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SA-978 The USS MAINE
arrived in Cuba's Havana harbor on January 24, 1898. Because
of propaganda from the U.S. newspapers and the Cuban
Insurgents, the situation in Cuba was not fully understood
in Washington DC. The U.S. Consul in Havana,
Fitzhugh Lee,
was also somewhat out of touch with the country in which he
was living. In response to a small protest by Spanish
officers, not affecting the United States, Washington sent
the USS MAINE, under the command of
Capt. Charles Sigsbee,
to Cuba on a "friendly" visit. At about 9:30 PM on February
15, the MAINE was shattered by two separate explosions and
rapidly sank. Two hundred and fifty-two men were killed.
Ammunition continued to explode for hours after the blast.
American newspapers, engaging in
yellow journalism
to boost circulation, claimed that the Spanish were
responsible for the ship's destruction. The phrase "Remember
the Maine! To hell with Spain!" became a rallying cry for
action. Although the Maine explosion was not the only cause
cause, it served as a catalyst that accelerated the events
leading up to the war. This bronze 12.5 x 18 inch
plaque was manufactured from bronze salvaged from the wreck.
These were not available to private citizens, but could only
be purchased by cities and towns for memorials or military
veterans organizations. They are all numbered in 3 places.
The reverse, the edge and in led pencil across the back. The
distribution was tightly controlled and very few are in
private hands. Approx. 50 were made. Don't miss it!!
$1950 |
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SA-975 Model 1902 Generals Un Dress visor
cap. Choice condition overall. The side buttons were
upgraded to rimmed eagle from rimless eagle. The only flaw
is the sweatband is missing, otherwise the cap is choice.
$895 |
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SA-974 Model 1902 New York Visor Cap. Circa 1910. $125 |
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SA-973 Spanish American War blue belt for the Krag
Rifle. Spaulding made version, unmarked. $125 |
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SA-972 Scarce Spanish American War canvas leggings
with locking metal clasps. Mint unissued . $75 |
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SA-971 Rare Massachusetts Naval Militia collar
insignia. $50 |
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SA-970 Span Am period Adjutant collar insignia. $35
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SA-969 Model 1902 Artillery Cord. $50 |
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SA-968 Cap badge of the 23RD Infantry which served in
the Philippines against the Spanish in 1898 and stayed to
fight the Insurrectionists in 1899-1900. $50 |
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SA-967 Pre Spanish American War hat badge for the 15TH
Infantry. Lead filled back. $50$SOLD$ |
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SA-966 AMAZING!! Battlefield Pickup Trapdoor
Springfield Rifle from the BATTLE OF SAN JUAN HILL!!!!
This rifle was once in the Francis Bannerman Display
Collection on Broadway in New York City. The faded label
on the stock proclaims, "45/70 From Cuba on San Juan Hill
Trenches. J.P. Logan". In addition there is a paper
tag which reads on one side, "Cuba, Jack Logan, Recovered
from the trenches of San Juan Hill". The other side reads,
"Lieut. Jack Logan, San Juan, Cuba". After the company
shut down, employee Jim Hogan purchased the remaining
holdings of Bannermans including this rifle. It was then
transferred to a friend of ours in recent years. There was
a Spanish Mauser found at the same time but it was sold
before we became aware of it. This rifle must have
laid out exposed for a couple of years in the water at the
bottom of a trench and was found during a dry period. One
of the only documented San Juan Hill American Battle
Rifle. Don't miss it!!! $2695
$SOLD$
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SA-965 Private Purchase Model 1904 Campaign hat. Excellent
condition overall. Very nice body. A torn section on the
sweat band and some loss as shown. $695 |
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SA-964 Very rare Philippine Insurrection
decorated mess kit. I believe the scene to be that of Manila
harbor, showing the Spanish fortress. $235 |
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SA-963 Very scarce 16TH Infantry Dress Officers Model
1881 helmet. The white leather binding strip around the edge
of the cork visors has chipped away, otherwise choice
condition. $395 |
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SA-962 Model 1904 Campaign hat. Excellent condition
overall. Very nice body. A decorative clip has been added to
the bow. A torn section on the sweat band and some loss as
shown. $750 |
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SA-961 Scarce Model 1898 Officers Coat with blue
facings. Lot of use, wear, staining and fading. $395
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SA-960 Very interesting Spanish American War Veterans
walking stick. Very nice condition. $90 |
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SA-958 Scarce Pre War Pennsylvania National Guard, 8TH
Infantry, Company L. Cloth sling with buckle. $295 |
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SA-957 Tan Spanish American War period with 1899
dated interior sticker. Clean overall, missing the top cap.
Cork interior must have some breaks, as there is movement.
