FALL PREMIER MILITARY & TRIBAL AUCTION

FALL PREMIER MILITARY & TRIBAL AUCTION

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FALL PREMIER MILITARY & TRIBAL AUCTION

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FALL PREMIER MILITARY & TRIBAL AUCTION



850 PLUS LOTS OF MILITARY ITEMS FROM 18th CENTURY TO GULF WAR.

ANTIQUE SWORDS:
1832 Ames Foot Artillery, 1850 Civil War Foot Officers , 18th Century Silver Mounted side sword, WWI Austrian Pattern 1849, WWI Lions Head Artillery, WWI German Imperial Engraved presentation, Imperial Wurttemberg Officials sword, Silver Hilt Civil War Presentation, ID'ed Confederate Officer Sword, C.Roby 1864, Ames Model 1833 Dragoon Sword.


CIVIL WAR: 1864 Artillery Shako, US Maker Marked Wood Drum Canteen, Civil War Named Medal Grouping, Mammoth Civil War Albumen Photo, Large collection of 8th Wisconsin Regiment items, Nice Old Abe collection, Civil War Stereo View Collection, Collection of Civil War Swords, Nice selection of Confederate Items, Painted Civil War Drum, nice collection of rare bayonets.

Spanish American & WWI Items: 1899 Campaign Hat, two 1898 Naval Medals, Photographs, Assorted Medals, Nice assortment of Spiked Helmets,...
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WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN LION HEAD SWORD TRIPLE ENGRAVD

Lot # 181 (Sale Order: 201 of 854)      

(Säbel) Officer's sword with a single fuller blade is about 77cm long. Blade is in excellent bright and clean condition. Both sides are of blade are very nicely engraved with cross cannons and swords. Spine of the blade is engraved to Paul Weyersberg. Beautiful grip wrap with original wire. Black painted scabbard with single hanger as used after 1905. Scabbard retains about 98% Nickel plated with original portipee. Nice clean sword.
(Säbel) Officer's sword with a single fuller blade is about 77cm long. Blade is in excellent bright and clean condition. Both sides are of blade are very nicely engraved ...morewith cross cannons and swords. Spine of the blade is engraved to Paul Weyersberg. Beautiful grip wrap with original wire. Black painted scabbard with single hanger as used after 1905. Scabbard retains about 98% Nickel plated with original portipee. Nice clean sword.

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WW1 M1899 GERMAN CAVALRY SWORD PAUL WEYERSBERG

Lot # 182 (Sale Order: 202 of 854)      

This Degen is in very good condition throughout . The grip is a black Bakelite type that is in excellent condition. The basket is decorated with a crowned Prussian eagle clutching a sword and an orb. The scabbard has a couple of dents but overall very good condition. The scabbard has a single carrying band with a fixed ring. The blade measures 32 inches long and is maker marked Paul Weyersberg and dated on the spine 1916 and is unit marked.
This Degen is in very good condition throughout . The grip is a black Bakelite type that is in excellent condition. The basket is decorated with a crowned Prussian eagle ...moreclutching a sword and an orb. The scabbard has a couple of dents but overall very good condition. The scabbard has a single carrying band with a fixed ring. The blade measures 32 inches long and is maker marked Paul Weyersberg and dated on the spine 1916 and is unit marked.

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M1869 AUSTRIAN CAVALRY OFFICERS SWORD ZIMBLER

Lot # 183 (Sale Order: 203 of 854)      

German or Austrian Cavalry Officers Sword c 1860 regulation polished blade fullered on one side and flat on the other, stamped J. V. Garantirt SOLINGEN on the obverse and Josef Zimbler Wein Eisenhauer on the reverse. Regulation steel guard pierced with honeysuckle pattern grip covered with rayskin. Blade 31 inches. Excellent untouched condition
German or Austrian Cavalry Officers Sword c 1860 regulation polished blade fullered on one side and flat on the other, stamped J. V. Garantirt SOLINGEN on the obverse and...more Josef Zimbler Wein Eisenhauer on the reverse. Regulation steel guard pierced with honeysuckle pattern grip covered with rayskin. Blade 31 inches. Excellent untouched condition

