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18TH and 19TH Century American Wars
SA-2384  Model 1860 Colt Army Revolver. Shows heavy use and wear. Light pitting overall. Inspectors marks still visible of the grips. $1495  ON HOLD
SA-2383  Rare 1870s- 80s US Navy Sailors blouse with lace up front. HUGE size. Very nice condition overall. $495
SA-2382  RARE 1870s large photo of the battle flag of the famous 6TH New York Cavalry. These guys were EVERYWHERE and their flag shos it. A great first generation shot, which measures approx.  9 x 12 inches. $275
SA-2381  Trapdoor bayonet and scabbard. Dated 1897. Great for your Spanish American War display. $210
SA-2380  Scarce set of New York in the Revolution. Compiled rosters and small histories of New York Regiments and Men. The Supplement is much tougher to find and has additional rosters and source documents. $235
SA-2379  Great accounts of the deeds of Civil War Soldier who received the Medal of Honor. $60
  SA-2378  Civil War needle set us used by Soldiers to repair their clothing. $35
SA-2376  Civil War Navy "Battle Rattle" as used to call men to arms on ship. $225
SA-2375  7.5 x 10 inch studio portrait photo of Rear Admiral Charles Custis Rogers. Annapolis Class of 1876. Nice portrait with original frame. $120
SA-2374  Very unusual Mills belt. Cartridge rows on one side, pockets on the other. Possibly unfinished. I have never seen this configuration before. $125$SOLD$
SA-2373  Rare Mexican Border period  captured Mexican sombrero. Some chipping to the leather edging as shown. Classic wide sombrero. $395
SA-2372  Spanish American War period chaps. These would be worn with a separate belt. $120 ON HOLD
SA-2371    Rare USS Brooklyn Naval Hat Tally. $95
SA-2370  Spanish American War Officers cooking set. Only one I have seen. $195
SA-2369  Spanish American war rolling block bayonet and scabbard. Missing part of frog. $180
SA-2368    From a fantastic 50 year collection of Spanish American War/ Philippine Insurrection cloth and metal Corps badges. This one is a metal version of the 4TH Army Corps.$60
SA-2367    From a fantastic 50 year collection of Spanish American War/ Philippine Insurrection cloth and metal Corps badges. This one is a die cut cloth version of the 4TH Army Corps. $50
SA-2365  Very nice 3 x 5 Spanish American War Veterans flag. $185
SA-2364  Rare out of print copy of "Collecting the Confederacy" by Shannon Pritchard. These sell for up to $400! Nice signed copy. $250
SA-2363 Spanish American War/ Late Indian Wars, Major Generals Shoulder paddles in their original case. Beautiful condition overall. $925
  SA-2362  Very scarce Philippine Insurrection period Sharp Shooter badge. Named on the top bar and dated on the reverse. $225   $SOLD$
SA-2361  Civil War container for a water purification hose and filter or use as a tobacco container. 1860 dated. $75
SA-2360   Spanish American War Mills Pistol Belt. Good condition overall, showing average use and wear. $265  $SOLD$
SA-2358  Identified CDV of Captain Abraham Piatt Andrew of the 21ST Independent Indiana Artillery Battery. He joined in 1862 and served thru 1865. He fought at Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain and Nashville. This photo was shot in Tennessee is also signed. His letters were published in book form. $150
SA-2357   Identified CDV of Captain Abraham Piatt Andrew of the 21ST Independent Indiana Artillery Battery. He joined in 1862 and served thru 1865. He fought at Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain and Nashville. This photo was shot at Laporte, Indiana. His letters were published in book form.  $150
SA-2356   Identified CDV of Captain Abraham Piatt Andrew of the 21ST Independent Indiana Artillery Battery. He joined in 1862 and served thru 1865. He fought at Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain and Nashville. This photo was shot in Tennessee. His letters were published in book form.  $150
