Two Day Civil War Musuem Sale
Two Day Civil War Musuem Sale
by Redding Auction Service
Sat,
Jan
16,
2021
11:00 AM
Eastern
Portion of the collection of the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia
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Two Day Civil War Musuem Sale |
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by Redding Auction Service
Sat,
Jan
16,
2021
11:00 AM
Eastern
Portion of the collection of the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia
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M1842 Harper's Ferry .69 caliber percussion musket, relic from battle of Gettysburg Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 349) 86.5.27 M1842 Harper's Ferry .69 caliber percussion musket, relic from battle of Gettysburg. Federal eagle cartouche and "US" stamped on lock plate beneath bolster. “Harper’s Ferry 1852" stamped on lock plate on left side of hammer. Brass plate on right side of butt reads, “Rail Road Time Keeper. Tobias, Hands. Liverpool. “Left side of butt has carved, "A. M., Co. C., 11th Reg. P.V. Vol. "Very likely Pvt. Alexander Moore, Co. C., 11th Penna Vol. Inf. Stamped "1853" on barrel tang. Eagle head and "V/P" stamped on left side of barrel breech. Walnut stock. All steel fixtures. Ramrod missing. Battle damage, bullet strike just below middle barrel band. Note with file reads, "Picked up at Gettysburg, July 6, 1863. Three days after battle." Note: At time of cataloging, museum’s inventory listed provenance and at time of printing, we are working to secure the provenance.
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M1861 Bridesburg contract .58 caliber rifle musket Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 349) 86.5.32 M1861 Bridesburg contract .58 caliber rifle musket. Federal eagle and "US Bridesburg" stamped on lock plate beneath bolster."1862" stamped on lock plate to left of hammer."1862" stamped on top of barrel near barrel tang. Eagle head and "V/P" stamped on top left side of barrel. Inspector's mark stamped into wood on left side of barrel opposite lock plate. All steel fixtures. Walnut stock.
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M1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket converted to percussion Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 349) 86.5.17 M1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket converted to percussion. Altered to percussion by Hewes & Phillips, 1862. Federal eagle cartouche and "US" stamped on lock plate beneath bolster. "Springfield 1833" stamped on lock plate on left side of hammer. "H & P" stamped on bolster."1862" stamped on top of barrel. Rear sight added, though no sign of rifling. Inspector's mark stamped on left side opposite lock plate. All steel fittings and ramrod.
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Springfield "trapdoor" rifle M1884 Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 349) 95.5.2 Springfield "trapdoor" rifle M1884. Stamped US Model 1884 on top of trapdoor. “188” stamped in the wood behind the breech “23” stamped on the right side of the stock. With ramrod bayonet. Missing screws.
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Dahlgren bayonet for Whitneyville Plymouth Rifle Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 349) 86.4.56 Dahlgren bayonet for Whitneyville Plymouth Rifle. With wooden grips. With leather scabbard.
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M1850 Staff and Field Officer's sword and scabbard Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 349) 86.4.23 M1850 Staff and Field Officer's sword and scabbard. Shark skin handle with brass hand guard and pommel. Floral scroll work with "US" cut into hand guard. Steel blade etched with patriotic themes. "US" C.W. Simmons (?) & Sons Philadelphia, Penna." etched into ricasso on right side. Browned steel scabbard with brass rings, ring mounts, and tip.
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M1860 Cavalry saber and scabbard Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 349) 86.4.68 M1860 Cavalry saber and scabbard. Leather handle with brass hand guard and pommel. Steel blade with no etching. "US C.E.W. 1862" stamped on ricasso on one side. "J. Millard Clayville, N.Y. on ricasso on other side. Steel scabbard.
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12 lb. spherical shell- possibly Confederate Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 349) 86.1.69 12 lb. spherical shell- possibly Confederate. Iron, with hole for the fuze plug at the top. Hollow, with powder charge missing.
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10lb. Parrott shell Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 349) 86.1.38 10lb. Parrott shell. Sabot missing. Number "33" painted on side. No fuze plug. Relic piece
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3" Hotchkiss canister Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 349) 86.1.29 3" Hotchkiss canister. End of canister has "Hotchkiss Patent" around "3 In. Jan,y (?) 7. 1862." Tin case with iron balls inside.
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12 lb Confederate Whitworth Shell Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 349) 12 lb. Confederate Whitworth shell. Cast from iron with hollow center. Six sided shell that fits the barrel of the breech-loading Whitworth gun. Old museum number 135 painted in black on the side. 5 painted in white on the side. Hole for the fuze plug at the top.
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Cross section of Hotchkiss shell Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 349) 86.1.42 Cross section of Hotchkiss shell. Cut in half down entire length of the shell. Showing iron balls and powder charge inside. A whole 5 second fuse lays on half of bass fuse plug. Outside of shell pitted as if a relic.
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Framed engraving of General Robert E. Lee Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 349) 86.24.83 Framed engraving of General Robert E. Lee. Below engraving reads "Sold by Lee Memorial Association for the erection of a Monument at the Tomb of Gen. R. E. Lee at the Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia." Facsimile signatures of General Lee, Charles A. Davidson, Secretary and General W. N. Pendleton, Chairman. Engraving by A. B. Walter. Decorated frame.
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Framed G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) welcome banner. Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 349) 86.43.1 Framed G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) welcome banner. GAR badge, "Welcome" and "G.A.R." Printed on fabric
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Framed oil painting of "Old Abe" the war eagle Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 349) 86.40.37 Framed oil painting of "Old Abe" the war eagle. Painting portrays the bald eagle mascot of the 8th Wisconsin perched on an American Flag draped over an artillery tube. Old museum number 156 in the lower left corner. Brass plate on the bottom of the frame reads, "Old Abe The Historical War Eagle After the Battle." More information on "Old Abe" with the sheet in the folder. Note: At time of cataloging, museum’s inventory listed provenance and at time of printing, we are working to secure the provenance.
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Framed black and white print of a painting of Battery "H", First Ohio Light Artillery Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 349) 86.3.81 Framed black and white print of a painting of Battery "H", First Ohio Light Artillery. Print shows cannons, manned and firing, in the foreground and center. Officers and horses are on the left side. Silver plate at the bottom center of the frame reads, "Battery 'H' First Ohio Light Artillery Presented by Col. E. A. Landell."
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Print of drawing of Abraham Lincoln Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 349) 86.3.70 Print of drawing of Abraham Lincoln. "From life by F. B. Carpenter 1864" in lower left corner. Facsimile of Lincoln's signature at bottom center. Small image of Lincoln's Springfield, Ill. home. Framed and matted.
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Officer's sword belt with buckle Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 349) 86.12.69 Officer's sword belt with buckle. Black leather belt. Standard issue buckle with Federal eagle. One sword sling is broken and missing. Brass buckles and clips.
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Cavalry carbine sling swivel Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 349) 98.12.2 Cavalry carbine sling swivel. Stamped "US Shepard E. Gaylord Chicopee, Mass." on underside of swivel loop.
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Reproduction wooden Confederate canteen Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 349) 96.46.1 Reproduction wooden Confederate canteen. Leather strap. Copper fittings. Tin spout.
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Tin desktop paperclip holder Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 349) 08.38.10 Tin desktop paperclip holder. Paperclip holder is in the shape of a drum. Three tin muskets are stacked over the drum. One musket has a bayonet.
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Brass compass in leather carrying case Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 349) 05.12.1 Brass compass in leather carrying case. Made by Wm. Wurdemann, Washington D.C.
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Seal press of the G.A.R. Post No. 5, Camden, N.J. Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 349) 86.43.155 Seal press of the G.A.R. Post No. 5, Camden, N.J. Iron press painted black with gold accents on the sides and back. Steel seal press disks are squeezed together by depressing an iron handle. Press has holes through the base to attach it to a desk or a table. Press creates an impression on the paper that reads: "Fraternity Charity Loyalty" in the center surrounded by "Thos. M. K. Lee Jr. Post 5 G.A.R. Camden N.J. Incorporated May 9, 1881."
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Pair of infantry officer's shoulder straps of a Major or Lt. Colonel Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 349) 86.22.9 Pair of infantry officer's shoulder straps of a Major or Lt. Colonel. Heavy gold bullion frame around a blue wool field. Evidence of oak leaf insignias that have been removed. Black wool backing.
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Bullseye canteen Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 349) 86.12.42 Bullseye canteen. Body painted black. Loops, spout, and neck painted gold. Scene painted on front with cannon crew and American flag. No strap.
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3 Hancock/Reynolds/Meade Battle of Gettysbrg Commemorative Medallions - Gold/Bronze/Lead Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 349) 98.29.1 Hancock- Reynolds- Meade Battle of Gettysburg Commemorative Medallion. 24k gold plated bronze medal. Obverse- Busts of Winfield Scott Hancock, John Fulton Reynolds, and George Gordon Meade with "Hancock * Reynolds * Meade" above. Reverse- Federal eagle with shield clutching arrows and laurel. Banner in beak reads, "E Pluribus Unum." Field of stars above. "July 1, 2, 3, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg United States of America" surrounding. 98.29.2 Hancock- Reynolds- Meade Battle of Gettysburg Commemorative Medallion. Antiqued bronze medal. Obverse- Busts of Winfield Scott Hancock, John Fulton Reynolds, and George Gordon Meade with "Hancock * Reynolds * Meade" above. Reverse- Federal eagle with shield clutching arrows and laurel. Banner in beak reads, "E Pluribus Unum." Field of stars above. "July 1, 2, 3, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg United States of America" surrounding. 98.29.3 Hancock- Reynolds- Meade Battle of Gettysburg Commemorative Medallion. Lead medal. Obverse- Busts of Winfield Scott Hancock, John Fulton Reynolds, and George Gordon Meade with "Hancock * Reynolds * Meade" above. Reverse- Federal eagle with shield clutching arrows and laurel. Banner in beak reads, "E Pluribus Unum." Field of stars above. "July 1, 2, 3, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg United States of America" surrounding.
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Bronze Abraham Lincoln bookend Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 349) 86.41.15 Bronze Abraham Lincoln bookend. Reproduction of the seated statue of Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Designed by Daniel C. French. Manuf. by Jennings Bros. Mfg. Co., Bridgeport, CT. No. 2440.
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New Hampshire State Militia cartridge box plate Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 349) 86.21.6 New Hampshire State Militia cartridge box plate. "NHSM" on front. Two loops on back. Brass with lead back.
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Ring taken from skeleton of a cavalryman. Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 349) 86.20.2 Ring taken from skeleton of a cavalryman. Wood ring with "M.B." carved into the top. Card with ring reads, "Ring taken from finger of skeleton of a cavalryman.". Ring is in two pieces.
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Wooden portable desk, possibly walnut Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 349) 05.17.1 Wooden portable desk, possibly walnut. Brass handles and hinges, flush wooden keyhole. Original key included. Opens to hinged oilcloth writing surface with storage beneath. Paper brackets in lid, storage cubbies below. No identifying marks or related data.
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Pair of infantry officer's shoulder straps of a 2nd Lieutenant Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 349) 86.22.29 Pair of infantry officer's shoulder straps of a 2nd Lieutenant. Gold bullion thread frame around blue velvet field. Leather backing.
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Pair of G.A.R. National Encampment Badges Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 349) 86.43.2 Reunion badge from the 24th National Encampment, Boston, Mass., 1890. Fish pin clasp. Brass Boston reunion bar with gold silk ribbon hanging from the back. Brass and enamel Massachusetts state seal hangs from the reunion bar. Brass barrel shaped pendant that opens to profiles of Gov. Andrew and Admiral Farragut hangs from chains attached to the reunion bar. 86.43.3 Delegate badge of the 29th National Encampment, Louisville, Ky.,1895. Bronze and copper G.A.R. pin clasp with copper horse at the top. Bronze and copper medallion with an image of two men clasping hands, surrounded by "United We Stand Divided We Fall”. Encampment information on the reverse.
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Pair of G.A.R. National Encampment Badges Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 349) 86.43.7 Delegate badge of the 39th National Encampment, G.A.R., Denver, Col., 1905. Copper pin clasp with red, white, and blue enamel "G.A.R.". Brass "Delegate" bar hangs from the pin clasp. Pewter plate with cattle, farming, and mining images. G.A.R. badge with a copper profile of a man in the center hangs from the pewter plate. Red, white, and blue enamel American flags frame the badge. 86.43.8 Badge of the 34th National Encampment, G.A.R., Chicago, Ill. 1900. Plated metal angel with horn, eagle above her, pin clasp. Pendant with the Seal of the City of Chicago hangs from the pin clasp. Pin clasp is through a gold ribbon on the back. Ribbon is gathered at the bottom by a clasp with "Delegate" on it. A medallion hangs from the clasp with the G.A.R. insignia surrounded by enameled "G.A.R." in red, white, blue. "34th Nation Encampment" in gold enamel circle in front of enamel flags.
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Pair of G.A.R. National Encampment Badges Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 349) 86.43.9 Delegate badge of the 35th National Encampment, G.A.R., Cleveland, Ohio, 1901. Brass G.A.R. pin clasp with red, white, and blue enamel with a gold silk ribbon hanging on the back. Brass and white enamel city seal of Cleveland hangs from the pin clasp. Metal badge with the G.A.R. insignia. "Cleveland 1901" on the face of the badge. 86.43.10 Delegate badge of the 36th National Encampment, G.A.R., Washington, D.C., 1902. Brass pin clasp with images of a G.A.R. medal and Washington landmarks. Gold silk ribbon with and embroidered American flag hangs from the pin clasp. Washington, D.C. badge with image of the Capital, with blue enamel around the bottom.
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Pair of G.A.R. National Encampment Badges Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 349) 86.43.4 Delegate badge of the 31st National Encampment, Buffalo, N.Y., 1897. Red enamel and brass "Delegate" pin clasp. Brass buffalo head plate hangs from the delegate pin clasp with red, white and blue enamel flags and circle around the buffalo head. G.A.R. insignia badge hangs from the buffalo head plate. 86.43.5 Delegate badge of the 33rd National Encampment, G.A.R., Philadelphia, Pa., 1899. Brass pin clasp with Independence Hall image. Pewter Liberty Bell hangs from the pin clasp. Red, white, blue, and gold ribbon hangs from the back of the pin clasp. Brass G.A.R. bar hangs on the other end of the ribbon. Brass badge containing the National flag and the State flag of Pennsylvania in enamel with the city seal of Philadelphia.
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Pair of G.A.R. National Encampment Badges Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 349) 86.43.11 Delegate badge of the 41st National Encampment, G.A.R., Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 1907. Copper colored metal pin clasp with "41st National Encampment Saratoga Springs 1907" Copper colored representative plate hangs from the pin clasp with red, white, and blue enamel flags and glued paper images of the Saratoga Monument and the Grant Cottage. Shield-shaped plate hangs from the representative bar with an image of Grant in the center and "Let Us Have Peace" at the bottom. Brass and white enamel city seal of Cleveland hangs from the pin clasp. Metal badge with the G.A.R. insignia. "Cleveland 1901" on the face of the badge. 86.43.6 Delegate badge of the 37th National Encampment, G.A.R., San Fransisco, Cal., 1903. Brass pin clasp with red enamel with "Representative" in the enamel. Gold silk ribbon hangs from the pin clasp. Bronze and enamel plate hangs from the pin clasp. A copper bear head is in the center, with enamel American and California flags on either side. "37th National Encampment San Francisco 1903" in white enamel circle around the copper bear head. Brass G.A.R. badge hangs from the plate.
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3 G.A.R. Badges Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 349) 86.43.108 Meade Post No. 1 Dept. Penna. G.A.R. badge. Bronze. Obverse- Bust of Major General George G. Meade. 'George G. Meade Post No.1 Department of Pennsylvania G.A.R." Suspended over blue ribbon Meade post monogram. Bronze clasp at top "1890 Boston". Reverse- Belt "U.S." buckle "Una Patria unum vexillum". 86.43.112 Adams Staff Association Badge. Bronze. Obverse- Bust John Adams "Commander-in-Chief G.A.R. 1894"- suspended by buff ribbon from bronze clasp bearing "Adams National Staff" with bronze shield hanging there from having United States Seal upon it. Reverse- "Presented by Adams Staff Association 1894 Pittsburgh." 05.43.1 G.A.R. reunion badge from the 19th National Encampment in Portland, Maine in 1885. Bronze pin bar with "Portland 1885" on face. A gold ribbon hangs from the pin bar. A medal hangs from the ribbon. Obverse- Seal of the State of Maine, surrounded by "Delegate to the 19th Annual National Encampment G.A.R."Reverse- G.A.R. seal surrounded by a wreath.
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Pair of G.A.R. Badges Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 349) 86.43.143 Badge of Meade Post No. 1. "Meade Post" above blue enamel "G" and black enamel "1" superimposed on gold "AR" Pin on back. Pinned through orange ribbon with Pennsylvania in gold letters on bottom. 86.43.97 Committee badge of G.A.R. 33rd National Encampment, Philadelphia, 1899. "G.A..R." in center of medal surrounded by four medalettes with military themes. Medal suspended from metal bar with "33rd National Encampment.". Bar hung from blue and gold ribbon with "Committee" in silver letters. Ribbon hung from Pin clasp with City Seal of Philadelphia in center and images on Independence Hall and Statue of Washington on either side. White metal. Blank on reverse side.
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3 G.A.R. & 1 Union Leage Volunteers Lapel Devices (4 Total) Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 349) 86.43.136A G.A.R. lapel pin. Bronze pin with G.A.R. insignia. Blank on reverse. 95.43.1 Union League Volunteers lapel pin. Copper shield with "U.L.V." insignia below "1861-1865" and surrounded by stars. 86.43.154 Lapel button, G.A.R. Meade Post #1 Meade Post #1 device at center surrounded by "Geo. G. Meade" and "Gettysburg" with "18" and "88" on either side. Back has cotter pin device. 94.43.2 G.A.R. lapel device. G.A.R. insignia makes up the face of the devise.
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Leather cartridge box with compartmentalized tin insert Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 349) 86.12.48 Leather cartridge box with compartmentalized tin insert. Single flap closure with brass fastener. White cotton web sling strap. 1986 worksheet calls this a "pre C.W. militia cavalry cartridge box" and notes that outer flap appears to have been tarred at one time. Note: At time of cataloging, museum’s inventory listed provenance and at time of printing, we are working to secure the provenance.
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6 Various Ribbons Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 349) 86.27.41 18th National Encampment ribbon. Gold silk ribbon."18th National Encampment G.A.R." printed in silver above the state seal of Minnesota, and "Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota July 23, 24 & 25, 1884" 86.27.42 Dept. of Pennsylvania Semiannual Encampment ribbon. Blue silk ribbon with a point at one end and a swallowtail at the other. "Delegate Dept. of Penna. Semiannual Encampment G.A.R. Philadelphia 1876" printed in gold down the face of the ribbon. 86.27.54 Unknown "39" ribbon. Light blue silk ribbon with an image on a steel drum printed in black at the bottom. Stamped metal numbers 3 and 9 attached to the ribbon at the top. 86.27.55 Dept. of Penna. Encampment ribbon. Light blue silk ribbon with an image of eagle clutching a flag printed in black at the center of the ribbon. "Delegate. Dep't of Penn'a." printed in black above the image, and "12th Annual Encampment, G.A.R. Lebanon, 1878", printed below image. 86.27.71 National Encampment Delegate ribbon. White silk ribbon. "National Encampment. G.A.R. Delegate" printed in blue on the face of the ribbon. 86.27.72 9th Penna. Vet. Vols. Survivors ribbon. Black silk ribbon with an image of the 5th Corps Maltese Cross inside a laurel wreath printed in silver at the center. "In Memoriam" is printed in silver above the image, and “Survivors' Ass'n 1st and 5th Army Corps, 9th Penn'a Vet. Vol. Philadelphia, Penn.” Below the image.
