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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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North
South Trader Magazines
Available North South Traders, Volumes XXII -
XXXII have just been listed as "available". A
listing of the Table of Contents for each of these issues is forthcoming.
Available for sale are copies of North South Trader magazines.
What I have currently listed are Volumes I - XXXII ranging in very good to near mint condition. I will entertain offers for entire
volumes or will sell them individually according to price list. Not only is this publication an excellent reference source
for Civil War history and relics but nearly all of the front covers are a
work of art. This offering is an excellent opportunity to obtain that
hard to find copy, or copies, that are missing from your collection, or to
simply begin a new collection.
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