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SA-844 Very rare Boxer Rebellion, captured Chinese
Sword. Excellent condition overall. These were sought after
trophies and are rarely seen today. Shows actual combat use
and wear. There is a very thin wire wrap which is loose in
places. Nicest one we have seen. CA. 1900. $695
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SA-843 Great unit shot of Company I of the 1ST
California Volunteers in 1899. Approx 10 x 14
inches. $175$SOLD$
The First California Regiment, under the command of
Col. James S. Smith, served in the
Philippines
both during the Spanish American War, and during part of the
Philippine-American War. The unit was mustered into service
on May 7, 1898 at San Francisco California. At this time,
the unit consisted of fifty-one officers and 986 enlisted
men.
On May 25, the 1st California steamed for the
Philippines,
where it arrived on June 30. The unit took part in actions
on July 31, 1898 (near Malate) and in the capture of Manila
on August 13, 1898. In the former it lost one man killed,
and ten wounded, and in the latter one man killed and two
wounded. The Philippine-American War began on February 4,
1899. On July 26, 1899, the First California Volunteer
Infantry left the Philippines for the United States,
arriving in the U.S. on August 24, 1899. The unit was
mustered out of service on September 21, 1899. At the time
of muster out, the unit consisted of fifty officers and 999
enlisted men.
During its term of service, the unit had one officer
who died of wounds received in battle. In addition, eight
enlisted men were killed in action, one man died from wounds
received in battle. twenty-four died from disease, two died
as the result of accidents and one man drown. Also
forty-three men were discharged on disability and seven men
deserted.
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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-841 Wonderful New Jersey, Spanish American War
Medal. $80 |
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SA-840 United Spanish American War Veterans Medal. $75 |
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SA-839 United Spanish American War Veterans
Medal. $85 |
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SA-838 Pre Spanish American War trowel bayonet.
Excellent condition. $240 |
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SA-837 Philippine Insurrection, white LINEN,
United States Marine Corps enlisted blouse. Some staining
and button appear to be a mix of periods. This tunic could
be as early as 1902 or as late as 1908. Very scarce. $250
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SA-836 Exceptionally RARE, 1ST US
Volunteer Cavalry(Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders), Campaign
Hat. This unique hat with large crossed sabers along one
side was actually in Cuba and worn by a member of the 1ST
USV Cavalry with Teddy Roosevelt!! The owner began the
Spanish American War with Troop "C" of the New York Cavalry,
enlisting May 2 of 1898. and transferred to Troop "L",1ST
USV Cal on July 9TH, 1898 at Camp Alger arriving in Cuba
later that month.
His story-hat was made by
Ridabock & Co., New York with their label embossed on
the sweatband (faint but legible). Benson used India ink
on the left side of his hat, drawing large cross sabers
insignia, with troop letter above and “1st U.S. VOL.
CAV.” below. Saber knots hang from each hilt. Where the
“1” of 1st is written, the wool is gone where ink was
originally. Sporadic mothing on the left side, on the
upper creases, and a larger hole inside the fore and aft
fold. The sweatband is still hanging on by a few
threads. The original silk band was replaced in the
period with the half in wide white leather, and the
stories of various members have been memorialize upon
that. There is also a tear on the front brim. And of
course snowflake vents are on this 1889 pattern hat.
The caricatures of other
members of the Rough Riders are drawing with a brief
note made about them. The include, starting at front
center going right: Unknown (too much wear); “Chaplain
Brown, He did very good.”; “Sergt. H. Fish, Killed June
1898.” ; “Died as he had lived, A saint, R.H. Davis.” ;
“Victor Benson Troop L US Vol Cav. Enlisted NY———1898”
(This is written in the rear tassel ends area); “Capt.
Allyn Capron Killed June 1898.” ; “Adjutant Hall (wild
stampede?) Las Guasimas?”; “Col. Leonard Wood ——-1st
U.S. Vol. Cav.”; “Lieut. Col. Roosevelt The Bravest and
the Best (remaining unknown).”; “Gen. Shafter”
(inscription unknown.” Most of the figures are thinning
and some hard to see, and it does take in most cases
some magnification to read the inscriptions.
