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RARE ORIGINAL US ARMY MODEL 1833 DRAGOON SHAKO PLATE: This RARE hat plate was authorized in 1833 for the use by Members of the US Dragoons to wear on their shakos. This original plate has a very detailed Napoleonic type eagle and a 7 pointed star burst background. Original clips hold on the eagle (plus some felt from a past collector) and the remnants of the 4 outer prongs are still visible. These are VERY RARE to actually find on the market now. Don't miss this guaranteed original Dragoon plate. measures 5 5/16 wide by 5 3/8 high
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RARE PATTERN 1846 ENGINEER SHAKO HAT ORNAMENT: This seldom seen badge is an example of the first use of the engineer castle by US Troops. Authorized for use by enlisted men in 1846 this cap badge appears unissued and probably came from old Bannerman's stock long ago. Excellent condition with true patina and original soldered loops on reverse. measures 3 3/8 inches at base and 2 1/4 high
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1858 PATTERN CROSSED ARTILLERY CANNONS CIVIL WAR ERA: These artillery crossed cannons of the Civil War Era were worn by the light artillery units on their Shako type hats or the regular Artillery on there Hardee type hats. Excellent condition with the original prong type fasteners on the rear.
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RARE FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION 30-06 CARTRIDGE 1906 DATED: This is a Practice dummy cartridge, but the spectacular thing about it is the year stamp on the bottom of Jan 1906 (1-06). First year of the .30-06 bullet and manufactured by United states Cartridge Company. You won't find a earlier one GUARANTEED!!!!
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OFFICERS ADJUTANT GENERALS AIDE SHIRT OR CAP COLLAR INSIGNIA SET: Tis matched set of officers Aide to adjutant insignia is the M1902 style with the nice enamel finish on gold tone. These were worn 1 on the collar left side and 1 on the overseas cap during the 1910's to WWI. Excellent matched set.
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ADMIRAL DEWEY SPANISH AMERICAN WAR ERA GLASS CANDY DISH: excellent condition original guaranteed 1898 era candy dish with Admiral Dewey bust on the top. This milk glass type dish has dirt on the top but would clean off easily. a really nice piece of home front patriotic item from the Spanish/American War era.
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18TH REUNION ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND RECEPTION COMMITTEE RIBBON 1887: Very large 11 inches long ribbon for a member of the reception committee of the reunion. ribbon is strong and mounted in a frame ready to hang up. excellent color and ribbon is strong with all tassels at the bottom. a VERY nice reunion ribbon and a nicer that normal since it was for the reception committee in Washington D.C.
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1897 PATTERN 9TH COLORED SEGREGATED REGIMENT CAP INSIGNIA: This wonderful insignia is from one of the segregated colored cavalry units of the Army. Excellent condition with the original nut on the reverse. this 1897 pattern was for wear on the cavalry model campaign hat on the front center. a very rare segregated unit device.
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1902 DATED CONTRACT CAVALRY DRESS HELMET PARADE PLUME: This unissued horse hair helmet plume was for the Parade blue M1883 type helmets. This one is complete with the original wrapper from the New York firm whom made them with a clear 1902 contract stamp. Excellent unissued condition.
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UNISSUED RIA 1904 DATED CAVALRY CANTEEN STRAP FOR SADDLE: This MINT unissued example of a canteen strap is manufactured by Rock Island Arsenal and dated 1904. Used to be attached to the round era canteen and hooked on the McClellan saddle. A very early and nice piece for any Cavalry collector.
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CDV OF CAPTAIN THEODORE R. CRANDALL 38TH IOWA INFANTRY: Enlisted 8/62 as 2nd Lt. commissioned in Co. E until 1/1865. then went to Co. K. Mustered out in Texas 8/65. Promotions to Qrt master in 1863, and Captain in 1864. Excellent detail and can clearly see captain rank on shoulder bars. back marked but old tax stamp has come off. Excellent condition and true signature on lower front.