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WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN COURT SWORD WITH KNOT

Lot # 184 (Sale Order: 204 of 854)      

Imperial German court word measuring 32 inches with a full blood fuller. Maker marked to Paul Weyersberg Solingen. Missing scabbard but still retaining a beautiful sword knot with an embossed K to each side of the ball on the portipee.
Imperial German court word measuring 32 inches with a full blood fuller. Maker marked to Paul Weyersberg Solingen. Missing scabbard but still retaining a beautiful sword ...moreknot with an embossed K to each side of the ball on the portipee.

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WW1 US ARMY AIR SERVICE OBSERVOR PILOT HALF WING

Lot # 185 (Sale Order: 205 of 854)      

Beautiful hand embroidered US Air Service half wing or Observer Pilot Wing measuring just at 2 inches with exceptional detailing to the wings, shield and US. Half wings are exceedingly rarer that pilot wings. Excellent!
Beautiful hand embroidered US Air Service half wing or Observer Pilot Wing measuring just at 2 inches with exceptional detailing to the wings, shield and US. Half wings a...morere exceedingly rarer that pilot wings. Excellent!

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WW1 US ARMY AIR SERVICE OBSERVOR PILOT HALF WING

Lot # 186 (Sale Order: 206 of 854)      

Beautiful hand three piece US Air Service half wing or Observer Pilot Wing measuring just at 2 1/2 inches with exceptional detailing to the wings, "O". Half wings are exceedingly rarer that pilot wings with this one being English made. Excellent!
Beautiful hand three piece US Air Service half wing or Observer Pilot Wing measuring just at 2 1/2 inches with exceptional detailing to the wings, "O". Half wings are exc...moreeedingly rarer that pilot wings with this one being English made. Excellent!

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CIVIL WAR NAMED MEDAL GROUPING WITH CAVALRY STRAPS

Lot # 186a (Sale Order: 207 of 854)      