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5 Various Ribbons Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 349) 86.27.105 Iowa Representative ribbon. Gold silk ribbon with an image of a bushel of corn printed in black in the center. "National Encampment, G.A.R. Louisville, Sept. 1895" and "Korn is King" printed in black above the image, and "Iowa! 'Her affections, like the rivers of her borders, flow to an inseparable Union" printed below. 86.27.100 Second Reunion First Defenders ribbon. Red, white, and blue silk ribbon. "Second Re-Union of the First Defenders Association Tuesday, April 18, 1893 at Allentown, PA. First in Defence of our country, April 18th, 1861. Committee Lieu't S. Goebel, Jonathan W. Reber." printed in gold down the face of the ribbon. 86.27.36 Lyle Post, No. 128 ribbon. Off white silk ribbon with a diagonal silk American flag across the center. "Lyle Post, No. 128 G.A.R." printed in gold above the flag and "Allegheny, Dep't Penna." printed below. 86.27.102 Welcome for 90th Regt. Penna. Vols. ribbon. Red, white, and blue silk bow shaped ribbon at the top. Red, white, and blue ribbons hangs from the bow with "Reading Boy's High School" in silver on the red ribbon, "90th Regt. Penna. 37 Vol." in silver on the blue ribbon, "Welcome, Survivors" in silver on the white ribbon. 86.27.40 Supplementary Delegates ribbon. Gold silk ribbon. "Supplementary Delegates Badge G.A.R. Detroit, 1891. Frank G. Smith Chairman" printed in gold down the face of the ribbon.
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7 Various Ribbons Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 349) 86.27.39 Department Convention ribbon. White silk ribbon. Ribbon features an insignia at the top featuring a shield with "B" and "N" and "3" at the top, and "G.A.R." at the bottom. Flags, an anchor, a cannon, crossed muskets and crossed swords are also featured in the insignia. "Department Convention 1870. Pittsburgh." printed in red in the middle of the ribbon. Printed in blue at the bottom is the Pennsylvania State Seal inside an arch with a stone for each. 86.27.34 9th Army Corps reunion ribbon. White silk ribbon."9th Army Corps Providence June 27 1877" printed in blue down the face of the ribbon. 86.27.32 Gen. Lander Post 5 ribbon. Crimson silk ribbon with "1876. Gen. Lander Post 5, Lynn, Mass.1880." printed in gold down the face of the ribbon. 86.27.31 Lancaster Encampment ribbon. White silk ribbon with "Encampment Department of Penna. G.A.R. Lancaster, Jan. 28, 1874." printed in gold down the face of the ribbon. 86.27.29 Union Veteran Association ribbon. Small red silk ribbon. "47th Annual Reunion of the Union Veteran Association of Maryland 1912" printed in silver on the face. 86.27.28 33rd National Encampment ribbon. Celluloid button with American flag background and "33rd National Encampment G.A.R. 1899"A light blue and gold silk ribbon with "Chorus of the Temple" printed in silver on the ribbon. Ribbon attached to the back of the button. 83.27.30 Post 2 ribbon. White silk ribbon. "Post 2, Aug. 13, '78." printed in blue on the face.
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4 Drinking glasses Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 349) 08.38.1-4 4 Drinking glasses. Images said to be the hanging of John Brown etched on the bottom. Leaf and vine patterns etched just below the lips. Each glass is fluted at the bottom.
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Anchor made from forged iron Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 349) 86.18.3 Anchor made from forged iron. Ring at top, bent end cross piece. Two flukes at opposite end.
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Leather carbine sling and swivel hook Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 349) 86.12.71 Leather carbine sling and swivel hook. Black leather sling with brass buckle. "Rock Island Arsenal" stamped in leather. Steel swivel hook with spring closing clasp.
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Ceramic G.A.R. souvenir canteen Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 349) 86.43.162A Ceramic G.A.R. souvenir canteen. Representation of a G.A.R. medal with American flag ribbon painted in front on gold crossed rifles with bayonets fixed. Three ceramic brackets for strap.
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Ceramic G.A.R. souvenir canteen Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 349) 86.43.152 Ceramic G.A.R. souvenir canteen. Concentric red, white, and blue circles. Representation of a G.A.R. medal with American flag ribbon painted at center in front. Painted around G.A.R. medal, "Grand Army Encampment Pittsburgh Sept 11th '94." Three ceramic brackets for strap. Bottom bracket broken. Cork stopper in top.
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Ceramic G.A.R. souvenir canteen Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 349) 86.43.153 Ceramic G.A.R. souvenir canteen. Representation of a G.A.R. medal with American flag ribbon painted at center in front. Painted around G.A.R. medal, "C.W. Richey Co. C. 22nd Penna. Vol. Cavalry Ringold Bat." Floral design painted on back. Three ceramic brackets for strap.
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M1819 Hall U.S. Breechloading flintlock rifle Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 349) 86.5.19 M1819 Hall U.S. Breechloading flintlock rifle. Stamped "J. H. Hall H. Ferry US 1826" stamped on top of breech mechanism. Center mounted flintlock system with strike plate directly above flash pan. On underside of gun directly in front of the trigger guard is the release that unlocks and raises the breech block. Walnut stock. All steel fixtures and ramrod. “R. Day” marked on wood behind trigger guard.
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Hall North Breechloading Percussion Carbine Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 349) 86.5.38 Hall North Breechloading Percussion Carbine. Breech block stamped US over S. North over Middletn over Conn over 1839.Traces of inspector's cartouche on the left side of stock at breech. Wood and metal both stamped “15”.
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Springfield Rifle Musket M1855 with Maynard Primer System Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 349) 90.5.2 Springfield Rifle Musket M1855 with Maynard Primer System. Stamped "US Springfield" and 1859 on the lock plate Federal eagle stamped on primer cover "42" stamped on wood behind breech plug. Barrel bands replaced. Forward lock plate screw missing. Ramrod missing.
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Cadet Musket. Lot #53 (Sale Order 53 of 349) 93.5.1 Cadet Musket. Smooth bore percussion probably converted from flintlock. No markings on lock plate. Small oval silver plate engraved "J.C. Guernsey" behind the breech. Brass fittings
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Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer's sword with scabbard Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 349) 86.4.93A-B Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer's sword with scabbard. Sharkskin handle with brass hand guard and pommel. Floral pattern cut and engraved into hand guard and pommel. Steel blade with no etching, no engraving, and no ID marks. Leather scabbard with brass fittings.
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M1850 Foot Officer's sword and scabbard Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 349) 86.4.35A-B M1850 Foot Officer's sword and scabbard. Sharkskin handle with brass hand guard and pommel. Floral pattern cut into hand guard. Steel blade with military themes etched on both sides. Eagle on right side, "U.S." on the left side. "W.H. Horstmann & Sons Philadelphia" etched into right side ricasso. "Iron Proof" etched onto spine of blade near hand guard. Leather scabbard in two pieces with brass rings, ring mounts, and tip.
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M1852 Naval Officer's sword and scabbard Lot #56 (Sale Order 56 of 349) 86.4.60A-B M1852 Naval Officer's sword and scabbard. Sharkskin grip with brass hand guard and pommel. Oak leaves and "USN" cut into hand guard. Steel blade with etched patterns on each side. Shield and fouled anchor etched on right side, "USN" etched on the left side of blade. "P.D.L" stamped on left side ricasso. Scabbard is sharkskin with brass rings, ring mounts, and drag. Ring mounts are in the form of ropes.
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Large caliber solid shot, most likely from naval or coastal artillery Lot #57 (Sale Order 57 of 349) 93.1.13 Large caliber solid shot, most likely from naval or coastal artillery. Appears to have been mounted, as it has three filled holes in the surface.
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Cross section of 3" Schenkl shell Lot #58 (Sale Order 58 of 349) 86.1.43 Cross section of 3" Schenkl shell. Cut in half down the entire length of the shell. Shows fuse plug, iron balls, and powder charge. Outside pitted as if a relic.
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Confederate 10lb Parrott Shell that has been cut in half Lot #59 (Sale Order 59 of 349) 94.1.1 Confederate 10lb Parrott Shell that has been cut in half.
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1/2 of 12 lb. spherical shell- Confederate. Cut in half along fuse hole Lot #60 (Sale Order 60 of 349) 86.1.52 1/2 of 12 lb. spherical shell- Confederate. Cut in half along fuse hole. Half of fuse and fuse plug in place to show how it looked loaded. Outside pitted and rusted as if a relic piece.
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Large grapeshot for a 12 lb. field gun Lot #61 (Sale Order 61 of 349) 86.1.57 Large grapeshot for a 12 lb. field gun. Cast base of solid iron sitting on wood base. "F" painted on in white paint. Old museum number 1115 painted on it with white paint.
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3 Gettysburg Photo-Collotypes Lot #62 (Sale Order 62 of 349) 86.3.8A Photo-Collotype of General W.S. Hancock and Staff at Gettysburg (From Paul Philippoteaux’s Painting). 86.3.8B Photo-Collotype of Wilcox Batteries at Gettysburg (From Paul Philippoteaux’s Painting). 86.3.8C Photo-Collotype of Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg (From Paul Philippoteaux’s Painting).
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3 piece lot of Artillery Friction Primers/Fuzes Lot #63 (Sale Order 63 of 349) 86.1.46 Sealed box of two 5 second paper fuzes. Paper box wrapped in paper with two pull tabs. No markings on package. 86.1.70 Artillery friction primer. Possibly for 6 pound cannon. 95.1.1 Box of five (5) artillery friction primers with one lose. Box marked "5 Friction Primers Frankford Arsenal 1861" with image of a primer. Manufactured at the Frankford Arsenal, Frankford, Penna.
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Print of the Rothermel painting of Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg Lot #64 (Sale Order 64 of 349) 5.24.49 Print of the Rothermel painting of Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg. "The Battle of Gettysburg" printed in script below the image. Paper discolored and shows signs of creasing. Framed and matted.
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Framed portrait of Abraham Lincoln Lot #65 (Sale Order 65 of 349) 86.3.58 Framed portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Printed on canvass. Oval portrait shows Lincoln from the chest up. Gold label at bottom reads, "Lincoln Presented Feb. 5, 1913. Correct likeness in 1862, and up until October, 1864; after December he seemed older. Presented to the Penna. Commandery Loyal Legion by Companion Captain I.W. Heysinger M.A., M.D.”.
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4 Framed L. Prang & Co./American Lithograph Co. Prints Lot #66 (Sale Order 66 of 349) 05.24.1 "Battle of Spotsylvania" "Copyright 1887 by L. Prang & Co. Boston" at bottom center. "American Lithographic Co." at bottom right. Framed. Portrays the storming of the "Mule Shoe" salient at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia, 1864. 05.24.2 “Sheridan’s Final Charge at Winchester”. “American Lithographic Co.” at Bottom Right. Framed. Portrays Philip Sheridan leading troops in battle, Virginia 1864. 05.24.3 "Battle of Shiloh" "Copyright 1887 by L. Prang & Co. Boston" at bottom center. "American Lithographic Co." at bottom right. Framed. Portrays the action at Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., 1862. 05.24.4 "Port Hudson" "Copyright 1887 by L. Prang & Co. Boston" at bottom center. "American Lithographic Co." at bottom right. Framed. Portrays naval action against Confederate forts at Port Hudson, Louisiana, 1863.
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4 Framed Prints Lot #67 (Sale Order 67 of 349) 05.24.5 "Battle of Kenesaw Mountain" "Copyright 1887 by L. Prang & Co. Boston" at bottom center. "American Lithographic Co." at bottom right. Framed. Portrays action at Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia, 1864. 5.24.6 "Capture of Fort Fisher" "Copyright 1887 by L. Prang & Co. Boston" at bottom center. "American Lithographic Co." at bottom right. Framed. Portrays Army and Navy operation to capture Fort Fisher, North Carolina, 1865. 05.24.7 "Sheridan's Ride” Framed. Portrays Sheridan rallying his troops at Cedar Creek, Virginia,1864. Artists name "Thulstrup" in lower left corner. 05.24.9 "Battle of Gettysburg". Framed and matted. Portrays the repulse of Pickett's Charge, Gettysburg, 1863.
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4 Framed Prints Lot #68 (Sale Order 68 of 349) 05.24.10 "Siege of Vicksburg". "Copyright 1888 L. Prang & Co. Boston" in lower left above artist name "Thulstrup." Portrays the storming of Confederate works at Vicksburg, 1863. Framed. 05.24.11 "Battle of Allatoona Pass" "Copyright 1887 by L. Prang & Co. Boston" at bottom center. Portrays the storming of Confederate works at Allatoona Pass, Georgia, 1864. Framed. 05.24.12 “Battle of Chattanooga” “Copyright 1886 by L. Prang & Co. Boston” in lower right. Artist name “Thulstrup” in lower left. Framed. 86.24.170 "Battle of Antietam". Framed and matted. Portrays attack on the Confederate position at the Dunker Church, Antietam, Maryland, 1862.
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Piece of wood with bullet in it, in small wood frame Lot #69 (Sale Order 69 of 349) 86.10.39 Piece of wood with bullet in it, in small wood frame, labeled “From east woods at Antietam near 28th PA infantry position.”
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Battle log with shell fragment, two iron balls, fuze plug embedded, mounted on oval wood base Lot #70 (Sale Order 70 of 349) 86.10.38 Battle log with shell fragment, two iron balls, fuze plug embedded, mounted on oval wood base. With brass plaque stating, “Marye Heights VA.” “From Companion Henry Pennington”.
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3 G.A.R. National Encampment Badges Lot #71 (Sale Order 71 of 349) 86.43.109 28th National Encampment. G.A.R. badge. Gilt. Obverse- "The Seal of the City of Pittsburgh" Surrounded by "28th National Encampment G.A.R. Sept. 1894"- Suspended from yellow ribbon- U.S. flag woven in- caught by gilt clamp bearing G.A.R. button. From clasp over ribbon, gilt Keystone hangs. Obverse of keystone- "Old Blockhouse- Reverse- "Member 28th Nat'l Encampment. Presented by Citizen's Ex.- Board." Obverse- Seal of the City of Pittsburgh surrounded by "28th National Encampment G.A.R. Sept. 1894." Reverse- Old City Hall. "Historical Record of Old City Hall. 409749 Soldiers entertained in this Hall, 79460 sick & wounded provided for at the soldiers home. Total 489250 - 1861-1865." 86.43.110 26th National Encampment G.A.R. badge. Bronze and white metal. Obverse- White metal insert bearing U.S. Capitol Building in bronzed ring ornamented with "Member 26th National Encampment"- Suspended by yellow ribbon. G.A.R. monogram woven in red, white & blue colors, from bronze clasp bearing bust of Washington and words "Washington Sept. 1892" Reverse- Representing Pennsylvania with marching troops in insert surrounded by "Presented by the citizens of Washington, D.C.". 86.43.111 28th Annual Encampment. Dept. Penna. G.A.R. badge. Bronze. Obverse- Bust of __ surrounded by "Department Commander 1893"- suspended by blue ribbon with "Guest" in gold letters to bronze clasp showing Liberty Bell "Philadelphia March 1894" Reverse- State House "Delegate to 28th Annual Encampment Dept. of Penna G.A.R."
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4 G.A.R. Badges Lot #72 (Sale Order 72 of 349) 86.43.104 15th Annual Encampment. Iowa G.A.R. badge. Bronze. Obverse- Coat-of-Arms State of Iowa, surrounded by "Delegate to 15th Annual Encampment Burlington"- suspended by crimson ribbon from bronze clasp having G.A.R. button "Iowa 1889" Reverse- Blank. 86.43.105 Post 2 Dept. Pennsylvania G.A.R. Badge. Bronze. Obverse- Insignia "Post 2 Philadelphia"- suspended by flag ribbon from clasp "1890 Boston" Reverse- "24th National Encampment G.A.R. Boston August 13th 1890"- Surrounding center G.A.R. insignia. 86.43.106 24th National Encampment. Rhode Island G.A.R. badge. Bronze. Obverse- Head "Benj. F. Davis Dept. Com'd'r 1890"- Suspended by red ribbon from bronze clasp having "Rhode" "Island" on either side of shield with Anchor and word "Hope" above. Reverse- "R.I. Delegation to 24th Nat. Encpt. Boston Aug. 1890 G.A.R." 86.43.107 Meade Post No. 1 Dept. Penna. G.A.R. badge. Bronze. Obverse- Bust of Major General George G. Meade. “George G. Meade Post No.1 Department of Pennsylvania G.A.R." Suspended over blue ribbon Meade post monogram. Bronze clasp at top "1890 Boston". Reverse- Belt "U.S." buckle "Una Patria unum vexillum".
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3 Various Ribbons Lot #73 (Sale Order 73 of 349) 86.27.106 G.A.R. Centennial Committee ribbon. Gold bullion button with a six-sided star in the center. Pleated red silk ribbon with gold bullion fringe is on top. A white silk ribbon with a gold bullion fringe hangs below. "G.A.R." is printed in gold at the center with "Centennial Committee" and "Chairman" underneath. Ribbon was once glued to a paper backing. 86.27.107 Blue silk ribbon with three silver bullion and sequin stars and the number 6 printed in silver. Silver bullion border and fringe. Blue silk button with a silver bullion and sequin star at the center. 86.27.108 First Defenders ribbon. Stamped metal pin clasp with a paper insert reading "First Defenders" American flag ribbon with a celluloid button hanging from it with an image of a statue of a soldier and reads, "Donated by Col.Trexler." A white silk ribbon hangs behind the button. "Unveiling and Dedication of Memorial to First Defenders Allentown, Pa., June14, 1917" printed in gold on the face of the ribbon. A celluloid button with an image of "Col. H. C. Trexler" and "The Host" printed around the image.
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3 Various Ribbons/Badge Lot #74 (Sale Order 74 of 349) 93.43.1A Post 2 G.A.R. Philadelphia Badge. Image of Liberty with flag laying a wreath on a stone marker inscribed "In Memoriam G.A.R." surrounded by "Post 2, Philadelphia, PA. "Red, white, and blue ribbon suspended from pin. Manufacturer's information on back, obscured by the ribbon. 86.27.109 Penna. Regimental Committee ribbon. Celluloid button with the State seal of Pennsylvania in the center and "Regiment Committee 1862 Antietam, MD. 1904" around the seal, and "Pennsylvania. Pat. July 21, 1896." printed below. Red and blue silk ribbons attached to the back of the button. 86.27.110 Lincoln Centennial ribbon. Celluloid button with an image of Abraham Lincoln and "Lincoln Centennial, Feb. 12, 1909 G.A.R. Association, Philadelphia" printed around it. A silk red, white, and blue ribbon is attached horizontally to the back of the button, and a light blue and gold ribbon hangs from it.
