Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Tuesday, November 15, 2022  |  9:00 AM Eastern
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Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

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A WONDERFUL BASEBALL, FIRE COMPANY, AND CIVIL WAR THEMED CANE.

Lot # 1276 (Sale Order: 276 of 326)      

An interesting souvenir cane with ties to Civil War, early firefighting, and baseball history. The cane features a carved handle that is in the shape of a hand holding a baseball. Nice detail with fingernails and stitches. The upper portion of the haft is decorated with an early fire engine that is carved above a banner that reads "American Co. I". There is also a carved fire helmet and the letters "S of V". The following portion features a carved and painted patriotic shield, crossed sabers and cannonballs, and a small scene with 2 figures, 1 of which appears to be wearing a kepi. The name "M. Fredericks" is carved just beneath the patriotic scenes. The “S. of V.” likely identifies the owner, M. Fredericks, as a member of the Sons of (Union) Veterans, one of the auxiliary groups aiding the G.A.R.. “American Company I” might refer to “American Fire Company No. 1” of Landsford, Pennsylvania, or a similarly named organization. The rest of the haft is decorated with foliate motifs and scrollwork which intertwine and appear to grow out of the brass ferrule. A very nice cane with various motifs which are all important parts of American history. Measures approximately 36". CONDITION: Several small chips and other blemishes from handling and age. Nice dark patina. Ferrule is loose. Overall good.
An interesting souvenir cane with ties to Civil War, early firefighting, and baseball history. The cane features a carved handle that is in the shape of a hand holding a ...morebaseball. Nice detail with fingernails and stitches. The upper portion of the haft is decorated with an early fire engine that is carved above a banner that reads "American Co. I". There is also a carved fire helmet and the letters "S of V". The following portion features a carved and painted patriotic shield, crossed sabers and cannonballs, and a small scene with 2 figures, 1 of which appears to be wearing a kepi. The name "M. Fredericks" is carved just beneath the patriotic scenes. The “S. of V.” likely identifies the owner, M. Fredericks, as a member of the Sons of (Union) Veterans, one of the auxiliary groups aiding the G.A.R.. “American Company I” might refer to “American Fire Company No. 1” of Landsford, Pennsylvania, or a similarly named organization. The rest of the haft is decorated with foliate motifs and scrollwork which intertwine and appear to grow out of the brass ferrule. A very nice cane with various motifs which are all important parts of American history. Measures approximately 36". CONDITION: Several small chips and other blemishes from handling and age. Nice dark patina. Ferrule is loose. Overall good.

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LOT OF 2: US POST CIVIL WAR MARYLAND HAT PLATES.

Lot # 1277 (Sale Order: 277 of 326)      

Lot consists of (A) Helmet or shako plate for the 5th Maryland Regiment, state seal on sunburst at top, wreath at bottom and sides. Motto "Decus et Praesidium" and "1867" in belt surrounding a cut-out "5" backed with black material. CONDITION: Good, all loops in place on reverse. Modern tape helps hold the fabric in place behind the "5." Wear to the gilt finish on high points on the face. Medium tone to the brass. (B) Helmet or shako plate, simple state seal with supporting figures at left and right, and crown at top of enameled shield. CONDITION: Good. Wear to gilt finish on high points. Loops and cotter pin fastener in place on reverse.
Lot consists of (A) Helmet or shako plate for the 5th Maryland Regiment, state seal on sunburst at top, wreath at bottom and sides. Motto "Decus et Praesidium" and "1867"...more in belt surrounding a cut-out "5" backed with black material. CONDITION: Good, all loops in place on reverse. Modern tape helps hold the fabric in place behind the "5." Wear to the gilt finish on high points on the face. Medium tone to the brass. (B) Helmet or shako plate, simple state seal with supporting figures at left and right, and crown at top of enameled shield. CONDITION: Good. Wear to gilt finish on high points. Loops and cotter pin fastener in place on reverse.

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MARYLAND CDV OF A SOLDIER AND INSCRIBED GAR BADGE.

Lot # 1278 (Sale Order: 278 of 326)      

Lot consists of (A) Full standing view of a Union soldier in CDV format backmarked by Marken’s Gallery of Frederick, Maryland. The soldier wears a 9-button frock coat and has a wide trouser stripe indicating he is a sergeant. CONDITION: Good. Minor stains. 2 abrasions on figure’s left sleeve. (B) Privately made presentation G.A.R medal with top bar engraved “FCL,” the G.A.R motto of "Fraternity, Charity, Loyalty.”. The medal obverse shows the goddess Minerva, associated with justice, wisdom, and victory, standing over a soldier and sailor clasping hands representing Loyalty and Fraternity, with 2 children receiving protection, representing Charity. Around the vignette the border reads "GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC" and "1861 VETERANS 1866,” the dates referring to the official start and end dates of the war that qualified veterans for membership. At the corners of the star are branch of service insignia. Founded in 1866 and dissolved in 1956 with the death of its last member, the organization reached a membership of 410,000 in 1890 and was an national political force with a natural interest in veterans’ affairs. Instead of bearing the usual corps emblems, the reverse is engraved “P.P.” at top in block letters, and “M.A.E.,” likely the owner’s initials, in script below. CONDITION: Very good.
Lot consists of (A) Full standing view of a Union soldier in CDV format backmarked by Marken’s Gallery of Frederick, Maryland. The soldier wears a 9-button frock coat and...more has a wide trouser stripe indicating he is a sergeant. CONDITION: Good. Minor stains. 2 abrasions on figure’s left sleeve. (B) Privately made presentation G.A.R medal with top bar engraved “FCL,” the G.A.R motto of "Fraternity, Charity, Loyalty.”. The medal obverse shows the goddess Minerva, associated with justice, wisdom, and victory, standing over a soldier and sailor clasping hands representing Loyalty and Fraternity, with 2 children receiving protection, representing Charity. Around the vignette the border reads "GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC" and "1861 VETERANS 1866,” the dates referring to the official start and end dates of the war that qualified veterans for membership. At the corners of the star are branch of service insignia. Founded in 1866 and dissolved in 1956 with the death of its last member, the organization reached a membership of 410,000 in 1890 and was an national political force with a natural interest in veterans’ affairs. Instead of bearing the usual corps emblems, the reverse is engraved “P.P.” at top in block letters, and “M.A.E.,” likely the owner’s initials, in script below. CONDITION: Very good.

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POST CIVIL WAR MARYLAND PINS.

Lot # 1279 (Sale Order: 279 of 326)      

Lot consists of 3 enamel and brass Maryland Bottony Cross pins. 20th century. (A) Clutchback pin for the 5th Maryland Infantry with number 5 on light blue ground at center and regimental motto. CONDITION: Excellent. (B) Pinback with cross mounted on brass starburst back with gold star mounted at center. CONDITION: Very good, muted gold tones to brass. (C) Simple pinback cross. CONDITION: Excellent. All 3 are illustrated by Hartzler in his article on Maryland Crosses in North-South Trader, November/December 1983.
Lot consists of 3 enamel and brass Maryland Bottony Cross pins. 20th century. (A) Clutchback pin for the 5th Maryland Infantry with number 5 on light blue ground at cente...morer and regimental motto. CONDITION: Excellent. (B) Pinback with cross mounted on brass starburst back with gold star mounted at center. CONDITION: Very good, muted gold tones to brass. (C) Simple pinback cross. CONDITION: Excellent. All 3 are illustrated by Hartzler in his article on Maryland Crosses in North-South Trader, November/December 1983.