Historical Civil War medal grouping named to Major Henry C. Dane of the 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry. The grouping consist of his wartime Captains Cavalry straps, Military Order of the Loyal Legion numbered 1987 on the ring. This badge was manufactured by BB&B and is in 10k gold. Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS). On April 15, 1865, as word of President Abraham Lincoln's death spread throughout the country, three Union Army officer friends met in Philadelphia to discuss the tragic news. Rumors from Washington of a conspiracy to destroy the Federal government by assassination of its leaders prompted the three officers to form an organization that could help thwart future threats to the national government. A mass meeting of Philadelphia veterans was held on April 20, 1865 top ledge renewed allegiance to the Union and to plan for participation in the funeral arrangements for the President. The Philadelphia officers, who served as an honor guard for President Lincoln's funeral cortege, met again after the funeral was over to establish a permanent organization of officers and former officers patterned after the Society of Cincinnati established after the Revolutionary War. The name they chose, the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, first appeared in a notice calling a meeting on May 31, 1865 at Independence Hall. Since its inception, the MOLLUS membership has included nearly 12,000 Civil War officers. At its zenith, the MOLLUS counted practically every prominent officer among its ranks. Among them were Generals Ulysses S. Grant, William T. Sherman; Lt. Generals Philip H. Sheridan, Nelson A. Miles and John M. Schofield; Major General Winfield Scott Hancock, George B. McClellan, Rutherford B.Hayes, George Armstrong Custer, David McMurtrie Gregg and Grenville M. Dodge; Admiral David G. Farragut; Rear Admirals Bancroft Gherardi and George W. Melville. In addition to Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes, Original Companions Chester A. Arthur, Benjamin Harrison and William McKinley served as Presidents of the United States. Third item is his GAR membership badge serial numbered V29119 on the edge of the planchet. Forth medal is a souvenir badge of the 32nd National Encampment held in Cincinnati Ohio 1898. Fifth item is named United States War Veterans Medal. The reverse of this elaborate badge reads as follows " Orator George Washington Camp No. 1 Decoration Day May 30th 1878 Presented to our first Orator Major H. C. Dane May 18th 1878 West Point". Finally an albumen of Major Dane. If you are a member of civilwardata.com they have an image of him in uniform and it's certainly the same man in this photograph. This regiment was formed from four organizations already in the field, viz. The 3rd had the misfortune to lose its captain, who was drowned in the Mississippi April 23, 1862, and his place was filled by the appointment of Jonathan E. Cowan of the 1st company, but as he was on leave of absence, the organization served under Lieut. Perkins. The 3rd was attached to Weitzel's brigade in Sept., 1862, and was often in action, but met with slight loss. It was encamped at Thibodeaux, La., during the winter of 1862-63. After the consolidation of the four organizations, June 17, 1863 the companies of the 41st infantry retained their original letters, while the 2nd unattached company was designated L, the 3rd M, the 1st continued to be known as "Read's company," and received no letter, as the regiment had thirteen companies. The new organization remained under the command of Col. Chickering and took part in the siege of Port Hudson, remaining at that point until the close of the year 1863, engaged in the active duties falling to the cavalry arm of the service. In the spring of 1864, it took an active part in the Red River expedition, during which it did its full duty losing in the severe action at Sabine cross-roads, 9 men killed, 64 wounded, and 157 of the horses. On June 25, the regiment was dismounted and armed as infantry and during the following month was transferred to Maryland, where it became part of the 2nd brigade, 2nd division, 19th corps. After sharing in the various movements in the Shenandoah Valley it was heavily engaged at the battle of Winchester, losing 104 officers and men out of about 600 in action. It was again engaged at Fisher's hill, and Cedar creek, losing in the latter action 77 killed and wounded. On Dec. 28, 1864, it went into winter quarters at Pleasant Valley Md., where it was again equipped as cavalry in Feb., 1865, and reporting to Gen. Chapman at Winchester on March 1, engaged in scouting and other duties until April 20. Near the close of the year 1864, the three independent companies were mustered out of service, and their places were taken by one year troops from Mass. The original members of the 41st infantry were mustered out on May 20. The regiment took part in the grand review with Sheridan's cavalry corps; proceeded in June, to For
Historical Civil War medal grouping named to Major Henry C. Dane of the 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry. The grouping consist of his wartime Captains Cavalry straps, Military O...morerder of the Loyal Legion numbered 1987 on the ring. This badge was manufactured by BB&B and is in 10k gold. Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS). On April 15, 1865, as word of President Abraham Lincoln's death spread throughout the country, three Union Army officer friends met in Philadelphia to discuss the tragic news. Rumors from Washington of a conspiracy to destroy the Federal government by assassination of its leaders prompted the three officers to form an organization that could help thwart future threats to the national government. A mass meeting of Philadelphia veterans was held on April 20, 1865 top ledge renewed allegiance to the Union and to plan for participation in the funeral arrangements for the President. The Philadelphia officers, who served as an honor guard for President Lincoln's funeral cortege, met again after the funeral was over to establish a permanent organization of officers and former officers patterned after the Society of Cincinnati established after the Revolutionary War. The name they chose, the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, first appeared in a notice calling a meeting on May 31, 1865 at Independence Hall. Since its inception, the MOLLUS membership has included nearly 12,000 Civil War officers. At its zenith, the MOLLUS counted practically every prominent officer among its ranks. Among them were Generals Ulysses S. Grant, William T. Sherman; Lt. Generals Philip H. Sheridan, Nelson A. Miles and John M. Schofield; Major General Winfield Scott Hancock, George B. McClellan, Rutherford B.Hayes, George Armstrong Custer, David McMurtrie Gregg and Grenville M. Dodge; Admiral David G. Farragut; Rear Admirals Bancroft Gherardi and George W. Melville. In addition to Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes, Original Companions Chester A. Arthur, Benjamin Harrison and William McKinley served as Presidents of the United States. Third item is his GAR membership badge serial numbered V29119 on the edge of the planchet. Forth medal is a souvenir badge of the 32nd National Encampment held in Cincinnati Ohio 1898. Fifth item is named United States War Veterans Medal. The reverse of this elaborate badge reads as follows " Orator George Washington Camp No. 1 Decoration Day May 30th 1878 Presented to our first Orator Major H. C. Dane May 18th 1878 West Point". Finally an albumen of Major Dane. If you are a member of civilwardata.com they have an image of him in uniform and it's certainly the same man in this photograph. This regiment was formed from four organizations already in the field, viz. The 3rd had the misfortune to lose its captain, who was drowned in the Mississippi April 23, 1862, and his place was filled by the appointment of Jonathan E. Cowan of the 1st company, but as he was on leave of absence, the organization served under Lieut. Perkins. The 3rd was attached to Weitzel's brigade in Sept., 1862, and was often in action, but met with slight loss. It was encamped at Thibodeaux, La., during the winter of 1862-63. After the consolidation of the four organizations, June 17, 1863 the companies of the 41st infantry retained their original letters, while the 2nd unattached company was designated L, the 3rd M, the 1st continued to be known as "Read's company," and received no letter, as the regiment had thirteen companies. The new organization remained under the command of Col. Chickering and took part in the siege of Port Hudson, remaining at that point until the close of the year 1863, engaged in the active duties falling to the cavalry arm of the service. In the spring of 1864, it took an active part in the Red River expedition, during which it did its full duty losing in the severe action at Sabine cross-roads, 9 men killed, 64 wounded, and 157 of the horses. On June 25, the regiment was dismounted and armed as infantry and during the following month was transferred to Maryland, where it became part of the 2nd brigade, 2nd division, 19th corps. After sharing in the various movements in the Shenandoah Valley it was heavily engaged at the battle of Winchester, losing 104 officers and men out of about 600 in action. It was again engaged at Fisher's hill, and Cedar creek, losing in the latter action 77 killed and wounded. On Dec. 28, 1864, it went into winter quarters at Pleasant Valley Md., where it was again equipped as cavalry in Feb., 1865, and reporting to Gen. Chapman at Winchester on March 1, engaged in scouting and other duties until April 20. Near the close of the year 1864, the three independent companies were mustered out of service, and their places were taken by one year troops from Mass. The original members of the 41st infantry were mustered out on May 20. The regiment took part in the grand review with Sheridan's cavalry corps; proceeded in June, to For

