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and are exempt from Federal regulation, no licenses or permits are required.
M0881.
Spur, Model 1859, Federal
enlisted, foliate adornment, without groove.
 Spur was authorized under the Regulation 1859, and was issued to the enlisted
cavalryman, large numbers were used in the 1864 cavalry campaigns. Spur is
sturdy construction, exterior bar is rounded, interior bar is flat without
strengthening groove, foliate adornment is cast in around the
neck, neck is curved and rounded, rowel was often removed or damaged from use.
Dug spur.
Recovered: Virginia campaign.
Ref: Historic American Spurs, US4.
$75. |
M0882. Spur, Model 1859, Federal
enlisted, plain style, with groove.
Spur was authorized under the Regulation 1859, and was issued to the
enlisted cavalryman, large numbers were used in the 1864 cavalry
campaigns. Spur is sturdy construction, exterior bar is rounded, interior
bar is flat with strengthening groove, curved and rounded neck is not
adorned, rowel was often removed or damaged from use. Dug spur.
Recovered: Virginia campaign.
Ref: Historic American Spurs, US3.
$75. |
M0885. Spur, Model 1859, Federal
enlisted, foliate adornment, without groove.
Spur was authorized under the Regulation 1859, and was issued to the enlisted
cavalryman, large numbers were used in the 1864 cavalry campaigns. Spur is
sturdy construction, exterior bar is rounded, interior bar is flat without
strengthening groove, foliate adornment is cast in around the
neck, neck is curved and rounded, rowel was often removed or damaged from use.
Dug spur. Recovered:
Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Ref: Historic American Spurs, US4. $75. |
M0886. Spur, Model 1859, Federal
enlisted, foliate adornment, without groove.
Spur was authorized under the Regulation 1859, and was issued to the enlisted
cavalryman, large numbers were used in the 1864 cavalry campaigns. Spur is
sturdy construction, exterior bar is rounded, interior bar is flat without
strengthening groove, foliate adornment is cast in around the
neck, neck is curved and rounded, rowel was often removed or damaged from use.
Dug spur.
Recovered: Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Ref: Historic American Spurs, US4. $75. |
M0897. Spur,
Confederate, curved squared neck, rounded strap hooks.
Spur Spur is Confederate manufacture, sturdy construction, exterior bar
is rounded, interior bar is flat without strengthening groove, neck is
squared and gently curved, hook for fastening strap is rounded.
Dug spur. Recovered: not known.
Ref: Historic American Spurs, CS5.
$250. |
M0902. Shoulder
scales.
The metal shoulder scales were issued to Federal enlisted cavalry.
In addition to adornment, they were supposed to provided some protection
to the cavalryman's shoulder in a saber fight. Made of brass,
there are six scales attached to a pan, held together with a thin iron
sheet, a brass strip soldered to the pan, and attached to the bottom
with a thumb turn, would fit under a brass clip sewed onto the jacket.
Construction is fragile and most are found broken. Single whole
with
original shape intact, back pieces only missing.
Recovered: Virginia campaign.
Ref: Civil War Artifacts, pg. 174. Sold. |
M0985.
Officers shoulder boards.
Matching epaulettes, brass and cloth, back of
each is marked "EXTRA NO 3". Pair
$250. |
M0994.
Shako infantry hatpin issued to New York
Excelsior Brigade, or Pennsylvania, or Massachusetts units.
The Federal government purchased a quantity of French "Chaussier"
style uniforms from France that apparently included these large shako
hats as well as cast white metal buttons (Albert PA48) and Regulation
1855 riflemen buckles. These uniforms were issued to New
York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania units during the Brandy Station
campaign. The large shako hatpin bears patriotic eagle, and
infantry horn modeled after the French style and it, along with the
uniform hat and buttons, likely originated in France. The very
large hatpin is stamped, attachment pins were stiff wire and soldered,
pin was originally gilded and portions lacquered with blue and red paint
of poor quality. Many parts of these accoutrements were found at
camps in the region of Brandy Station thought to be attributed to these
units, apparently having been discarded. Pin
measures 105mm X 103mm. Nondug hatpin
fully intact with gilding and colorful ornamentation.
Ref: Crouch
Artifacts pg. 150 item 1 (hatpin) $400. |
M1030.
Hat insignia,
Engineer, regulation 1851, small size.
Hatpin depicts the castle,
symbol for engineers. It was also employed
by a number of the military schools of the period that taught engineering.
This pattern is large size, with two rows of bricks between the first
and second floor.