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CDV OF 2nd LIEUTENANT WILLIAM B. EMERSON FROM MA 30TH INFANTRY: Excellent CDV of 2nd Lt. William B. Emerson of the 30th Massachusetts Infantry. Mustered into company "H" in 1/4/1862. He was mustered out on 4/6/1862. resident of Boston, age 35 years old. No other information available but is included with CDV. Excellent back studio stamp and in great condition with original Inked name on the top left front.
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BRADY CDV OF LT. WILLIAM ELLIS USV COMMISSARY DEPARTMENT: Very rare only about 1000 people served in the USV Commissary department of subsistance in Washington. He was also part of the 2nd Rhode Island infantry as the cap shows. Taken in Feb or march of 1862 due to the back mark of Camp Brightwood (only there 2 months). Taken at a Brady studio in Washington. Excellent as seen. Comes with complete research.
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M1872 ORDINANCE SERGENT STRIPE INDIAN WARS: (photoed upside down..sorry..) This original M1872 pattern Ordinance Sergent strip is in good condition with 1 small snag tear as shown. light moth tracking to the large blue panel also. Excellent addition to any Indian War collection.
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M1872 CAVALRY FIRST SERGENT STRIPE: (photoed upside down..sorry..) This original M1872 pattern cavalry first Sergent strip is in excellent condition with no problems Excellent addition to any Indian War collection.
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FULL SET OF M1902 ARTILLERY SERVICE CHEVRONS: This set of 7 chevrons (some different construction) are for the M1902 uniforms and the red color stripes will be for the Field Artillery units. Excellent condition, some glue residue on back of each one. completely original and a full set to complete your Artillery collection.
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CITY OF RICHMOND 1862 DATED MONEYS DUE NOTE: This very well preserved bill was issued by the City of Richmond for Money Due Payable on demand to the bearer. This bill like many was printed on recycled bank note paper. Hand signed and serial numbered on front. condition as seen in photos, but very nice for a scarcer Southern note.
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CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA $1 DOLLAR BILL: This original confederate bill was "engraved & printed by Keatinge & Ball." Excellent condition with no creases or folds. a nicer near unissued condition with the correct blank back. This one shows up in Criswell's 4th edition book as #574 "No series" letter ".A" with both periods before the letter.
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CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA $10 DOLLAR BILL: This nice ten dollar bill is printed on both sides. It's in Criswell's 4th edition book #547. 5th series (H). Has folds as seen but not hard creases. borders in good condition and displays very well. These are great in every collection. hand signed in black gall ink and serial number 52175. image of horses pulling a confederate cannon on the top. RTM Hunter photo at right bottom.
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ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE STATES $50 CURRENCY BILL: This bill from Richmond Feb 17th, 1864 is in excellent condition and is a 2nd series with NO Flourish above the "Con" of Confederate. #497 in the Criswell 4th edition book. Pink not ad bright as photo, but a nice pink. A very clean bill.
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CONFEDERATE TWO DOLLAR RAILROAD BANK NOTE: This excellent 2 dollar bank note is from the New Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern Railroad Company. Issued in 1861 it has both signatures and serial number in red period ink. Note was issued on the back of Bank of Port Gibson 1 and 2 dollar notes.
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EARLY INDIAN TO SPAN-AM WAR GRANITE WARE CANTEEN CUP: Early granite ware made cup with the U.S. on the inside bottom of the cup. These cups are usually not in this good of condition and only a few minor chips are present as seen. No rusting and well kept. these are quite hard to find and would go with the M1878 canteen set and some have the extra hook on the strap to carry this one.
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FULL SET OF UTENSILS DATED ALL 1904-05 FOR THE HAVERSACK: WOW I finally found a pretty matched set of these EARLY utensils. Of course like most it took one piece at a time and a couple years of setting the miss-match ones back. BUT finally here is a 1904 knife and spoon, and a 1905 fork. A great Early set is actually hard to come by.