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RARE EARLY US MAKER MARKED WOOD DRUM CANTEEN

Lot # 186b (Sale Order: 208 of 854)      

This style of wooden canteen with formed wood spout was in US service for many decades starting near the time of the revolution and carrying forward into the 1850s. All original and has maker’s E. ARENTS along with several sets of initials probably from being in service for years. Canteen measures 7 1/4 X 3 1/4 inches wide. Very Good
This style of wooden canteen with formed wood spout was in US service for many decades starting near the time of the revolution and carrying forward into the 1850s. All o...moreriginal and has maker’s E. ARENTS along with several sets of initials probably from being in service for years. Canteen measures 7 1/4 X 3 1/4 inches wide. Very Good

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CIVIL WAR M1864 ARTILLERY SHAKO WITH CORDS & KNOTS

Lot # 186c (Sale Order: 209 of 854)      

Beautiful Model 1864 Artillery shako cap with red horsetail plume, red hat cord, red chest cords with "waffles" intact. Also includes a pair of junior officer red shoulder knots. Hat has rimless federal eagle buttons with "A" in the center of the eagle's chest. Hard leather rim and brim, cotton lining in the crown, and tarred band around the hat. Artillery insignia on the front, with 8th Battery, Company K unit identificaion. Wool felt covering to the hat has some age and light tracking, but is original and intact. Light soiling to sweatband from wear, and maker's tag is missing. One small separation of threads on the hat cord. Excellent
Beautiful Model 1864 Artillery shako cap with red horsetail plume, red hat cord, red chest cords with "waffles" intact. Also includes a pair of junior officer red shoulde...morer knots. Hat has rimless federal eagle buttons with "A" in the center of the eagle's chest. Hard leather rim and brim, cotton lining in the crown, and tarred band around the hat. Artillery insignia on the front, with 8th Battery, Company K unit identificaion. Wool felt covering to the hat has some age and light tracking, but is original and intact. Light soiling to sweatband from wear, and maker's tag is missing. One small separation of threads on the hat cord. Excellent