Pin is die struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat.
Pin measures 31mm x 46mm.
Nondug pin.
Ref: Campbell & O'Donnell Insignia Fig 440.
$300. |
M1047.
Model 1858 canteen with concentric rings,
Hall Rohrman, Philadelphia.
The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period.
Some were made with concentric rings for strengthening, these are sometimes
referred to as the "bulls eye" pattern. Spout is marked "J. HALL
ROHRMAN PHILA". Joseph Hall Rohrman, Philadelphia, Pa is listed as making
canteens 1863 and 1864 according to Bazelin & McGuinn. Canteen measures 7.5in. diameter approx.
Excellent example of bulls eye canteen, maker identified, strap
hooks intact, leather strap is period replacement and is broken, spout
intact.
Ref: Sylvia & O'Donnell page 100.
$300. |
M1051.
Campaign pin, 1864, McCellan for President.
 
This pin depicts
photos of Presidential candidate, G. B McClellan, and Vice President C. H.
Pendleton. This was the Democratic ticket challenging Lincoln in 1864,
campaigning on a peace platform to end the war. Had McClellan won, he promised
to negotiate an armistice with the South, the Republicans claimed this would
have had the effect of handing a victory to the enemy. This was the issue in
1864, some things never seem to change in politics. This campaign pin consists
of a small round brass frame with tin-types of McClellan and Pendleton, and hung
from a chain. Pin is intact, the attachment ring is broken and missing, both
pictures are clear with minor scratches.
Sold. |
M1082.02.
Spur, Model 1859, Federal
enlisted, plain style, without groove.
Spur was authorized under the Regulation 1859, and was issued to the enlisted
cavalryman, large numbers were used in the 1864 cavalry campaigns. Spur is
sturdy construction, exterior bar is rounded, interior bar is flat without
strengthening groove, curved and rounded neck is not adorned, rowel was often removed or damaged from use.
Dug spur, as found with bends and breaks. Recovered: Lovettsville,
Virginia which is a Potomac river crossing east of Harpers Ferry.
Ref: Historic American Spurs, US2.
$35. |
M1102.
Model 1858 canteen with concentric rings, Hall Rohrman,
Philadelphia.
The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil
War period. Some were made with concentric rings for strengthening, these are
sometimes referred to as the "bulls eye" pattern. Spout is marked "J. HALL
ROHRMAN PHILA". Joseph Hall Rohrman, Philadelphia, Pa is listed as making
canteens 1863 and 1864 according to Bazelin & McGuinn. Canteen measures 7.5 in
diameter approx. Canteen is whole, maker identified, push on one side, no
holes, no cover.
Ref: Sylvia & O'Donnell page 100.
$300. |
M1112.
Pair of Eagle Shako Devices.
These two devices adorned a tall shako. set. $50. |
M1119.
Hat insignia, general service, eagle, regulation 1858, pattern 507.
Hatpin depicts eagle with patriotic symbolism, intended for army general
service. This die pattern features eagle facing right, eight stars
above the banner in neat rows, four stars to left of eagle and one weak
star above the eagle head. Pin is die struck brass, wire loop
fasteners for sewing onto the hat. Pin measures 2.5in height
approx. Dug pin, no hooks. Recovered: north Georgia
campaign.
Ref: Campbell & O'Donnell Insignia
Fig 507. $150. |
M1121.
Hat insignia, Regimental number "6", non-regulation, large size.
Regimental numbers were used less frequently than company pins, but are
similar in construction. Some regiments would require multiple
numbers. This is "6" which could also double as a "9". Pin
is die struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat.
This large size measures approx 1.1in. tall. Dug pin.
Recovered: Chancellorsville, Virginia.
Ref: Campbell & O'Donnell Insignia,
not listed. $50. |
M1148.
Hat insignia, Regimental
number "8",
non-regulation,
large size.
Regimental numbers were used less frequently than company
pins, but are similar in construction. Some regiments would require
multiple numbers. This is "8". Pin is die struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat.
This large size measures approx 1.1in. tall.
Dug hatpin, small break hooks missing.
Recovered: Spotsylvania, Virginia.
Ref: Campbell & O'Donnell Insignia,
not listed.
$50. |
M1191. Spur, Model 1859, Federal
enlisted, foliate adornment, without groove.
Spur was authorized under the Regulation 1859, and was issued to the enlisted
cavalryman, large numbers were used in the 1864 cavalry campaigns. Spur is
sturdy construction, exterior bar is rounded, interior bar is flat without
strengthening groove, foliate adornment is cast in around the
neck, neck is curved and rounded, rowel was often removed or damaged from use.