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5 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Medals Lot #75 (Sale Order 75 of 349) 86.29.9 Commemorative medallion of the 100th Birthday of Abraham Lincoln. Bronze medallion. Obverse- Profile of Lincoln surrounded by "With Malice Toward None, With Charity For All," and "1809 1909." Reverse- A laurel and oak wreath and eagle with "The 100th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. The 48th National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic Aug. 9-14,1909" inside. 86.29.10 Copper commemorative medal of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln. Obverse- profile of Lincoln surrounded by "115th Anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln 1809 1924." Reverse- "To Commemorate the Publication by the Numismatist of the Robert P. King List of Coins. Medals, Tokens, Etc. of Abraham Lincoln Feb. 1924." 86.29.13 Commemorative brass medal of Abraham Lincoln. Obverse- profile of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by "Abraham Lincoln." Reverse- "Inaugurated President of the United States March 4,1861. Second Term March 4, 1865. Assassinated April 14, 1865." surrounded by a wreath. 86.29.14 Medal commemorating Lincoln Memorial University. Obverse- image of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by "Lincoln Memorial University At Cumberland Gap, Harrogate, Tenn." Reverse- Image of the back of Lincoln's head surrounded by "A Living Memorial Sustained by a Grateful People, 1897-1972. 86.29.17 Medal commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. Obverse- profile of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by "Centennial of Abraham Lincoln MCMIX." Reverse- "Government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth." surmounted by and eagle.
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5 Various Ribbons Lot #76 (Sale Order 76 of 349) 86.27.260 Post 1 G.A.R. ribbon. White pin button with "Post 1 G.A.R." printed on the face. Two blue silk ribbons, with "Guest" printed in gold on one of the ribbons. 86.27.261 Meade Post 1 Memorial Day ribbon. Pin button with an image of a G.A.R. medal on the front. Red, white, and blue silk ribbon hangs from the button. "Committee Geo. G. Meade Post 1 Memorial Day" printed in gold on the ribbon. 86.27.265 12th Conn. Regt. reunion ribbon. Celluloid and stamped metal button with an image of General Phil Sheridan. Blue ribbon hangs from the pin. "41st ReUnion 12th Regt. Conn. Vols. Savin Rock Aug. 10th 1906" printed in gold letters on the face of the ribbon. 86.27.266 Old Guard Committee ribbon. Brass pin clasp with a photograph of Col. Peter Lyle. A white and a red, white, and blue ribbon hang from the pin button. "Old Guard 2nd Regt. Infantry Corps N.G.P. April 28th 1913"printed in gold on the red, white, and blue ribbon. "Committee" printed on the white ribbon. 86.27.269 G.A.R. reunion button. Metal pin with silk covering. "G.A.R." printed in blue. Red, white, and blue silk ribbons hang from the pin. Kinsley, Lafayette, and Meade printed on the ribbons.
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5 Various Ribbons Lot #77 (Sale Order 77 of 349) 86.27.262 Linehan for Commander-in-Chief ribbon. Stamped metal pin clasp. Blue silk ribbon hangs from the clasp. Celluloid button with an image of a man in the center of the ribbon. "Dep't New Hampshire" above and "For Commander-in-Chief Linehan." below the button. 86.27.263 Reunion ribbon of the 12th Conn. Vol. Regt. Celluloid pin with image of two wounded veterans greeting. Small American flag ribbon caught by a small brass ring beneath the pin. Cream colored ribbon hangs from the pin. "Annual Reunion 12th Reg't Conn. Volunteers '61-'65 New Haven, Conn. June 21,1890." printed in gold letters on the face of the ribbon. 86.27.264 34th Annual Reunion ribbon, 12th Regt. Conn. Vols. Celluloid button with and image of a man. A blue silk ribbon hangs from the button. Small American flag attached to the blue silk ribbon."34th Annual Reunion 12th Reg't Conn. Vols. New Haven July 23, 1901" printed in white letters on the face of the ribbon. 86.27.267 42nd Reunion 12th Reg't Conn. Vol's ribbon. Button pin clasp with the image of William Buckingham, with a facsimile of his signature. Red, white, and blue silk ribbon with "42nd Reunion 12th Reg't Conn. Vol's Norwich July 13, 1907" in gold letters. 86.27.268 Entertainment Committee ribbon. Light blue ribbon with a gold bullion boarder on the top and gold bullion fringe on the bottom. "Entertainment Committee" in gold letters on the face. Steel pin on the top back.
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5 Various Ribbons Lot #78 (Sale Order 78 of 349) 86.27.111 Pennsylvania Representative ribbon. Cream colored silk ribbon with image of a G.A.R. medal printed in red at the center. "Representative G.A.R. Dep't of Penn'a." printed in blue and red above the image, and "National Encampment, Boston, May 10th 1871." printed in blue and red below. 86.27.112 Pennsylvania Encampment ribbon. Cream colored silk ribbon with image of a G.A.R. medal printed in red at the center. "Encampment G.A.R. Dep't of Penn'a." printed in blue and red above the image, and "Allentown, January 25th 1871." printed in blue below. 86.27.113 G.A.R. 1872 National Encampment ribbon. Blue silk ribbon with "G.A.R. National Encampment 1872" printed in gold on the face of the ribbon. Water staining on the ribbon. 86.27.114 Department of Pennsylvania ribbon. Light blue silk ribbon. "Semi-Annual Convention. Dep't of Penn., G.A.R. Bethlehem, Pa., July 22 and 23, 1874. 'Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty.' "printed in gold down the face of the ribbon. 86.27.118 Centennial Committee G.A.R. ribbon. Three layer red, white, and blue ribbon with gold bullion trim and a gold bullion tassel at the bottom. "Centennial Committee G.A.R. Philadelphia July 3rd, 1876" printed in gold on the face of the ribbon. Steel pin at the top back of the ribbon.
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1 G.A.R. Cap Badge & 4 G.A.R. Ribbons Lot #79 (Sale Order 79 of 349) 93.43.1 G.A.R. Cap badge. Brass wreath with G.A.R. inside. Wires on back to attach to hat. 86.27.115 Dept. of Penna. Encampment ribbon. Blue silk ribbon with the image of an American flag printed in gold at the center. "Encampment, G.A.R. Department of Penna." printed in gold above the flag image, and "Chester, Jan. 27, 1875." printed below. 86.27.116 Unidentified G.A.R. reunion ribbon. Paper ribbon with silver face. "Reunion July 5th 1876" with the G.A.R. insignia and symbols of the infantry, cavalry, artillery, and navy printed in gold on the face. 86.27.117 9th National Encampment ribbon. Gold silk ribbon with the G.A.R. insignia at the center. "Ninth National Encampment," printed in black above the insignia, and "G.A.R. Chicago, Ill. 1875." below. 86.27.119 Penna. G.A.R. Encampment Delegate ribbon. Light blue silk ribbon the image of an eagle clutching a flag printed in black in the center. "Delegate Dep't of Penn'a." printed in black above the image, and "14th Annual Encampment G.A.R. Reading 1880." printed below.
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National Flag (U.S.)- 34 stars Lot #80 (Sale Order 80 of 349) 86.2.61 National Flag (U.S.)- 34 stars.3 brass grommets. Date and use unknown. Approximately 138” x 105”.
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Circa 1900 Civilian Coat & Vest with G.A.R. Buttons Lot #81 (Sale Order 81 of 349) 93.14.1A Circa 1900 civilian coat with G.A.R. buttons. Blue wool with shiny cotton lining. Three exterior and two interior pockets. Four large brass G.A.R. buttons on front and two small G.A.R. buttons on each sleeve (one missing from right sleeve). 93.14.1B Circa 1900 civilian vest with G.A.R. buttons. Blue wool with silk back. Silk adjusting strap missing. Five small brass G.A.R. buttons on front. Four pockets on front. On display with shirt and tie.
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Reproduction .31 caliber bullet mold Lot #82 (Sale Order 82 of 349) 93.46.9 Reproduction .31 caliber bullet mold. Brass with steel cutter piece. "Euroarms Made in Italy" stamped on bottom.
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Tin Cap Box & Nipple Wrench/Screwdriver Combination Tool Lot #84 (Sale Order 83 of 349) 86.16.13 Small tin cap box. Round with paper label on top reading, "Eley Bros. Manufacturers London 100 Metal Lined Caps. Made expressly for Colt's Pt. Belt and Pocket Pistols." Empty. 86.16.19 Open ended nipple wrench/screw driver combination tool.2 piece- pivot in center. For use with Springfield or Enfield type rifle/musket Philadelphia
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Union .69 caliber cartridge box Lot #85 (Sale Order 84 of 349) 86.12.7 Union .69 caliber cartridge box. Brass plate on front flap reads "SNY" for the New York State Militia. Small covered pouch on front. Two .69 caliber cartridge tins inside. Two brass buckles and brass fastener on bottom. Leather belt loops on back. Leather fastening strap on outside cover flap.
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Soldier's tin cup Lot #86 (Sale Order 85 of 349) 95.17.1 Soldier's tin cup. Rolled tin cup with a tin handle looped through holes in the top of the cup and riveted at the bottom.
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Small tin cooking pot with lid Lot #87 (Sale Order 86 of 349) 86.17.16 Small tin cooking pot with lid. Cylindrical pot with wire handle. Round lid with wire pull.
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Tin soldier's cup Lot #88 (Sale Order 87 of 349) 86.17.3 Tin soldier's cup. Tin body and handle. "U.S." stamped on the handle. Some letters appear to be scratched into the bottom. (ES24).
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Cast iron horseshoe with G.A.R. badge, surmounted by eagle. Lot #89 (Sale Order 88 of 349) 86.43.173 Cast iron horseshoe with G.A.R. badge, surmounted by eagle.
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Alto sax horn Lot #90 (Sale Order 89 of 349) 86.8.9 Alto sax horn. Brass body and nickel silver joints and trim. Three Berlin piston valves. No mouthpiece. Circa 1850.
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Upright saxhorn Lot #91 (Sale Order 90 of 349) 88.8.8 Upright saxhorn. Nickel silver body and valves. Evidence of repairs on the middle turn. Lip of the bell is dented and cracked. With mouthpiece.
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3 Miniature Union Figures Lot #92 (Sale Order 91 of 349) 86.7.14 Miniature figure of Union 1st Lieutenant. Handmade. In field uniform with sword belt, scabbard, and revolver. Holds sword across front with both hands. Attached to wooden base. Plate on base reads, "1st Lieutenant U.S. Infantry 1863." "Jack Cameron" handwritten on bottom. 86.7.15 Miniature figure of Union infantryman, 83rd Penna. Vol. Inf. Handmade. Figure is a private in full field uniform. Attached to wooden base. Plate on base reads, "Private 83rd Pennsylvania Vols. 1861." "Jack Cameron" handwritten on base. 86.7.16 Miniature figure of Union Artillery Sergeant, U.S.C.T. Handmade. Figure in uniform with red trim, Hardee hat, shoulder scales, and Artillery short sword on belt. Attached to wooden base. Plate of base reads, "Sergeant Corps D'Afrique 1864." "Jack Cameron" handwritten on bottom of base.
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9 Various Cast Lead Soldiers Lot #93 (Sale Order 92 of 349) 86.7.17 Cast lead soldier- infantryman, 7th Wisconsin. Right hand and rifle missing."7" cast in cartridge box."7th Wis. 1863" cast in bottom of base. 86.7.18 Cast lead soldier- Maj. Gen. Ambrose Burnside. In hat, with sword. "Gen. Burnside 1862" cast on bottom of stand. 86.7.19 Cast lead soldier- infantryman, Penna. Bucktails. Bucktail on hat. "PA. Vol. Inf. 1861" cast in bottom of base. 86.7.20 Two (2) cast lead soldiers- infantrymen. Both figures wear a knapsack with "7" on the back. Both have the red corps badge of the 1st Division, 2nd Corps on top of hats. One has musket with bayonet fixed. "R.T. Brady" stamped in base. 86.7.21 Cast lead infantryman from NY with musket, overcoat, and knapsack. 86.7.22 Cast lead soldier- Lt. Gen. U.S. Grant. In hat, holding cigar. "R.T. Brady" cast in base. 86.7.23 Cast lead soldier- officer, probably Lt. Gen. U.S. Grant. Officer in hat with sword. Three dots on shoulder insignia indicate Lt. Gen. 86.7.24 Cast lead soldier- Rush's Lancers. Figure with lance, Corporal's stripes, and crossed sabers on hat.
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7 Various Miniature Figures Lot #94 (Sale Order 93 of 349) 86.7.6 Figurine of man in uniform of 114th Penn. Vol. Inf.- Collis' Zouaves. Holding rifle with both hands. Plastic, on wooden base. 86.7.7 Miniature figure of Maj. Gen. George G. Meade. Figure wears frock coat, sword, sword belt, gold sash, kepi (visor broken) and high boots. Fingers hooked in belt. Attached to wooden base. Label on base reads, "Gen. Geo. G. Meade." Made by Charles Caldwell in 1980. 86.7.9 Miniature figure of Lt. Gen. U.S. Grant. Figure wears open frock coat, vest, and western style hat. Stands with on hand on hip. Attached to wooden base. Label on base reads, "U.S. Grant 1822-1885."Made by Charles Caldwell in 1980. 86.7.11 Miniature figure of a Confederate infantryman. Soldier with rifle shouldered marching up a slope. Attached to wood base. 86.7.12 Miniature figure of Union infantryman, 2nd Rhode Island. Soldier with havelock, fully field equipped and with rifle at the ready. Attached to wooden base. 86.7.13 Miniature figure of Confederate Infantryman. Soldier holding rifle in left hand and reaching into cartridge box with right hand. Attached to wooden base. 86.7.26 Miniature figure of Sergeant in the Union Artillery. Figure in full dress uniform with red trim, Hardee hat, and sword. Figure standing with sword drawn and at attention. Attached to wooden base. Label on from of base reads, "Union Artillery Sergeant. "Made by Charles Caldwell in 1978.
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Plastic model of a gun boat Lot #95 (Sale Order 94 of 349) 94.18.1 Plastic model of a gun boat. Made by John A. Craig from a Revell model kit. Fully rigged and painted. With plastic stand pieces.
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6 G.A.R. Ribbons Lot #96 (Sale Order 95 of 349) 86.27.139 Memorial Day Committee ribbon. Gray silk ribbon with the G.A.R. insignia printed in black near the center. "Memorial Day. Washington, D.C. 1887" printed in black above the insignia, and "Music" printed below. 86.27.140 Memorial Day Committee ribbon. Cream colored silk ribbon with the G.A.R. insignia printed in black near the center. "Memorial Day. Washington, D.C. 1887" printed in black above the insignia, and "Reception" printed below. 86.27.141 Memorial Day Committee ribbon. Cream colored silk ribbon with the G.A.R. insignia printed in black near the center. "Memorial Day. Washington, D.C. 1887" printed in black above the insignia, and "Floral at Logan's Tomb" printed below. 86.27.142 G.A.R. Memorial Day ribbon. Gold silk ribbon with the G.A.R. insignia printed in black at the center. "Memorial Day Washington D.C. 1887" printed in black above the insignia, and "Logan Guard of Honor". 86.27.143 Memorial Day Choir ribbon. Cream colored silk ribbon with the G.A.R. insignia printed in black near the center. "Memorial Day. Washington, D.C. 1887" printed in black above, and "Choir" printed below. 86.27.144 Women's Relief Corps ribbon. Gold silk ribbon with an image of a W.R.C. medal printed in black. "Auxiliary to the G.A.R. W.R.C. Fifth National Convention St. Louis, September 27-28-29, 1887" printed in black below the image of the medal.
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6 G.A.R. Ribbons Lot #97 (Sale Order 96 of 349) 86.27.131 Tibbits Veteran Corps ribbon. White silk ribbon with an image of a Tibbits Veteran Corps medal printed in black at the top of the ribbon."Tibbits Veteran Corps Association Welcomes Post 2, G.A.R. Philadelphia, and guests. Troy, N.Y., Aug. 24, 1885." printed in black down the front of the ribbon. 86.27.134 20th Annual G.A.R. Encampment Minnesota Representative ribbon. Stamped metal "G.A.R." pin clasp. Orange ribbon with a red diagonal stripe overlay and gold bullion fringe at bottom. The Minnesota state seal is printed in gold above the stripe, and the G.A.R. insignia is printed below. Printed on the stripe in gold letters is "20th Annual Encampment Minnesota San Francisco, Cal. 1886." 86.27.135 20th National Encampment Penna. Representative ribbon. Stamped metal pin clasp. Red silk ribbon with a gold bullion fringe at the bottom. State seal of Pennsylvania at the center, with "Pennsylvania” printed above the seal in gold, and "20th National Encampment G.A.R. San Francisco 1886" printed below. 86.27.136 Memorial Day Committee ribbon. Gold silk ribbon with the G.A.R. insignia printed in black near the center. "Memorial Day. Washington, D.C. 1887" printed in black above the insignia, and "Decoration and Grounds" printed below. 86.27.137 Memorial Day Committee ribbon. Burgundy silk ribbon with the G.A.R. insignia printed in black near the center. "Memorial Day. Washington, D.C. 1887" printed in black above the insignia, and "Executive" printed below. 86.27.138 Memorial Day Committee ribbon. Light blue silk ribbon with the G.A.R. insignia printed in black near the center. "Memorial Day. Washington, D.C. 1887" printed in black above the insignia, and "Finance" printed below.
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6 Various Ribbons Lot #98 (Sale Order 97 of 349) 86.27.125 Forsyth Post 15 ribbon. Salmon colored silk ribbon. "Zanesville, O. January 30 and 31, 1884. Compliments Forsyth 15 Toledo." printed in blue down the face of the ribbon. 86.27.126 6th Annual G.A.R. Encampment ribbon. Light blue silk ribbon with an image of a G.A.R. medal with small silk American flag at center. "6th Annual Encampment G.A.R." printed in gold above the image of the medal, and "Compliments of Fairbanks Post, No. 17 Detroit, Mich. 1884" printed below. 86.27.127 18th National G.A.R. Encampment ribbon. Gold silk ribbon with gold bullion fringe. Minnesota state seal is printed at the center in silver. "18th National Encampment G.A.R." printed above, and "Minneapolis, Minnesota July 23, 24 & 25, 1884" printed below. 86.27.128 18th National G.A.R. Encampment ribbon. Stamped metal "G.A.R." pin clasp. Gold silk ribbon, gold bullion fringe at the bottom is missing. Minnesota state seal is printed at the center in silver. "18th National Encampment G.A.R." printed above, and "Minneapolis, Minnesota July 23, 24 & 25, 1884" printed below. 86.27.129 18th National G.A.R. Encampment Maryland Representative ribbon. Stamped metal "G.A.R." pin clasp. Red silk ribbon with gold bullion fringe at the bottom. Image of a G.A.R. medal is at center, with the American flag ribbon piece likely missing. "Maryland" printed in gold above the image of the medal and "18th National Encampment Minneapolis,1884" printed below. 86.27.130 Western Mass. Field-Day ribbon. Red silk ribbon with an image of an eagle over clasped hands printed in black. There is a banner in the eagle's beak that reads, "In Union is Strength." Below the image is printed in black "Field-Day Western Mass. Association G.A.R. Hampden Park Oct. 16th & 17th, 1884.Springfield, Mass. Guests."