SA-2355  Spanish American War Mess Kit plate from a Victorian era display. $110
SA-2354  Set of (6) Massachusetts Civil War buttons. $195
SA-2353  Very scarce miniature reunion canteen for the 12TH New Hampshire Volunteers with original sling. This was part of a set of miniature equipment items. One of which was given out at each reunion. Would have had a label on the front now gone. The collection of 12TH New Hampshire items is from my personal collection and is for illustration purposes only. $95
SA-2352  Civil War Import Cavalry Saber. Most likely German made. Scabbard shows discoloration to plating. Nice overall. $395
SA-2351 Wonderful red/ white and blue cotton banner celebrating Admiral Dewey. Some splits as shown. Really a great item. Approx 20-26 inches. $295
SA-2350   Amazing French and Indian War powder horn with campfire doodled design. There were lots of hours without activity for Soldiers on the march. This horn bears the owners initials, "WW" in 2 places. The rest are random shapes and designs tooled into the horn with a hot needle over many months. Very attractive. Note the "pie crust" feature that separates the dark and light sections of the horn. This design element almost completely disappears by 1780. Great horn. $1195
SA-2349   Incredibly RARE, Spanish American War, filter canteen. The extra wide mouth allowed a ceramic "Caroline Parker filter" to be inserted. These were produced at the Rock Island Arsenal in 1898. $495
SA-2343  Army of the Philippines button for members of the 8TH Army. $55
SA-2341  Civil War Soldiers folding cup and carry case. $120
SA-2340  United Spanish War Veterans Commanders Medal. $75
  SA-2339  Revolutionary War Prussian bayonet possibly a captured item. Nice condition overall. $275
SA-2338  Early Rev War period socket bayonet with hole which originally held a thumb screw. This would allow the bayonet to be mounted on multiple sized barrels and different guns. Early repair as shown. $225
SA-2335  19TH Century training or drill bayonet. $110
SA-2233  Regimental badge for members of the 21ST Massachusetts Volunteers. Very hard fought famous Massachusetts Regiment. $350
SA-2232  Civil War Coffee Pot. $155
SA-2231  Sons of Union Veterans Association sword. Average condition. $135
  SA-2227    Fantastic Spanish American war Sergeant's tunic with service stripes and marksmanship collar insignia. Blue/ gray lining. $495
  SA-2220   Scarce early Veterans Badge for the Union Veterans' Union. Broach looks to have been repaired. $195
SA-2219  Fascinating Spanish American War Sailor art framed photo. The surround is an amazing Sailor drawn nautical motif in black ink. VERY nice. Overall size is approx. 10 x 15.  $475
SA-2217  Very scarce PARKERIZED Krag bayonet. These were pulled out of storage, parkerized and reissued in early WW2. Seldom seen. $745
SA-2216  Model 1851 Cadet Bayonet. Very scarce. $695
SA-2215    VERY Rare Model 1795 Contract bayonet by Eckfelt. Very rare. $795
SA-2212    Rare Model 1795 Contract bayonet by Rose. Very rare. $395  ON HOLD
  SA-2207    Civil War Soldiers personal folding candle lantern. Approx 5 inches in height. Very popular with Soldiers and Officers. Very good condition. $175
SA-2206   Civil War Soldiers personal folding candle lantern. Approx 5 inches in height. Very popular with Soldiers and Officers. Choice condition. $245
SA-2205    Philippine Insurection portrait photo of a member of "D" Company, 13TH Infantry. 7 inches in height. $40
SA-2203  Unit History for the 7TH Massachusetts Volunteers in the Civil War. Good condition overall with some foxing to end papers. $80
SA-2202   Very nice Mexican War Rifleman's Powder Flask. US issued and dated 1848. Exc. condition overall. $455
 