Dug spur, original bends, remnants of rowel. Recovered
Warrenton, Virginia.
Ref: Historic American Spurs, US4. $75. |
M1193. Spur, Model 1859, Federal
officer, exterior grooves.
Spur was authorized under the Regulation 1859, and was issued to the officer
cavalryman, large numbers were used in the 1864 cavalry campaigns. Spur is
sturdy construction, exterior bar is rounded and is adorned with fancy
grooves, interior bar is flat without strengthening groove, neck is
rounded and curved. Dug spur, original bends, remnants of rowel.
Recovered Warrenton, Virginia.
Ref: Historic American Spurs, US14. Sold. |
M1194. Spur, Model 1859, Federal
enlisted, plain style, without groove.
Spur was authorized under the Regulation 1859, and was issued to the
enlisted cavalryman, large numbers were used in the 1864 cavalry
campaigns. Spur is sturdy construction, exterior bar is rounded,
interior bar is flat without strengthening groove, curved and rounded
neck is not adorned, rowel was often removed or damaged from use.
Dug spur, original bends, remnants of rowel. Recovered
Warrenton, Virginia.
Ref: Historic American Spurs, US2. $75. |
M1195. Spur, Model 1859, Federal
officer, exterior grooves.
Spur was authorized under the Regulation 1859, and was issued to the officer
cavalryman, large numbers were used in the 1864 cavalry campaigns. Spur is
sturdy construction, exterior bar is rounded and is adorned with fancy
grooves, interior bar is flat without strengthening groove, neck is
rounded and curved. Dug spur, original bends, remnants of rowel.
Recovered Warrenton, Virginia.
Ref: Historic American Spurs, US14. Sold. |
M1196.
Bullet mold.
Likely a Colt .36 caliber, however it would need to be cleaned and
limbered to determine the calibration accurately. Recovered:
Warrenton Virginia. $100. |
M1204.
Hat insignia, Regimental number "1", non-regulation, large size.
 Regimental numbers were used less frequently than company pins, but are similar
in construction. Some regiments would require multiple numbers. This is "1".
Pin is die struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat. This
large size measures approx 1.1in. tall. Dug pin, hooks missing. Recovered:
North Georgia campaign.
Ref: Campbell &
O'Donnell Insignia, not listed.
$50. |
M1210.
Hat insignia, Regulation 1851, Company I, large size.
Lettered
hatpins were used to designate companies, this is Company I. Pin is die struck
brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat. This large size measures
approx 1in. tall. Dug pin, hooks missing. Recovered: Connecticut Winter Camp,
Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Ref: Campbell & O'Donnell Insignia Fig 387.
Sold. |
M1211.
Hat insignia, Regulation 1851, Company F, large size.
Lettered
hatpins were used to designate companies, this is Company F. Pin is die struck
brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat. This large size measures
approx 1in. tall. Dug pin, hooks missing. Recovered: Rosecrasn 1863 Camp,
Tennnessee.
Ref: Campbell & O'Donnell Insignia Fig 387.
$60. |
M1215.
Hat insignia, Engineer, regulation 1851, small size.
Hatpin depicts
the castle, symbol for engineers. It was also employed by a number of the
military schools of the period that taught engineering. This pattern is large
size, with two rows of bricks between the first and second floor. Pin is die
struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat. Pin measures 31mm x
46mm. Dug pin, hooks missing. Recovered: Tennessee campaign.
Ref: Campbell
& O'Donnell Insignia Fig 440.
Sold. |
M1216.
Hatpin: militia,
flaming bomb.
Stamped brass, 60mm, flaming bomb is plume
holder for the 1830's Shako hats for the militia hats. Excavated:
Washington, DC.
Reference: Crouch page 156 item 5.
Sold. |
M1217.
Saber strap, marked Gaylord.
This strap was used to secure the cavalry saber during a fight.
The saber was a powerful weapon in close combat, the cavalryman could
approach the enemy line quickly on horse back, once in close combat the
sabers were drawn and used to whack, club, and stab the enemy. The
saber could easily be wrenched from the cavalryman's hand during the
fight, so this strap was designed to wrap around the handle of the saber
and the cavalryman's hand, thus securing it. This strap is marked
with maker name, "E GAYLORD". $100. |
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Spur was authorized under the Regulation 1859, and was issued to the enlisted
cavalryman, large numbers were used in the 1864 cavalry campaigns. Spur is
sturdy construction, exterior bar is rounded, interior bar is flat without
strengthening groove, foliate adornment is cast in around the
neck, neck is curved and rounded, rowel was often removed or damaged from use.