Will not effect the look, as can be seen in the photos. $110 |
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SA-956 Model 1899 blue Sergeants Sack Coat. Clean
overall, with the exception of a few small scattered
moth nips. One interior pocket. Research on this Solider has
been done. $495 |
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SA-954 Amazing embroidered Spanish American War
regimental commemorative with US and Cuban flags. Includes
nicknames and signatures. Approx. 15 x 15 inches. $395 |
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SA-949 Very RARE!!! 1902 Experimental woven belt
with leather flaps. These belts are incredibly rare with
just a small amount made. Only one we have seen! One flap
has a small split. Most likely the only one of these you
will find and most certainly one of the best in existence.
$650 |
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SA-948 Exceptionally rare 1ST Style Mills 45-70 woven
belt. The first style used red for Artillery, yellow for
Cavalry and light blue for infantry. I have only seen one
other artillery belt for sale. $750 |
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SA-943 US Spanish War Veterans Commaders badge. $90 |
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SA-942 Spanish War Veterans badge with break to ribbon. $55 |
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SA-940 Scarce pistol belt for the 38 Colt with "NGP"
plate, National Guard Pennsylvania. $295 |
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SA-938 45 Round belt for the Trapdoor Springfield with
scarce blank front buckle and keeper. $250 |
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SA-937 45 Round belt for the Trapdoor Springfield with
scarce early cast "US" buckle and keeper. $275 |
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SA-932 Spanish American War US Navy Fuse Belt with
Navy eagle snaps. Very nice condition overall. $395 |
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SA-931 Spanish American War Ammo Belt with
Rhode Island Buckle. $140 |
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SA-930 Model 1885 US Army Cavalry Carbine Belt.
Very nice condition overall. $200 |
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SA-929 Model 1887 US Army Cavalry Carbine Belt. Very
nice condition overall. $175 |
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SA-928 Spanish American War hat badge for the 7TH
Cavalry. $60 |
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SA-926 Spanish American War period Hospital
Corpsman's Knife with belt hook. $125 |
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SA-925 Pre-Spanish American War period Hospital
Corpsman's Knife with belt loop. $125 |
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SA-924 Nice Trapdoor Springfield Bayonet and scabbard.
Well marked. $125 |
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SA-923 Scarce model 1898 Tropical Coat, piped in
blue, for Infantry. Shows actual use and wear. The colored
facings did not hold their color well, which is why this
model was only worn for one year. Incredibly large size 42+.
very unusual for this period. Lacks the belt and 1 belt
loop. Not unusual as the belts were frequently discarded.
Rare to find. $855 |
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SA-922 Very nice Spanish American War Milk Glass Candy
Dish with the American Eagle sitting on a nest of three
eggs, labeled Cuba, Puerto Rico and The Philippines. Very
nice. $60 |
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SA-921 Model 1889 US Navy Holster for the 38 Revolver with
scarce small size embossing. Holster has been waxed which
could be removed. This is the white material seen. Could be
buffed off or stripped. Tough holster to find. $195 |
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SA-918 Philippine Insurrection campaign hat band worn
by members of the 51ST Iowa upon their return to the US.
Rare. $90 |
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SA-917 Rare Spanish American War, flag pin. These were
worn by Cuban Rebels and supporters of "Cuba Libre" who
wanted the Spanish out of Cuba. About 3.5 inches in length.
$175 |
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SA-916 Spanish American War Commander's breast medal. $85 |
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SA-913 Spanish American War, 1898 dated Ammo
Crate for 45 Caliber Ammo. I believe this was for the
Trapdoor Springfield. $135 |
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SA-912 Exceptional Spanish American War embroidered
panel with classic American eagle with an anchor with cross
flags in red white and blue thread and silver bullion.
Measures 20" x 20" inches. $245 |
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SA-910 Fantastic Spanish American War Navy Uniform for a
Sailor on the famous USS Iowa! This exceptionally rare model
is the seldom seen, pre War cut which came with an
interesting set of details dropped in later models including
s shaped front pockets and decorative cut to the front bib.
The trouser fronts also has fancywork dropped in later
versions. Excellent condition overall. Only the second such
set we have ever seen. $995
After
shakedown off the Atlantic Coast, Iowa was assigned
to the Atlantic Fleet and was ordered to blockade duty, 28
May 1898, off Santiago de Cuba. On 3 July 1898, she was the
first to sight the Spanish ships approaching and fired the
first shot in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. In a 20-minute
battle with Spanish cruisers Maria Teresa (flagship)
and Oquendo, her effective fire set both ships aflame
and drove them on the beach. Iowa, continuing the
battle in company with converted yacht Gloucester
sank the Spanish destroyer Pluton and so damaged
destroyer Furor that she ran upon the rocks. Iowa
then turned her attention to the Spanish cruiser Viscaya
which she pursued until Viscaya ran aground. Upon the
conclusion of the battle, Iowa received on board
Spanish Admiral Cervera and the officers and crews of the
Viscaya, Furor and Pluton.