SA-2201  Amazing Spanish American War Brigade Officers Mess Chest with original contents including porcelain coated steel plates, cups, saucers, pitcher, sugar bowl etc.. serving platters and bread knives. Service was for up to 15 Soldiers. I have not counted so assume some items may be absent. Chest wears its original paint and bears the makers tag on the front as well as the paper label on the interior. Some original literature is also included. Chest also has its original key. Advertisement shown is from 1897. This is a large and very heavy item. It is available for pick up, or we can deliver to a larger show.  $695

SA-2200  Philippine Insurrection Ammunition Crate, dated 1906. These seldom survive as they were frequently just broken up for firewood. $175
SA-2198  Rare larger albumen photo of the battle flags of the 2ND New Hampshire Regiment. Frame is 12 x 14 inches overall. $475
SA-2197  Cast iron Civil war Musket, given out to Veterans of the 12TH New Hampshire Volunteers. It would have originally been painted gold. At some time in the last 50 years it was repainted in brown and silver. $90
SA-2196  Captured Spanish American War, Spanish Engineers belt buckle. $145
SA-2192  Scarce War Map of Egypt, published in England in 1882. Approx 24 x 36 inches. Needs to be mounted. $95
SA-2189  Rare 1830s-40s Officers gorget for a member of the 3RD New Hampshire infantry. Appears to be a recycled captured British 1812 gorget. Scratched into the back. "3RD Regt" N.H." "Co. A". Next line is a name "Jacob Masson"? and below that "Fitzwilliam, NH". Surfaced in New Hampshire last year. $595
SA-2187  Revolutionary War period Indian Trade Axe. Maker marked as shown. Crack along the weld shows the early technique. $220
SA-2185  Civil War Remington Zouave Bayonet with "B.H." inspectors marks as well as "C" and "P" markings on brass and blade. $350
  SA-2182  Battleship Oregon table medal. $55
SA-2180 Pre WW1 Officers Trousers. $100
SA-2177  Civil War period Chief Petty Officer's shoulder rate. the Navy did not provide insignia for Sailors. these printed cotton patches were made available to Sailors. They would then either embroider the insignia on top of the pattern or hire someone else to do it. Exc. condition. $65
SA-2176   Civil War period Chief Petty Officer's shoulder rate. the Navy did not provide insignia for Sailors. these printed cotton patches were made available to Sailors. They would then either embroider the insignia on top of the pattern or hire someone else to do it. Exc. condition. $65
SA-2173  Fantastic captured Spanish Artillery belt buckle. Engraved on 4 corners. "Manila", "13 August 98", Souvenir of the Campaign". a little bit of paint on the surface which can easily be removed. The date celebrates the Battle of Manila, which was the final conflict before the Spanish surrendered to the Americans denying the Filipinos their part of the Victory and control of the country. This day led to the fighting between the Americans and Philippine Rebels. $295
SA-2172  Captured spanish American War Spanish Knapsack flag cut down to a handkerchief size. Measures 15 x 7.5 inches. Hand stitched on 3 sides. $140
SA-2171  RARE, oversize Desert Model Canteen. Quite a bit larger than a standard Spanish American War canteen, these were designed for use in tropical climates and / or medical personal. I have only seen 3 others over the years. $325
SA-2170  This one is a real shame. Civil war Union made canteen, apparently captured and re-used by a Soldier from Tennessee. The top of one side of the canteen is stenciled with the top part of the State seal with plow, wheat and other plant, side by side. The other side appears to have the owners initials "EM" and the rest I can't make out. Rough course cover. $295
 SA-2168   Scarce Civil War Naval Escutcheon for a Sailor who served on multiple ships including a Monitor before being discharged in 1864. He then immediately re-enlisted in the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia. Very nice condition. Rare! $350
  SA-2167  16 x 20 inch print of the charge of the 1ST and 10TH US Cavalry at Guasimas, Cuba, June 26TH, 1898 by Howard Chandler Christy. $50
