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Fantastic 2ND Wisconsin Infantry identified grouping with State issue tunic, trousers and state contract Campaign hat with snowflake vents on each side. Campaign hat has red Spanish War Veterans hat cord. Very nice set of Veterans badges and medals. Almost impossible to get a nice identified combat group like this one. $1825

The unit was organized as a National Guard regiment on April 26, 1882. During the Spanish American War, the unit enlisted en masse as volunteers  on April 28, 1898 at Camp Harvey, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  The 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry was mustered into the United  States service May 12, 1898 at Camp Harvey, and  was assigned to the Third Brigade, First Division, of the First Army corps. At the time the unit was mustered into service, the unit consisted of forty-nine officers and 972 enlisted men. The day following their mustering in, the regiment departed for for Camp Thomas, located on the old Civil War Battlefield of Chickamauga, Georgia. The men arrived in Georgia four days later.

On July 5, 1898, the 2nd Wisconsin was transferred To the First Brigade, First Division, First Army Corps, and went on to serve in Puerto Rico. The 2nd Wisconsin left Camp Thomas on July 5, arriving at Charleston, South Carolina two days later. The regiment departed the United States on July 20, arriving off Puerto Rico six days later. The unit arrived at first at Guanica, Puerto Rico but was immediately redirected to Ponce, with their transport entering the harbor on July 27.

The unit's assigned line of march was along the road leading from Ponce to San Juan, the capital. This route led past the small town of Coamo. Here, it was found that the Spanish had entrenched. On August 9, while other units were sent to attack on the flank, the 2nd Wisconsin, now only 824 men strong,  was directed to advance on the main road into the rown. Before the unit could get into position, firing was heard on the flanks, indicating that the other units were already engaged. A battalion of the regiment was ordered forward quickly, only to find the bridge leading into the town burned. Another route had to be found. The 2nd Wisconsin finally entered the town, only to find it deserted. The town has already surrendered to reporter Richard Harding Davis!

On August 10, the 2nd Wisconsin continued to exchange fire with the Spanish troops.

On the night of August 12 at Aibonito, the 2nd and 3rd Wisconsin made a flanking in march to get behind the Spanish troops in preparation for an attack on August 13. Before the attack could occur, it was learned that the armistice was signed and the fighting was over. The expected attack was called off.

Nine companies of the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry departed Puerto Rico on September 1, 1898

 