Dug spur.
Recovered: Virginia campaign.
Spur was authorized under the Regulation 1859, and was issued to the
enlisted cavalryman, large numbers were used in the 1864 cavalry
campaigns. Spur is sturdy construction, exterior bar is rounded, interior
bar is flat with strengthening groove, curved and rounded neck is not
adorned, rowel was often removed or damaged from use. Dug spur.
Recovered: Virginia campaign.
Spur was authorized under the Regulation 1859, and was issued to the enlisted
cavalryman, large numbers were used in the 1864 cavalry campaigns. Spur is
sturdy construction, exterior bar is rounded, interior bar is flat without
strengthening groove, foliate adornment is cast in around the
neck, neck is curved and rounded, rowel was often removed or damaged from use.
Dug spur. Recovered:
Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Spur was authorized under the Regulation 1859, and was issued to the enlisted
cavalryman, large numbers were used in the 1864 cavalry campaigns. Spur is
sturdy construction, exterior bar is rounded, interior bar is flat without
strengthening groove, foliate adornment is cast in around the
neck, neck is curved and rounded, rowel was often removed or damaged from use.
Dug spur.
Recovered: Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Spur Spur is Confederate manufacture, sturdy construction, exterior bar
is rounded, interior bar is flat without strengthening groove, neck is
squared and gently curved, hook for fastening strap is rounded.
Dug spur. Recovered: not known.
The metal shoulder scales were issued to Federal enlisted cavalry.
In addition to adornment, they were supposed to provided some protection
to the cavalryman's shoulder in a saber fight. Made of brass,
there are six scales attached to a pan, held together with a thin iron
sheet, a brass strip soldered to the pan, and attached to the bottom
with a thumb turn, would fit under a brass clip sewed onto the jacket.
Construction is fragile and most are found broken. Single whole
with
original shape intact, back pieces only missing.
Recovered: Virginia campaign.
Matching epaulettes, brass and cloth, back of
each is marked "EXTRA NO 3". Pair
$250.
The Federal government purchased a quantity of French "Chaussier"
style uniforms from France that apparently included these large shako
hats as well as cast white metal buttons (Albert PA48) and Regulation
1855 riflemen buckles. These uniforms were issued to New
York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania units during the Brandy Station
campaign. The large shako hatpin bears patriotic eagle, and
infantry horn modeled after the French style and it, along with the
uniform hat and buttons, likely originated in France. The very
large hatpin is stamped, attachment pins were stiff wire and soldered,
pin was originally gilded and portions lacquered with blue and red paint
of poor quality. Many parts of these accoutrements were found at
camps in the region of Brandy Station thought to be attributed to these
units, apparently having been discarded. Pin
measures 105mm X 103mm. Nondug hatpin
fully intact with gilding and colorful ornamentation. 
Hatpin depicts the castle,
symbol for engineers. It was also employed
by a number of the military schools of the period that taught engineering.
This pattern is large size, with two rows of bricks between the first
and second floor.
Pin is die struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat.
Pin measures 31mm x 46mm.
Nondug pin. 
The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period.
Some were made with concentric rings for strengthening, these are sometimes
referred to as the "bulls eye" pattern. Spout is marked "J. HALL
ROHRMAN PHILA". Joseph Hall Rohrman, Philadelphia, Pa is listed as making
canteens 1863 and 1864 according to Bazelin & McGuinn. Canteen measures 7.5in. diameter approx.
Excellent example of bulls eye canteen, maker identified, strap
hooks intact, leather strap is period replacement and is broken, spout
intact. 
Spur was authorized under the Regulation 1859, and was issued to the enlisted
cavalryman, large numbers were used in the 1864 cavalry campaigns. Spur is
sturdy construction, exterior bar is rounded, interior bar is flat without
strengthening groove, curved and rounded neck is not adorned, rowel was often removed or damaged from use.
Dug spur, as found with bends and breaks. Recovered: Lovettsville,
Virginia which is a Potomac river crossing east of Harpers Ferry.
The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil
War period. Some were made with concentric rings for strengthening, these are
sometimes referred to as the "bulls eye" pattern. Spout is marked "J. HALL
ROHRMAN PHILA". Joseph Hall Rohrman, Philadelphia, Pa is listed as making
canteens 1863 and 1864 according to Bazelin & McGuinn. Canteen measures 7.5 in
diameter approx. Canteen is whole, maker identified, push on one side, no
holes, no cover. 
