THE SLAUGHTER PEN". With every one of his horses killed, nearly half his men killed or wounded and completely out of ammunition the Confederates were finally able to over-run his position with Houghtalings men defending their ground with everything they had, turning from guns to knives to bare knuckles and even removing their cleaning rods from their muskets and whipping the boys in gray. As they abandoned their guns the retreating men of his command dragged Houghtaling's wounded body down the rocky slopes leaving a trail of his blood the entire length of retreat. Many or most of Houghtalings fellow officers were killed or wounded as were all 3 brigade commanders. Houghtaling was promoted to Major soon thereafter and went on to participate in the Atlanta campaigns to be wounded again at Kennesaw. He was then promoted to Colonel in August of '64 and finally Bvt. Brigadier General for services during the war. His sword is a presentation-grade Sauerbier with fantastic gold-washed scabbard that is florally engraved its full length. It is in excellent to near mint condition as are the other items in the grouping. The coat is a beauty. These items came directly from Houghtalings family to a collector who brought it to the Las Vegas show in the winter of 2008 during the economic scare. One of my contacts bought it for me on the spot and it has remained in my collection to date. The sword alone is worth 17 - 18K, check out the presentation in the second set of photos. It doesn't get much better than this. Great sword, great coat, great history. A letter of authenticity and features from famed sword author John Thillmann comes with this group. See additional photos below for close-ups of this magnificent sword.

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2044 - HOUGHTALING GROUPING. DESCRIPTION ABOVE.
HOUGHTALING GROUPING, SEE DESCRIPTION ABOVE.

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2024 - CONFEDERATE WOOD CANTEEN. PERIOD CARVED, INSCRIBED AND IDENTIFIED.
In terms of ID'd Confederate accouterments, this canteen ranks right near the "top-of-the-food-chain" in terms of rarity and history. It was carved personally by David W. Gardner, Private in Company C, 48th Mississippi Infantry. Gardner was one of the unlucky, having survived the war but also having experienced some grave hardships such as typhoid fever, wounding at Spottsylvania and capture & imprisonment. The 48th had one of the most illustrious histories of all Confederate units, seeing action in most every major battle engaged by the Army Of Northern Virginia. Armed with Enfield Rifles, the 48th saw action at Yorktown, Seven Pines/Fair Oaks, Gaines Mill, 2nd Manassas, Sharpsburg (Antietam), Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, Spottsylvania, etc. Gardner saw action in many, but not all of these battles as he was sick for a period in late 1862 and was captured in May of 1864, serving several months at Elmira. He fought at Gettysburg and witnesses the carnage first-hand as he did at many battles. The canteen has several desirable motifs carved into both sides. Gardner's name and unit designation is carved on both faces of the canteen along with a battle Flag, Regimental Flag, Mason Sign, etc. This is not a high-art canteen, but a folksy rendering by a regular soldier in the field that wanted to ID and decorate his own, very valuable piece of field equipment. If you are a true collector that has waited for a great piece of Confederate history, a piece that was carried while its owner fought through the battlefields of the Civil War with a unit that saw the death and the glory, this is a great opportunity. Items such as these are NOT coming to the market, even in our economic downturn as one might expect. Similar artifacts are almost never offered for sale except at auction or in an "under-the-table" transaction. This may be the last opportunity to acquire such an item as next year begins the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, and prices on such items could rise significantly.

Reduced - $9,750.00 !!!
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2022 - ARTILLERY MARTINGALE, HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED !
UNQUESTIONABLY, a world-class Civil War Artifact. This piece of history is about as rare a find as can be imagined. I have recently acquired a new item for my own collection and will have to part with this gem. Note: There are only a handful of inscribed Martigale plates known to exist. This is a presentation shield affixed to an Artillery Officers Martingale and there is no doubt that this rig was at the lines. The leather is dyed Artillery red and the plate affixed by brass rivets. This is a very rare and important item. The inscription reads in 6 lines, "Presented To, Maj. A. F. Brooker, 1st Regt. Conn. Arty., By the Line Officers of The Regt., Siege of Petersburg, Va. Oct. 1st, 1864." Brooker mustered into the 1st Conn. in May of 1861 and saw all of the most important action wrought by the Army of the Potomac being noted as serving with honor, distinction and gallantry. He assisted in the defenses of Washington and proceeded to the Peninsula Campaign including the Siege of Yorktown and Seven Days battles under McClellan. He bore a prominent role at Malvern Hill and later received words of praise from Burnside for service at Fredericksburg. He was present at Gettysburg and then fitted out the siege train for Petersburg where he again received praise for his "brilliant performance during the siege operations" from General Butler. This is an artifact unlike any you will probably ever see, and if I hadn't have run across a great new sword for my own collection, it would not be offered for sale. A great opportunity and a wonderful display piece.

Reduced - $9,900.00
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2009 - CIVIL WAR BUGLE, MAKER-MARKED AND INSCRIBED & IDENTIFIED.
This is a Civil War Era bugle that is original and authentic in all respects. It is inscribed as being a member of the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry or at least the property thereof. It has a beautiful inscription as such and is also adorned with the makers label of C.H. Norton of Philadelphia. This is probably the most well-known maker of Civil War Bugles. This bugle would have been a premium quality instrument in its day, being fashioned of German Silver and most likely presented to a Regimental Bugler at the beginning of the war. It shows all evidence of having been carried throughout the conflict as it shows worldly use. There are a few areas on the bugle that show dents and breaks from carry and use. These have been filled by dripping or swathing molten lead into any breaks to keep the instrument in working order. They are definitely field repairs and when you look at this piece, it speaks louder than most any Civil War Drum, Sword or Firearm that I have ever come across. This is an absolutely wonderful artifact and I have seen a few fancy presentation bugles that were "after-the-fact" presentations of post-war or post-battle type sell for well over $10,000.00. If this item interests you, give me a call. You'll likely never see another in your lifetime.

$9,350.00 - Reduced to $8,750.00
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1231 - OUTSTANDING, ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG WITH SOLID, DOCUMENTED CAPTURE AND DISPLAY HISTORY.
This is an out-of-the-woods Confederate 1st National Flag with complete capture documentation. It was brought home from Tennessee by Captain Charles E. Gibbs of the 69th Ohio Volunteers and save for the stars being ripped out of the canton by souvenir hunters, it is outstanding and the perfect 4' x 7" size for display. Further research may actually reveal the unit it was taken from. I don't have time to do this myself as I'm too busy buying and selling to pay for my own vices (Tiffany & Inscribed Swords).

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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 !

$9,900.00
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642 - CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE, 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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