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This page last updated August 19, 2008
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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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PC1946 .69 Caliber Garibaldi Bullet This .69 caliber Garibaldi bullet is another one of the "big boys" that could definitely do some damage. This bullet is in good dropped condition with a visible mold seam and a slight bend in the skirt. This bullet comes from a collection of relics assembled in northern Va. over several decades. Ref. M&M 199 $45.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1087 .58 Caliber Bullet "US in Base" This excavated .58 caliber bullet with "US" stamped in the base is from the collection of Dennis Irvin. This particular bullet is in fair condition with a visible "US" stamping in the cavity. Mr. Irving hunted campsites in several areas in central Virginia with several important finds coming from the area of Brandy Station, VA. These particular finds, on October 29, 1977, are documented in a chapter from Howard Crouch's book "Relic Hunter" and the story of these finds can be read by clicking here. M&M 342 and T&T 152. $55.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC1638 US Belt Plate This US belt plate is a nice looking excavated example. This one was excavated from the battle of Stones's River, TN. The brass face of this plate, with its handsome chocolate brown patina, has the big fat letter "US" style which really stand out. It is this letter style often seen with the manufacturer's stamp of "WH Smith Brooklyn". There are no cracks or breaks in the face. The rear of the plate has full lead with very minor flaking at areas of the rim. All three attachment hooks are present and in place and this plate has not been repaired and has no major bends. This is a nice looking dug belt plate from a bloody battle and will make an excellent addition to any relic collection. Approx. 55 x 87 mm. $255.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC1278 Eagle Plate This eagle plate is in good condition and was recovered from Fredericksburg, Va. The brass face of the plate has a base chocolate brown patina with lighter coloring on higher areas of the eagle stamping. The rear is complete with full lead and both iron attachment hooks which are complete and straight up. This plate has no cracks, bends or repairs. Approx. 64 mm. $165.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC2062 7 Canister Shot Six of the seven canister shot are approximately 3/4 inch size with the middle example being approximately one inch in diameter. The six smaller shot show a noticeable sprue on each. The seven included in the picture are the seven you will receive. These all come from a collection of relics assembled in northern Va. over several decades. $35.00 for all Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2001 US Cartridge Box This .58 caliber US embossed cartridge box is in very good condition. The box is complete with both tins and the leather is in great condition with some wear on the outer flap around the letters "US". All buckles, flaps and straps are present and the stitching is in good condition. The outer flap is marked "G. T. Woodbury U.S Ord. Dept. Sub Inspector" and the inner flap is marked "W. H. Wilkinson Maker SP'GF'LD', Mass." This is a complete high quality cartridge box and will make an excellent addition to any Civil War artifact collection. $425.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2090 State of New York Militia Cartridge Box This SNY cartridge box is in very good condition and is complete with plate and both tins. The leather is in great shape and both roller buckles are present. The inside flap is clearly marked with the manufacturer's stamp of "Baker & McKenney N-Y". The plate, with its dull brass patina, is in excellent shape, has both attachment hooks, and is attached by a bit of the leather thong at one attachment loop. Notice that the letters "SNY" on this plate are that of the "broad letter" style and an example of which can be found as plate 548 on page 337 of O'Donnell and Campbell's book "American Military Belt Plates", 2nd edition. This cartridge box will make an excellent addition to any collection. $1,395.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2020 Eagle Breast Plate This excavated eagle breast plate is in very good condition. The brass face has a dark green patina with a very well defined eagle motif stamping. There is still some grime on the face that could be removed without damaging the green patina. The rear has both attachment loops which are straight up, rusty and complete. The lead is solid and complete. This plate has no cracks, breaks, bends or repairs. This is an excellent excavated piece to add to any plate collection and is nearly perfect in all aspects. $195.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1997 Cap Box This cap box is in very good condition, is complete, and still retains its wool and pick. The outer flap is marked faintly "R. White US Ord Dept Sub-Inspector" and the inner flap is slightly stronger marked "S.H. Young Newark, N.J." This cap box will make an excellent addition to any collection of Civil War relics. $215.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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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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PC1996 Virginia State Seal Coat Button This non-excavated high convex three piece Virginia Militia button is in excellent condition. The back mark of "*Extra* / Quality" is present and the shank is straight up. The button has a very pleasing aged dull brass patina and has no pushes, cracks, breaks or repairs. This item is from a collection of Civil War relics assembled in northern Va. over several decades. Ref. Albert's VA 18 and Tice's VA255A4. Approx. 22 mm. $375.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1975 3 Inch Dyer Case Shot with Pointed Nose This excavated 3 inch Dyer case shot is in very good condition. The iron is smooth with only very light pitting. Its sabot, a lead cup, shows four deep flame grooves is present and is slightly more pitted than the iron body. The zinc fuse adaptor is present with both spanner holes visible. It has been deactivated by having been drilled directly into the fuse adaptor. It appears that it was very lightly clear coated long ago. This particular example, with its pointed nose, is a harder to find and will make an excellent addition to any collection. $595.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC1639 US Belt Plate This excavated US belt plate is in good condition and has an excellent dug look with its dirty brown patina. The brass face has no cracks or breaks and just enough soil remaining to beautifully highlight the letters "US". The rim shows some wear and tear with a few dings. The rear, with all three attachment hooks present, has most of its lead with the exception of a few areas at the rim. There is one spot at the rim, about a half inch across, where enough lead is missing so that the back side of the brass plate can be seen. This plate was excavated in the early 1980s in the Brandy Station, VA area. Approx. 54 x 85 mm. $295.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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