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6 G.A.R. Ribbons Lot #99 (Sale Order 98 of 349) 86.27.120 G.A.R. Post 5 Chairman Invitations Committee ribbon. Blue silk ribbon with gold bullion accent at the top and a gold bullion fringe at the bottom. "Fraternal Greeting of Post 5 G.A.R. Phila. Tendered to Gen. Lander Post No. 5 Dept. of Mass. G.A.R. Phila. Oct. 12 to 15 1880 Chairman Invitations Committee" printed in gold on the face of the ribbon. 86.27.121 15th Annual National Encampment ribbon. Gold silk ribbon with the image of a G.A.R. medal printed near the bottom in black."15th Annual Session National Encampment G.A.R." printed in black above the image, and "Indianapolis, June 14th, 1881." printed below. 86.27.122 G.A.R. National Encampment, Baltimore, ribbon. Cream colored silk ribbon. "National Encampment G.A.R. Baltimore. 1882." 86.27.123 Post 5 G.A.R. ribbon. Burgundy silk ribbon with a gold bullion fringe at the bottom. "Post 5 G.A.R. Philadelphia, Pa. 16th National Encampment Baltimore, Md. June 21, 1882" printed in gold down the face of the ribbon. 86.27.124 Memorial Day ribbon. Cream colored silk ribbon with an image of a G.A.R. medal printed in black and a silver bullion fringe at the bottom. "In Memoriam" printed in black inside a wreath above the image, and "Honor the Noble Dead 1883 Memorial Day." printed below. 86.27.132 General Grant Post 5 ribbon. Black silk ribbon with silver bullion accent at the top, and a silver bullion fringe at the bottom."Gen'l U.S. Grant post 5 G.A.R. Philadelphia Grant Memorial 1886" printed in silk on the face of the ribbon. A steel pin is inserted at the top back of the ribbon.
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Sharps New Model 1859 breechloading rifle Lot #100 (Sale Order 99 of 349) 86.5.21 Sharps New Model 1859 breechloading rifle. "C. Sharps Pat. Oct. 5th 1852" stamped on lock plate to the left of hammer. "R.S. Lawrence Pat. April12th 1859" stamped of lock plate to left of and just above the base of hammer. "C. Sharps Pat. Sept. 12th 1848" stamped on left side opposite lock plate. "New Model 1859" stamped on top of barrel near breech. Saber bayonet lug on underside of muzzle. SN39364. All steel fittings. Walnut stock.
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Sharps New Model 1859 Breechloading Saddle Ring Carbine Lot #101 (Sale Order 100 of 349) 86.5.2 Sharps New Model 1859 Breechloading Saddle Ring Carbine. "C. Sharps' Patent Oct. 5th 1852" stamped on lock plate lower left of hammer. "R. S. Lawrence Pat. April 12th 1859" stamped on lock plate upper left of hammer. "C. Sharps' Patent Sept. 12th 1848" stamped on left side opposite lock plate. "Sharps' Rifle Manufg. Co. Hartford Conn." stamped on top of barrel just in front of rear sight. "New Model 1859" stamped on top of barrel just behind rear sight. "R. S. Lawrence Patented Feb. 15th 1859" stamped on rear sight. Walnut stock. SN 48907.
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M1795 Harper's Ferry Flintlock Musket Lot #102 (Sale Order 101 of 349) 86.5.12 M1795 Harper's Ferry Flintlock Musket. Federal eagle with shield stamped on lock plate beneath flash pan. "Harper's Ferry 1810" stamped on left end of lock plate. "US 16382" stamped on left side barrel base. Inspectors mark stamped in wood on left side opposite lock plate. Walnut stock. Steel barrel, barrel bands, ramrod, and butt plate.
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Prussian M1832 Musket Lot #103 (Sale Order 102 of 349) 86.5.39 Prussian M1832 Musket. Originally flintlock later altered to percussion. Lock plate stamped with double-headed Prussian eagle over SUHL over S+C over an anchor. Altered to percussion by A. Wurfflein A. Wurfflein and City of Philada stamped on left base of barrel. Prussian proof mark on left base of barrel. Brass barrel bands and muzzle piece. With bayonet
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Pre-war militia sword Lot #104 (Sale Order 103 of 349) 08.4.4 Pre-war militia sword. Steel blade and scabbard with brass fittings. Badly damaged shark skin grip. Eagle and "U.S." on brass hand guard. Patriotic etching on the blade
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Non-regulation officer's sword and scabbard Lot #105 (Sale Order 104 of 349) 86.4.29 Non-regulation officer's sword and scabbard. Sharkskin handle with steel hand guard and steel pommel. "US" and eagle with "E Pluribus Unum" cut into hand guard. Steel blade etched with military themes. "U.S." etched on left side of blade, eagle with "E Pluribus Unum" etched on right side. "W. H. Horstmann & Sons Philadelphia" etched on right side ricasso. "Iron Proof" etched on spine of blade near hand guard. Steel scabbard with steel rings, ring mounts, and tip.
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M1840 Cavalry saber Lot #106 (Sale Order 105 of 349) 86.T.1 M1840 Cavalry saber. Leather handle with brass hand guard. Steel blade with no etching. With scabbard.
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Large caliber solid shot, most likely from naval or coastal artillery Lot #107 (Sale Order 106 of 349) 93.1.12 Large caliber solid shot, most likely from naval or coastal artillery. Appears to have been mounted, as it has three filled holes in the surface.
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Confederate 12 lb. smoothbore shell with polygonal cavity Lot #108 (Sale Order 107 of 349) 93.1.1 Confederate 12 lb. smoothbore shell with polygonal cavity. Iron shell cut in half to reveal hollow interior. Powder and shrapnel removed. Half of wood fuze plug in hole at top of shell. With metal stand.
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24 lb. round shell Lot #109 (Sale Order 108 of 349) 93.1.11 24 lb. round shell. Fuze plug hole is visible but filled with debris. Iron with pitting from being a dug artifact.
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20 lb. Parrott gun shell Lot #110 (Sale Order 109 of 349) 86.1.8 20 lb. Parrott gun shell. Cast from iron with a hollow center. Hole for fuze plug at top. A brass sabot is attached to the base.
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Cross section of 32 lb. solid shot Lot #111 (Sale Order 110 of 349) 93.1.7 Cross section of 32 lb. solid shot. Badly pitted relic piece. Measures 6 ¼” across.
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Pencil drawing of Gen. George Gordon Meade by Bradley Schmehl Lot #112 (Sale Order 111 of 349) 08.24.24 (86.24.24) Pencil drawing of Gen. George Gordon Meade by Bradley Schmehl. Portrays Meade in Major General's uniform in front of an American flag. Inscribed "To Mr. George Gordon Meade Easby, with best wishes, Gettysburg, Nov. 19, 1999. "Signed by the artist. Framed in a silver frame.
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Print of “Jackson and His Chaplain” by Dale Gallon Lot #113 (Sale Order 112 of 349) 09.24.5 Print of “Jackson and His Chaplain” by Dale Gallon. 651/950. Unframed.
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Print of "Culp's Hill, Gettysburg, July 3rd 1863" "Genl. Kane's 2nd Brigade, 2nd Div., 12th Corps." Lot #114 (Sale Order 113 of 349) 86.24.168 Print of "Culp's Hill, Gettysburg, July 3rd 1863" "Genl. Kane's 2nd Brigade, 2nd Div., 12th Corps." By W.L. Sheppard. Framed and mounted.
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Facsimile of a painting of Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address Lot #115 (Sale Order 114 of 349) 05.24.79 Facsimile of a painting of Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address, November 19, 1863. Painting portrays Lincoln standing on the speakers platform with text of speech in his left hand. Secretary of State William Seward, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, and Keynote speaker Edward Everett are shown seated behind him. "Lincoln at Gettysburg" printed at bottom.
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Photo reproduction of an escutcheon Lot #116 (Sale Order 115 of 349) 86.42.49 Photo reproduction of an escutcheon, the original of which is likely also recent, named to Brevet Major William G. Tracy, U.S. Vols.
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Print of “Fighting for the Colors” by Don Troiani Lot #117 (Sale Order 116 of 349) 09.24.1 Print of “Fighting for the Colors” by Don Troiani. 744/950. Framed and matted.
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Single enlisted man's cavalry spur Lot #118 (Sale Order 117 of 349) 93.13.1E Single enlisted man's cavalry spur. Brass fork frame. Brass rowel with small teeth. From James P. MaGruder collection, 15th N.Y. Engineers, Army of the Potomac.
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Franklin Mint model of 1857 12 lb. "Napoleon" Field Gun with eagle on breach Lot #119 (Sale Order 118 of 349) 86.18.8 Franklin Mint model of 1857 12 lb. "Napoleon" Field Gun with eagle on breach. Loose accoutrements include sponge-and-rammer and worm-and-brush. Affixed to base is a pyramid of cannon balls and a plaque which reads: "The Official Civil War Cannon Model 1857 Field Gun".
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Franklin Mint model Gatling Gun with base Lot #120 (Sale Order 119 of 349) 86.18.9 Franklin Mint model Gatling Gun with base (unattached). Loose accoutrements include drum magazine and trail handspike. Affixed to base are a limber chest and a plaque which reads: "The Official Civil War Gatling Gun".
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Model of an 1857 12 lb. "Napoleon" Field Cannon with base Lot #121 (Sale Order 120 of 349) 86.18.7 Model of an 1857 12 lb. "Napoleon" Field Cannon with base (unattached). Loose accoutrements include sponge and rammer, trail handspike, and two water buckets. Plaque on base reads: "Napoleon Gun-Howitzer".
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Pewter model of the submarine C.S.S. Hunley Lot #122 (Sale Order 121 of 349) 05.18.4 Pewter model of the submarine C.S.S. Hunley. Model includes mine on spar. Mounted on a wooden stand. 35/1500.
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Large, chalk like bust of Abraham Lincoln Lot #123 (Sale Order 122 of 349) 86.41.12 Large, chalk like bust of Abraham Lincoln. From American Treasures Foundation. “Replica Abraham Lincoln From Life 1860”.
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5 G.A.R. Badges Lot #124 (Sale Order 123 of 349) 86.43.89A 27th National Encampt. G.A.R. badge. Bronze. Obverse- Soldier and Sailor Monument at Indianapolis, Ind., attached to bronze bar bearing bust. Suspended from yellow ribbon, monogram "G.A.R." in red, white & blue on ribbon, caught in bronze clasp bearing Coat-of-Arms state of Indiana and Indianapolis Sept. 1893." Reverse- "Presented to members of 27th National Encampment by the Citizens Executive Board." 86.43.90A Post No. 10 Dept. Rhode Island G.A.R. badge. Bronze. Obverse- Head General Slocum "Slocum Post No. 10 Department of Rhode Island G.A.R." suspended by blue ribbon having printed in gilt "Slocum 10 Post" from bronze clasp with shield in center having anchor on it and word "Hope" and "Rhode Island" on either 27th 1868" is printed. 86.43.91A Department of Vermont G.A.R. badge. Bronze. Obverse- Coat-of-Arms State of Vermont - suspended by light green ribbon from bronze clasp bearing "Vermont G.A.R." Reverse- Blank. 86.43.92A Post 2 Dept. Pennsylvania G.A.R. badge. Bronze. Obverse- Insignia "Post 2 Philadelphia"- suspended by flag ribbon from clasp "1891 Detroit" Reverse- "25th National Encampment G.A.R. Detroit August 3rd 1891"- Surrounding center G.A.R. insignia. 86.43.93A G.A.R. 25th National Encampment badge. Bronze. Bronze pin bar, marked with "souvenir", with a shield shaped badge hanging from it. Badge has a cut out star in the center. "25th Natl. Encampment Detroit 1891" is around the star, with the G.A.R. insignia inside it. A blue, white and red ribbon hangs from the pin bar.
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5 Various Badges Lot #125 (Sale Order 124 of 349) 86.43.84A Division of Rhode Island Sons of Veterans badge. Bronze. Obverse- Bust "Col. Theodore A. Barton Div. of R.I. S.V. 1890"-suspended by red ribbon from bronze clasp bearing "Rhode Island" and a shield having an anchor with word "Hope" above. Reverse- "Souvenir- Div. of Rhode Island S.V. U.S.A. Boston Aug. 1890". 86.43.85A Filii Veteran- S.V. badge. Bronze. Obverse- Crossed cannon and wreath held in eagle's talons upon which is imposed on sun's rays, monogram "S.V."- surrounded by "Gratia Dei Servatus MDCCCLXXXI” suspended by red, white & blue ribbon from bronze clasp "Filip Veterans" Reverse- In center monogram "U.S.A." surrounded by belt bearing "Filii Veteranorum". 86.43.86A Women's Relief Corps badge. Bronze. Obverse- Bust of ___ Surrounded by "Nat. Prest. W.R.C. 1889"-Suspended by buff ribbon from bronze clasp bearing "Milwaukee 1889" from which hangs small bronze Maltese cross "W.R.C. 1883" "F.C.L." in center. Reverse- "Delegate to 7th National Convention Women's Relief Corps". 86.43.87A Ladies of the G.A.R. 1886 medal. Bronze. Obverse- G.A.R. insignia surrounded by "Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic 1886" on 5-pointed star over wreath. Reverse- Blank. 86.43.88A 22nd National Convention W.R.C. badge. Gilt. Obverse- Oval Containing Old North Church Boston "22nd Annual Convention W.R.C. 1904" Suspended by yellow ribbon from clasp "W.R.C." with musket having bronze lantern hanging below. Reverse- "Old North Church 1775- one, if by land, and two if by sea; and I on the opposite shore will be, Boston".
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G.A.R. Badge & Ribbon Lot #126 (Sale Order 125 of 349) 88.43.1H G.A.R. Representative Ribbon. 88.43.3B Delegate badge of the 25th National Encampment, Detroit, Mich., 1891. "Michigan" pin clasp. American flag ribbon hangs from the pin clasp. A pewter medal hangs from the ribbon. It features a profile of William Tecumseh Sherman. The state seal of Michigan is on the reverse.
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1 G.A.R. Medal & 3 Various Badges Lot #127 (Sale Order 126 of 349) 86.43.130 39th National Encampment G.A.R. Medal Bronze. Obverse- "Pike's Peak" Reverse- "39th National Encampment G.A.R. Denver Sept. 1905" around olive wreath enclosing "In honor of the brave men who victoriously defended the Union on land and sea during the War of the Great Rebellion 1861-1865". 86.43.131 Post No. 53 Mansfield G.A.R. badge. Bronze. Obverse- Figure soldier "At Rest" surrounded by 'We Stand by Our Country's Defenders" "1861-1865"- suspended by red, white & blue ribbon having gilt letters "Citizen's Corps" from bronze clasp bearing "Mansfield G.A.R. Post No. 53." Reverse- "Care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphans. A. Lincoln." 86.43.132 Post No. 384 Detroit G.A.R. badge. Gilt. Obverse- "Detroit 384 Post" imposed on red velvet ribbon from pin clasp. Reverse- Blank. 86.43.133 Dept. of Kansas badge. Gilt & Bronze. Obverse- Sunflower, bronze center plain, with gilt pedals, caught by scarlet ribbon- suspended by rings from bronze clasp having a grasshopper and word "Kansas. "Reverse- Blank.
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6 G.A.R. Badges Lot #128 (Sale Order 127 of 349) 86.43.123 G.A.R. Dept. of Washington and Alaska badge. Bronze. Obverse- G.A.R. insignia at the center of a canteen shaped badge. "Encampment Dep't of Wash. & Alaska June 24-27 We Drank From the Same Canteen" marked around the insignia. Badge hangs from a red, white, and blue silk ribbon by a ring. Ribbon hangs from a pin bar marked "Everett 1902". Reverse- Blank. 86.43.124 38th National Encampment. G.A.R. badge. Gilt. Obverse- In center silvered medalette Coat-of-Arms State of Mass. Surrounded by "38th National Encampment G.A.R. with devices on points of 5-flanged cross. Suspended by links from gilt bar enameled "G.A.R."- This caught by rings to gilt clasp eagle and standards "Boston 1904". Reverse- G.A.R. star on medalette insert "Official Souvenir" with military devices on cross points. 86.43.125 Pennsylvania G.A.R encampment delegate badge, Des Moines, 1931. Bronze. Obverse- Keystone shaped badge with G.A.R. insignia at the center. "G.A.R. Delegate from Pennsylvania to National Encap't" around the insignia. Hangs from a yellow silk ribbon with "Des Moines 1931" in silver letters. Ribbon hangs from a pin bar marked "Pennsylvania". Reverse- paper label the reads, "Klinepeter". 86.43.126 38th National Encampmentt. G.A.R. Badge. Bronze. Obverse- Clover leaf bearing in center on shield Coat-of-Arms State of Massachusetts, surrounded by "G.A.R. 38th Nat'l Encpt. Committee"- suspended by yellow ribbon. Ribbon having "G.A.R." monogram printed thereon in silver, caught by representation Fanieul Hall "Boston 1904". Reverse- Blank. 86.43.127 Salt Lake City G.A.R. encampment cavalry badge. Bronze. Obverse- Yellow ribbon from bronze clasp having G.A.R. insignia on shield "Salt Lake City Utah August 1909 Member of Staff" with bronze cavalry Corps mark over ribbon. Reverse- Blank. 86.43.128 Philadelphia Gen. Grant Post No. 5 Atlantic City encampment badge. Silver. Obverse- Round button with an image of Gen. U.S. Grant printed on paper at the center. Button hangs from a blue and gold ribbon with "Gen. U.S. Grant Post, No. 5 G.A.R. Atlantic City 1910" printed in silver. Ribbon hangs from a silver pin bar with Independence Hall above a laurel garland. A small Liberty Bell hangs from the clasp. Reverse- The Pennsylvania state seal is at the center of the button. "Pennsylvania" in small letters above.
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4 Ceramic Figurines Lot #129 (Sale Order 128 of 349) 92.7.1 Ceramic figurine of Confederate Marine. 92.7.2 Ceramic figurine of Confederate Cavalryman - Beaufort Troop. 92.7.3 Ceramic figurine of Confederate Cavalryman. 92.7.4 Ceramic figurine of Union Infantry Captain.
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Black leather cartridge box Lot #130 (Sale Order 129 of 349) 86.12.17 Black leather cartridge box. Possibly a militia box. Leather belt loops on back. Leather outer flap with strap to loop on fastener. Inner leather flap. Brass fastener on bottom. No tins.
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Cavalry cartridge box Lot #131 (Sale Order 130 of 349) 86.12.13 Cavalry cartridge box. Black leather. Wood block inside with 20 holes for inserting cartridges. Inside and outside leather flap covers. Two leather belt loops on back attached with brass rivets. Fastening strap with hole for looping over fastener sewn on to outside cover. Brass fastener on bottom, between two brass buckles.
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M1872 blue wool kepi Lot #132 (Sale Order 131 of 349) 86.15.2 M1872 blue wool kepi. Gold officer's hat cord. Staff officer's buttons on sides. Leather visor. Leather sweat band, likely replaced. Cloth liner. Silver shield shaped badge pinned to front.