SA-2161    Interesting letter archive from a Vermont Soldier serving during the Spanish American War. Fantastic patriotic stationary. 10 letters, 13 envelopes. $225
SA-2155  Spanish American War blue sack coat with Maine buttons. Exc condition overall. $345
SA-2152   The "Sanitary Commission" was a Soldier's welfare group that provided aid and assistance to Soldiers in the field.  They would send wool caps, socks, shirts and food items for Soldiers. They also provided assistance to wounded Soldiers who were in terrible shape in 1865 and released Prisoners of War. This was well carried by one of them. $195

SA-2150  Spanish American War canteen for the 5TH Massachusetts with original cloth sling. 1880s canteen with usage through the Span Am War. $275ON HOLD
SA-2149  Civil War breast plate. Exc condition. $245ON HOLD
SA-2142  Spanish American War blue cartridge belt. $135
SA-2126  1902 Watercolor Painting of American Soldiers returning from the Philippines after the Philippine American War of 1899-1902, by the Midwestern American illustrator, Allen Christian Redwood (1844-1922). Redwood was one of the few Civil War sketch artists who also served in the war. During the late 19th century he became a Western Illustrator for Harper’s, Century, and several other magazines. …… Painting measures, 17x 23 inches. Watercolor Painting is signed and dated, “A.C. Redwood 1902.” This painting depicts Spanish American War infantry soldiers waiting to board a Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad train. This finely executed watercolor is in excellent unrestored condition and comes in a 24 x 30 inch painted frame. There is toning to the mat and some light surface wear to the frame. $950
  SA-2118  Civil War Infantry hat cord. $50
SA-2113  Very interesting skinning knife and sheath. These kinds of knives were used for butchering animals, but with such a fancy scabbard and handle, it possibly could have been used in the West in the 1870s-80s.  $295
SA-2109 Spanish American War captured Spanish bayonet scabbard and frog. Very scarce. $195
SA-2106  Spanish American War period sword Straps and hanger. 5TH Cavalry marked $50
SA-2102  Model 1860 Staff Sword, made by Ames of Chicopee, MA. Most likely manufactured in the 1870s, diamond profile blade. $275
SA-2099  Interesting small monograph. $40
SA-2097  Spanish American War, 30TH Anniversary Reunion in Cuba. $40
SA-2096     From a fantastic 50 year collection of Spanish American War/ Philippine Insurrection cloth and metal Corps badges. This one is a die cut cloth version of the Artillery Corps. It also bears a museum inventory number showing it was acquired in 1959. $60
  SA-2095    From a fantastic 50 year collection of Spanish American War/ Philippine Insurrection cloth and metal Corps badges. This one is a die cut cloth version of the Artillery Corps. It also bears a museum inventory number showing it was acquired in 1959.  $60
SA-2094    From a fantastic 50 year collection of Spanish American War/ Philippine Insurrection cloth and metal Corps badges. This one is a die cut cloth version of the 5TH Army Corps . $60
SA-2074  Civil War period white shirt with gusseted armpits and shoulders. This style came out in the 1830s and went out around the Civil War. $375
SA-2065  Rare Spanish American War Campaign hat cap band. $110
SA-2062   Spanish American War Marine Corps Sgts Stripes. $85
SA-2056   Spanish American War- 1902, Army Ordinance Sergeants' rank insignia.. $50
SA-2052   Circa 1902 Porcelain Army Issue Cup. $75
SA-2035  8 x 10 Philippine American War photo of American Troops standing in the Insurgent trenches after driving them out. $150
       
 
SA-2029  Scarce narrative from a reporter in Cuba in 1898. $60
       
SA-2022  Rare wooden case for a "Marking Outfit". This would have been for a larger stencil kit. Marked to Rock Island Arsenal, 1908. Approx 9 inches in length. $95


  SA-2019  Set of (2), 6TH Infantry cap badges. The larger one is missing its pin. $55
       
