Misc. Dug Items
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Civil War Misc. Excavated Items
This page last updated August 19, 2008
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PC2098 Carbine Gun Lock This carbine gun lock was recovered within the last few years in the Brandy Station, VA area by a local digger. After 140 plus years in the ground it is rusty but solid condition. This carbine gun lock will make an excellent display piece to add to any excavated relic collection. SOLD |
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PC2058 US Bridle Bit Boss This brass US bridal bit boss is in very good condition. This one has a very nice overall brown patina with the "US" on a stippled background. There is a period push to the rim to the left of the "U" along with a slight bend in the lower attachment shank. There is absolutely no brass is showing through the brown patina anywhere on this rosette. There are also no cracks, breaks or repairs and this example will make a very attractive addition to any collection. This relic comes from a collection of relics assembled in northern Va. over several decades. $55.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC1176 Sword Hanger This brass sword hanger is in very good condition and comes from the collection of Don Echols of Virginia. It has and even chocolate brown patina and is in great condition showing only mild period use. This relic was recovered in 2006 in a CS camp in Madison Co., VA which was held by Jackson's troops after the battle of Cedar Mountain. Don, a Virginia digger since the mid sixties, has accumulated some beautiful relics over the years and his story can be found by clicking on his name above. This hanger has no cracks, breaks, repairs or major bends and will make an excellent addition to any collection. SOLD |
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PC2031 Model 1859 Brass Spur This excavated brass spur, with its brown patina, is in fair condition. The rowel and one half the rowel attachment part of the neck is missing. There are no cracks or repairs. This nice US Cavalry relic is from an old collection out of northern Virginia. SOLD |
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PC2024 Shoulder Scales or Epaulettes Although not a matching pair, these shoulders scales or epaulettes have a very attractive appearance. Both are solid pieces that include their attachment bars. While their olive brown coloring is close, one is slightly lighter than the other. It appears that each scale has had some restoration work done. This set would enhance any collection of Civil War period uniform artifacts and would display best from he front. These are from a collection of Civil War relics assembled in northern Va. over several decades. Approx. 4.25 x 6.75 inches. $175.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1749 US Bridle Bit Boss This brass US bridal bit boss is in very good condition and was excavated in the area of Petersburg, VA. This one has a very nice yellow green patina with the "US" on a plain background. The top attachment end has an upward bend. There are no cracks, breaks or repairs and this example will make a very attractive addition to any collection. SOLD |
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PC1851 US Bridle Rosette This excavated US bridle rosette is an absolute beauty. The majority of the face has a very pleasing yellowish brown patina which beautifully highlights the letters "US". The rear is lead filled and the attachment hook is missing. A similar example of this rosette is pictured as #9 on page 80 in the book "Excavated Artifacts From Battlefields and Campsites of the Civil War 1861-1865" by Stanley S. Phillips. This rosette has no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs and will make a excellent display piece. Approx. 49 mm. $225.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC1805 Iron Heel Plate This iron heel plate is in very good relic condition. According to the old tag that accompanies it, it was recovered from the Wilderness. It has no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs and will make a very nice addition to any relic collection. $45.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC1780 Cape Pin "Unknown Soldier" This excavated cape pin is a rare piece. According to Howard Crouch's book "Civil War Artifacts" on page 173, item #1, this particular pin is that of the unknown soldier. This small relic of the war was proudly worn by a soldier who most likely had acquired it from a sutler as these were not government issue items. The overall condition of the pin is very good. On the front, angled under a good light, the details of the soldiers jacket are visible. The digger lightly clear coated the front and back, most likely, as a measure to preserve it. I believe the material to be brass as most of these pins I have encountered are. This fantastic little personal item was recovered by the late James Renfrow Sr. at Harrison's Landing in Charles City County, VA. James was a hunting buddy of the renowned relic hunter Gene Cooley. This device measures approximately 1.3 inches from top to bottom. $365.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1761 Brass Water Finds This collection of brass relics were all recovered from Potomac Creek off Waugh Point, Stafford County, VA. Many brass relics recovered from water often come out looking like gold as some of these show in the additional pictures. The relics included in this group are as follows: a shoulder scale part, a carpet bag brass plate, a scabbard tip, 2 Burnside cartridges, a Connecticut cuff button, a staff officer's button, 6 eagle infantry cuff buttons, 3 eagle coat buttons, and 3 eagle cuff buttons. These relics will add a unique dimension to any relic collection. $175.