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LARGE LOT OF CIVIL WAR MARYLAND UNION-RELATED DOCUMENTS.

Lot # 1280 (Sale Order: 280 of 326)      

Lot consists of 17 Maryland or Maryland related items, some accompanied by modern copy photos of the individuals: (A) General C.E. Phelps, very interesting petition to Baltimore City Council signed by Phelps and others against a proposed Confederate monument not as a memorial to "the gallant dead who devoted their lives in a sacrifice for a cause which they in their conscience believed to be a just one," but because it could be construed as a public endorsement of their cause and condemnation of Marylanders who remained loyal to the Union. (B) General E.O.C. Ord, amusing note asking rank for a staff officer appointed to a thankless task. (C) Very interesting General J.E. Duryee, Document signed regarding Baltimore resident in US service. (D) General D.L. Stanton, clip signature. (E) General J.M. Deems, clip signature. (F) General E.S. Otis, clip signature (damage to upper left) (G) General R.S. Bowerman, clip signature. (H) General W.H. French, 1876 letter signed from Ft. McHenry regarding furnishing artillery for a salute (I) General P. Leary, note signed as lieutenant 1863 (J) General W.H. Emory, signature clip (K) General J.W. Horn, signature clip. (L) General J.S. Berry document, signed. (M) General A.W. Denison, 1866 signed letter of thanks to Mayor of Baltimore for presentation sword. (L) Note to Mayor and Baltimore City Council regarding pay to Captain Ross, later General E.W. Ross (loss to right edge). (M) Civil War discharge of John R. Clemm as First Sergeant, 3rd Maryland Infantry, for promotion to lieutenant, 20 February 1863. Clemm died 3 months later of wounds received at Chancellorsville (N) Civil War discharge of Joseph Arthur, 3rd Maryland, Potomac Home Brigade, 29 May 1865. Arthur served as private in Company G from 18 February 1864. (O) 2 signed CDVs of Charles J. Morrison, 1 civilian bust view, 1 three-quarter standing in field grade frock coat signed "Major Charles J. Morrison." Both with family notes on reverse. Morrison served first in the defense of the Washington as captain in the DC 4th Militia Infantry 17 April 1861. He was then commissioned Major 1st DC Infantry 23 July 1861, serving until 23 April 1863. Very nice tones and clarity to both images. CONDITION: Good overall, but with some documents and signatures showing glue stains from mounting and display cards. Photos with some document are modern copies mounted on old postwar cards. The Morrison images are period CDVs.
Lot consists of 17 Maryland or Maryland related items, some accompanied by modern copy photos of the individuals: (A) General C.E. Phelps, very interesting petition to Ba...moreltimore City Council signed by Phelps and others against a proposed Confederate monument not as a memorial to "the gallant dead who devoted their lives in a sacrifice for a cause which they in their conscience believed to be a just one," but because it could be construed as a public endorsement of their cause and condemnation of Marylanders who remained loyal to the Union. (B) General E.O.C. Ord, amusing note asking rank for a staff officer appointed to a thankless task. (C) Very interesting General J.E. Duryee, Document signed regarding Baltimore resident in US service. (D) General D.L. Stanton, clip signature. (E) General J.M. Deems, clip signature. (F) General E.S. Otis, clip signature (damage to upper left) (G) General R.S. Bowerman, clip signature. (H) General W.H. French, 1876 letter signed from Ft. McHenry regarding furnishing artillery for a salute (I) General P. Leary, note signed as lieutenant 1863 (J) General W.H. Emory, signature clip (K) General J.W. Horn, signature clip. (L) General J.S. Berry document, signed. (M) General A.W. Denison, 1866 signed letter of thanks to Mayor of Baltimore for presentation sword. (L) Note to Mayor and Baltimore City Council regarding pay to Captain Ross, later General E.W. Ross (loss to right edge). (M) Civil War discharge of John R. Clemm as First Sergeant, 3rd Maryland Infantry, for promotion to lieutenant, 20 February 1863. Clemm died 3 months later of wounds received at Chancellorsville (N) Civil War discharge of Joseph Arthur, 3rd Maryland, Potomac Home Brigade, 29 May 1865. Arthur served as private in Company G from 18 February 1864. (O) 2 signed CDVs of Charles J. Morrison, 1 civilian bust view, 1 three-quarter standing in field grade frock coat signed "Major Charles J. Morrison." Both with family notes on reverse. Morrison served first in the defense of the Washington as captain in the DC 4th Militia Infantry 17 April 1861. He was then commissioned Major 1st DC Infantry 23 July 1861, serving until 23 April 1863. Very nice tones and clarity to both images. CONDITION: Good overall, but with some documents and signatures showing glue stains from mounting and display cards. Photos with some document are modern copies mounted on old postwar cards. The Morrison images are period CDVs.

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LOT OF CIVIL WAR MARYLAND CONFEDERATE-RELATED DOCUMENTS.

Lot # 1281 (Sale Order: 281 of 326)      

Lot consists of 6 Civil War paper items. (A) March 30th, 1861 enlistment of Richard F. Biddle, Baltimore native. Signs up for 3 years in CS Army at Castle Pinckney just 2 weeks before bombardment of Sumter. Served in Lee's Company South Carolina Artillery. In January 1865 joined 1st Maryland Potomac Home Brigade, 13th Maryland US. (B) Envelope, unaddressed, "Confederate States of America / Adjutant and Inspector General's Office / Official Busines". (C) CSQMD receipt May 15th, 1864 for 2168 pounds of corn to the camp of Early's division (D) Gen. Orders Wharton's Brigade May 4th, 1864 appointing Lt. Selby 30th Virginia Battalion Sharpshooters, Provost Marshal at the post at the narrows of the New River, along with orders regarding the proportion of 12-hour and 24-hour passes allowed in the brigade. (E) Pay receipt of Maryland Surgeon S.A. Raborg, July 4th, 1862. Raborg served July 3rd, 1861 to August 22nd, 1862 at Culpepper, Richmond and Lynchburg. (F) Sheet music, "Maryland! My Maryland" published by Miller and Beacham, Baltimore, 1861, with embossed retailer stamp of Henry McAffrey, Baltimore at bottom, personal owner "Plummer" at upper left in brown ink. Cover with Maryland seal, etc. Page with music incorporating first 2 stanzas. Stanzas 3 to 8 on text sheet. Stains and losses to left edge. Disbound. CONDITON: Good to very good overall.
Lot consists of 6 Civil War paper items. (A) March 30th, 1861 enlistment of Richard F. Biddle, Baltimore native. Signs up for 3 years in CS Army at Castle Pinckney just 2...more weeks before bombardment of Sumter. Served in Lee's Company South Carolina Artillery. In January 1865 joined 1st Maryland Potomac Home Brigade, 13th Maryland US. (B) Envelope, unaddressed, "Confederate States of America / Adjutant and Inspector General's Office / Official Busines". (C) CSQMD receipt May 15th, 1864 for 2168 pounds of corn to the camp of Early's division (D) Gen. Orders Wharton's Brigade May 4th, 1864 appointing Lt. Selby 30th Virginia Battalion Sharpshooters, Provost Marshal at the post at the narrows of the New River, along with orders regarding the proportion of 12-hour and 24-hour passes allowed in the brigade. (E) Pay receipt of Maryland Surgeon S.A. Raborg, July 4th, 1862. Raborg served July 3rd, 1861 to August 22nd, 1862 at Culpepper, Richmond and Lynchburg. (F) Sheet music, "Maryland! My Maryland" published by Miller and Beacham, Baltimore, 1861, with embossed retailer stamp of Henry McAffrey, Baltimore at bottom, personal owner "Plummer" at upper left in brown ink. Cover with Maryland seal, etc. Page with music incorporating first 2 stanzas. Stanzas 3 to 8 on text sheet. Stains and losses to left edge. Disbound. CONDITON: Good to very good overall.