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CIVIL WAR BIRNEY'S ZOUAVES LETTER GROUP GETTYSBURG

Lot # 187 (Sale Order: 210 of 854)      

This impressive collection of 50 letters comprises a personal archive of correspondence written primarily by James John Bolestridge of Co K, 23rd Pa Vols and letters received by him from his mother and three from Sergt. Hugh Sterling, also of Co.K, who wrote to Bolesridge after his wounds at Cold Harbor, informing him of recent casualties in their company. Another notable letter is from fellow Sergt A.H. Gifford, written at JJB's request to his mother, describing his wound during the Seven Day's fighting. One letter in enclosing cover is labeled: "My first letter from Mother." There are many multi-colored patriotic covers and letters on colored patriotic stationary written in 1861, including an unused cover with Col David Birney's portrait and Zouave Regiment. A Dec 1861 pass signed by Capt Cavada, Col. Birney and Brig Gen Graham used by JJB. A steel engraving of Camp Graham, Birney's Zouvaes has a partial letter on reverse. A multi-colored Topographical Map of northern Va and Maryland and the Capitol Building, has a letter on reverse. Most significant is Bolestridge's July 8, 1863 four page letter from Middletown, Maryland describing the Gettysburg battle. It reads in part: "I have escaped unharmed during the last fight" and then details regimental casualties, including nature of wounds, some mortal. "We gave the Rebels a terrible punishing on the 3rd of July and if it had not been so stormy on the 4th we would have peppered them again, but the rain came down in torrents all day ... such a slaughter the Rebs never never got before. Such artillery firing was never heard before. The Rebel prisoners say they had 162 pieces engaged and I guess we had as many, so you can imagine the amount of iron must be thrown around. The musketry was never sharper or steadier. The Rebs charged our batteries several times but each time he was repulsed with terrible slaughter and hundreds of prisoners taken. The Rebels left during the night of the 4 and on the morning of the 5 our Corps started in pursuit." Included is an albumen photo of Bolestridge and his family, taken about 1880 by Philadelhia photographer A.B. DeMorat. A cabinet card photo shows Bolestridge and daughter outside his stationary store in Philadelphia, taken in 1894. Altogether an important archive from a storied Army of the Potomac regiment, whose colorful uniforms makes them a darling among present-day collectors and historians. Condition fine to excellent throughout.
This impressive collection of 50 letters comprises a personal archive of correspondence written primarily by James John Bolestridge of Co K, 23rd Pa Vols and letters rece...moreived by him from his mother and three from Sergt. Hugh Sterling, also of Co.K, who wrote to Bolesridge after his wounds at Cold Harbor, informing him of recent casualties in their company. Another notable letter is from fellow Sergt A.H. Gifford, written at JJB's request to his mother, describing his wound during the Seven Day's fighting. One letter in enclosing cover is labeled: "My first letter from Mother." There are many multi-colored patriotic covers and letters on colored patriotic stationary written in 1861, including an unused cover with Col David Birney's portrait and Zouave Regiment. A Dec 1861 pass signed by Capt Cavada, Col. Birney and Brig Gen Graham used by JJB. A steel engraving of Camp Graham, Birney's Zouvaes has a partial letter on reverse. A multi-colored Topographical Map of northern Va and Maryland and the Capitol Building, has a letter on reverse. Most significant is Bolestridge's July 8, 1863 four page letter from Middletown, Maryland describing the Gettysburg battle. It reads in part: "I have escaped unharmed during the last fight" and then details regimental casualties, including nature of wounds, some mortal. "We gave the Rebels a terrible punishing on the 3rd of July and if it had not been so stormy on the 4th we would have peppered them again, but the rain came down in torrents all day ... such a slaughter the Rebs never never got before. Such artillery firing was never heard before. The Rebel prisoners say they had 162 pieces engaged and I guess we had as many, so you can imagine the amount of iron must be thrown around. The musketry was never sharper or steadier. The Rebs charged our batteries several times but each time he was repulsed with terrible slaughter and hundreds of prisoners taken. The Rebels left during the night of the 4 and on the morning of the 5 our Corps started in pursuit." Included is an albumen photo of Bolestridge and his family, taken about 1880 by Philadelhia photographer A.B. DeMorat. A cabinet card photo shows Bolestridge and daughter outside his stationary store in Philadelphia, taken in 1894. Altogether an important archive from a storied Army of the Potomac regiment, whose colorful uniforms makes them a darling among present-day collectors and historians. Condition fine to excellent throughout.