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LADIES OF THE GAR ENCAMPMENT RIBBON FROM KANSAS: this Excellent to MINT ribbon set is for the Annual encampment of the Ladies of Grand Army of the Republic. This one took place in Manhattan Kansas in 1921. A wonderful exceptional condition reunion ribbon.
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GAR McCOOK POST 51 DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS MEMBERSHIP BADGE: This elaborate badge was produced by "Whitehead & Hoag" and dated from the 1880's to 1890's. It is constructed of heavy medal die struck with a center made of celluloid and the "member" bar also pure celluloid. A SUPER quality membership badge not commonly found and in excellent condition with no problems.
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1880'S GAR VETERANS LAPEL PIN WITH CAMP SCENE ON REVERSE: This is an earlier version of the lapel pin issued to the veterans of the Civil War when they became members of the GAR. Excellent details and condition with the Earlier Camp scene and tarred haversack on the reverse of the button.
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MODEL 1872 INFANTRY FORAGE CAP INSIGNIA: Original unissued condition (probably Bannerman old stock), 1872 insignia for the forage cap. this insignia in 1872 was noticeably smaller that the previous issue. Made of stamped brass with the attaching wires in place. also issued for the "Chausseur pattern" hats as well. 2 1/8 inches wide.
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INFANTRY PATTERN 1897 18TH INFANTRY CO. H HAT INSIGNIA: this excellent brass insignia was to be worn on the campaign hat of a infantry man. this one comes complete with the original hat type screw nut on the reverse. retains both of the stabilizing pins on the top.
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INFANTRY PATTERN 1897 29TH INFANTRY CO. E HAT INSIGNIA: This excellent brass insignia was to be worn on the campaign hat of a infantry man. this one comes complete with the original hat type screw nut on the reverse. retains both of the stabilizing pins on the top.
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MODEL 1881 EAGLE HELMET PLATE WITH ORDINANCE INSIGNIA ON SHIELD: This great M1881 helmet plate has the ordinance applied insignia on the front with 2 wires. This great helmet device has the original lacquer on it and would display GREAT with any period helmet or by itself.
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M1902 INFANTRY STYLE HAVERSACK ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL 1904 DATED: In very good condition this M1902 haversack would have carried the mess kit and other items in the field. Original leather tie thongs inside and well marked and dated 1904 inside the pack. I small period repaired hole on side bottom but rest is very nice as seen
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MODEL 1851 PATTERN DRAGOON and CAVALRY HAT INSIGNIA: This Insignia was worn by the members of the US Dragoons. Adopted in 1851 this insignia was won on hat's such has the Hardee and the 1851 pattern cap's. Excellent condition and wonderful original detail. All 4 wire prongs remain soldered to the back.
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MODEL 1872 CAVALRY FORAGE CAP INSIGNIA: this 1872 Cavalry issue insignia is once again smaller that the previously issued devices of the Civil War. it is probably old Bannerman stock but original and unissued condition. excellent soldered wire loops are all present on the back. this early insignia is always great to collect and displays well. 2 3/4 inches wide
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MODEL 1895 ARTILLERY OFFICERS BULLION TYPE COLLAR INSIGNIA: this matching pair of Very early 1895 pattern officers collar insignia is for the 2nd US Artillery. these remain in excellent condition and were short lived. Matching Bullion type are quite scarce on the loose.
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MODEL 1901 HOSPITAL CORPS COLLAR INSIGNIA MATCHING PAIR: This wonderful condition pair of collar insignia was authorized for wear by enlisted men in the hospital corps in 1901. Great pins and early catch on the reverse "C" type loop". Great matching pairs are quite hard to find.
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MODEL 1911 ENLISTED/OFFICER PAIR OF MATCHING SPURS: This matched pair of spurs was manufactured by "August Buermann of Newark, NJ." This is what the "A.B' stands for on the inside rear of each spur. excellent condition with original modified straps included. Great set's like these are getting harder to find on the market.