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SA-908 Scarce 2ND Pattern 1898 Tropical Coat with
Artillery shoulder straps. The second model eliminated the
colored pocket flaps and cuffs but kept the rear pleat and
cloth belt and loops. About Mint! $495 |
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SA-907 Very rare Model 1889 white cotton duck fatigue
jacket , made for use in tropical climates. Rare garment.
$695 |
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SA-895 Historic painted document chest, formerly
the property of John Davis Long who had a
distinguished career including Massachusetts State
Legislature, Lieutenant Governor and then Governor of
Massachusetts. President McKinley offered him a cabinet
position and he chose Secretary of the Navy. His Under
Secretary, Theodore Roosevelt clashed with him frequently
during the build up with Spain. It was Long who actually
ordered the USS Maine to Havana Harbor. After Roosevelt's
departure for Cuba, he continued to direct Naval Strategy. A
very intriguing character with a close association with
Roosevelt's rise to fame. Box is pin and measures 25 x
20 x 13. $395
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SA-893 Spanish American War captured Spanish bayonet
scabbard and frog. Very scarce. $225 |
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SA-891 Very US Marine Corps McKeever cartridge
box. Excellent condition overall. $425 |
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SA-877 Spanish American War Haversack flap used by the
73rd "Jolo" Regiment in the Philippines until 1898. The
knapsack was cotton with a tarred flap. Rare Souvenir of the
Spanish American War. $225 |
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SA-875 23RD Regiment, National Guard cap
circ. 1890. $175 |
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SA-864 Spanish American War period,
Massachusetts Shooting Award. $35$SOLD$ |
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SA-859 Musicians cap or collar badge. $20 |
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SA-858 Huge Spanish American War Indiana
Officers Pillbox cap. Choice condition. $395 |
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SA-842 Modified Frazier Box. Scarce to find . Looks
like it was set up for Cavalry. $150 |
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SA-834 Spanish American War 50 Round Ammo Belt.
$125 |
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SA-833 Spanish American War 50 Round Ammo Belt.
$125 |
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SA-832 Fantastic Bamboo Canister made in Cuba in 1898 after
the American Victory at San Juan Hill, Kettle Hill and
Santiago. Was most likely made for holding tobacco or
cigars. Measures approx. 11 inches in height. $145 |
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SA-831 Span Am Period Rifle Belt. $130 |
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SA-830 Rare Faux Embroidered Officers Collar Devices. One
device has just one wire. $95 |
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SA-801 Very scarce Model 1893 Officers Tunic with Lt.
Colonels rank on the sleeves. This short lived design was
only used between 1893-1895. Tunic is in good condition with
the exception of one "L" shaped repair to the right arm.
$495 |
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SA-800 Rare Spanish American captured bronze
nautical bracket removed from the Spanish ship Viscaya after
it was sunk by the USS Brooklyn in Santiago Bay Cuba. $295 |
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SA-799 Spanish American War Rifle Tool for the
Trapdoor. $40 |
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SA-787 Rare set of Spanish American War unit
stencils for the 8TH Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On January 7, 1899, the 8th Massachusetts began its service
abroad, steaming for Cuba. It arrived three days later. In
Cuba, it served as part of the occupation force on the
island. The unit would continue in this role until April 4,
1899, when it began its trip home to the U.S., arriving on
April 9, 1899. One appears to be made specifically for canteens and the
other for haversacks and other equipment. Local Boston
maker. It appears the stencil was held in place by a clamped
frame on top of the object to be stenciled and then they
stencil brush was used. Can be shipped with or without
frame. $245
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SA-783 Spanish American War Navy Cap Tally from the
USS Miantonomoh. $80 |
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SA-782 Spanish American War Navy Cap Tally from the USS
Monongahela. $80 |
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SA-779 Model 1902 Infantry shoulder cords for the blue
uniform. $30 |
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SA-778 Spanish American War gray leggings with
wool linings- State contract. $60
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SA-772 Philippine Insurrection enamel cup. $70 |
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SA-614 Circa 1902 Porcelain Army Issue Cup. $85 |
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SA-764 Spanish American War 50 Round Ammo Belt.
$135 |
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SA-763 Rare Faux Embroidered Officers Collar Devices.
$90 |
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SA-752 Georgia State Faithful Service Medal. Rare! $50 |
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SA-749 Unusual Spanish American War- Phil Insurrection
cloth signs for the American Red Cross. Approx. 6 x 12
inches. $90 |
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SA-748 Unusual Spanish American War- Phil Insurrection
cloth signs for the American Red Cross. Approx. 6 x 12
inches. $90 |
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SA-708 Spanish American War Officers false
embroidered 16TH Infantry collar insignia. Very tough to
find. $85 |
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SA-640 Spanish American War cap and shoulder paddle
badge. $50 |
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SA-501 Scarce "National Guard, State of Maine" service
medal. $40 |
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SA-384 Band Hat insignia. $25 |
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SA-277
Spanish American War-1902 period Musicians hat insignia. $25 |