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CIVIL WAR SUTLER’S 1.00 SCRIP 14th MASSACHUSETTS

Lot # 187a (Sale Order: 211 of 854)      

H.B. Sheldon Sutler, 14th Massachusetts Regiment Heavy Artillery. $1.00 Exchange Certificate One Dollar. Green tint at center in an arch in block letters, “H. B. SHELDON.” At left is Massachusetts Arms, at lower right is an eagle. Engraved signature. “A.O. Evans Printer & Stationer, Hoboken, N.J.” Measures 6 5/8” x 5/8”. Excellent condition.
H.B. Sheldon Sutler, 14th Massachusetts Regiment Heavy Artillery. $1.00 Exchange Certificate One Dollar. Green tint at center in an arch in block letters, “H. B. SHELDON....more” At left is Massachusetts Arms, at lower right is an eagle. Engraved signature. “A.O. Evans Printer & Stationer, Hoboken, N.J.” Measures 6 5/8” x 5/8”. Excellent condition.

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CIVIL WAR VETERAN MOLLUS MEDAL # 14682 IN GOLD

Lot # 187b (Sale Order: 212 of 854)      

Medal for numbered 14682 on the suspension ring. Breast Badge in 10k GOLD, 29 mm, enameled, both central medallions gold, enameled, with original suspension ring and ribbon plus attachment system on reverse. Very nice medal in perfect condition! Excellent The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS) or simply as the Loyal Legion is a United States patriotic order, organized April 15, 1865, by officers of the Army, Navy, or Marine Corps of the United States who "had aided in maintaining the honor, integrity, and supremacy of the national movement" during the American Civil War. It was formed by loyal union military officers in response to rumors from Washington of a conspiracy to destroy the Federal government by assassination of its leaders, in the immediate aftermath of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. They stated their purpose as the cherishing of the memories and associations of the war waged in defense of the unity and indivisibility of the Republic; the strengthening of the ties of fraternal fellowship and sympathy formed by companionship in arms; the relief of the widows and children of dead companions of the order; and the advancement of the general welfare of the soldiers and sailors of the United States. As the original officers died off, the veterans organization became an all-male hereditary society. The modern organization is composed of male descendants of these officers (hereditary members), and others who share the ideals of the Order (associate members), who collectively are considered "Companions". A female auxiliary, Dames of the Loyal Legion of the United States (DOLLUS), was formed in 1899 and accepted as an affiliate in 1915.
Medal for numbered 14682 on the suspension ring. Breast Badge in 10k GOLD, 29 mm, enameled, both central medallions gold, enameled, with original suspension ring and ribb...moreon plus attachment system on reverse. Very nice medal in perfect condition! Excellent The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS) or simply as the Loyal Legion is a United States patriotic order, organized April 15, 1865, by officers of the Army, Navy, or Marine Corps of the United States who "had aided in maintaining the honor, integrity, and supremacy of the national movement" during the American Civil War. It was formed by loyal union military officers in response to rumors from Washington of a conspiracy to destroy the Federal government by assassination of its leaders, in the immediate aftermath of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. They stated their purpose as the cherishing of the memories and associations of the war waged in defense of the unity and indivisibility of the Republic; the strengthening of the ties of fraternal fellowship and sympathy formed by companionship in arms; the relief of the widows and children of dead companions of the order; and the advancement of the general welfare of the soldiers and sailors of the United States. As the original officers died off, the veterans organization became an all-male hereditary society. The modern organization is composed of male descendants of these officers (hereditary members), and others who share the ideals of the Order (associate members), who collectively are considered "Companions". A female auxiliary, Dames of the Loyal Legion of the United States (DOLLUS), was formed in 1899 and accepted as an affiliate in 1915.