Hatpin depicts eagle with patriotic symbolism, intended for army general
service. This die pattern features eagle facing right, eight stars
above the banner in neat rows, four stars to left of eagle and one weak
star above the eagle head. Pin is die struck brass, wire loop
fasteners for sewing onto the hat. Pin measures 2.5in height
approx. Dug pin, no hooks. Recovered: north Georgia
campaign. 
Regimental numbers were used less frequently than company pins, but are
similar in construction. Some regiments would require multiple
numbers. This is "6" which could also double as a "9". Pin
is die struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat.
This large size measures approx 1.1in. tall. Dug pin.
Recovered: Chancellorsville, Virginia. 
Regimental numbers were used less frequently than company
pins, but are similar in construction. Some regiments would require
multiple numbers. This is "8". Pin is die struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat.
This large size measures approx 1.1in. tall.
Dug hatpin, small break hooks missing.
Recovered: Spotsylvania, Virginia.
Spur was authorized under the Regulation 1859, and was issued to the enlisted
cavalryman, large numbers were used in the 1864 cavalry campaigns. Spur is
sturdy construction, exterior bar is rounded, interior bar is flat without
strengthening groove, foliate adornment is cast in around the
neck, neck is curved and rounded, rowel was often removed or damaged from use.
Dug spur, original bends, remnants of rowel. Recovered
Warrenton, Virginia.
Spur was authorized under the Regulation 1859, and was issued to the officer
cavalryman, large numbers were used in the 1864 cavalry campaigns. Spur is
sturdy construction, exterior bar is rounded and is adorned with fancy
grooves, interior bar is flat without strengthening groove, neck is
rounded and curved. Dug spur, original bends, remnants of rowel.
Recovered Warrenton, Virginia.
Spur was authorized under the Regulation 1859, and was issued to the
enlisted cavalryman, large numbers were used in the 1864 cavalry
campaigns. Spur is sturdy construction, exterior bar is rounded,
interior bar is flat without strengthening groove, curved and rounded
neck is not adorned, rowel was often removed or damaged from use.
Dug spur, original bends, remnants of rowel. Recovered
Warrenton, Virginia.
Spur was authorized under the Regulation 1859, and was issued to the officer
cavalryman, large numbers were used in the 1864 cavalry campaigns. Spur is
sturdy construction, exterior bar is rounded and is adorned with fancy
grooves, interior bar is flat without strengthening groove, neck is
rounded and curved. Dug spur, original bends, remnants of rowel.
Recovered Warrenton, Virginia.
Likely a Colt .36 caliber, however it would need to be cleaned and
limbered to determine the calibration accurately. Recovered:
Warrenton Virginia. $100. 
Regimental numbers were used less frequently than company pins, but are similar
in construction. Some regiments would require multiple numbers. This is "1".
Pin is die struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat. This
large size measures approx 1.1in. tall. Dug pin, hooks missing. Recovered:
North Georgia campaign.
Lettered
hatpins were used to designate companies, this is Company I. Pin is die struck
brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat. This large size measures
approx 1in. tall. Dug pin, hooks missing. Recovered: Connecticut Winter Camp,
Fredericksburg, Virginia. 
Lettered
hatpins were used to designate companies, this is Company F. Pin is die struck
brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat. This large size measures
approx 1in. tall. Dug pin, hooks missing. Recovered: Rosecrasn 1863 Camp,
Tennnessee.
Hatpin depicts
the castle, symbol for engineers. It was also employed by a number of the
military schools of the period that taught engineering. This pattern is large
size, with two rows of bricks between the first and second floor. Pin is die
struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat. Pin measures 31mm x
46mm. Dug pin, hooks missing. Recovered: Tennessee campaign.
Stamped brass, 60mm, flaming bomb is plume
holder for the 1830's Shako hats for the militia hats. Excavated:
Washington, DC.
This strap was used to secure the cavalry saber during a fight.
The saber was a powerful weapon in close combat, the cavalryman could
approach the enemy line quickly on horse back, once in close combat the
sabers were drawn and used to whack, club, and stab the enemy. The
saber could easily be wrenched from the cavalryman's hand during the
fight, so this strap was designed to wrap around the handle of the saber
and the cavalryman's hand, thus securing it. This strap is marked
with maker name, "E GAYLORD". $100.