SA-2000   From a fantastic 50 year collection of Spanish American War/ Philippine Insurrection cloth and metal Corps badges. This one is a die cut cloth version of the 4TH Army Corps. $60
SA-1999  From a fantastic 50 year collection of Spanish American War/ Philippine Insurrection cloth and metal Corps badges. This one is a die cut cloth version of the 5TH Army Corps Cavalry . $60
SA-1998   From a fantastic 50 year collection of Spanish American War/ Philippine Insurrection cloth and metal Corps badges. This one is a die cut cloth version of the 1ST Army Corps. $60
SA-1991  Civil War kepi badge for a member of the 58TH Regiment. $65
SA-1990  Civil War kepi badges for a member of the 55TH Regiment. $65
SA-1989  Civil War kepi badges for a member of the 28TH or 82ND Regiment. $55
SA-1988  Civil War kepi badges for various companies and batterys. Our choice. Type that you see typically displayed inside the Infantry kepi horn. $35 each
SA-1973  1899 Puerto Rican newspaper from the American Occupation. $60
SA-1969  Spanish market fighting machete, maker marked. $145
SA-1967  United Spanish War Veterans  Medal. $75
SA-1950  Song and poem book, printed in the Philippines in 1898 for members of the 8TH Corps. $50
  SA-1940    From a fantastic 50 year collection of Spanish American War/ Philippine Insurrection cloth and metal Corps badges. This one is a die cut cloth version of the Cavalry Corps. $60
SA-1938    From a fantastic 50 year collection of Spanish American War/ Philippine Insurrection cloth and metal Corps badges. This one is a die cut cloth version of the 1ST Army Corps. $60
SA-1937    From a fantastic 50 year collection of Spanish American War/ Philippine Insurrection cloth and metal Corps badges. This one is a die cut cloth version of the 3RD Army Corps. $60
SA-1936    From a fantastic 50 year collection of Spanish American War/ Philippine Insurrection cloth and metal Corps badges. This one is a die cut cloth version of the 5TH Army Corps. $60
SA-1927  2 large format photos of the 10TH Pennsylvania showing their regimental colors and returning home after distinguishing themselves during the Insurrection. He have acquired a small archive of 10TH PA material, including the above trunk group. More items of paper and photos will be listed in the next week or so. Approx 8 x 10 overall size for each. One image has a crack as shown. $95
SA-1926  Set of 3 photo of Cuba from 1898. Each is about 3.5 x 8.5 inches. $75
SA-1922  Rare Spanish NCO red trousers. $295
SA-1920  From a fantastic 50 year collection of Spanish American War/ Philippine Insurrection cloth and metal Corps badges. This one is a cloth version of the 5TH Army Corps. $80
SA-1911  From a fantastic 50 year collection of Spanish American War/ Philippine Insurrection cloth and metal Corps badges. This one is a die cut cloth version of the Medical Corps, 8TH Army Corps. It also bears a museum inventory number showing it was acquired in 1959. $60
SA-1909   From a fantastic 50 year collection of Spanish American War/ Philippine Insurrection cloth and metal Corps badges. This one is a cloth version of the 1ST Army Corps. $60
SA-1908   From a fantastic 50 year collection of Spanish American War/ Philippine Insurrection cloth and metal Corps badges. This one is a cloth version of the 5TH Army Corps. . $70
SA-1890  Spanish American War buttons. $125
SA-1889   Folding Officers spoon 1861-1900. $60
SA-1882    From a fantastic 50 year collection of Spanish American War/ Philippine Insurrection cloth and metal Corps badges. This one is from the 2ND Corps. $70
SA-1881  From a fantastic 50 year collection of Spanish American War/ Philippine Insurrection cloth and metal Corps badges. This one is a cloth version of the Artillery Corps, 3RD Division. It also bears a museum inventory number showing it was acquired in 1959. $60