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CIVIL WAR CDV ID'd 2nd OHIO CAVALRY LIEUTENANT

Lot # 187c (Sale Order: 213 of 854)      

Civil war photograph Cdv of Theodore P. Hamlin, 1st Lieutenant, Co. H. 2nd Ohio Cavalry. Identified in period browned ink on the front, "T. P. Hamlin 1st Lieut. Co H. 2d Ohio Vols" The photographer back mark is J. F. Ryder Photographist 171 Superior St. Cleveland O. very good - excellent.
Civil war photograph Cdv of Theodore P. Hamlin, 1st Lieutenant, Co. H. 2nd Ohio Cavalry. Identified in period browned ink on the front, "T. P. Hamlin 1st Lieut. Co H. 2d ...moreOhio Vols" The photographer back mark is J. F. Ryder Photographist 171 Superior St. Cleveland O. very good - excellent.

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CIVIL WAR CDV ID'd NAVY SURGEON USS KENNEBEC

Lot # 187d (Sale Order: 214 of 854)      

Civil war photograph CDV of Acting Assistant Surgeon George W. Hatch. Identified on the back in pencil "Dr. G. W. Hatch" and has photographer's back mark "Cartes de Viste" "D. Appleton & Co. 443 & 445 Broadway, N.Y. A. A. Turner Photographer." Hatch served on the ships USS Kennebec in Mobile Bay, and the USS Neptune. Includes several pages of typed research on Hatch. Excellent
Civil war photograph CDV of Acting Assistant Surgeon George W. Hatch. Identified on the back in pencil "Dr. G. W. Hatch" and has photographer's back mark "Cartes de Viste...more" "D. Appleton & Co. 443 & 445 Broadway, N.Y. A. A. Turner Photographer." Hatch served on the ships USS Kennebec in Mobile Bay, and the USS Neptune. Includes several pages of typed research on Hatch. Excellent

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CIVIL WAR CDV ID'd NAVY ASST ENGINEER USS ADELAIDE

Lot # 187e (Sale Order: 215 of 854)      

Civil War Photograph CDV of 2nd Assistant Engineer Charles H. Manning. Identified in period browned ink on the reverse, "Asst. Eng. C. H. Manning, USN. Taken May 1865." Photographer's back mark reads "Warren Post Office Block Cambridgeport Mass." Manning was appointed a 3rd Assistant Engineer in 1863, and served from that date until his retirement in 1884, serving aboard the USS Adelaide through the end of the war, then the USS Dacotah, Seminole, Swatara, and the Presidential Yacht. He served as an instructor at the US Naval Academy at Annapolis twice during the 1870s, and served as the Chief Naval Engineer at Key West Naval Station, as well as holding a Vice Presidency with the MOLLUS. Includes several pages of printed research. Excellent
Civil War Photograph CDV of 2nd Assistant Engineer Charles H. Manning. Identified in period browned ink on the reverse, "Asst. Eng. C. H. Manning, USN. Taken May 1865." P...morehotographer's back mark reads "Warren Post Office Block Cambridgeport Mass." Manning was appointed a 3rd Assistant Engineer in 1863, and served from that date until his retirement in 1884, serving aboard the USS Adelaide through the end of the war, then the USS Dacotah, Seminole, Swatara, and the Presidential Yacht. He served as an instructor at the US Naval Academy at Annapolis twice during the 1870s, and served as the Chief Naval Engineer at Key West Naval Station, as well as holding a Vice Presidency with the MOLLUS. Includes several pages of printed research. Excellent

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CIVIL WAR 8TH WISCONSIN OLD ABE MEMORIAL EAGLE

Lot # 188 (Sale Order: 216 of 854)      

