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CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICER’S WHITE VEST
A very strong example of a Civil War officer’s white vest, seen in photos alongside blue vests as well, part of any well-dressed officer’s uniform, if not always shown off for the camera. This is… (1316-09). Learn More »
PAIR OF RARE, FULL LENGTH, WATERPROOF, INDIA-RUBBER RIDING LEGGINGS
This remarkable article of clothing from the mid 19th century is a set of India-rubber ‘leggins or leggings”. Each of the two, individual waterproof ‘leggings’ is constructed with medium-gauge… (381-25). Learn More »
NICE CONDITION, SMALL SIZE UNION ARTILLERY SHELL JACKET
Standard issue dark blue wool shell jacket with bright red piping on collar, cuffs, and with red trim down the front and along the edges. Jacket has 12 General Service eagle buttons down the front… (2026-1342). Learn More »
MINT CONDITION CIVIL WAR INFANTRY ENLISTED GREAT COAT
This is a superior example of the standard overcoat or greatcoat for U.S. enlisted foot troops from 1851 through the Civil War and several years thereafter, described in detail in the 1865… (1314-04). Learn More »
$5,500.00
ON HOLD
IDENTIFIED OFFICER’S GAUNTLETS OF LT. JOHN T. MAGINNIS, 18TH CONNECTICUT INFANTRY – POW WINCHESTER, VA JUNE 1863, HELD AT LIBBY PRISON; KILLED IN ACTION JUNE 1864 AT PIEDMONT, VA
This pair of buckskin gauntlets were worn by John Thomas Maginnis of the 18th Connecticut Infantry. They remain in very good condition with supple leather and light soiling from use. Each gauntlet… (282-452). Learn More »
$3,000.00
ON HOLD
CIVIL WAR US IMPORT FRENCH CHASSEUR EPAULETS: 18th MASS AND OTHERS
These green and yellow epaulets were part of the 10,000 unforms ordered in Summer 1861 by the US government from the French firm of Godillot to alleviate uniform shortages and test the usefulness of… (149-44). Learn More »
$425.00
Originally $475.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL’S FROCK COAT, VEST AND TROUSERS OF BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN FOWLER RUSLING: 5th NEW JERSEY, 2nd NJ BRIGADE, DIVISION AND CORPS STAFF DUTY IN THE EASTERN AND THE WESTERN THEATRES
John Fowler Rusling (1834-1918) served in the 5th New Jersey Infantry and the Second New Jersey Brigade before moving up to posts at the division and higher levels in the Army of the Potomac and then… (2024-1173). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED PAIR OF CIVIL WAR SURGEON’S BLOOD-SPATTERED GAUNTLETS
Finding a genuine, period pair of gauntlets has become extremely difficult, as most seen now are either post-war or Masonic in origin. This pair, however, is definitively Civil War period, as well as… (282-451). Learn More »
$3,000.00
SOLD
SACK COAT, CAP, SWORD, RUBBER BLANKET, MARYLAND CAMP FLAG AND OTHER EFFECTS OF LIEUTENANT AND CAPTAIN CHARLES N. KUHN, WOUNDED IN ACTION AT CEDAR CREEK WHILE BRIGADE ACTING AIDE-DE-CAMP AT CEDAR CREEK
Kuhn was born March 11, 1837. The 1880 census lists his occupation as house carpenter, which identifies him in the 1860 census at age 22, living in Westminster in the household of John and Sarah Kuhn,… (282-463). Learn More »
$25,000.00
ON HOLD
INDIAN WAR PERIOD TROUSERS
These trousers are likely a private purchase or state issue, following somewhat the 1884 US pattern in the renewed use of side-seam pockets, and the slightly darker shade of sky-blue introduced about… (801-581). Learn More »
VERY SCARCE EARLY-WAR UNION INFANTRY GREATCOAT WITH STENCILED SOLDIER’S INITIALS
A very scarce, early-war Union infantry greatcoat, dating to Fall-Winter 1861, showing issue and use, but in great condition, complete, bearing maker’s and US inspector’s stamps, soldier’s… (282-459). Learn More »
DASHING UNION CAPTAIN’S SHORT JACKET AND VEST
A very good example of short, non-regulation style popular among officers, both foot and mounted, for comfort and for style, for which the officer who wore this one had a flair. (“Shades of… (1314-02). Learn More »
BEAUTIFUL OFFICER’S SHELL JACKET OF COLONEL, LATER BREVET BRIG. GEN. WINSOR B. FRENCH 77th NEW YORK
This officer’s shell jacket was worn by Winsor B. French while Colonel of the 77th New York and carries his name in old brown ink on interior of the hanging loop inside the collar. Short jackets… (1314-06). Learn More »
THE MILITARY EFFECTS AND MORE OF MAURICE LEYDEN, THIRD NEW YORK CAVALRY
This grouping came directly from the Leyden family in 1998 and within a few months was in the Ray Richey collection. Maurice Leyden was 22 years of age when he enrolled at Syracuse in the military… (1268-777). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR INFANTRY CAPTAIN’S COAT WITH RIFLEMEN BUTTONS
Line officers, who were posted in regimental line of battle to supervise their companies, were instantly recognizable by their single-breasted coats. This very good condition example bears the… (1314-05). Learn More »
$7,500.00
ON HOLD
CIVIL WAR GENERAL OFFICER’S TROUSERS
These trousers comport with Article 51, Section 1468 of the US Army 1861 Uniform Regulations: “For General Officers and Officers of the Ordnance Department – dark blue cloth, plain, without… (1314-01). Learn More »
UNION CAVALRY SHELL JACKET
Standard issue dark blue wool shell jacket with yellow piping on collar and cuffs with yellow trim down the front and along the edges. Jacket has 12 General Service eagle cuff buttons down the front… (1179-496). Learn More »
22ND NYNG CHASSEUR-STYLE JACKET, EPAULETS, AND TROUSERS
This appealing uniform jacket, epaulets, and trousers came to us from the same source as the identified gray full-dress frock coat from the 22nd NYNG that we listed previously. That coat is identified… (410-913). Learn More »
DOUBLE ROW MAJOR OF STAFF SHOULDER STRAPS
A very good pair of Civil War officer’s shoulder straps with gold oak leaves of a Major set on a black velvet ground indicating a staff appointment, likely at the brigade or higher level, (though… (1311-17). Learn More »
DRESS EPAULETTES IN TIN CASE – 42ND HIGHLAND INFANTRY (BLACK WATCH)
Pair of beautiful dress, bullion epaulettes in their tin carrying case. Epaulette upper-surfaces feature beautiful, bright gilt ribbed material with a single row bullion border, gilt brass outer… (1252-11). Learn More »
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CIVIL WAR US NAVY LT. COMMANDER’S COAT AND BUCKLE OF ALEXANDER COLE RHIND - USS CONSTELLATION, USS CRUSADER, USS KEOKUK, FOUGHT CS BATTERIES AT DEEP BOTTOM, COMMANDED A “POWDER BOAT” AGAINST FT. FISHER, LATER REAR ADMIRAL
This is a very appealing regulation Civil War navy officer’s frock coat with interesting history. The coat is very dark blue, almost black, double-breasted with two rows of 9 US Navy officer’s button each down the front, two at the rear waist,… (1179-650). Learn More »
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