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Post-war M1872 G.A.R. kepi Lot #133 (Sale Order 132 of 349) 86.15.27 Post-war M1872 G.A.R. kepi. Blue wool with leather visor and gold cord chin strap. Brass staff officer's buttons on the sides. Badge with gold bullion thread laurel branches. Gold bullion "31"above branches. Badge with Signal Corps insignia sewn onto crown. Leather sweat band and cloth liner inside. "Charles Naylor 104 N. 5th St. Phila., Pa." printed on inside crown.
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Commemorative tile of Lincoln Lot #134 (Sale Order 133 of 349) 86.46.1 Commemorative tile of Lincoln. Front is a photo-reproduction and reads: "Abraham Lincoln Born 12th Feby 1809". Reverse reads: "In commemoration of the One Hundredth Anniversary Celebration of the Birth of Abraham Lincoln February 12th, 1909. Modelled from the only untouched negative in the United States taken 1864. Made by Sherwin & Cotton Eastwood Tile Works Hanley Staffordshire.
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Wood frame mirror with handle Lot #135 (Sale Order 134 of 349) 06.20.1 Wood frame mirror with handle. Two sided mirror. Metal loop on top of the wooden frame for hanging the mirror from a wall. Interior surface of mirror damaged on one side. Wooden frame cracked on one side.
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Spoon. Fork & Knife Lot #136 (Sale Order 135 of 349) 86.17.5 Tin spoon with raised design. 86.17.7 3-tine curved fork, wooden handle with three brass rivets. 86.17.8 Table knife, wooden handle with three brass rivets.
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2 pieces of bullet embeded wood from Chancellorsville Battlefield Lot #137 (Sale Order 136 of 349) 86.10.9 Piece of wood with bullet in it from Chancellorsville Battlefield. Paper tag tacked to wood reads, "Civil War Souvenirs These pine pieces with the original lead ball in them, were hewn from the trees, on the battlefield of Chancellorsville. Located ten miles west of Fredericksburg, Va." 86.10.29 Piece of wood with bullet in it from Chancellorsville Battlefield. Burned into wood is, "Battle of Chancellorsville May 2, 1863."
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6 Miniature figures Lot #138 (Sale Order 137 of 349) 86.7.5 Miniature figure of Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock. Figure wears frock coat, sword, and western style hat. Stands with right hand on hip and left hand on sword. Attached to wooden base. Label on base reads, "Winfield S. Hancock 1824-86."Made by Charles Caldwell in 1981. 86.7.8 Miniature figure of Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan. Figure is standing with arms at sides, wearing an open frock coat with vest, high boots, and kepi. Attached to wooden base, with facsimile of McClellan's signature on front. Made by Charles Caldwell in 1980. 86.7.10 Miniature figure of Abraham Lincoln. Figure wears open black suit coat and black vest. Stands with one hand on coat lapel. Attached to wooden base. Label on base reads, "Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865."Made by Charles Caldwell in 1981. 86.7.25 Miniature figure of a Private in the Union Artillery. Figure in field dress, with no coat, checkered shirt with the sleeves rolled up, and uniform pants. Figure standing holding swab and rammer in left hand. Attached to wooden base. Label on from of base reads, "U. S. Artillery (Field)."Made by Charles Caldwell in 1980. 83.7.27 Miniature figure of Private in the 5th New York Vol. Inf. Figure in blue Zouave jacket with red trim, baggy red pants, white fez, and gaiters. Figure standing and holding rifle at side. Attached to wooden base. Label on front of base reads, "Zouaves 5th N. Y. Vol. Inf." Made by Charles Caldwell, no date. 86.7.28 Miniature figure of Private in the 79th New York Vol. Inf. (Highlanders). Figure in tartan kilt and tam, tartan socks and buckle shoes. Figure standing and holding rifle at side. Attached to wooden base. Label on front of base reads, "79th N.Y. "Highlanders. "Made by Charles Caldwell in 1980.
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Tree section with shell fragment from apple tree on Cemetery Hill, Gettysburg. Lot #139 (Sale Order 138 of 349) 86.10.56 Tree section with shell fragment from apple tree on Cemetery Hill, Gettysburg.
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Confederate belt buckle Lot #140 (Sale Order 139 of 349) 86.21.16 Confederate belt buckle. Brass frame with forked tongue.
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One of a pair of non-regulation spurs Lot #141 (Sale Order 140 of 349) 86.12.53 One of a pair of non-regulation spurs. Rowels parallel to the ground rather than perpendicular. Fine steel forks with leather straps still attached.
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Pair of officer's spurs Lot #142 (Sale Order 141 of 349) 86.12.56 Pair of officer's spurs. Brass fork and rowel. Partial leather straps. Lugs for connecting straps.
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U. S. primer box Lot #143 (Sale Order 142 of 349) 86.12.32 U. S. primer box. Leather cap box with flap cover. Brass finial on bottom of box. Tab on the end of the cover with a hole that allows it to fit over the finial. Leather belt loop on back. Stamped "Navy Yard Phila. 1861" on the front of the cover.
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Black leather martingale with two holsters Lot #144 (Sale Order 143 of 349) 86.9.5 Black leather martingale with two holsters. Two holsters with brass tips. Leather covers with straps sewn on to loop over brass fasteners. Connected by leather strap with two leather button slits. Brass buckles and straps around center of holsters
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Civil War era handcuffs Lot #145 (Sale Order 144 of 349) 86.20.29 Civil War era handcuffs. Two iron wrist cuffs connected by iron chain. Key locks on each cuff. Key missing. Each cuff is engraved with a "3" and the word "best" at the hinge. Other illegible engraving evident.
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Wooden powder sprinkler Lot #146 (Sale Order 145 of 349) 86.20.31 Wooden powder sprinkler. For use with blotting powder for preventing the smudging of ink. Remnant of powder inside.
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Leather dice cup with six dice Lot #147 (Sale Order 146 of 349) 86.20.52 Leather dice cup with six dice, apparently made of bone.
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M1816 percussion conversion lock plate and hammer. Dug from the Perryville Battlefield Lot #148 (Sale Order 147 of 349) 86.10.8 M1816 percussion conversion lock plate and hammer. Dug from the Perryville Battlefield. Hammer at full cock.
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M1858 canteen with smooth sides Lot #149 (Sale Order 148 of 349) 98.12.1 M1858 canteen with smooth sides. Partial leather strap around entire edge. Brown rough cloth cover. Three strap brackets on edge. Stopper missing. Strap appears to have broken in half lengthwise. Attributed to Col. John S. Bishop.
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Colt Model 1860 .44 caliber Army revolver Lot #150 (Sale Order 149 of 349) 88.6.2 Colt Model 1860 .44 caliber Army revolver. Six shot.Single-action.SN 58389. "Colt's Patent" No. 8389" stamped on cylinder. "Colt's Patent" stamped on left side frame below cylinder. "Address Col. Saml. Colt New York U.S. America" stamped on top of barrel. Brass trigger guard. "Z" carved into bottom of grip. Should be a stamp and not carved. Very good cylinder scene and inspector marks.
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Allen and Wheelock center hammer Army revolver Lot #151 (Sale Order 150 of 349) 86.6.30 Allen and Wheelock center hammer Army revolver. Six shot. Single action. SN 239.Part of trigger guard pivots to work tamping device.
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Whitney .36 caliber Navy revolver Lot #152 (Sale Order 151 of 349) 88.6.3 Whitney .36 caliber Navy revolver. Six shot. Single action. "E. Whitney N. Haven" stamped on top of barrel. SN 15115. Brass trigger guard. Significant scratch marks on one side of the cylinder.
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Whitney .31 caliber pocket pistol- 2nd Model Lot #153 (Sale Order 152 of 349) 86.6.33 Whitney .31 caliber pocket pistol- 2nd Model. Five shot. Single action. SN 19086."E. Whitney N. Haven" stamped on top on barrel. Spring has worn, making hammer loose and allowing the cylinder to rotate freely. Two notches on right side of grip at top. Brass trigger guard.
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M1840 Cavalry Saber and scabbard Lot #154 (Sale Order 153 of 349) 86.4.66 M1840 Cavalry Saber and scabbard. Leather handle with steel hand guard. Steel blade with no etching. "Tiffany & Co. New York" stamped on base of blade. Inspector's mark on base of blade. Steel scabbard with steel rings and ring mounts.
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British Lancaster saber bayonet and scabbard Lot #155 (Sale Order 154 of 349) 86.4.54 British Lancaster saber bayonet and scabbard. Wood grip with brass barrel loop and hand guard. Pommel stamped "3/85 V M.S.C. 306"Steel blade stamped with a crown over "S" over "8" and a crown over "BR" over "10". Maker's mark on ricasso, with "B" and "R". Leather scabbard with brass throat and tip. Scabbard solid, but numerous scuff marks.
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Allegedly Confederate saber bayonet, Raleigh Bayonet factory Lot #156 (Sale Order 155 of 349) 86.4.52 Allegedly Confederate saber bayonet, Raleigh Bayonet factory. Brass grip with barrel loop and hand guard. Locking spring is missing. Steel blade with considerable pitting. Crude filing marks on hand guard.
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42 lb. smooth bore solid shot Lot #157 (Sale Order 156 of 349) 93.1.9 42 lb. smooth bore solid shot. Large caliber naval round.
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11 canister balls and a canister front plate from a 12 lb. canister Lot #158 (Sale Order 157 of 349) 86.1.58 11 canister balls and a canister front plate from a 12 lb. canister. 11 cast iron canister balls. Cast iron canister plate that has bent around the load upon firing. With wooden base. 106 is painted in white on the base.
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4 pices of large grapeshot. Cast in solid iron Lot #159 (Sale Order 158 of 349) 86.1.53 Large grapeshot. Cast in solid iron. Relic wear on the exterior surface. 86.1.54 Large grapeshot. Cast from solid iron. 86.1.55 Large grapeshot for a 12 lb. field gun. Cast of solid iron. "C" painted on in white paint. Old museum number 1114 painted on it with white paint. Found on the Chancellorsville Battlefield, Virginia. 86.1.56 Large grapeshot for a 12 lb. field gun. Cast of solid iron. "F" painted on in white paint. Old museum number 1115 painted on it with white paint.
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3" Absterdam solid shot Lot #160 (Sale Order 159 of 349) 86.1.33 3" Absterdam solid shot. Brass sabot at the bottom that is stamped, "Absterdam's Patent Feb.23 1864." Cast of solid iron. "JPK" stamped on the side. 32 painted in white paint on the side. Old museum label 108 stuck on the side.
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8 lb. solid shot with "Fredericksburg" painted in white on the side Lot #161 (Sale Order 160 of 349) 86.1.26 8 lb. solid shot with "Fredericksburg" painted in white on the side. Cast in solid iron. Old museum number 1116 painted in white on the side. With wooden base that is not original to the shot.
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Print, painting of Abraham Lincoln by Lloyd Ostendorf 52/500 Lot #162 (Sale Order 161 of 349) 86.24.188 Print, painting of Abraham Lincoln by Lloyd Ostendorf 52/500. Signed by Ostendorf. Framed and matted.
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Lithograph, "Panorama of the Seat of War". "Birds Eye View of North and South Carolina and Part of Lot #163 (Sale Order 162 of 349) 86.24.158 Lithograph, "Panorama of the Seat of War". "Birds Eye View of North and South Carolina and Part of Georgia" "Drawn from Nature and Lith. by John Bachman". Framed and matted. Color
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“Confederate Drummer” Don Troiani Lot #164 (Sale Order 163 of 349) 09.24.2 “Confederate Drummer” Don Troiani. – Framed.
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Lithograph of Chickamauga Battlefield Lot #165 (Sale Order 164 of 349) 86.3.105 Lithograph of Chickamauga Battlefield. Framed and Colored. Sketched by J.C. McElroy.
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"The Army of the Potomac" showing the Army retreating to the James River on June 29th, 1862, from a Lot #166 (Sale Order 165 of 349) 86.3.40 "The Army of the Potomac" showing the Army retreating to the James River on June 29th, 1862, from a drawing by Jno. B. Bachelder. "The Army of the Potomac the wagon train of the Army of the Potomac in route from Chickahominy to James River, Va. during the Seven Days fight. (Fording Bear Creek one mile below Savage Station) June 29th,1862. Lithograph by J. H. Buford, Boston. Framed.
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Black and white print of a painting of the charge of the Pennsylvania Cavalry at the Battle of Winch Lot #167 (Sale Order 166 of 349) 05.3.6 Black and white print of a painting of the charge of the Pennsylvania Cavalry at the Battle of Winchester by Thulstrup.
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Fragment of tree from Fredericksburg with bullet embedded Lot #168 (Sale Order 167 of 349) 86.10.75(A) Fragment of tree from Fredericksburg with bullet embedded.
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Dedication badge with token, Philadelphia Brigade Monument, Antietam, Md. Sept. 17, 1896 Lot #169 (Sale Order 168 of 349) 98.28.1 Dedication badge with token, Philadelphia Brigade Monument, Antietam, Md. Sept. 17, 1896. Ribbon has a depiction of the monument, blue and gold bow at top, and a gold tassel on bottom. Token reads "Antietam Monument, 1896" around a depiction of the monument. Both items together in a display box.
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Federal enlisted man's forage cap Lot #170 (Sale Order 169 of 349) 86.15.26 Federal enlisted man's forage cap. Blue wool with leather visor and chin strap. Brass enlisted man's buttons on sides. Metal letters and number affixed to crown of hat, "177" and "PV". Polished cotton lining.
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Pair of enlisted man's brass shoulder scales Lot #171 (Sale Order 170 of 349) 86.22.1 Pair of enlisted man's brass shoulder scales. Have brass staples for attaching to uniform. Tab piece on bottom.
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Badge from "G. E. Pickett Camp" of the United Confederate Veterans Lot #172 (Sale Order 171 of 349) 86.27.4 Badge from "G. E. Pickett Camp" of the United Confederate Veterans. Brass pin clasp with eagle perched on flagstaff and 2nd National Confederate flag. Shield shaped badge hangs from pin clasp. Hanging from badge is a medal with the State Seal of Virginia in the center, surrounded by "G. E. Pickett Camp C.V." in front of crossed stars and bars and sunburst pattern.
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Reunion badge of the 1st Virginia Lot #173 (Sale Order 172 of 349) 86.27.7 Reunion badge of the 1st Virginia. Pin bar with "1861 C 1865. "Blue and gray ribbon attached to medal with red and blue enamel Confederate battle flag in the shape of a shield. "CSA" button mounted in center of shield.
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Uniform insignia group Lot #174 (Sale Order 173 of 349) 86.22.61 Uniform insignia group. Two (2) bullion colonel's insignia. Eagle clutching arrows and laurel. Appear to have been cut from inside gold embroidered shoulder straps. Two (2) brass major's oak leaf insignia. Wire clasps for attachment to uniform. One 23rd Infantry Regiment device for dress epaulette. Round device with gold bullion "23" on blue background and gold bullion edge. One pre-Civil War coat tail infantry hunting horn. Gold bullion.
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Standard issue U.S. .58 caliber cartridge box with tins Lot #175 (Sale Order 174 of 349) 86.12.34 Standard issue U.S. .58 caliber cartridge box with tins. Leather with brass "U. S." plate. Leather loops on back for attaching to belt. Outside flap has leather strap with hole for closing with brass fastener. Inside flap stamped: "Hoover. Calhoun & Co. Makers New York". Two tins inside main compartment. Front of box has a pouch with flap and strap cover for small items. Two buckles and a brass fastener on bottom.
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Model 1872 G.A.R. kepi Lot #176 (Sale Order 175 of 349) 86.15.3 Model 1872 G.A.R. kepi. Blue wool with black leather visor. Gold officer's chin cords. Badge with gold bullion wreath and number "1". Small G.A.R. buttons. Postwar brass badge attached.
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150th Penna. Gettysburg Reunion ribbon Lot #177 (Sale Order 176 of 349) 86.27.35 150th Penna. Gettysburg Reunion ribbon. Blue silk ribbon with a fringe at the bottom. "150th Reg't Penna. Vols. Bucktails 2nd Brigade 3rd Division 1st Corps Army of the Potomac Gettysburg July 1st, 2nd, 3rd 1863-1913" printed in gold down the face of the ribbon.
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Pair of General Reynolds related ribbons Lot #178 (Sale Order 177 of 349) 86.27.248 Reynolds Monument Association Committee ribbon. Gold cloth pin clasp. Red silk ribbon with a gold bullion fringe at the bottom. "Reynolds Monument Association Committee Sept'r, 1884" in gold lettering on the face. 86.27.249 Reynolds Statue Unveiling Marshal ribbon. Blue silk ribbon with gold bullion fringe and border. "Marshall unveiling the equestrian statue of Maj. Gen. John F. Reynolds September 18th, 1884" printed on the face of the ribbon in gold letters.
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Pair of G.A.R. Badges Lot #179 (Sale Order 178 of 349) 86.43.47 34th Annual Encampment. Dept. Penna. G.A.R. badge. Bronze. Obverse- Bust James F. Morrison surrounded by "34th Annual Encampment Dept. of Penna. G.A.R." suspended by scarlet ribbon from bronze clasp "Gettysburg 1900" from which bronze keystone hangs, having equestrian statue of Major-General W.S. Hancock at Gettysburg. Reverse- Equestrian statue Major General George G. Meade at Gettysburg. 86.43.55 43rd Annual encampment. Dept. Penna. G.A.R. badge. Bronze. Obverse- Bust "P. De Lacey" surrounded by "43rd Annual Encampment Dept. of Pa. G.A.R."- suspended by bronze clasp "Representative" from scarlet ribbon held by bronze clasp, showing G.A.R. button, with 'Gettysburg" over and "June" "1909" on either side. Reverse- General George G. Meade's Headquarters, Gettysburg, surrounded by "Meade's Headquarters".
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Pair of G.A.R. Encampment Badges Lot #180 (Sale Order 179 of 349) 86.43.48 35th Annual Encampment. Dept. Pa. G.A.R. badge. Bronze. Obverse- Bust General Charles Miller "35th Annual Encampment Dept. of Pa. G.A.R."- suspended by scarlet ribbon with "1901" in keystone printed in silver therein, from bronze clasp. Bearing "Gettysburg July 1-3-1863” Reverse- Equestrian statue General W.S. Hancock at Gettysburg, surrounded by "Maj.-Gen'l W.S. Hancock Gettysburg 1863". 86.43.49 36th Annual Encampment. Dept. Penna. G.A.R. badge. Bronze. Obverse- Bust Levi G. McCauley "36th Annual Encampment Dept. of Pa. G.A.R." suspended by crimson ribbon with words "Gettysburg Delegate 1902" and outline of keystone printed in silver thereon, from bronze clasp bearing "Dept. of Pa." Reverse- Equestrian Monument General John F. Reynolds at Gettysburg- "Maj.-Gen'l John F. Reynolds, Gettysburg 1863".
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Pair of G.A.R. Badges Lot #181 (Sale Order 180 of 349) 86.43.85 G.A.R. eagle pin clasp with envelope. Pin clasp made from captured cannon brass. Small blue paper envelope with a printed description of the clasp. 86.43.129 46th Annual Encampment. Dept. Penna. G.A.R. badge. Bronze. Obverse- Head of N. P. Kinsley "46th Annual Encampment Dep. Of Pennsylvania G.A.R."- Suspended by scarlet ribbon to bronze clasp "Representative" and attached to top bronze clasp G.A.R. button with 'Gettysburg" over and "June" "1912" on either side. Reverse- Pennsylvania State Monument at Gettysburg. "Pennsylvania's Tribute to her Heroic Sons" "1863 Gettysburg 1910".