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LOT OF 8 CIVIL WAR AND POST-CIVIL WAR MARYLAND MILITIA DOCUMENTS.

Lot # 1282 (Sale Order: 282 of 326)      

Lot consists of 8 items: (A) 6 disability certificates, all dated November 1862, from examining surgeons of the enrolled militia for Frederick County for exemption of different men from military service, all with the handwritten annotation "Not" added before printed word "exempt," indicating they had no medical complaints, or that one's "nervous headache" and another's "weak back" were not enough to get them off the rolls. (B) 1 blank discharge for a member of the Frederick Riflemen. (C) 1887 21 page manual "Guard Duty for National Guardsmen" by Page, Lippincott publishers Philadelphia, with enclosed 1889 invitation to a reception and ball held by the Jackson Guard, Co. D, 1st Maryland National Guard. CONDITION: Very good.
Lot consists of 8 items: (A) 6 disability certificates, all dated November 1862, from examining surgeons of the enrolled militia for Frederick County for exemption of dif...moreferent men from military service, all with the handwritten annotation "Not" added before printed word "exempt," indicating they had no medical complaints, or that one's "nervous headache" and another's "weak back" were not enough to get them off the rolls. (B) 1 blank discharge for a member of the Frederick Riflemen. (C) 1887 21 page manual "Guard Duty for National Guardsmen" by Page, Lippincott publishers Philadelphia, with enclosed 1889 invitation to a reception and ball held by the Jackson Guard, Co. D, 1st Maryland National Guard. CONDITION: Very good.

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LOT OF 5: CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE SIGNATURES AND CDVS.

Lot # 1283 (Sale Order: 283 of 326)      

Lot consists of 5 items, all with display cards. (A) Anthony bust view of CS General Archer, Maryland native, Regiment of Voltigeurs in the Mexican War, 9th US Infantry 1850s. Captain in CS Army, Colonel 5th Texas under Hood, Brigadier General 1862, captured at Gettysburg. Exchanged 1864 and resumed command at Petersburg, but died in Richmond, October 1864. CONDITION: Fair. Some fading. Glue and tape marks reverse. (B) Clip signature CS General J.L. Brent. With modern copy photo. (C) CS General Isaac R. Trimble, note signed. Division commander wounded and captured in Pickett's Charge. CONDITION: Fair, tape remains reverse. Display card taped to bottom. With modern copy photo. (D) CS General Arnold Elzey, note signed as Major General, and British copy CDV bust view in uniform. West Point 1837, surrendered the August Arsenal in 1861, Colonel 1st Maryland CS, promoted on the field to General by Jefferson Davis. Wounded at Cross Keys and Gaines Mill, later supervised defenses of Richmond and briefly Chief of Artillery Army of Tennessee. (E) Engraved portrait bust CDV, "Capt. R. Semmes of the "Alabama" C.S.A." CONDITION: Fair. Losses to left edge. Most items show tape or glue residue on reverse. Some attached to display cards.
Lot consists of 5 items, all with display cards. (A) Anthony bust view of CS General Archer, Maryland native, Regiment of Voltigeurs in the Mexican War, 9th US Infantry 1...more850s. Captain in CS Army, Colonel 5th Texas under Hood, Brigadier General 1862, captured at Gettysburg. Exchanged 1864 and resumed command at Petersburg, but died in Richmond, October 1864. CONDITION: Fair. Some fading. Glue and tape marks reverse. (B) Clip signature CS General J.L. Brent. With modern copy photo. (C) CS General Isaac R. Trimble, note signed. Division commander wounded and captured in Pickett's Charge. CONDITION: Fair, tape remains reverse. Display card taped to bottom. With modern copy photo. (D) CS General Arnold Elzey, note signed as Major General, and British copy CDV bust view in uniform. West Point 1837, surrendered the August Arsenal in 1861, Colonel 1st Maryland CS, promoted on the field to General by Jefferson Davis. Wounded at Cross Keys and Gaines Mill, later supervised defenses of Richmond and briefly Chief of Artillery Army of Tennessee. (E) Engraved portrait bust CDV, "Capt. R. Semmes of the "Alabama" C.S.A." CONDITION: Fair. Losses to left edge. Most items show tape or glue residue on reverse. Some attached to display cards.

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LOT OF CIVIL WAR-RELATED MARYLAND DOCUMENTS.

Lot # 1284 (Sale Order: 284 of 326)      

Lot consists of: (A) Remembrance booklet about the Union prison at Point Lookout. Written by G.W. Jones of Martinsville, Pat. Co. H, 24th Virginia Cavalry. (B) 7 Maryland related trade cards for sewing machine, stove, and hotels, 2 post cards, and a receipt. (C) 2 1850s era Maryland maps. (C) Document dated April 22, 1858 related to payment to an officer in a Baltimore militia company. (D) Civil War era cancelled cover and misc. letters sent to Old Point Pleasant, Virginia, "Under Flag of Truce" from a mother to her son. CONDITION: Trade cards and receipts are very good. 1 map has a few edge tears, rest is very good. BRM.
Lot consists of: (A) Remembrance booklet about the Union prison at Point Lookout. Written by G.W. Jones of Martinsville, Pat. Co. H, 24th Virginia Cavalry. (B) 7 Maryland...more related trade cards for sewing machine, stove, and hotels, 2 post cards, and a receipt. (C) 2 1850s era Maryland maps. (C) Document dated April 22, 1858 related to payment to an officer in a Baltimore militia company. (D) Civil War era cancelled cover and misc. letters sent to Old Point Pleasant, Virginia, "Under Flag of Truce" from a mother to her son. CONDITION: Trade cards and receipts are very good. 1 map has a few edge tears, rest is very good. BRM.

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CIVIL WAR TINTYPE OF SOLDIERS WITH REVOLVERS AND CAVALRY SABERS.