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RARE MODEL 1881 ENLISTED DRESS SUMMER TAN (WHITE) SPIKED HELMET: Extremely rare tan (white) issue summer dress model 1881 parade helmet. This one has an infantry eagle plate with the number "1" attached, sometimes also worn by state militai troops. Produced by "MC Lilley Co. size 7 /18. also has name of "Alexander" on tag inside. Staining on inside, but outside is very clean and a nice tan. Black chin strap probably not Regulation but IS ORIGINAL to the hat. a VERY RARE SUMMER TAN VERSION. Strong cork shell with no breaks or weakness.
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CIVIL WAR ERA PICKLE BOTTLE AS CARRIED IN HAVERSACK RATIONS: This Very nice original pickle bottle is from the Civil War era and was very common to see among the troops and their daily rations. easily carried in the tarred haversacks. Super condition with a couple small chips on the lip, BUT still has remnants of the metal poured seal around the top.
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POST CARD OF THE SUBMARINES THE SHARK AND THE PORPOISE: circa and copyrighted in 1907 this used post card is in nice condition with a really great view of 2 of the earliest US subs in the Navy. Great color early post card.
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PRE-CIVIL WAR TYPE BLOOD LETTING FLEAM WITH LANCET BLADE: This original lancet with the original fiberboard (?) type box has the brass outside handles and 3 blood letting blades. In addition to that it has a lancet. This is not commonly seen and has been reported for animal use by the pioneers as well as family members. A excellent unmarked piece and complete wonderful condition
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12TH ANNUAL SONS OF VETERANS REUNION ENCAMPMENT RIBBON: This Excellent ribbon has no damage and is a nice 1895 dated and has strong silver tassels and a complete celluloid panel on the top of the Great Hall of the Encampment held in Lawrence Kansas. A super condition and scarcer ribbon this complete.
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13TH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT OF THE SONS OF VETERANS 1896: This Excellent near MINT example of the 13th encampment ribbon was held in Beloit, Kansas in 1896. Ribbon is well maker stamped on the reverse and the planchet remains in MINT condition with no oxidation or fading of the colors.
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RARE 1ST PATTERN SPANISH CAMPAIGN MOUNTED RIBBON WITH OLD STYLE LOOPS: This rare 1st pattern Spanish Campaign ribbon is fully mounted on the original early pattern bar (narrow EARLY style) with the loops on the reverse to attach through your uniform through holes. This method did not last long and these Early variations are hard to locate and are MOST correct for your medal display or EARLY uniform groupings.
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SPANISH AMERICAN WAR VETERANS OFFICIAL UNIT STAMP PRESS: This is a One-of-a-Kind find for a small group of veterans that was swallowed up soon after WWI ended into the VFW and American Legion in 1919. This SUPER heavy press is from the Santa Rosa California, General Joe Wheeler Camp 12. Excellent quality when used and a nice Rare item from these short lived Veteran groups.
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TARGET RANGE POCKET BOOK FOR 1903 RIFLE, DATED 1908: Excellent unused target range pocket book for instructions and the score keeping for the M1903 Springfield rifle. Dated 1908 this is a quite early copy with no marks but a name inside the cover. Hard cover and a super piece to have for your early M1903 rifle.
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RARE 3 PLACE RIBBON MOUNTED BAR FOR PHILIPPINES CONFLICT: This very Rare and nice bar has 3 original ribbons on it, the Philippines Campaign, West Indies, and the Philippines Congressional Medal, of which only 6200 were awarded. A great condition par with silver pin. small wear to ends but very strong and ready for mounting on your uniform or medal collection. Ribbon bars from this period are quite hard to find.
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UNISSUED NEAR MINT EXAMPLE OF MODEL 1903/07 3RD PATTERN MILL'S BELT: This is what I refer to as the 1903/07 3rd pattern due to the 1903 pattern but the patents on the ends are 1907 and it has the additional thread on the bottom of the puckered pockets to keep the 06 pattern bullets from poking through. excellent mint condition but some where in time a owner thought his name was a good look. not seen when displayed. Mills logo in bullet also nice and sharp. all pocket dividers are also present.
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