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3 Reunion Ribbons/Badge & 1 Meade Memorial Ribbon Lot #182 (Sale Order 181 of 349) 86.27.250 Meade Memorial ribbon. Burgundy silk ribbon with "Meade Memorial Oct. 18, 1887"printed in gold on the face. Steel pin on the top reverse side. 93.27.2 Reunion badge- 35th Annual Reunion of the Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry. Stamped metal pin bar with paper insert "Gettysburg". Yellow ribbon with gold lettering "35th Annual Reunion 9th PA. Vet. Vol. Cavalry Gettysburg June 9, 1904. A medal or button was likely attached at one time. 93.27.7 Reunion ribbon- 43rd Reunion of the Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry. Yellow ribbon with black lettering, "43rd Re-union of the Society of Ninth Cavalry Penn'a Vet. Vol. Thursday, June 13th 1912. Gettysburg, Penn'a." 93.27.10 Reunion ribbon- 46th Reunion of the Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry. Yellow ribbon with black lettering, "46th Re-union of the Society of Ninth Cavalry Penn'a Vet. Vol. Thursday, June 10th 1915. Gettysburg, Penn'a."
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British Enfield .577 caliber rifle bayonet scabbard Lot #183 (Sale Order 182 of 349) 86.4.20 British Enfield .577 caliber rifle bayonet scabbard. No Bayonet. Leather scabbard with brass mouth and tip. Number "74" on throat. British broad arrow over WD on scabbard leather.
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Leather percussion cap box with belt loops Lot #184 (Sale Order 183 of 349) 86.12.45 Leather percussion cap box with belt loops. Double-flapped, with brass fastener. Inside flap is stamped "H.G. Haedrich Philada". Stuffed with wool-like substance to maintain form.
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Curry comb Lot #185 (Sale Order 184 of 349) 86.9.1 Curry comb. Wood handle. Iron teeth riveted to an iron plate. Iron neck connects handle and plate.
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Punch for setting Bormann fuses Lot #186 (Sale Order 185 of 349) 86.1.73 Punch for setting Bormann fuses. Steel blade with brass head.
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Confederate leather cartridge box Lot #187 (Sale Order 186 of 349) 86.12.26 Confederate leather cartridge box. Possibly a pistol cartridge box. Single belt loop attached to back with iron rivets. Leather cover over box opening with leather tab that loops over iron finial on bottom of box. Single compartment tin insert inside.
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Nipple wrench for Colt revolvers Lot #188 (Sale Order 187 of 349) 86.16.11 Nipple wrench for Colt revolvers. "L" shaped. Nipple wrench on one end and screwdriver on the other.
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Standard wood .58 caliber rifle musket muzzle tompion Lot #189 (Sale Order 188 of 349) 86.16.24 Standard wood .58 caliber rifle musket muzzle tompion. Four slots and round plug.
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G.A.R. "coffee can" hat Lot #190 (Sale Order 189 of 349) 86.15.29 G.A.R. "coffee can" hat. Blue wool with black leather chin strap and visor. Gold lace trim around base of hat. Blue patch with gold bullion "G.A.R." on front. Brass staff buttons on side. Red felt 1st Division, 2nd Corps badge on left side. Cloth liner inside. "Established 1844 Udelmer C. Adams Syra” – Sealed in Plastic.
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Wooden fuse plug Lot #191 (Sale Order 190 of 349) 86.1.45 Wooden fuse plug. Round wood piece tapered slightly at one end. Round hole for fuses inserted through center.
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Sealed pack of five 12 second artillery fuzes Lot #192 (Sale Order 191 of 349) 86.1.47 Sealed pack of five 12 second artillery fuzes. Wood box with blue paper wrapping. Five cloth tabs for opening package. Printing on package reads, "Frankford Arsenal. 1863…”
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Sealed pack of five 20 second artillery fuzes Lot #193 (Sale Order 192 of 349) 86.1.48 Sealed pack of five 20 second artillery fuzes. Wood box with blue paper wrapping. Five cloth tabs for opening package. Printing on package reads, "Frankford Arsenal. 1864 20 second fuzes… “
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Sealed pack of five 35 second artillery fuzes Lot #194 (Sale Order 193 of 349) 86.1.49 Sealed pack of five 35 second artillery fuzes. Wood box with brown paper wrapping. Five cloth tabs for opening package. Printing on package reads, "Frankford Arsenal. 1863 35 second fuzes…”
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Large iron horseshoe Lot #195 (Sale Order 194 of 349) 08.9.1 Large iron horseshoe. Bent, with one iron nail still in it. Possible battlefield relic.
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4 Various Ribbons Lot #196 (Sale Order 195 of 349) 86.27.171 Chapin Post No.2 G.A.R. ribbon. Gold silk ribbon with the image of a Buffalo on top of a wheel hub at the top. "Chapin Post No. 2, G.A.R. Buffalo Brings Fraternal Greetings to the Hub of the Universe, The Cradle of Liberty August 1904". 86.27.172 Women's Relief Corps Convention ribbon. Gold silk ribbon with an image of G.A.R. Commander-in-Chief, Wilmon W. Blackmat printed in black in the center of the ribbon. "Twenty Third National Convention Women's Relief Corps Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic" with an eagle and flags printed in black above the image, and "Wilmon W. Blackmat, Commander-in-Chief Grand Army of the Republic Died in Office, July16, 1905. Denver, Colorado. September 7-8, 1905" printed below. 86.27.174 Women's Relief Corps Convention ribbon. Gold silk ribbon with an image of James Farmer printed in black in the center of the ribbon. "Twenty-Fourth National Convention Women's Relief Corps Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic" with an eagle and flags printed in black above the image, and "James Farmer, Commander-in Chief Grand Army of the Republic Minneapolis, Minn. August 16-17, 1906." printed below. 86.27.175 Women's Relief Corps Convention ribbon. Gold silk ribbon with an image of "Our Lizabeth" printed in black in the center of the ribbon. "Twenty-Fifth National Convention Women's Relief Corps Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic" with an eagle and flags printed in black above the image, and " 'Our Lizabeth' died April 27, 1907 Saratoga Springs, N. Y. September 12-13, 1907." printed below.
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4 Women's Relief Corps Ribbon Lot #197 (Sale Order 196 of 349) 86.27.178 26th W.R.C. National Convention ribbon. Cream colored ribbon with an image of William McKinley printed in black at the center. "Twenty-Sixth National Convention of the Women's Relief Corps Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic" printed above the image, and "William McKinley 'A government like ours rests upon the intelligence, morality and patriotism of the people.' Toledo, Ohio. 1908 Massachusetts Delegate" printed below. 86.27.179 Women's Relief Corps Convention ribbon. Gold silk ribbon with an image of a schoolhouse printed in black in the center of the ribbon. "Twenty-Sixth National Convention Women's Relief Corps Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic" with an eagle and flags printed in black above the image, and " 'The Schoolhouse stands by the flag' Toledo, Ohio. September 3-4, 1908 National Delegate" printed below. 86.27.181 Women's Relief Corps Convention ribbon. Gold silk ribbon with an image of Mother Bickerdyke printed in black in the center of the ribbon. "Twenty-Ninth National Convention Women's Relief Corps Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic" with an eagle and flags printed in black above the image, and "Mother Bickerdyke, The Woman who Battled for 'The Boys in Blue'." Rochester, N.Y.August 24-25, 1911 National President" printed below. 86.27.182 Department of Wisconsin W.R.C. ribbon. Off white silk ribbon with an image of George C. Drake printed in black on the face of the ribbon. Beneath the image is printed in black, George C. Drake of Milwaukee, Wis. The first Wisconsin Volunteer Soldier, killed in Battle during the Civil War 1861-1863 Department of Wisconsin W.R.C. Detroit, Mich. 1914."
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14 Various Ribbons Lot #198 (Sale Order 197 of 349) 86.27.173 Post 2 40th Anniversary ribbon. Red, white, and blue silk ribbon. "Post 2, Dept. Penna., G.A.R. 1866- 40th Anniversary- 1906"printed in black on the face of the ribbon. 86.27.177 Erie Dept. Commander ribbon. Cream colored silk ribbon on a brass pin. "Erie Delacy Dept. Commander 1908" printed in black and red ink down the face of the ribbon. 86.27.186 Two Pennsylvania ribbons. Two off-white silk ribbons. One has "Pennsylvania" printed in blue letters on the face and one has it printed in black. 86.27.187 Pennsylvania ribbon. Red silk ribbon. "Pennsylvania" printed in black down the face of the ribbon. 86.27.188 Pennsylvania ribbon. Light blue silk ribbon with "Pennsylvania" printed in black down the face of the ribbon. "J. H. Wilson Philadelphia" printed inside a black box at the bottom of the ribbon. 86.27.189 Alger ribbon. Gold silk ribbon. "Alger" and decorative pattern printed down the face of the ribbon. 86.27.190 Minnesota ribbon. Red silk ribbon. "Minnesota." printed in black down the face of the ribbon. 86.27.191 Ohio ribbon. Cream colored silk ribbon. "Ohio." printed in black down the face of the ribbon. 86.27.192 Reception Committee ribbon. Cream colored silk bow pin clasp. "Reception" and "Committee" are printed in gold on the long ends of the ribbon. 86.27.193 Wisconsin ribbon. Light blue silk ribbon with an edging. "Wisconsin" printed in black down the face of the ribbon. 86.27.194 Maryland ribbon. Gold silk ribbon. "Maryland" printed in black down the side of the ribbon. 86.27.195 Illinois ribbon. Gold silk ribbon with "Illinois" printed in black down the face of the ribbon. There is a hole for a button at the top of the ribbon. 86.27.196 Philadelphia ribbon. Gold bullion and sequin star pin clasp. White silk ribbon with the city seal of Philadelphia printed in purple at the center. "Philadelphia" printed in purple beneath.
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5 Various Ribbons Lot #199 (Sale Order 198 of 349) 86.27.176 Ladies of the G.A.R. ribbon. Gold silk ribbon with an image of the Liberty Bell printed in black at the lower center. "21st Annual Convention Ladies of the G.A.R." printed in black above the image, and "Pennsylvania Saratoga, N.Y. Sept. 9th to 14th, 1907" printed below. 86.27.180 14th Penna. Cavalry Post No.1 ribbon. Metal crossed saber pin clasp. Off yellow silk ribbon."14th Pa. Cav. Post No. 1 Moore Harrisburg June, 1910." Printed in red down the face of the ribbon. 86.27.183 Chapin Post G.A.R. ribbon. Cream colored silk ribbon with a color image of crossed American and Canadian flags at the top and an American eagle tipping its hat." Chapin Post G.A.R. Chapin Woman's Relief Corps Buffalo Extends fraternal greeting to his majesty's Army and Navy Veterans' Association and ladies of Hamilton, Ont. August 10, 1914 Erie Beach" printed between the images. 86.27.184 100th Anniversary G.A.R. ribbon. Purple silk ribbon with the image of a G.A.R. medal printed in silver ribbon on the upper face."100th Anniversary G.A.R." printed in silver above the image, and "Illinois Department Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Decatur, Illinois April 15-16, 1966" below. 86.27.185 Chapin Post G.A.R. ribbon. Gold silk ribbon. "Chapin Post G.A.R. and Chapin Womans Relief Corps of Buffalo, N.Y. Welcome His Majesty's Army and Navy Veteran's Society and Ladies of Hamilton, Ont. August 10, 1914. Erie Beach, Ontario." printed in black on the face of the ribbon.
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Remington/Beals' .36 caliber Navy revolver Lot #200 (Sale Order 199 of 349) 86.6.4 Remington/Beals' .36 caliber Navy revolver. Six shot. Single action."Beals' Patent Sept. 14 1858 Manufactured by Remingtons' Ilion,N.Y." stamped on top of barrel.SN 14161. Inspector's mark on left side grip. No. 181 painted in white on left side grip. Brass plate reading, "General J. P. S. Gobin" on right side grip. Brass trigger guard.
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Model 1842 percussion horse pistol Lot #201 (Sale Order 200 of 349) 86.6.2 Model 1842 percussion horse pistol. "U.S." and "H. Aston" stamped on lock plate in front of hammer."Middtn Conn. 1849" stamped on lock plate behind hammer. "US" above "JH" above "P" stamped on top of barrel."1847" stamped on barrel flange. Inspector's stamp in wood on left side below breech. Brass barrel band, trigger guard and fittings. Ramrod attached beneath barrel by swivel.
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Model 1836 flintlock horse pistol, converted to percussion Lot #202 (Sale Order 201 of 349) 86.6.1 Model 1836 flintlock horse pistol, converted to percussion. Eagle head cartouche above "A. Waters Milbury, MS. 1843". Percussion nipple mounted directly onto barrel. Brass filler piece occupies space where flash pan used to be. "U.S." above "NWP" above "P" on top of barrel at breech. Ramrod attached by swivel beneath barrel. Two inspectors marks stamped into wood on left side at breech. "J.C.D." hand punched into wood in front of trigger guard. Screw missing from hammer.
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Model 1836 flintlock horse pistol, converted to percussion Lot #203 (Sale Order 202 of 349) 90.6.3 Model 1836 flintlock horse pistol, converted to percussion. Markings removed from lock plate. Two faint inspector's marks stamped into wood on left side of breech. Ramrod mounted on swivel beneath barrel. Ramrod appears to be a replacement. "A" and "K" stamped on metal forward of trigger guard. "K" stamped on metal escutcheon on left side. Metal appears to have been brush cleaned. Pitting around percussion nipple indicates having been fired.
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Reproduction Revenue Marine cutlass Lot #204 (Sale Order 203 of 349) 94.4.1 Reproduction Revenue Marine cutlass. Leather handle with brass hand guard and pommel. "USR" cut into brass hand guard. Steel blade with no etching or engraving. "1862" stamped into right ricasso. "Made by Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee Mass." stamped on right. Reproduction done by House of Swords, Independence, MO.
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Model 1832 Foot Artillery sword and scabbard Lot #205 (Sale Order 204 of 349) 86.4.72 Model 1832 Foot Artillery sword and scabbard. Brass handle, hand guard, and pommel. Pommel engraved with Federal eagle on both sides. Steel blade with no etching or engraving. "United States 1834" stamped on right side ricasso. Eagle cartouche and "N. P (?) Springfield" stamped on left ricasso. Very nice leather scabbard with brass receiver and tip.
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Iron mounted "D" guard saber Lot #206 (Sale Order 205 of 349) 08.4.2 Iron mounted "D" guard saber. Early 19th century. Wood handle with wire grip. Badly pitted blade.
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Knife and sheath Lot #207 (Sale Order 206 of 349) 86.4.74 Knife and sheath. Steel knife blade with bass handguard and bone handle. Cardboard and paper wrapped sheath with brass fitting. Possible Confederate capture.
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Dagger of Federal soldier Lot #208 (Sale Order 207 of 349) 86.4.55 Dagger of Federal soldier. Steel blade and hand guard. Hand guard appears to have been cut from a previously used piece of metal. Appears to have the word "Spoons" engraved in script on the top. Possible replacement. Wood handle with brass pins holding it to blade. Mother of pearl inlaid diamond (3rd Corps badge) on each side of handle. Leather scabbard with W or M cut into it. Possible initials "EDM" cut into other side of sheath.
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42 lb. smooth bore solid shot Lot #209 (Sale Order 208 of 349) 93.1.8 42 lb. smooth bore solid shot. Large caliber naval round.
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3" Hotchkiss shell Lot #210 (Sale Order 209 of 349) 86.1.23 3" Hotchkiss shell. Cast from iron with a hollow center. Hole for fuze plug at top. No driving band around the center. Old museum number 122 painted in black on the side. Mounted on a wooden base.
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3" Hotchkiss shell front section with common shell brass fuze Lot #211 (Sale Order 210 of 349) 86.1.4 3" Hotchkiss shell front section with common shell brass fuze. Hollow iron with brass fuze plug on top. Slotted side to allow flames to pass and ignite the fuze. Base of shell narrows. On wooden stand.
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3” Hotchkiss shell Lot #212 (Sale Order 211 of 349) 86.1.37 3” Hotchkiss shell. Fuse plug in place. Part of nose of shell blown off, exposing fuse plug and interior of shell. Likely a misfire. Expansion band had oxidized. Number 139 on wooden base.
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20 lb. Parrott gun shell Lot #213 (Sale Order 212 of 349) 86.1.32 20 lb. Parrott gun shell. Nose of the shell is blown out. Cast in iron with a hollow center. Wrought Iron sabot at the bottom of the shell. 138 painted on the side in black paint.
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Print of the "Famous War Engine 'General'" Lot #214 (Sale Order 213 of 349) 86.24.147 Print of the "Famous War Engine 'General'". Framed, Matted, and Colored.
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Engraving of General Ulysses S. Grant Lot #215 (Sale Order 214 of 349) 86.24.23 Engraving of General Ulysses S. Grant. Oval portrait of Grant in full General's uniform. From a painting by W. E. Marshall. Engraved by W. E. Marshall. Gen. U. S. Grant" printed in the bottom boarder of the oval. Framed.
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“Medal of Honor” “6th U.S. Cavalry – 1863” by Don Stivers Lot #216 (Sale Order 215 of 349) 09.24.3 “Medal of Honor” “6th U.S. Cavalry – 1863” by Don Stivers. Framed & Matted.
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Modern print of a painting of Gen. John C. Pemberton, C.S.A. Lot #217 (Sale Order 216 of 349) 08.24.5 Modern print of a painting of Gen. John C. Pemberton, C.S.A. Image of Pemberton in Confederate uniform with U.S. and Confederate flags in the background. "Honor to whom honor is due..." written at the bottom. Framed and matted.
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Print of painting "The Redoubtable Sergeant" by Don Stivers Lot #218 (Sale Order 217 of 349) 08.24.11 Print of painting "The Redoubtable Sergeant" by Don Stivers. Image portrays the charge of Sgt. Emanuel Stance and men of the Buffalo Soldiers at the Battle of Kickapoo Springs, Texas, May of 1870. Signed by the artist in pencil on the bottom left of the print. Framed and mounted.
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Section of U.S. cavalry bit Lot #219 (Sale Order 218 of 349) 86.9.6 Section of U.S. cavalry bit. "U.S" in circle on bit. Loop for leather strap and hook.
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Leather percussion cap box Lot #220 (Sale Order 219 of 349) 86.12.71A Leather percussion cap box. Cover stamped, "A.D. Laidley U.S. Ord. Dept. U.S. Inspector. "Two leather belt loops attached by copper rivets. "E. Gay(?) Chic(?)." stamped on back. Possibly E. Gaylord Chicago. Brass fastener on bottom.
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Pair of Private Enlisted Man Cavalry Spurs Lot #221 (Sale Order 220 of 349) 86.12.39A-B Pair of Private Enlisted Man Cavalry Spurs.