Lot # 1285 (Sale Order: 285 of 326)      

Very strong sixth-plate tintype of 2 armed cavalrymen seated side by side in a very clear and detailed knees-up view showing drawn M1860 Colt Army revolvers, cavalry sabers, and accouterments. Both wear dark forage caps and light colored trousers. Each holds a Colt M1860 Army revolver across his chest and grasps an upright cavalry saber at his side. The left figure wears an issue shirt and shows suspenders. The man on right wears a checked shirt and bowtie. Both wear sword belts. On the left the belt plate shows. On the right the soldier shows his cap pouch and pistol cartridge box at front. Both sabers are fitted with leather sword knots. At left the shoulder support belt is visible. A nice portrait of a pair of new, enthusiastic, and well-armed recruits. CONDITION: Very good. Small bit of freckling to emulsion between pistol and sword of left figure. Slight rubs at upper center and right, not affecting figures. Matted and framed, but without glass. Housed in leatherette case with separated hinge.
Very strong sixth-plate tintype of 2 armed cavalrymen seated side by side in a very clear and detailed knees-up view showing drawn M1860 Colt Army revolvers, cavalry sabe...morers, and accouterments. Both wear dark forage caps and light colored trousers. Each holds a Colt M1860 Army revolver across his chest and grasps an upright cavalry saber at his side. The left figure wears an issue shirt and shows suspenders. The man on right wears a checked shirt and bowtie. Both wear sword belts. On the left the belt plate shows. On the right the soldier shows his cap pouch and pistol cartridge box at front. Both sabers are fitted with leather sword knots. At left the shoulder support belt is visible. A nice portrait of a pair of new, enthusiastic, and well-armed recruits. CONDITION: Very good. Small bit of freckling to emulsion between pistol and sword of left figure. Slight rubs at upper center and right, not affecting figures. Matted and framed, but without glass. Housed in leatherette case with separated hinge.

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GETTYSBURG BATTLE HONOR DOG TAG AND PHOTO OF ABRAM HAHN 1ST MD POTOMAC HOME BRIGADE

Lot # 1286 (Sale Order: 286 of 326)      

THE UNION AND THE CONSTITUTION / WAR OF 1861 identification disk, stamped on the reverse for, "ABRAM I. HAHN / LEWISTOWN. MD. / CO. D. / 1ST MD . REG / P.H.B. / E.S. AUG. 20 / 1861." The obverse bears a raised United States shield at upper center with "BAT" [short for battles) / "GETTYSBURG" stamped just below. The army did not yet provide means of personal identification, this being one of several patterns of commercially produced identification badges purchased by Civil War soldiers and usually worn on the chest suspended from a pin-back upper mount, usually in the form of an eagle or patriotic bust. Hahn entered service ("E.S." on the badge) in the Potomac Home Brigade ("PHB") by enrolling 20 August 1861 at Frederick, Maryland, age 22 and a carpenter by profession. Company muster rolls are defective for much of 1862 and early 1863, likely due to the regiment's capture at Harpers Ferry in September 1862. It had served under Banks in the Shenandoah, guarded railroad lines and was at Harpers Ferry, posted on Maryland Heights, when the garrison was surrendered in the Antietam campaign. Hahn is listed only as on a sick furlough in late 1861 and in the hospital in January and February 1862. He seems to have been back in the ranks thereafter, and is only recorded as fined a half-month's pay for some reason in May/June 1862, among those captured at Harpers Ferry, and marked absent without leave in November. The regiment was paroled, exchanged, and returned to active duty in time for the Gettysburg campaign in the 12th Corps. Posted on the right side of Culp's Hill they saw action on July 2 and July 3, at points engaged with the Confederate 1st Maryland, and suffered 23 killed, 80 wounded, and 1 missing out of 739 officers and men in the battle. In 1864 they took a prominent part in the Battle of Monocacy, Maryland, and were also credited with participation in 8 skirmishes. Hahn served with the regiment for the entire war, mustering out with them May 29, 1865, having reenlisted in the regiment as a Veteran Volunteer in January 1864. He is shown in the very clear sixth-plate tintype accompanying the badge standing arm in arm with a woman and wears an enlisted infantry frock coat with a veteran's stripe clearly visible on each cuff. Hahn died in 1918 and is buried at Arlington. CONDITION: Excellent. The badge has expected scratches and small dings on the reverse from actual wear, but the markings are clear and fully legible. The tintype is extremely clear and is matted, glassed, and cased in a leatherette case with US flag on the cover, showing some rubs and a tape-repaired hinge.
THE UNION AND THE CONSTITUTION / WAR OF 1861 identification disk, stamped on the reverse for, "ABRAM I. HAHN / LEWISTOWN. MD. / CO. D. / 1ST MD . REG / P.H.B. / E.S. AUG....more 20 / 1861." The obverse bears a raised United States shield at upper center with "BAT" [short for battles) / "GETTYSBURG" stamped just below. The army did not yet provide means of personal identification, this being one of several patterns of commercially produced identification badges purchased by Civil War soldiers and usually worn on the chest suspended from a pin-back upper mount, usually in the form of an eagle or patriotic bust. Hahn entered service ("E.S." on the badge) in the Potomac Home Brigade ("PHB") by enrolling 20 August 1861 at Frederick, Maryland, age 22 and a carpenter by profession. Company muster rolls are defective for much of 1862 and early 1863, likely due to the regiment's capture at Harpers Ferry in September 1862. It had served under Banks in the Shenandoah, guarded railroad lines and was at Harpers Ferry, posted on Maryland Heights, when the garrison was surrendered in the Antietam campaign. Hahn is listed only as on a sick furlough in late 1861 and in the hospital in January and February 1862. He seems to have been back in the ranks thereafter, and is only recorded as fined a half-month's pay for some reason in May/June 1862, among those captured at Harpers Ferry, and marked absent without leave in November. The regiment was paroled, exchanged, and returned to active duty in time for the Gettysburg campaign in the 12th Corps. Posted on the right side of Culp's Hill they saw action on July 2 and July 3, at points engaged with the Confederate 1st Maryland, and suffered 23 killed, 80 wounded, and 1 missing out of 739 officers and men in the battle. In 1864 they took a prominent part in the Battle of Monocacy, Maryland, and were also credited with participation in 8 skirmishes. Hahn served with the regiment for the entire war, mustering out with them May 29, 1865, having reenlisted in the regiment as a Veteran Volunteer in January 1864. He is shown in the very clear sixth-plate tintype accompanying the badge standing arm in arm with a woman and wears an enlisted infantry frock coat with a veteran's stripe clearly visible on each cuff. Hahn died in 1918 and is buried at Arlington. CONDITION: Excellent. The badge has expected scratches and small dings on the reverse from actual wear, but the markings are clear and fully legible. The tintype is extremely clear and is matted, glassed, and cased in a leatherette case with US flag on the cover, showing some rubs and a tape-repaired hinge.

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POCKET WATCH WITH CONFEDERATE CAVALRY BRIDLE ROSETTE AS WATCH FOB.