Very scarce copy of the records of all Soldiers from Ohio in the Spanish American War. Binding is a little loose. Book shows quite a bit of wear. $65
Spanish American War Krag bayonet and scabbard. Dated 1899. Good condition. $110ON HOLD
Spanish American War Period machette scabbard. $40
Very rare captured Model 1896 4 pocket Spanish Ammo Belt. This style of belt was only used in Cuba and the Philippines. Very rare. $250
  Captured Spanish American War Buckle for the Spanish 72ND Infantry Regiment. This regiment served in the Philippines. $190
SA-1388 Very scarce Maryland Generals short Frock Coat to General H. Cooper. $795
  Great Spanish American War photo from a Soldier in Troop A, 1ST Massachusetts Cavalry. $40
Very scarce Cuban Occupation Campaign medal box. $50
  Original Issue Cuban Occupation  Medal Bars. $25 each.
Roster of all Pennsylvanians in the Spanish American War. Cover is a little loose, but I have not seen another. $90
US Navy embossed revolver holster with snap enclosure. Outer smooth cover is lacking but snap works perfectly. Scarce holster. $190
Spanish American War Drill Regulations. Repair to cover, scarce. $45
SA-1225  Very scarce unit history of "Troop C" New York Volunteer Cavalry. This unit saw service in skirmishes in Puerto Rico in 1898, prior to the Spanish capitulation. Nicely illustrated. Published in 1899, signed by the author. Cloth cover has some stains otherwise very nice. 155 pages plus maps. $110
Scarce- "Rhode Island in the Spanish American War".$65
Wonderful Spanish American War Political Cartoon showing all the major political and military players. Approx 14X 21. Would be a great backdrop for a Span am display. $45
Wonderful Spanish American War Political Cartoon showing all the major political and military players. Approx 14X 21. Would be a great backdrop for a Span am display. $45
US Army Manual for the 1873 Rifle Carbine and Revolver. Quite scarce. Dated 1898. $245
  Spanish American War book of Soldiers printed calling cards.$35
  Philippine Insurrection Stereo Card with description on reverse. $20
1930s Spanish American War vets Cuban Flag. $135
Spanish American War 100 round blue belt. $185
Very interesting Spanish American War Belt, originally used on board the USS Tennessee and then by a member of the Massachusetts State Militia. $225
  Nice 1ST NY Cavalry button. $40
  Spanish American War calling cards. $35
  Rare locally made, probably in Cuba" sand cast Civil Guard Waist plate. Compare to the example below. $155
U-127  Fantastic Model 1895 Staff Officers Coat named on the interior. Wonderful boards and cords. Really a flashy uniform. Collar lining is white silk and has frayed otherwise tunic is excellent. $525
Nice Spanish American War? Philippine Insurrection period, Pillbox Style Cap. $225 ON HOLD
Circa 1902 Recruiting poster . Approx 30 inches by 16. Stain to bottom corner. Very rare. $395
    Spanish American War-1902 period Musicians hat insignia. $25
  Spanish American War-1902 period Musicians hat insignia. $25
SA-2095  Haversack for the 88TH artillery, possibly post 1905 Coast Artillery. $40
SA-2057  Ca. 1900, 2ND Infantry Regiment haversack. $40
  Model 1902 Infantry shoulder cords for the blue uniform. $55
SA-1615  Unit History for the 13TH Pennsylvania Volunteers in the Spanish American War. Fair condition only. Torn page as can be seen. condition. $40
  SA-1220  Circa 1900 Blanket bag. $40
  SA-275  Circa 1900 Blanket bag. $40
SA-1266  17 X 23 Print "The Smashing of Cervara's Spanish Fleet by the American Squadron...". This Huge print was removed from a rare portfolio published in 1904 at the cost of $16!! That was huge money back then. These have a singe fold in the middle of each from being in the publication. Fantastic for framing.  $35
SA-1267  17 X 23 Print by D. H. Anderson of the "The Three Great Naval Heros of the War with Spain".. This Huge print was removed from a rare portfolio published in 1904 at the cost of $16!! That was huge money back then. These have a singe fold in the middle of each from being in the publication. Fantastic for framing.  $35
SA-1265  17 X 23 Print by Howard Chandler Christy of the "The Invasion of Cuba May, 1898".. This Huge print was removed from a rare portfolio published in 1904 at the cost of $16!! That was huge money back then. These have a singe fold in the middle of each from being in the publication. Fantastic for framing.  $35
SA-1264  17 X 23 Print by Howard Chandler Christy of the "The Brilliant Victory at Santiago- On the Hill at El Pozo, July 1ST 1898".. This Huge print was removed from a rare portfolio published in 1904 at the cost of $16!! That was huge money back then. These have a singe fold in the middle of each from being in the publication. Fantastic for framing.  $40
SA-1510  WWII United Spanish War Veterans Medal from their 1948 reunion. $20
SA- 1194  17 X 23 Print by E. N. Blue of  "Rear-Admiral William T. Sampson, USN". This Huge print was removed from a rare portfolio published in 1904 at the cost of $16!! That was huge money back then. These have a singe fold in the middle of each from being in the publication. Fantastic for framing. $40
SA-1193  17 X 23 Print by Howard Chandler Christy of the "Heroic but Fruitless Defense by the Spaniards at the Last Fortin Front of Caney", taken from sketches at Santiago, June, 1898.. This Huge print was removed from a rare portfolio published in 1904 at the cost of $16!! That was huge money back then. These have a singe fold in the middle of each from being in the publication. Fantastic for framing.  $40
SA-1192  17 X 23 Print by Howard Chandler Christy of the "Advancing on the Filipinos", taken from sketches at Manilla, 1899.. This Huge print was removed from a rare portfolio published in 1904 at the cost of $16!! That was huge money back then. These have a singe fold in the middle of each from being in the publication. Fantastic for framing. $40
SA-1191  17 X 23 Print of the Philippine Islands in 1899. This Huge print was removed from a rare portfolio published in 1904 at the cost of $16!! That was huge money back then. These have a singe fold in the middle of each from being in the publication. Fantastic for framing. $40
SA-1296  Fantastic Spanish American War Sailors Trench Art carved tropical nut or coconut. Amazing American motifs, A spread winged eagle clutching a Union Shield with arrows coming out from behind it. An " E. Pluribus Unum" scroll behind the eagle and a stand of 4 stylized US flags and poles on the reverse. Truly the most impressive one of these folk art nut carving that I have seen. Absolute Museum quality. $395
SA-295  Clean 1902 enlisted mans visor cap. One State button, one Federal. Cleaner than most that come available. Normal crazing to visor. $95
U-131 Spanish American War- Philippine Insurrection 5 button sack coat with incredible yellow embroidery in the shape of a sun, emulating from each sleeve opening. Missing 1 button. $475
  SA-1341  Massachusetts marksman collar insignia $30
U-1292  Nice identified Georgia Volunteers uniform and cap. Cap is excellent condition with Georgia side buttons, tunic has a small repair to the front and a few other small moth dings. Trousers are non military and used by the collector for display. $625
SA-839  Unusual period publication showing Spanish uniforms, equipment and misc. $25
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