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Flame director for 10lb Parrott Shell & Two iron artillery vent picks Lot #222 (Sale Order 221 of 349) 86.1.44 Flame director for 10 lb. Parrott shell. Steel piece fits on nose of shell and directs the blast flames toward the fuze, decreasing the likelihood of a dud shell. Painted black, but paint is wearing off. 86.1.71 Two iron artillery vent picks. Appear to be iron, very rusty. For large caliber guns, such as coastal artillery. Point broken off of one. Straight shaft with a loop at one end.
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Pair of cavalry shoulder straps of a major Lot #223 (Sale Order 222 of 349) 86.22.5 Pair of cavalry shoulder straps of a major. Gold bullion oak leaves on yellow wool background. Gold bullion framing the insignia. Stitching visible on back
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Piece of wood with bullet from Culp’s hill, Gettysburg Lot #224 (Sale Order 223 of 349) 86.10.67 Piece of wood with bullet from Culp’s hill, Gettysburg. Bullet has fallen out.
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Union cartridge box plate Lot #225 (Sale Order 224 of 349) 86.10.53 Union cartridge box plate. Standard oval brass plate with “U.S.” on front. Label says Gettysburg 1863.
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Iron finial from tip of Confederate bayonet scabbard Lot #226 (Sale Order 225 of 349) 86.10.22 Iron finial from tip of Confederate bayonet scabbard. From the Perryville Battlefield. Slightly corroded.
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Pistol bullet mold Lot #227 (Sale Order 226 of 349) 86.10.27 Pistol bullet mold. Single bullet mold of tong style. Small caliber. Relic piece, badly rusted, from the Battle of Perryville.
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Piece of worked flint from Plum Run, Gettysburg Lot #228 (Sale Order 227 of 349) 86.10.77 Piece of worked flint from Plum Run, Gettysburg. Labeled “Indian Arrow Head”.
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Two Confederate minie ball bullets Lot #229 (Sale Order 228 of 349) 86.10.4 Two minie ball bullets. Two Confederate bullets (Two bands around the base). One is a drop, the other has been fired.
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Fragment of two barreled pistol Lot #230 (Sale Order 229 of 349) 86.10.19 Fragment of two barreled pistol. Dug from the Perryville Battlefield.
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Cavalry saber guard from Perryville. Dug relic. Lot #231 (Sale Order 230 of 349) 86.10.13 Cavalry saber guard from Perryville. Dug relic.
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Abraham Lincoln commemorative plate Lot #232 (Sale Order 231 of 349) 86.26.37 Abraham Lincoln commemorative plate. White ceramic plate with a brown painted bust of Lincoln at center. Letters of the alphabet around the edge of the plate. Possibly a children's plate.
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Abraham Lincoln commemorative plate Lot #233 (Sale Order 232 of 349) 86.26.36 Abraham Lincoln commemorative plate. Blue/green glass with a profile of Lincoln at center. "President Lincoln" below the profile. 16 stars around the plate edge.
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White ceramic plaque with profile of Abraham Lincoln Lot #234 (Sale Order 233 of 349) 86.26.41A White ceramic plaque with profile of Abraham Lincoln. Plaque is round with Lincoln in right profile.
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grouping of Veteran’s memorabilia of Calvin A. Blanchard Lot #235 (Sale Order 234 of 349) 86.43.171 Representative badge from the 76th Encampment of the G.A.R., Indianapolis, Ind., 1942. G.A.R. insignia pin bar with gold silk ribbon hanging below. "76th National Encampment G.A.R. Indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 13 - 18 1942" printed in black on the gold ribbon. Brass disk with relief image of "George A. Gay Commander-in-Chief" hangs from the clasp. 88.13.1(C) Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War badge. Bronze. Pin clasp marked "FCL". A red, white, and blue silk ribbon hangs from the pin bar. A round badge hangs from the ribbon. D.U.V. insignia at the center, surrounded by "Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865". 88.28.1 G.A.R. reunion badge from the 21st National Encampment in St. Louis in 1887. Silver pin bar with "St. Louis" and "A.D. 1887" on either side of a small bronze G.A.R. insignia. A gold ribbon hangs from the pin bar. A medal hangs from the ribbon. Obverse- Profile of John A. Logan surrounded by "John A. Logan Patriot, Statesman, Model Volunteer." Reverse- State seal of Missouri, surrounded by "Delegate 21st Nat'l Encampment Grand Army of the Republic." 88.43.2 Representative badge from the 77th Encampment of the G.A.R., Milwaukee, Wis., 1943. G.A.R. insignia pin bar with gold silk ribbon hanging below. "Representative 77th National Encampment G.A.R. Milwaukee, Wis. Sept. 19 - 24 1943" printed in black on the gold ribbon. Brass disk with relief image of "John S. Dumser Commander-in-Chief" hangs from the clasp. 88.43.168 Representative badge from the 74th Encampment of the G.A.R., Springfield, Ill., 1940. G.A.R. insignia pin bar, with brass "G.A.R. Representative" Springfield reunion plate hangs from the pin bar and gold silk ribbon hanging below. Brass disk with relief image of "John E. Andrew Died in office June 30th 1940" hangs at the bottom.
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3 G.A.R. National Encampment Badges Lot #236 (Sale Order 235 of 349) 86.43.172 Representative badge from the 64th Encampment of the G.A.R., Cincinnati, Ohio, 1930. G.A.R. insignia pin bar, with "G.A.R. Representative" plate and gold silk ribbon hanging below. Pewter Cincinnati reunion plate hangs from the Representative plate. Brass disk with relief image of "Edwin J. Foster Commander-in-Chief G.A.R." hangs at the bottom. 88.43.3C Delegate badge of the 30th National Encampment, St Paul, Minn., 1896.Minnesota state seal and cut wheat pin clasp. Copper delegate plate hangs from the pin clasp. Brass eagle and enamel American flag plate hangs from the delegate plate. Copper G.A.R. insignia with an image of a man in profile at center hangs from eagle plate. 88.43.3D Representative badge from the 40th Encampment of the G.A.R., Minneapolis, Minn., 1906. G.A.R. eagle insignia pin clasp, with "40th National Encampment August 13th- 18th 1906" surrounding. G.A.R. insignia hangs from the pin clasp. Orange ribbon hangs from the pin clasp. A canteen shaped medal hangs from the ribbon, with "Member G.A.R. Memorial Halls, Minneapolis" with an image of a building in the center.
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Brown leather wallet Lot #237 (Sale Order 236 of 349) 86.20.19 Brown leather wallet. Two pockets at each end. Fold over lamb skin flaps on the inside. Five folds and a leather strap to secure it closed.
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Cross section of tree from Devil’s Den, lacquered with bark Lot #238 (Sale Order 237 of 349) 86.10.49 Cross section of tree from Devil’s Den, lacquered with bark. With brass plaque stating, “From Devil’s Den 1863”. With label stating “From a tree at Gettysburg occupied July 3rd. 1863, by Confederate Sharpshooters. Union Artillery shelled them out, and prevented re-occupation. The tree almost shot to pieces, but lived until 1921; fifty-eight years after the fight.”
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Cross section of tree from Little Round Top, lacquered with bark Lot #239 (Sale Order 238 of 349) 86.10.50 Cross section of tree from Little Round Top, lacquered with bark. With brass plaque stating, “From Little Round Top 1863”. With label stating “From a tree at Gettysburg occupied July 3rd. 1863, by Confederate Sharpshooters. Union Artillery shelled them out, and prevented re-occupation. The tree almost shot to pieces, but lived until 1921; fifty-eight years after the fight.”
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6 G.A.R. Various Ribbons Lot #240 (Sale Order 239 of 349) 86.27.145 First Post G.A.R. ribbon. Light blue silk ribbon with gold bullion accent at the top, and a gold bullion fringe at the bottom. "First Post G.A.R. Organized April 6th 1866, at Decatur Ill. Twenty-First National Encampment, St. Louis, Mo. 1887" printed in red on the face of the ribbon. Steel safety pin is sewn to the back of the ribbon. 86.27.146 22nd National Encampment G.A.R. Virginia Representative ribbon. Cream colored silk ribbon with a gold bullion tassel hanging from the bottom. The Virginia state seal is printed in gold in the center. "Virginia 22nd National Encampment G.A.R." printed in gold above the seal and, "Columbus, September 12, 1888." 86.27.147 Lafayette Post ribbon. Cream colored silk ribbon with an image of Lafayette printed in black at the center. "Philadelphia, May 30th, 1889." printed in black above the image and "Lafayette Post No. 140, Department of New York. G.A.R." print below. 86.27.148 Dept. of Mass. Womens Relief Corps ribbon. Burgandy silk ribbon the Massachusetts state seal and an image of the W.R.C. medal, with "W.R.C." printed in gold in between. "Department of Mass." printed in gold above the images, "1889"on either side of the medal image, "Seventh National Convention, Milwaukee, Wis." printed below. 86.27.149 Meade Post No. 1 Associate ribbon. White silk ribbon with the G.A.R. Meade Post No.1 insignia printed in gold in the center. "Memorial Day" printed in gold above the insignia, and "Associate 1890" printed below. False gold fringe printed at the bottom. 86.27.150 G.A.R. Denver Reception ribbon. Red silk ribbon with the Colorado state seal near the top. "Fourth July" printed in gold above the seal, and "1890 Denver Reception" printed below.
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8 G.A.R. Ribbons & 1 W.R.C. Ribbon Lot #241 (Sale Order 240 of 349) 86.27.152 Supplementary Delegates ribbon. Gold silk ribbon. "Supplementary Delegates Badge G.A.R. Detroit, 1891. Frank G. Smith Chairman" printed in gold down the face of the ribbon. Fair Artex, Building 11, Navy Yard, Philadelphia. 86.27.153 Palmer Commander-in-Chief ribbon. Gold silk ribbon with two images of G.A.R. medals printed in black. "Hurrah! Our Newly Elected Commander-in-Chief is Palmer of New York. 25th Encampment. Detroit, Mich. 1891" printed in black down the face of the ribbon. 86.27.155 G.A.R. Detroit Encampment Delegate ribbon. Gold silk ribbon with an image of a G.A.R. medal printed in black at the top. "Detroit, Mich. 1891 Delegate Ninth National Convention" printed in black below the image. 86.27.156 G.A.R. Washington, D.C. ribbon. Peach colored silk ribbon with a decorative pattern printed in black near the top and at the bottom. "G.A.R. Washington, D.C. 1892" printed in black on the face of the ribbon. 86.27.157 G.A.R. Washington, D.C. ribbon. Blue silk ribbon with a image of the U.S. Capitol printed in gold. "G.A.R." printed in gold above the image, and "Washington, D.C.1892" printed below. Steel pin at the top back of the pin. 86.27.159 Women's Relief Corps Honor ribbon. Blue silk with the image of a W.R.C. medal printed in gold at the center of the ribbon. "Honor" printed in gold above the image, and "Ambition is the germ from which all growth of nobleness proceeds 1895." Printed below. 86.27.160 1896 G.A.R. National Encampment ribbon. Cream colored silk ribbon with image of a globe, with "St. Paul The Centre of North America" printed in black inside. "G.A.R. National Encampment" printed in black above the globe, and "1896" printed below. 86.27.165 Chicago G.A.R. ribbon. Gold silk ribbon with an image of a phoenix rising from the ashes printed in black. "G.A.R." printed in black above the image, and "Chicago 1900"printed below. 86.27.168 Department of Wisconsin ribbon. Red silk ribbon with an image of a G.A.R. medal printed in black. "Representative 35th Annual... Encampment Dep't of Wisconsin" printed in black above the image, and Sheboygan, Wis. June19-20, 1901." printed below.
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4 Various Ribbons Lot #242 (Sale Order 241 of 349) 86.27.151 W.R.C. National Convention ribbon. Red silk ribbon with an image of the W.R.C. medal printed in gold at the top. "Eighth National" printed in gold above the image of the medal, and "Convention W.R.C." At bottom is an image of the Bunker Hill monument printed in gold, with "Boston, Mass. 1890." above the image, and "Department Massachusetts." 86.27.158 26th G.A.R. National Encampment Post No. 5 Philadelphia ribbon. Small red, white, and blue silk covered button at the top. White silk ribbon with gold bullion fringe at the bottom. Image of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant printed in blue at the top. "Post No. 5 G.A.R. Philada. 26th National Encampment Washington, D.C. Sept. 20 1892" printed in gold beneath the image. 86.27.162 Oil City G.A.R. ribbon. Red silk ribbon. "Oil City June 6-10, 1898 Dept. of Penna. G.A.R. Col. R. B. Beath" printed in gold on the face of the ribbon. 86.27.163 Chapin Post No. 2 Pan-American Exhibition ribbon. Gold silk ribbon. "Chapin Post No.2 Pan American Buffalo 1901 Philadelphia 1861-5 1899" printed in black on the face of the ribbon.
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Pair of G.A.R. Badges Lot #243 (Sale Order 242 of 349) 86.43.165 Delegate badge of the 32nd National Encampment, G.A.R., Cincinnati, Ohio, 1898. Brass and blue enamel pin clasp. Cincinnati city seal hangs from the pin clasp. Gold silk ribbon hangs from the pin clasp. Brass medal hangs from the gold ribbon. Medal features a facsimile of the G.A.R. medal overwritten by "G.A.R." in red, white, and blue enamel. 86.43.170 Representative badge from the 52nd Encampment of the G.A.R., Portland, Ore., 1918. G.A.R. insignia pin bar with a ribbon bar, with "G.A.R. Representative", G.A.R. plate with a gold ribbon hanging behind. Pewter reunion plate with Mount Hood hangs from the Representative plate. Brass disk with relief image of "Orlando A. Somers Commander-in-Chief" hangs at the bottom.
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3 G.A.R. Encampment Badges Lot #244 (Sale Order 243 of 349) 86.43.30 Representative badge from the 68th Encampment of the G.A.R., Rochester, 1934. G.A.R. insignia pin bar, with "G.A.R. Representative" plate and gold silk ribbon hanging below. Pewter Des Moines reunion plate hangs from the Representative plate. Brass disk with relief image of "Russel C. Martin Commander-in-Chief" hangs at the bottom. 86.43.31 Representative badge from the 75th Encampment of the G.A.R., Columbus, Ohio, 1941. G.A.R. insignia pin bar, with brass "G.A.R. Representative" Columbus reunion plate hangs from the pin bar and gold silk ribbon hanging below. Brass disk with relief image of "William W. Nixon Commander-in-Chief" hangs at the bottom. 86.43.32 Representative badge from the 83rd and final Encampment of the G.A.R., Indianapolis, Ind., 1949. G.A.R. insignia pin bar, with brass "G.A.R. Representative" Indianapolis reunion plate hangs from the pin bar and gold silk ribbon hanging below. Brass disk with relief image of "Theodore A. Penland Commander-in-Chief" hangs at the bottom.
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3 G.A.R. Encampment Badges Lot #245 (Sale Order 244 of 349) 86.43.166 Representative badge from the 69th Encampment of the G.A.R., Grand Rapids, 1935. G.A.R. insignia pin bar, with "G.A.R. Representative" plate and gold silk ribbon hanging below. Brass Grand Rapids reunion plate hangs from the Representative plate. Brass disk with relief image of "Alfred E. Stacey Commander-in-Chief" hangs at the bottom. 86.43.167 Representative badge from the 71st Encampment of the G.A.R., Madison, Wis., 1937. G.A.R. insignia pin bar, with "G.A.R. Representative" plate and gold silk ribbon hanging below. Bronze Madison reunion plate hangs from the Representative plate. Brass disk with relief image of "C. H. William Ruhe Commander-in-Chief" hangs at the bottom. 86.43.169 Badge of the 56th National Encampment of the G.A.R., De Moines, Iowa, 1922. Pin clasp with "Representative" on it pinned through a gold ribbon. De Moines National Encampment badge hangs from the pin clasps. Brass pendant hangs from the ribbon with profile "Lewis Stephen Pilcher".
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Grouping of G.A.R./S.U.V badges Lot #246 (Sale Order 245 of 349) 86.43.72B G.A.R. grouping. One standard bronze G.A.R. eagle with artillery tubes and cannon balls pin clasp. One silk American flag lapel pin. One bronze G.A.R. insignia lapel pin. One bronze G.A.R. insignia badge that hangs from the bottom of a G.A.R. ribbon badge. 86.43.73A Post 2 G.A.R. Commander medal. Silver. Obverse- Coat-of-Arms City of Philadelphia, surrounded by "Past Post Commander Medal Post 2." Reverse- Blank. 86.43.74A 32nd National Encampment. G.A.R. badge. Bronze. Obverse- Enlarged G.A.R. insignia star, caught by circular bar at points, bearing "32nd Nat'l Encampment Cincinnati Sept. 5-10, 1898"- gilt insignia in center. Suspended by rings from bronze clasp with ornate center bearing "Queen of the West Souvenir" Reverse- On gilt center, Coat-of-Arms City of Cincinnati "Official Souvenir." 86.43.78 Delegate to the 19th Annual Encampment, Sons of Veterans of Pa. badge. Obverse- Pressed metal button with the Sons of Veterans coat-of-arms printed on paper at the center. Button hangs by a ring from a red, white, and blue silk ribbon. The ribbon has "19th Annual Encampment Sons of Veterans of Pennsylvania Hazelton 1899" printed in silver down the face. Ribbon hangs from a pressed metal pin clasp. Reverse- Blank. 86.43.79 Sons of Union Veterans badge. Bronze. Obverse- Sons of Union Veterans insignia badge with the "S.U.V." device at the center, surrounded by "Preserved by the Grace of God MDCCCLXXXI." The badge also features a wreath surmounting crossed artillery tubes, with an eagle perched on top. Badge hangs by a ring from a blue silk ribbon with red and white stripes. Ribbon hangs from a pin bar marked, "Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War." Reverse- Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War insignia. 86.43.82A Sons of Veterans badge. Bronze. Obverse- Portrait of Maj. A. P. Davis, founder of the S.U.V. in 1881. Hangs by a ring from a blue, purple, and yellow ribbon. Ribbon hangs from an eagle and flags pin bar. Reverse- "Major A. P. Davis Born at Gardiner Maine May 10, 1835" Badge is attached to a card reading, "Sons of Veterans- U.S.A." Port. of Maj. A. P. Davis- founder and first organizer in 1881." 86.43.83A 23rd Annual Encampment. Penna. Division Sons of Veterans badge. Gilt metal. Obverse- Sunburst shaped badge with the Sons of Veterans insignia in the center surrounded by, "Pennsylvania Division Sons of Veterans, U.S.A. Allentown, June 16, 18 1903" Hangs by a ring from a red, white, and blue silk ribbon. Ribbon hangs from a pin clasp marked, "23rd Annual Encampment." Reverse- Blank.