Lot # 1287 (Sale Order: 287 of 326)      

This pocket watch with gold chain uses a Confederate cavalry bridle rosette as a fob and came from the Blackistone family of St. Mary's, Maryland. Several soldiers with that last name, or reasonable mistakes for it, show up in Confederate records. The 2 most likely men in the immediate family, however, both served in the First Maryland Infantry, so the owner remains uncertain, but the fob is a classic Confederate hollow stamped bridle rosette with petal edge and raised "C" for cavalry. The watch case is engraved on the front with an eagle with raised wings perched on crossed branches, rather than clutching arrows and an olive branch. The case measures 57mm and is marked "L. Perrin / Locle / Fine Silver." The cuvette is also marked with the same Swiss maker and town, along with "No. 134152" and "Patent Lever." Movement marked "L. Perrin, Locke". The bar on the back of the rosette has been removed and its base used as a stud for anchoring the watch chain. The lower edge of the rosette shows some damage, indicating it might be a souvenir from a close call, though it could be from removing the bar as well. CONDITION: Very good, though watch is not running. A very interesting memento of wartime service in the CS cavalry, with some potential for further research.
This pocket watch with gold chain uses a Confederate cavalry bridle rosette as a fob and came from the Blackistone family of St. Mary's, Maryland. Several soldiers with t...morehat last name, or reasonable mistakes for it, show up in Confederate records. The 2 most likely men in the immediate family, however, both served in the First Maryland Infantry, so the owner remains uncertain, but the fob is a classic Confederate hollow stamped bridle rosette with petal edge and raised "C" for cavalry. The watch case is engraved on the front with an eagle with raised wings perched on crossed branches, rather than clutching arrows and an olive branch. The case measures 57mm and is marked "L. Perrin / Locle / Fine Silver." The cuvette is also marked with the same Swiss maker and town, along with "No. 134152" and "Patent Lever." Movement marked "L. Perrin, Locke". The bar on the back of the rosette has been removed and its base used as a stud for anchoring the watch chain. The lower edge of the rosette shows some damage, indicating it might be a souvenir from a close call, though it could be from removing the bar as well. CONDITION: Very good, though watch is not running. A very interesting memento of wartime service in the CS cavalry, with some potential for further research.

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LOT OF 3: NAMED CIVIL WAR CDVS WITH RESEARCH.

Lot # 1288 (Sale Order: 288 of 326)      

Lot consists of 3 items (A) Full standing view, Ewing & Co, Cumberland, Maryland backmark. Full standing soldier in short jacket. Signed ink bottom "Michael Spice Co. D 2d MD. Vet. Vols.". He is listed as a corporal Co. D, 2nd Maryland Potomac Home Brigade, 28 Feb. 1865 to 29 May 1865. (B) Johnston, Lancaster, Pennsylvania backmarked period CDV copy of tintype showing a young soldier in US enlisted frock coat and forage cap, full standing in front of a painted backdrop, showing an army camp with tents and US flag on pole. Period ink reverse, "For Grandma." Dubious modern pencil ID as "Thomas Jefferson Flack," 1st Maryland CS and 43rd Virginia cavalry KIA. (C) Period CDV engraving of CS General Mansford Lovell with clipped signature. Lovell was born in the District of Columbia, graduated West Point 1842, served in the artillery, was wounded in the Mexican War, resigned in 1854 to join Quitman's expedition to Cuba, and later worked in New York. Joined the CS Army as Major General and was blamed for the fall of New Orleans in 1862. Paperwork: Research
Lot consists of 3 items (A) Full standing view, Ewing & Co, Cumberland, Maryland backmark. Full standing soldier in short jacket. Signed ink bottom "Michael Spice Co. D 2...mored MD. Vet. Vols.". He is listed as a corporal Co. D, 2nd Maryland Potomac Home Brigade, 28 Feb. 1865 to 29 May 1865. (B) Johnston, Lancaster, Pennsylvania backmarked period CDV copy of tintype showing a young soldier in US enlisted frock coat and forage cap, full standing in front of a painted backdrop, showing an army camp with tents and US flag on pole. Period ink reverse, "For Grandma." Dubious modern pencil ID as "Thomas Jefferson Flack," 1st Maryland CS and 43rd Virginia cavalry KIA. (C) Period CDV engraving of CS General Mansford Lovell with clipped signature. Lovell was born in the District of Columbia, graduated West Point 1842, served in the artillery, was wounded in the Mexican War, resigned in 1854 to join Quitman's expedition to Cuba, and later worked in New York. Joined the CS Army as Major General and was blamed for the fall of New Orleans in 1862. Paperwork: Research

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LOT OF 3: POST CIVIL WAR MARYLAND MILITIA EPAULETTES.

Lot # 1289 (Sale Order: 289 of 326)      

Lot consists of (A) 1880s-1890s 1st Regiment Infantry captain shoulder knots. US staff buttons, white ground, numeral "1" and captain bars in silver embroidery on raised pads with loops of gold bullion cord. Blue wool backs with steel hinge and flat hook. CONDITION: Very good. Some soiling to white wool. A very small moth nips to the blue reverse. (B) Set of 2 blue and white wool epaulets. One with Maryland National Guard button, wear to white silk underside, and edges. The other lacks a button. The roped border of the pad shows wear and is greenish brown in color. Small moth nips. Hooks in place on both. CONDITION: Good, minor soiling. (C) Pair of blue and white epaulets as above but with brass edges to the straps and Maryland state seal buttons. Polished cotton undersides. Hooks in place. CONDITION: Very good. Minor push to one button.
Lot consists of (A) 1880s-1890s 1st Regiment Infantry captain shoulder knots. US staff buttons, white ground, numeral "1" and captain bars in silver embroidery on raised ...morepads with loops of gold bullion cord. Blue wool backs with steel hinge and flat hook. CONDITION: Very good. Some soiling to white wool. A very small moth nips to the blue reverse. (B) Set of 2 blue and white wool epaulets. One with Maryland National Guard button, wear to white silk underside, and edges. The other lacks a button. The roped border of the pad shows wear and is greenish brown in color. Small moth nips. Hooks in place on both. CONDITION: Good, minor soiling. (C) Pair of blue and white epaulets as above but with brass edges to the straps and Maryland state seal buttons. Polished cotton undersides. Hooks in place. CONDITION: Very good. Minor push to one button.

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CIVIL WAR UNION PATRIOTIC MAYLAND COCKADES AND TINTYPE.