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC1603 Colt .44 Caliber Bullet Mold This excavated iron Colt .44 caliber bullet mold is complete and in very good condition. The iron has been clear coated so as to prevent further deterioration. Due to the fact that the coating was added 20+ years ago, there are a couple of areas that need touching up. The action of this mold has been sealed closed due to rust. This piece is solid and would make for a very nice display piece in an excavated Colt relic collection. This relic was excavated, with permission, at Harrison's Landing (Berkeley Plantation) in Charles City County, VA., by Gene Cooley. Mr. Cooley is in his mid 80's and still relic hunts today. To read more about Mr. Cooley please click here. Approximately 4 3/4 inches in length. $120.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1601 Engineer Dividers These engineer dividers measure approximately 4 1/2 inches in length, are in good excavated condition, and are not functional. The action of the dividers is sealed closed due to rust. An example of these can be found as item 6 on page 60 of Howard Crouch's book "Civil War Artifacts". This relic was excavated, with permission, at Harrison's Landing (Berkeley Plantation) in Charles City County, VA., by Gene Cooley. Mr. Cooley is in his mid 80's and still relic hunts today. To read more about Mr. Cooley please click here. $75.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1568 US Combination Gun Tools These two US combination gun tools are in very good condition. The bottom style is the open end style and, the top example, which can still move, is the closed end style. Both of these appear non-excavated but the bottom example does not move and is somewhat pitted. Both of these are from a collection out of New Market, Va. and are approximately 3.5 inches in length. $75.00 for both. Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1443 Small Camp Axe Head This camp axe head is in very good condition and is from the collection of Richard E. Clem of Maryland. It has been nicely preserved with a very light clear coating and it displays beautifully. A relic hunter since the early sixties Mr. Clem dug these items in various battlefields and campsites in the area of Berryville, VA as well as Charles Town, WV. For more information about relic hunter Richard Clem click the link on his name above. $35.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1207 Allegheny Arsenal Marked US Spur This US "Allegheny Arsenal" marked spur is in pretty good condition and was excavated in Corinth, Ms. It has a nice chocolate brown patina and the outer strap plate is marked "Allegheny Arsenal" and also with the number "1" which indicates size. This excavated relic has no cracks, breaks, or repairs but does show definite signs of use as the outer heel band and strap plates are slightly bent and the iron rowel has disintegrated. These marked spurs are quite rare and this one that has "been there" will make for a great addition to your collection. Approx. 3 x 5 inches. $190.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1014 Star Cape Pin A complete star cape pin in very good excavated condition. Made of brass, this pin has an even brown patina and is perfect in every way with the exception of a slight digger's nick at the pinnacle of the star. The attachment bar on the rear is present as you will see in the additional pictures. This relic was excavated in King William County, VA and there are no repairs, cracks, breaks or bends. This cape pin is very nice piece and will make an excellent addition to any Civil War relic collection. Approx. 26 mm top to bottom. $195.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC898 Model 1861 Musket Ram Rod This excavated model 1861 musket ram rod, with tulip nose and bulge near top, is complete but in two pieces. It was unfortunately broken in transit several years ago. This relic will still display very nicely. One section is approximately 20 1/2 inches and the other section is approximately 16 3/4 inches. $55.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC639 Austrian Lorenze Rifle Tool This multifunctional iron gun tool for the Austrian Lorenz rifle was excavated at Cold Harbor, VA. in the early seventies. It has been cleaned and very lightly clear coated for preservation. This would compliment any gun display. Approx. 3 x 4 1/4 inch. $65.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC640 US Musket Mainspring Vise This mainspring vise is in excellent excavated condition and has been cleaned and very lightly clear coated for preservation. Excavated in Cold Harbor, VA. in the early seventies. Approx. 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 inch. $65.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC788 Robinson & Ballou Store Token This store token was dug at Brandy Station on July 7, 1979 by Dennis Irvin and is from the Irvin Collection. The token is still readable with a good light and magnifier. The token reads on one side: " Robinson & Ballou Grocers Troy NY", and on the other side, "Redeemable At Our Store 1863". This is a very cool little item that was lost long ago. Approx. 3/4 inch. in diameter. $35.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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