Benson was in Troop C, New York Cavalry, 27
years of age when he transferred to the Rough Riders at
Camp Alger, Va, July 9, 1898. He was buried in
Simonsville Cemetery in Andover, Vermont. He is listed
there as being a captain in the Canadian Expeditionary
Force during WWI. Don't miss this one, you won't
get another chance at one. $3495
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SA-835 Spanish American War table bell made from
brass recovered from the wreck of the Battleship Maine.
There are 2 versions of this bell. This one was available at
the Pan American Exposition of 1901. Approx. 3.5 inches in
height. $160$SOLD$ |
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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-829 Spanish American War Commander's breast medal. $95 |
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SA-828 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. $215 |
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SA-827 Model 1881 and Sun Helmet plate.
Very good condition. $60 |
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SA-824 Great pipe carved "Boer War" and "Pretoria June 5TH,
1900". Tip of mouth piece snapped off as shown. $180 |
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SA-819 Rare! Spanish American War, New York Officers dress
belt buckle an keeper. $95 |
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SA-818 Model 1895 Undress Coat for a Captain of
Staff. Note the black background on the straps. Very tough
branch of service to find. Un named. One small hole on the
bottom front. $295 |
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SA-811 Nice Spanish American War photo grouping with
the Massachusetts Span Am War certificate. The Soldier who
owned these items was in the 9TH Massachusetts and evidently
had a Spanish American War display. He was able to make a
connection in Cuba through Metro Golden Meyer who provided
him with copies of Spanish images. Great stuff!!! $175
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SA-806 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! $620 |
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SA-804 Spanish American War Haversack flap used by the
69TH "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-804 Shortened Hat Tally
from the USS Yankee . $50 |
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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-798 Great Veterans Medal for Soldiers who
served overseas in the Spanish American War. Fob has been
affixed to ribbon. Some tearing to ribbon. Interesting item.
$65 |
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SA-791 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. $80 |
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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-785 Navy Ship's tally for the Gun boat Vesuvius
which fired on Santiago. $120 |
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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-780 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. $295 |
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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-776 Boer War Pipe engraved, "Boer War", "South
Africa" and 1900 and 1901. Inlaid with a silver coin with
Queen Victoria and portrait of Boer Leader, Paul Kruger" a
popular image on Boer War pipes. $215 |
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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-769 Very nice Model 1885 US army Blanket with
indigo blue field and dark blue stripes. Choice condition.
Edges were bound by soldier to keep edges from being frayed.
$235 |
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SA-766 Spanish American War, 1898 dated Ammo
Crate for 45 Caliber Ammo. I believe this was for the
Trapdoor Springfield. $155 |
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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-758 Spanish American War Period portrait of a
Marine at Guantanamo, Cuba. 6 x 8 inch overall. $95
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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-738 Set of 25 cuff and pocket sized Spanish Army
buttons. $55 |
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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-653 23RD Infantry Cap Device. $30 |
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SA-651 Matched pair of New York Officers Collar
Insignia from the 3RD Regiment. $35 |
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SA-650 Matched pair of New York
Officers Collar Insignia from the 23RD Regiment. $35 |
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SA-649 Matched pair of New York Officers
Collar Insignia from the 3RD Regiment. $35 |
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SA-648 Matched pair of New York Officers
Collar Insignia from the 3RD Regiment. $35 |
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SA-647 Single, sew on, New York Officers
Collar Insignia from the 3RD Regiment. $35 |
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SA-640 Spanish American War cap and shoulder paddle
badge. $50 |
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SA-587 Fantastic Spanish American War treatise
on the Naval Actions during the Spanish American War
including original information from Spanish sources. $80 |
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SA-537 Very rare Maryland Spanish American War Ladder
Badge. Nice condition. $225
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SA-501 Scarce "National Guard, State of Maine" service
medal. $40 |
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SA-497 Scarce Massachusetts Expert Rifleman badge with
3 bars. $SOLD$ $55 |
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SA-385 73RD Artillery Collar Insignia. $25 |
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SA-384 Band Hat insignia. $25 |
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SA-383 Spanish American War mess kit. $80 |
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SA-300
Original 1930s Navy Expeditionary Medal Ribbon, old stock.
$15 for a
1 foot length. |
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SA-299
Original 1920-30s China Campaign Medal Ribbon, old stock.
$15 for a 6 inch length. |
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SA-277
Spanish American War-1902 period Musicians hat insignia. $25 |