Lot # 1290 (Sale Order: 290 of 326)      

Lot consists of 2 red, white and blue Maryland Union cockades and tintype: (A) Red, white and blue silk cockade with the blue portion extending in 2 short ribbons with forked tails. Secured at center by stitching to a circular web disk though which is fixed a small, cuff sized Maryland seal button. (B) Red, white and blue cockade made by 3 silk ribbons folded and stitched to a white web square though which passed the shank of a coat size Maryland state seal button and extending about 2" down. The button is surrounded by a narrow bullion coil. (C) Ninth plate tintype, matted, glassed and framed in half a leatherette case, showing a young boy, waist up, wearing a large cockade with ribbons on his chest at viewer's left. CONDITION: Very good. Button backmarks not examined. Type is slightly dark with rubs at right, touching figure's shoulder, but not affecting face or cockade at left. Smaller cockade illustrated in "Arms Makers of Maryland", pg. 114, Fig. 98. Paperwork: Book Exceprts
Lot consists of 2 red, white and blue Maryland Union cockades and tintype: (A) Red, white and blue silk cockade with the blue portion extending in 2 short ribbons with fo...morerked tails. Secured at center by stitching to a circular web disk though which is fixed a small, cuff sized Maryland seal button. (B) Red, white and blue cockade made by 3 silk ribbons folded and stitched to a white web square though which passed the shank of a coat size Maryland state seal button and extending about 2" down. The button is surrounded by a narrow bullion coil. (C) Ninth plate tintype, matted, glassed and framed in half a leatherette case, showing a young boy, waist up, wearing a large cockade with ribbons on his chest at viewer's left. CONDITION: Very good. Button backmarks not examined. Type is slightly dark with rubs at right, touching figure's shoulder, but not affecting face or cockade at left. Smaller cockade illustrated in "Arms Makers of Maryland", pg. 114, Fig. 98. Paperwork: Book Exceprts

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LARGE LOT OF MARYLAND STATE SEAL BUTTONS BY VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS.

Lot # 1291 (Sale Order: 291 of 326)      

Lot consists of 34 Maryland non-excavated state seal buttons, 24 coat and 10 cuff size. Manufacturers and dates vary. Almost all are likely post-War, but lot includes a 3-piece "Canfield Bro. & Co. / Baltimore" Maryland militia staff, Tice MD200A2, familiar from its presence on one of R.E. Lee's uniforms. CONDITION: Good overall. The Canfield button has bright gilt on the face is usually regarded as Confederate. Paperwork: Book Exceprt
Lot consists of 34 Maryland non-excavated state seal buttons, 24 coat and 10 cuff size. Manufacturers and dates vary. Almost all are likely post-War, but lot includes a 3...more-piece "Canfield Bro. & Co. / Baltimore" Maryland militia staff, Tice MD200A2, familiar from its presence on one of R.E. Lee's uniforms. CONDITION: Good overall. The Canfield button has bright gilt on the face is usually regarded as Confederate. Paperwork: Book Exceprt

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MARYLAND OVAL BELT BUCKLE.

Lot # 1292 (Sale Order: 292 of 326)      

Maryland adaption of the US 1839 pattern oval infantry belt plate, stamped, rolled brass with the 1854 Maryland state seal. Lead solder filled back securing 2 arrow-shaped studs and a belt hook. The state seal is nicely detailed, with the state seal figures pushed to the foreground, clouds in the background on the upper plate and turned soil and plants at bottom with the raised letters "MNG." The arrow studs and Maryland National Guard designation point to a slightly post-War date. Illustrated in "Maryland Arms Makers", pg.113, figure I. CONDITION: Excellent. Crisp detail. Some very small brown age spots, medium patina. A scarce plate. Paperwork: Book Excerpt
Maryland adaption of the US 1839 pattern oval infantry belt plate, stamped, rolled brass with the 1854 Maryland state seal. Lead solder filled back securing 2 arrow-shape...mored studs and a belt hook. The state seal is nicely detailed, with the state seal figures pushed to the foreground, clouds in the background on the upper plate and turned soil and plants at bottom with the raised letters "MNG." The arrow studs and Maryland National Guard designation point to a slightly post-War date. Illustrated in "Maryland Arms Makers", pg.113, figure I. CONDITION: Excellent. Crisp detail. Some very small brown age spots, medium patina. A scarce plate. Paperwork: Book Excerpt

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EARLY MARYLAND BELT BUCKLE.

Lot # 1293 (Sale Order: 293 of 326)      

Sheet brass oval belt plate, concave, 55 x 80mm, with 3 bent flat brass belt hooks soldered in place on reverse. The central panel with Maryland state seal on an octagonal lined background is a shako plate, double stamped and nicely detailed, affixed by brass wires passing through holes in the plate and bent over on the reverse. CONDITION: Excellent. Nice, even aged patina to the brass. All 3 belt hooks in place. 1 of 4 brass wires securing the state seal panel is missing, but the plate is firmly in place. The seal was adopted in 1854 and the plate is likely a prewar or very early war adaptation. Illustrated in "Band of Brothers", pg. 199, and "Maryland Arms Makers", pg. 113G. Paperwork: Book Excerpt
Sheet brass oval belt plate, concave, 55 x 80mm, with 3 bent flat brass belt hooks soldered in place on reverse. The central panel with Maryland state seal on an octagona...morel lined background is a shako plate, double stamped and nicely detailed, affixed by brass wires passing through holes in the plate and bent over on the reverse. CONDITION: Excellent. Nice, even aged patina to the brass. All 3 belt hooks in place. 1 of 4 brass wires securing the state seal panel is missing, but the plate is firmly in place. The seal was adopted in 1854 and the plate is likely a prewar or very early war adaptation. Illustrated in "Band of Brothers", pg. 199, and "Maryland Arms Makers", pg. 113G. Paperwork: Book Excerpt

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US CIVIL WAR MARYLAND TWO-PIECE BELT BUCKLE.

Lot # 1294 (Sale Order: 294 of 326)      

Originally purchased at a Shenandoah Valley estate sale in the 1930s, this Maryland state seal plate follows the round interlocking waist belt plates worn by US officers from about 1835 and by state militia with frequent substitution of state emblems for the U.S. eagle. This shows to have been sand cast, with some softening of details in the process and casting flaws on the reverse, but nevertheless with very visible lined background, fully legible "MARYLAND" at top and state motto in raised letters on the raised scroll at bottom. The wreath has a hollow reverse. The central disk is solid. In addition to the flaws and evidence of sand casting in recesses on the reverse, the belt loops have been left fairly flat, all of which points toward wartime Southern production. 56 x 87 mm. Illustrated as Figure E., pg. 113, "Maryland Arms Makers". CONDITION: Excellent. A very scarce Maryland sword belt plate. Similar plates are worn by Maryland Confederate officers in period photographs and known from identified examples. Paperwork: Book Excerpt
Originally purchased at a Shenandoah Valley estate sale in the 1930s, this Maryland state seal plate follows the round interlocking waist belt plates worn by US officers ...morefrom about 1835 and by state militia with frequent substitution of state emblems for the U.S. eagle. This shows to have been sand cast, with some softening of details in the process and casting flaws on the reverse, but nevertheless with very visible lined background, fully legible "MARYLAND" at top and state motto in raised letters on the raised scroll at bottom. The wreath has a hollow reverse. The central disk is solid. In addition to the flaws and evidence of sand casting in recesses on the reverse, the belt loops have been left fairly flat, all of which points toward wartime Southern production. 56 x 87 mm. Illustrated as Figure E., pg. 113, "Maryland Arms Makers". CONDITION: Excellent. A very scarce Maryland sword belt plate. Similar plates are worn by Maryland Confederate officers in period photographs and known from identified examples. Paperwork: Book Excerpt

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US CIVIL WAR PERIOD MARYLAND OFFICERS BELT WITH TWO-PIECE BUCKLE.