This is the first of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a 1890s to turn of the century memorial of the famed Battle Eagle "Old Abe". Measuring 21 inches in height depicting a three dimensional eagle on his perch with a placard that says "Old Abe" Live Eagle Mascot of 8h Wisconsin Reg't Vet. Vol. Inf. carried in all Reg'ts Civil War Battles 1861-65. The eagle rest on a solid vertical cannon barrel all mounted on a marble base. Capture and sale Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
This is the first of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a 1890s to turn of the century memorial of the famed Battle Eagle "Old Abe". M...moreeasuring 21 inches in height depicting a three dimensional eagle on his perch with a placard that says "Old Abe" Live Eagle Mascot of 8h Wisconsin Reg't Vet. Vol. Inf. carried in all Reg'ts Civil War Battles 1861-65. The eagle rest on a solid vertical cannon barrel all mounted on a marble base. Capture and sale Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

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CIVIL WAR MAMMOTH PLATE ALBUMEN 8th WISCONSON REG.

Lot # 189 (Sale Order: 217 of 854)      

This is the second of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a Mammoth Plate Albumen of the 8th Wisconsin. Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle with member's of regiment in an outdoor setting with several Officers, the color guard and several member's of the band with civilians in the background. Photo measures 13 1/2 X 19 not including the frame. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
This is the second of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a Mammoth Plate Albumen of the 8th Wisconsin. Photo depicts Old Abe the battl...moree eagle with member's of regiment in an outdoor setting with several Officers, the color guard and several member's of the band with civilians in the background. Photo measures 13 1/2 X 19 not including the frame. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

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CIVIL WAR OLD ABE STERIOVIEW 8TH WISCONSIN REGT.

Lot # 190 (Sale Order: 218 of 854)      

This is the third of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consists of a stereo view of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of his famous perch. This stereo view was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
This is the third of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consists of a stereo view of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo dep...moreicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of his famous perch. This stereo view was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

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CIVIL WAR OLD ABE STEREOVIEW 8TH WISCONSIN REGT.

Lot # 191 (Sale Order: 219 of 854)      

This is the forth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a stereo view of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of his famous perch. This stereo view was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
This is the forth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a stereo view of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depi...morects Old Abe the battle eagle on top of his famous perch. This stereo view was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

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CIVIL WAR OLD ABE STEREOVIEW 8TH WISCONSIN REGT.

Lot # 192 (Sale Order: 220 of 854)      

This is the third of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a stereo view of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of his famous perch. This stereo view was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
This is the third of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a stereo view of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depi...morects Old Abe the battle eagle on top of his famous perch. This stereo view was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

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Lot # 193 (Sale Order: 221 of 854)      

This is the fifth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a stereo view of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of his famous perch. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
This is the fifth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a stereo view of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depi...morects Old Abe the battle eagle on top of his famous perch. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

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Lot # 194 (Sale Order: 222 of 854)      

This is the sixth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a stereo view of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of his famous perch. This stereo view was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
This is the sixth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a stereo view of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depi...morects Old Abe the battle eagle on top of his famous perch. This stereo view was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

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Lot # 195 (Sale Order: 223 of 854)      

This is the seventh of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a stereo view of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of a cannon. This stereo view was published by H. H. Bennett of Kilbourn City Wisconsin Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
This is the seventh of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a stereo view of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo de...morepicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of a cannon. This stereo view was published by H. H. Bennett of Kilbourn City Wisconsin Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

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Lot # 196 (Sale Order: 224 of 854)      

This is the eighth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a stereo view of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of a cannon. This stereoview was published by H. H. Bennett of Kilbourn City Wisconsin Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
This is the eighth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a stereo view of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo dep...moreicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of a cannon. This stereoview was published by H. H. Bennett of Kilbourn City Wisconsin Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

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CIVIL WAR OLD ABE ALBUMEN 8TH WISCONSIN REGT.

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This is the ninth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a albumen of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of a cannon barrel with an American flag. This albumen was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
This is the ninth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a albumen of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts ...moreOld Abe the battle eagle on top of a cannon barrel with an American flag. This albumen was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

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