SA-1877  From a fantastic 50 year collection of Spanish American War/ Philippine Insurrection cloth and metal Corps badges. This one is a cloth, pin-back, version of the 1ST Corps, 3RD Division.  $60
SA-1874    From a fantastic 50 year collection of Spanish American War/ Philippine Insurrection cloth and metal Corps badges. This one is a metal/ enamel version of the 7TH Corps.  $50
SA-1849  Very interesting certificate for the 16TH New Hampshire Volunteers Veterans cottage at Weirs Beach at Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. This cottage was part of a complex of Veterans cottages. They had their reunions there each year and most of them still exist. $40
SA-1848    Very interesting certificate for the 16TH New Hampshire Volunteers Veterans cottage at Weirs Beach at Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. This cottage was part of a complex of Veterans cottages. They had their reunions there each year and most of them still exist. $40
  SA-1842  New Hampshire Veterans Badges. $45
SA-1841  New Hampshire Veterans Badges. $45
SA-1789  Small 3 x 5 inch Qing Dynasty flag as used during the Boxer Rebellion. $40
SA-1785  Rare War of 1812  Militia Training and Instruction book, printed in Hartford, Connecticut in 1815. Shows use and wear. Approx 4 x 7 inches. $250

SA-1764  Civil War large size cap and company letters frequently seen on Kepis and Hardee Hats. Missing wires. $80
       
SA-1732  1873 dated oil painting of a Franco Prussian War period German Officer. Approx 20 x 30. $275
       
SA-1696  Scarce Model 1899 Enlisted Mans Tropical tunic. Exc condition overall. Shoulder straps lack closure buttons. Front buttons have been replaced with later period buttons. Condition of the tunic is about mint. $425
SA-1658  Appointment for a 1ST Sgt.  in the 9TH New Hampshire, dated 1830. Great condition. $95
SA-1645  State of New Hampshire Soldiers certificate for a member of Co K of the 7TH New Hampshire Volunteers who served between 1861-1864. Stain to upper left as shown. $85
SA-1638  Spanish American War parts hat. Good source of chinstrap, visor, sweatband, liner etc. $95
SA-1630  Civil War period side knife. Well used and abused. Approx 8 inches overall. $120
SA-1603  1860 Silver plated eyeglasses case by Parker and dated 1860. It is also engraved on the top of the case. This deluxe pattern is one I have not run across and certainly was costly at the time. $85
SA-1595   Spanish American War Cavalry Corporals stripes. $40
SA-1585  Massachusetts Marksman badge from Massachusetts. $40
SA-1551  Spanish American War Massachusetts 3RD Class Marksman badge. Named on reverse, missing the pin. $60
SA-1480  13TH Coast Artillery Regiment paper and photo grouping. $90
SA-1468   Great reunion ribbon for the 10TH New Hampshire. $55
SA-1422    Indian Wars lead filled Artillery Kepi badge. $65
SA-1413  Civil War Unit History  for the 14TH New Hampshire Volunteers. $110
SA-1392  Tiffany and Co. bronze 10 year Service medal for 10 years of service. $65
  SA-1362  Set of (2),  8 x 10 cabinet cards of Spanish American War Troop Ships. Not sure which they are. Needs research. $65
SA-1306  Civil War Veterans Grouping. Includes GAR hat badge, Boston GAR Encampment badge and Patriotic Order, Sons of America"
 membership badge. $125
SA-1306  Civil War Veterans celebrate "Decoration Day", and lay flowers on a Civil War monument. 8 x 10 , Most likely taken about 1915-20. $60ON HOLD
  SA-1291   Spanish American War 1ST Pennsylvania Artillery hat badge. $40
  SA-1290  Spanish American War 1ST Pennsylvania Artillery hat badge. $40
SA-1239   1904 dated Saber straps. Very nice condition. $60
  SA-1218 Massachusetts Marksman's Medal. $35
SA-1105   Spanish American War 1ST Pennsylvania Artillery hat badge. $45
SA-1067  Original empty box for a Cuban Occupation medal, numbered 8754. $50
SA-1066    Original empty box for a Philippine Campaign medal, numbered 31915. $50
SA-971  Rare Massachusetts Naval Militia collar insignia. $50
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