Lot # 1295 (Sale Order: 295 of 326)      

A very handsome Maryland officer's interlocking state seal belt buckle on its original folded leather waist belt with sword slings. The buckle uses the 1854 state seal with eagle at top and supporting figures of a plowman and fisherman on either side of the shield, with "MARYLAND" at top and the state motto on a ribbon below, on a separate, thin central disk attached to the side bar with flat belt loop. The wreath has a hollow back and is 1-piece with the belt loop. The belt is of typical Civil War period construction using for officer's belts, using a high quality leather folded and sewn over a (likely web) core, and then stitched down along the upper and lower edges and along the middle with two pairs of decorative interweaving wavy lines. Both sword slings are present, full length, fixed in place on the belt and given small snap swivels at the ends for attachment to a sword scabbard. The belt plate has a now muted silver wash. The belt may have been red morocco, but has oxidized to a reddish brown. The slings have identical color and simpler, single wavy line of stitching running between border lines. CONDITION: Excellent. Some minor rubs to the leather finish. No tears or breaks. An impressive belt rig.
A very handsome Maryland officer's interlocking state seal belt buckle on its original folded leather waist belt with sword slings. The buckle uses the 1854 state seal wi...moreth eagle at top and supporting figures of a plowman and fisherman on either side of the shield, with "MARYLAND" at top and the state motto on a ribbon below, on a separate, thin central disk attached to the side bar with flat belt loop. The wreath has a hollow back and is 1-piece with the belt loop. The belt is of typical Civil War period construction using for officer's belts, using a high quality leather folded and sewn over a (likely web) core, and then stitched down along the upper and lower edges and along the middle with two pairs of decorative interweaving wavy lines. Both sword slings are present, full length, fixed in place on the belt and given small snap swivels at the ends for attachment to a sword scabbard. The belt plate has a now muted silver wash. The belt may have been red morocco, but has oxidized to a reddish brown. The slings have identical color and simpler, single wavy line of stitching running between border lines. CONDITION: Excellent. Some minor rubs to the leather finish. No tears or breaks. An impressive belt rig.

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US CIVIL WAR MARYLAND OVAL BELT BUCKLE.

Lot # 1296 (Sale Order: 296 of 326)      

Maryland militia infantry waist belt plate, circa 1860. 1854 style state seal at center on a finely lined background at top and finely stippled background at bottom. Die struck gilt rolled brass with lead solder filled back securing 2 studs and 1 belt hook. See O'Donnell and Campbell, Plate 584, for the type. This plate illustrated "Maryland Arms Makers", pg. 113, Figure F. CONDITION: Excellent. Minor small dings to rim. Very slight bend lower left. Even lead fill reverse showing rectangular stain from removed label. Face with pleasing mellow aged tone. 55 x 86 mm. A very scarce plate. Paperwork: Book Excerpt
Maryland militia infantry waist belt plate, circa 1860. 1854 style state seal at center on a finely lined background at top and finely stippled background at bottom. Die ...morestruck gilt rolled brass with lead solder filled back securing 2 studs and 1 belt hook. See O'Donnell and Campbell, Plate 584, for the type. This plate illustrated "Maryland Arms Makers", pg. 113, Figure F. CONDITION: Excellent. Minor small dings to rim. Very slight bend lower left. Even lead fill reverse showing rectangular stain from removed label. Face with pleasing mellow aged tone. 55 x 86 mm. A very scarce plate. Paperwork: Book Excerpt

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US CIVIL WAR MARYLAND RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE.

Lot # 1297 (Sale Order: 297 of 326)      

Maryland state seal version of the US Model 1851 sword belt plate for officers, NCOs, and privates of cavalry, artillery, etc., armed with swords. 50 x 90 mm with integral slotted belt loop at side and single narrow belt hook on the reverse. Reverse with stamped bench number "90" for mating with hasp before final mounting on a belt. Finely stippled background for 1854 style state seal which has the state motto in raised letters on a raised oval border and fine lines in the upper sky area of the motif and well rendered ground and plants on the lower portion. Illustrated in "Maryland Arms Makers" pg. 113, Fig. A. Likely pre-War militia purchase. Similar plates with known wartime use are noted as worn by a private in the 2nd Maryland and a Marylander Lt. Col. James Breathed in Stuart's Horse Artillery. CONDITION: Very good. Slight stress bend to side bar. Pleasing medium patina with minor age stains. A very scarce plate. Paperwork: Book Excerpt
Maryland state seal version of the US Model 1851 sword belt plate for officers, NCOs, and privates of cavalry, artillery, etc., armed with swords. 50 x 90 mm with integra...morel slotted belt loop at side and single narrow belt hook on the reverse. Reverse with stamped bench number "90" for mating with hasp before final mounting on a belt. Finely stippled background for 1854 style state seal which has the state motto in raised letters on a raised oval border and fine lines in the upper sky area of the motif and well rendered ground and plants on the lower portion. Illustrated in "Maryland Arms Makers" pg. 113, Fig. A. Likely pre-War militia purchase. Similar plates with known wartime use are noted as worn by a private in the 2nd Maryland and a Marylander Lt. Col. James Breathed in Stuart's Horse Artillery. CONDITION: Very good. Slight stress bend to side bar. Pleasing medium patina with minor age stains. A very scarce plate. Paperwork: Book Excerpt

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US CIVIL WAR MARYLAND RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE.

Lot # 1298 (Sale Order: 298 of 326)      

State seal version of the US M1851 sword belt plate worn by officers, NCOs and enlisted men armed with swords, i.e. cavalry and some artillery. Measuring 48 x 85 mm this bears that state 1854 seal with the motto on a raised oval around the central motif. This retains the slotted loop for the belt and on the reverse a flat hook with squared tip for the belt hasp. The central panel shows it was sand cast, as does the loss of detail on the state seal figures indicating this is very likely a wartime Southern made example. Illustrated in "Band of Brothers" pg. 196 and "Maryland Arms Makers" pg. 113, Fig. D. CONDITION: Very good. Medium patina with some dark stains. Reverse around belt hook shows some brightness and wear indicating it retained its hasp, now missing, for some time or was filed to mate with a replacement. Paperwork: Book Excerpt
State seal version of the US M1851 sword belt plate worn by officers, NCOs and enlisted men armed with swords, i.e. cavalry and some artillery. Measuring 48 x 85 mm this ...morebears that state 1854 seal with the motto on a raised oval around the central motif. This retains the slotted loop for the belt and on the reverse a flat hook with squared tip for the belt hasp. The central panel shows it was sand cast, as does the loss of detail on the state seal figures indicating this is very likely a wartime Southern made example. Illustrated in "Band of Brothers" pg. 196 and "Maryland Arms Makers" pg. 113, Fig. D. CONDITION: Very good. Medium patina with some dark stains. Reverse around belt hook shows some brightness and wear indicating it retained its hasp, now missing, for some time or was filed to mate with a replacement. Paperwork: Book Excerpt

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LOT OF 2 CIVIL WAR ERA TELESCOPES, 1 WITH PRESENTATION.

Lot # 1299 (Sale Order: 299 of 326)      

Lot consists of 2 mid-19th century telescopes. (A) Leather and cord bound with a beautiful engraved inscription: “Chas F. Thomas / 1858 / TO / Chas. I. Gould 1879.”. The dates and placement of the flourishes suggest that Thomas acquired it for his own use in 1858 and later presented it to Gould. Their connection is undetermined, but likely nautical. CONDITION: Optic is cloudy with front lens exhibiting chips and a few cracks. Front lens becomes loose when extended. Nice patina to the brass components with a few small dents. Minor rubbing to cording. A very well-done inscription. (B) Leather bound single draw with lens cap. CONDITION: Wear to the tube covering as shown. Optic is slightly cloudy. Nice patina with scattered blemishes.
Lot consists of 2 mid-19th century telescopes. (A) Leather and cord bound with a beautiful engraved inscription: “Chas F. Thomas / 1858 / TO / Chas. I. Gould 1879.”. The ...moredates and placement of the flourishes suggest that Thomas acquired it for his own use in 1858 and later presented it to Gould. Their connection is undetermined, but likely nautical. CONDITION: Optic is cloudy with front lens exhibiting chips and a few cracks. Front lens becomes loose when extended. Nice patina to the brass components with a few small dents. Minor rubbing to cording. A very well-done inscription. (B) Leather bound single draw with lens cap. CONDITION: Wear to the tube covering as shown. Optic is slightly cloudy. Nice patina with scattered blemishes.

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CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION TELESCOPE AND WATCH TO EDWARD F. DEVENS, GULF SQUADRON SO. ATLANTIC SQUADRON,

Lot # 1300 (Sale Order: 300 of 326)      

Nice group of Civil War naval related pieces consisting of a telescope and watch, both inscribed to a Civil War Untied States Navy officer. Born in 1833 in Charlestown, Mass., Edward Fesser Devens listed himself as a seaman by occupation. He was Second Lieutenant of Company B, 3rd Battalion of Riflemen, Massachusetts Militia, a unit activated on April 18, 1861 and sent to Annapolis and Ft. McHenry just 2 days later, not even mustering in until May. Devens’s experience made him valuable to the Navy. He was given leave of absence from June 12 and actually appointed Acting Master in USN temporary service as of June 11. In 1863 he was in command of the steamer “Stettin” off the South Carolina coast when he spotted the blockade runner “Aries,” pursued it, forced it aground, and then towed it back out to sea. As reward he was promoted Acting Volunteer Lieutenant and given command of that ship as the U.S.S. Aries, though perhaps only for a voyage to prize court. In June 1863 he was in command of the US Steamer Howqua, submitting a report of officers attempting to arrest a deserting sailor being beaten by a pro-Southern mob at Halifax when they put in for coal: “As the vessel proceeded down the harbor crowds collected on the end of the wharf, cheering for the rebels and Jeff Davis. Men came down and tried to induce my men to desert, while others came around the ship with Secession flags and singing Secession songs…” He was promoted again, to Acting Volunteer Lieutenant Commander on February 7, 1865 and is in command of the USS Huntsville at the Philadelphia Navy Yard when he received a 5-month furlough August 30, 1865 in expectation of an honorable discharge, which he received November 19, 1866. He married in March 1865 and died in New Hampshire in 1885. The watch case bears floral and geometric motifs on the case and is marked “Deubner” and “coin” inside. The watch chain is made of brass copies of Liberty dollars dated 1864. The watch is professionally engraved in script on the reverse, “Lt. E.F. Devens / Gulf Squadron / U.S.N.”. The telescope is professionally engraved in script and Old English, “Presented to / Lt. E.F. Devens / May 25 1863 / By his friends.” Below this in script is “Gulf Squadron” followed by “So ATLANTIC SQUAD” and “No. ATLANTIC SQUAD” in differently sized block letters. All 3 differ in engraving style and appear period additions as his assignments changed. CONDITION: The telescope offers a pleasing patina with scattered blemishes from handling and age and crisp inscription. Leather is supple and exhibits creasing throughout. The lower portion is not secured to the body and detaches when the telescope is expanded. Optics are slightly clouded with no cracks on the lens. The watch exhibits a pleasing patina with scattered blemishes from handling and age. This is a very nice pair of engraved pieces belonging to an officer who saw some active service. Paperwork: Folder of Research
Nice group of Civil War naval related pieces consisting of a telescope and watch, both inscribed to a Civil War Untied States Navy officer. Born in 1833 in Charlestown, M...moreass., Edward Fesser Devens listed himself as a seaman by occupation. He was Second Lieutenant of Company B, 3rd Battalion of Riflemen, Massachusetts Militia, a unit activated on April 18, 1861 and sent to Annapolis and Ft. McHenry just 2 days later, not even mustering in until May. Devens’s experience made him valuable to the Navy. He was given leave of absence from June 12 and actually appointed Acting Master in USN temporary service as of June 11. In 1863 he was in command of the steamer “Stettin” off the South Carolina coast when he spotted the blockade runner “Aries,” pursued it, forced it aground, and then towed it back out to sea. As reward he was promoted Acting Volunteer Lieutenant and given command of that ship as the U.S.S. Aries, though perhaps only for a voyage to prize court. In June 1863 he was in command of the US Steamer Howqua, submitting a report of officers attempting to arrest a deserting sailor being beaten by a pro-Southern mob at Halifax when they put in for coal: “As the vessel proceeded down the harbor crowds collected on the end of the wharf, cheering for the rebels and Jeff Davis. Men came down and tried to induce my men to desert, while others came around the ship with Secession flags and singing Secession songs…” He was promoted again, to Acting Volunteer Lieutenant Commander on February 7, 1865 and is in command of the USS Huntsville at the Philadelphia Navy Yard when he received a 5-month furlough August 30, 1865 in expectation of an honorable discharge, which he received November 19, 1866. He married in March 1865 and died in New Hampshire in 1885. The watch case bears floral and geometric motifs on the case and is marked “Deubner” and “coin” inside. The watch chain is made of brass copies of Liberty dollars dated 1864. The watch is professionally engraved in script on the reverse, “Lt. E.F. Devens / Gulf Squadron / U.S.N.”. The telescope is professionally engraved in script and Old English, “Presented to / Lt. E.F. Devens / May 25 1863 / By his friends.” Below this in script is “Gulf Squadron” followed by “So ATLANTIC SQUAD” and “No. ATLANTIC SQUAD” in differently sized block letters. All 3 differ in engraving style and appear period additions as his assignments changed. CONDITION: The telescope offers a pleasing patina with scattered blemishes from handling and age and crisp inscription. Leather is supple and exhibits creasing throughout. The lower portion is not secured to the body and detaches when the telescope is expanded. Optics are slightly clouded with no cracks on the lens. The watch exhibits a pleasing patina with scattered blemishes from handling and age. This is a very nice pair of engraved pieces belonging to an officer who saw some active service. Paperwork: Folder of Research

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