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6 S.U.V. Badges Lot #247 (Sale Order 246 of 349) 86.43.75A Penna. Sons of Union Veterans delegate to National Encampment badge. Bronze. Obverse- Keystone with center design G.A.R. insignia surrounded by "G.A.R. Delegate from Pennsylvania to National Encapt"- suspended by a blue silk ribbon with red and white stripes from a pin bar marked "Filii Veteranorum." Reverse- Blank. 86.43.76A 33rd National Encampment. Sons of Veterans badge. Bronze. Obverse- Enameled monogram "S.V." in white metal center, ornamented bronze border bearing "G.A.R. 33rd National Encampment"- suspended by buff and blue ribbon with "Sons of Veterans" in silver letters printed thereon, caught in bronze clasp Liberty Bell, "1899 Philadelphia" State House, and Coat-of-Arms Philadelphia. Reverse- Blank. 86.43.77A Delegate to the 21st Annual Convention, Sons of Veterans. Obverse- Rounds pressed metal badge with Sons of Veterans coat-of-arms on paper in the center. Badge hangs from a red, white, and blue ribbon with "21st Annual Convention Sons of Veterans Lebanon, PA." in gold letters. Ribbon hangs from a pressed metal pin clasp with "Delegate" on paper in the center. Reverse- Blank. 86.43.77B Sons of Veterans Badge. Bronze. Obverse- Black painted Maltese cross with raised Sons of Veterans insignia at the center hanging from a blue ribbon with red and white stripes. Ribbon wraps around a pin bar. Reverse- Blank. 86.43.80A Sons of Veterans badge. Bronze. Obverse- Sons of Veterans insignia at the center, over crossed artillery tubes and a cross botonee. The arms of the cross are marked "A", "L", "S", and "SV". Badge hangs by a ring from a red, white, and blue silk ribbon. Ribbon hangs from a brass pin clasp with the pin missing. Reverse- Sons of Veterans insignia. 86.43.81A Sons of Veterans badge. Bronze. Obverse- Standard old Sons of Veterans insignia badge with eagle atop wreath and crossed artillery tubes. Hangs from a blue silk ribbon with red and white stripes. Ribbon hangs from a bronze pin clasp marked "Filii Veteranorum". Reverse- Sons of Veterans seal.
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G.A.R. Insignia Star Souvenir Medal Lot #248 (Sale Order 247 of 349) 86.43.80 G.A.R. Insignia Star Souvenir Medal. White metal. Obverse- Insignia star of the G.A.R., emblematical designs surrounding words "Fraternity, Charity, Loyalty" "Defenders of the Union." Reverse- Eagle, shield & flag "E. Pluribus Unum"- surrounded by corps marks & ring of stars- "Citizens in Peace In war Soldiers."
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G.A.R. souvenir miniature canteen & G.A.R. belt buckle Lot #249 (Sale Order 248 of 349) 86.43.86 G.A.R. souvenir miniature canteen. Tin. Obverse- "G.A.R. Souvenir" in the center. With "We Drink From the Same Canteen." Reverse- Profile of a man with a paper label at the bottom reading "Kline Peter." 86.43.87 G.A.R. belt buckle. Brass. G.A.R. insignia at the center, with "G.A.R." over the insignia. "Klinepeter" on a paper label on the back of the buckle.
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Plant's Cup Primed .36 caliber revolver- 3rd Model Lot #250 (Sale Order 249 of 349) 86.6.22 Plant's Cup Primed .36 caliber revolver- 3rd Model. Six shot. Single action. Brass frame with sliding shell casing ejector on right side above grip. Integrated trigger. "Plant's Mfg. Co. New Haven." stamped on top of barrel. "Merwin & Bray. New York" stamped on left side of barrel.SN 4014.
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Smith & Wesson. .32 caliber. Model No. 2 Army revolver Lot #251 (Sale Order 250 of 349) 86.6.21 Smith & Wesson. .32 caliber. Model No. 2 Army revolver. Six shot. Single action. "Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass." stamped on top of barrel. Barrel section releases from bottom of frame and pivots upward. SN 4022. Fires .32 caliber rimfire cartridges.
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Remington .44 caliber Army revolver Lot #252 (Sale Order 251 of 349) 86.6.29 Remington .44 caliber Army revolver. Six shot. Single action. SN 7708. "Patented Dec. 17 1861 Manufactured by Remingtons' Illion, N.Y." stamped on top of barrel. Brass trigger guard. Wood grip chipped on left side. Tamping mechanism is loose.
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Model 1843 U.S. Navy box lock pistol Lot #253 (Sale Order 252 of 349) 86.6.3 Model 1843 U.S. Navy box lock pistol. "US Deringer Philadela" stamped on lock plate. "RP Deringer Philadela" stamped on top of barrel. Brass trigger guard and barrel band. Ramrod mounted beneath the barrel by swivel. No. 165 painted on stock.
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Confederate officer's sword Lot #254 (Sale Order 253 of 349) 86.4.45 Confederate officer's sword. Leather grip with brass pommel and hand guard with "CSA" cut into it. Unmarked steel blade. Made by the Confederate States Armory, Louis Froelich prop., Kenansville, N.C. No scabbard.
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Confederate Foot Officer's sword, no scabbard Lot #255 (Sale Order 254 of 349) 86.4.46 Confederate Foot Officer's sword, no scabbard. Leather grip with brass hand guard and pommel. Floral pattern cut into hand guard. Steel blade etched on both sides, barely visible. "C.S." etched on right side of blade. Made by Boyle Gamble of Richmond, Virginia. Steel.
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Non-regulation officer's sword and scabbard Lot #256 (Sale Order 255 of 349) 86.4.30 Non-regulation officer's sword and scabbard. Sharkskin handle with steel hand guard and pommel. Steel blade with etching scroll work. "U.S." etched on left side, eagle with "E Pluribus Unum" on the right side. "Tiffany & Co. New York" etched on right side ricasso "Warranted to Cut Wrought Iron" etched on the left side ricasso. "P.D.L." stamped into ricasso on left side. Steel scabbard with steel rings, ring mounts, and tip.
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M1852 Naval Officer's sword and scabbard. Lot #257 (Sale Order 256 of 349) 86.4.59 M1852 Naval Officer's sword and scabbard. Brass pommel and hand guard possibly plated. Brass and steel grip. Oak leaf pattern and "USN" cut into hand guard. Steel blade etched with "USN" on the right side, and "E Pluribus Unum" on the left side. Etched on left side ricasso, "H. Sauerbier Newark N.J." Iron scabbard with brass rings and ring mounts. Scabbard has been painted black. Scabbard end and drag missing.
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8" smooth bore shell Lot #258 (Sale Order 257 of 349) 93.1.4 8" smooth bore shell. Iron casing with hollow center. Brass threaded collar at top.
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8 lb. solid shot with "Chancellorsville" painted in white on the side Lot #259 (Sale Order 258 of 349) 86.1.27 8 lb. solid shot with "Chancellorsville" painted in white on the side. Cast in solid iron. Old museum number 1142 painted in white on the side. With wooden base. Number on base is 106.
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24 lb. smoothbore shell Lot #260 (Sale Order 259 of 349) 93.1.6 24 lb. smoothbore shell. Hole for wooden fuze plug. Badly pitted on outside of shell indicating a relic piece.
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Confederate Reed 3" Parrott gun shell Lot #261 (Sale Order 260 of 349) 86.1.16 Confederate Reed 3" Parrott gun shell. Cast from iron with hollow center. Iron has significant chips missing on the bottom of the shell. Copper sabot is missing. Old museum number 125 painted on the side in black paint. 27 painted in white paint on the side. Hole for the fuze plug at the top.
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Iron mortar fragment reported to have been fired from the mortar “Dictator” on U.S. Grant’s military Lot #262 (Sale Order 261 of 349) 86.10.51 Iron mortar fragment reported to have been fired from the mortar “Dictator” on U.S. Grant’s military railroad.
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Half shell of a Confederate 3" Burton Pattern II shell on a wooden stand Lot #263 (Sale Order 262 of 349) 93.1.10 Half shell of a Confederate 3" Burton Pattern II shell on a wooden stand. Cast from iron. Hollow cavity in the center for the powder charge. Screw threads for the fuze plug are visible. Copper sabot with remnant of the original orange paint at the bottom. On a wooden base with a plate that reads, "C.S.A. 3" Burton."
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Framed Print of "Battle of Weldon Rail-Road, August 21, 1864" Drawn by R. Holland. Printed by J.H. Lot #264 (Sale Order 263 of 349) 97.24.2 Framed Print of "Battle of Weldon Rail-Road, August 21, 1864" Drawn by R. Holland. Printed by J.H. Buffords' Lith. Boston.
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Print of a drawing of General Ulysses S. Grant by W. H. Fowles Lot #265 (Sale Order 264 of 349) 86.3.39 Print of a drawing of General Ulysses S. Grant by W. H. Fowles. Grant is shown in civilian clothes from the chest up. Drawing done from a photograph by Bogardus. Published by J. H. Buford Sons, New York. Framed.
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"Terrific Encounter Between the 'Monitor' and the 'Merrimac' McCormick Harvester print featuring the Lot #266 (Sale Order 265 of 349) 86.3.49 "Terrific Encounter Between the 'Monitor' and the 'Merrimac' McCormick Harvester print featuring the McCormick steel mower in the upper right corner and the Harvester in the lower left corner. Image of battle between U.S.S. Monitor and the C.S.S. Virginia (ex-Merrimac) that also features the U.S.S. Congress, U.S.S. Minnesota, and U.S.S. Cumberland. Presented with the compliments of the McCormick Harvesting Machine Co., Chicago, Ill. Framed.
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“Hold the Ground at all Hazards” by Keith Rocco Lot #267 (Sale Order 266 of 349) 09.24.4 “Hold the Ground at all Hazards” by Keith Rocco. – Framed & Matted.
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M1872 G.A.R. kepi Lot #268 (Sale Order 267 of 349) 86.15.12 M1872 G.A.R. kepi. Faded blue wool. Black leather visor and chin strap. Brass G.A.R. buttons on sides. Leather sweat band and cloth liner inside. Metal numbers "265" on front of crown.
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Cavalry pistol cartridge box Lot #269 (Sale Order 268 of 349) 86.12.12 Cavalry pistol cartridge box. Black leather. Fastening strap attached to flap cover by brass rivet. Two leather belt loops on attached on back with brass rivets. Brass fastener on bottom.
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Black leather percussion cap box Lot #270 (Sale Order 269 of 349) 86.12.6 Black leather percussion cap box. Leather cover flap with tab. Brass finial on bottom for tab to loop over. Two leather belt loops on back attached with brass tacks. Stamp on leather flap reads, "R. White Sub Inspector U.S. Ord. Dept."
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Piece of wood with bullet embedded from Culp’s Hill Gettysburg near CSA position Lot #271 (Sale Order 270 of 349) 86.10.62 Piece of wood with bullet embedded from Culp’s Hill Gettysburg near CSA position. With label stating “Piece of Oak from Gettysburg Battlefield. East Confederate Ave. 100 feet West Brigade Tablet C.S.A. Culp’s Hill, Aug. 26, 1913.”
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Piece of wood with bullet in it from Chancellorsville Battlefield. Paper tag tacked to wood reads, Lot #272 (Sale Order 271 of 349) 86.10.26 Piece of wood with bullet in it from Chancellorsville Battlefield. Paper tag tacked to wood reads, "Battle of Chancellorsville.
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4 Confederate Miniature Figures Lot #273 (Sale Order 272 of 349) 86.7.1 Miniature figure of Robert E. Lee. In dress uniform with sword. Right hand holding hat and left hand on sword. Stands on wood base. Artists signature on top rear of base, "Caldwell 7-81."Label on front of base reads, "Robert E. Lee 1807-70." 86.7.2 Miniature figure of Sheppard's "The Infantryman.". In field dress with rifle and pipe. Stands on wood base. Artists signature on top rear of base, "Caldwell 6-80."Label on front reads, "Sheppard's 'The Infantryman'." 86.7.3 Miniature figure of Confederate Artillery. In field dress holding powder scoop. Stands on wood base. Artists signature on top rear of base, "Caldwell 3-80."Label on front reads, "C.S.A. Artillery (Field)." Miniature figure of General A. P. Hill. In dress uniform with sword and sash, holding field glasses. Stands on wood base. Label on front has a facsimile of A. P. Hill's signature. Artist's signature on top back of base, "Caldwell, 10-78."
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Confederate bowie knife scabbard from Confederate campsite in Bartow, WVA Lot #274 (Sale Order 273 of 349) 86.10.20 Confederate bowie knife scabbard from Confederate campsite in Bartow, WVA
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Large tin coffee pot, likely for camp rather than field use Lot #275 (Sale Order 274 of 349) 86.17.11 Large tin coffee pot, likely for camp rather than field use. Conical in shape with a spout and pouring handle on the body. Tin wire carrying handle with wooden grip on top. Tin lid with wooden handle.
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Perryville Battlefield Dug Relics Lot #276 (Sale Order 275 of 349) 86.10.14 Blade of bowie knife from Perryville. Dug relic. 86.10.17 Cartridge tin from Perryville. Dug relic. 86.10.21 Brass scabbard throat of saber bayonet. Dug from the Perryville Battlefield. 86.10.28 Confederate bowie knife blade from Perryville. Dug relic. 86.10.30 Buckle or equipment harness dug from Perryville.
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4 Dug Relics Lot #277 (Sale Order 276 of 349) 86.10.7 Lock plate and hammer of British Enfield rifle. Dug from the Perryville Battlefield. Hammer at half-cock. 86.10.23 M1816 .69 caliber bayonet fragment. Socket bayonet with tip broken off. Dug from the Perryville Battlefield. 86.10.24 Bayonet fragment. Appears to be a M1816 socket bayonet that has had the tip worked into a hook before it broke off. Dug from the Perryville Battlefield. 86.10.25 M1842 .69 caliber socket bayonet fragment. Lock ring is missing, and tip is broken off.
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Dug Relic of Butt of single shot muzzle loaded pistol. Lot #278 (Sale Order 277 of 349) 86.10.54 Dug Relic of Butt of single shot muzzle loaded pistol.
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Perryville Dug Relics Lot #279 (Sale Order 278 of 349) 86.10.11 Confederate tin canteen from Perryville. Dug relic. 86.10.15 Plain face canteen from Perryville. Dug relic. 86.10.16 Half of plain face canteen from Perryville. Dug relic.
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Cross section of tree from Culp’s Hill, lacquered with bark Lot #280 (Sale Order 279 of 349) 86.10.65 Cross section of tree from Culp’s Hill, lacquered with bark. With brass plaque marked “Culp’s Hill 1863”.
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Tree section with bullet and holes drilled in it. Little Round Top, Gettysburg Lot #281 (Sale Order 280 of 349) 86.10.57 Tree section with bullet and holes drilled in it. Little Round Top, Gettysburg. With brass plaque marked “Little Round Top 1863”.
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Cross section of tree purportedly from Gettysburg lacquered with bullet and holes drilled in it. Lot #282 (Sale Order 281 of 349) 86.10.64 Cross section of tree purportedly from Gettysburg lacquered with bullet and holes drilled in it.
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Infantry flag cord with tassels Lot #283 (Sale Order 282 of 349) 86.2.45 Infantry flag cord with tassels. Alternating blue and white cord. Alternating blue and white tassels and knots.
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Cotton 38 star U.S. National flag Lot #284 (Sale Order 283 of 349) 06.2.2 Cotton 38 star U.S. National flag. Approx. 8’ x 4’. From Companion No. 364 printed in black on the hoist.13 red and white stripes. Blue field with 38 printed white stars. Possibly a reproduction of a 38 star flag (1876).
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Cotton 48 star U.S. National flag Lot #285 (Sale Order 284 of 349) 97.2.1 Cotton 48 star U.S. National flag. Aprox. 68” x 45”. 48 white stars printed in the blue field.13 red and white stripes. Two brass grommets at each end of the hoist.
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Die for an Abraham Lincoln commemorative medal Lot #286 (Sale Order 285 of 349) 86.29.6A Die for an Abraham Lincoln commemorative medal. Convex profile of Lincoln with "Abraham Lincoln Feb. 12 1809 to April 14, 1865."
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Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson commemorative medal Lot #287 (Sale Order 286 of 349) 86.29.2 Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson commemorative medal. Obverse- Profile of Gen. Jackson surrounded by Lieut. General T.J. Jackson, Stonewall, Born 1821, Died 1863." Reverse- List of battles in which Jackson fought beginning with Bull Run and ending with the Wilderness (Chancellorsville). Wreath with "Dio Vindici" at bottom encloses battles.
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Commemorative medal from the dedication of the Lee Statue in Lexington, Virginia Lot #288 (Sale Order 287 of 349) 86.29.1 Commemorative medal from the dedication of the Lee Statue in Lexington, Virginia. Obverse- Image of statue of Gen. Lee in repose surrounded by "Born Jan'y 19th 1807 Died Oct. 12th 1870."Reverse- "In Memorium Unveiling Statue of Gen. R. E. Lee. Lexington, VA. June 28th 1883." surrounded by wreath.
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Woman's white cotton bonnet Lot #289 (Sale Order 288 of 349) 97.26.1 Woman's white cotton bonnet. Spotted pattern with ties. With Museum accession paperwork.
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Piece of wood with two bullets embedded from Gettysburg. Lot #290 (Sale Order 289 of 349) 86.10.66 Piece of wood with two bullets embedded from Gettysburg.
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.58 caliber socket bayonet. Dug relic Lot #291 (Sale Order 290 of 349) 86.10.18 .58 caliber socket bayonet. Dug relic, location of dig unknown. "US" stamped at base of blade.
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Fragment of wood with bullet embedded from Spotsylvania Lot #292 (Sale Order 291 of 349) 86.10.55 Fragment of wood with bullet embedded from Spotsylvania.
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Confederate Williams projectile Lot #293 (Sale Order 292 of 349) 86.1.51 Confederate Williams projectile. Cast from iron. Small round circle appears to be bored into the side of the projectile. On a wooden stand. Old museum number 107 painted in black on the side.
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M1859 McClellan style cavalry saddle, with saddle bags Lot #294 (Sale Order 293 of 349) 86.9.9 M1859 McClellan style cavalry saddle, with saddle bags, possible non-military bridal and bit with head stall, and military Krupper. Leather skirts, all girth, carbine socket, and stirrup covers. Wood stirrups. Shield-shaped brass escutcheon stamped "2", on pommel.
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Eb tuba brass upright saxhorn Lot #295 (Sale Order 294 of 349) 88.8.6 Eb tuba brass upright saxhorn. Brass body with nickel silver trim. Three top action actuated rotary valves. Stamped "Lenhart, Philada." near the bell.
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Snare drum Lot #296 (Sale Order 295 of 349) 86.8.14 Snare drum. Red rims with animal hide stretched across face. Rope supports with leather tighteners on sides. Two 6-point stars on each leather tightener. Rope braid around base of drum. Made by William Seefeldt of Philadelphia.
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Standard issue enlisted man's cavalry saber knot Lot #297 (Sale Order 296 of 349) 86.12.14 Standard issue enlisted man's cavalry saber knot. Black leather strap with woven leather tassel at one end. Leather clasp.
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Enlisted man's waist belt and buckle Lot #298 (Sale Order 297 of 349) 86.12.36 Enlisted man's waist belt and buckle. Standard brass "US" buckle. Black leather belt. Sheet indicates that a cap box should be with the belt. No cap box present. Note: At time of cataloging, museum’s inventory listed provenance and at time of printing, we are working to secure the provenance.
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Post war officer's sword belt Lot #299 (Sale Order 298 of 349) 86.12.65 Post war officer's sword belt. Black leather with pattern pressed on. Brass post war Federal Eagle buckle. Brass hook, clasps, and fittings.
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Spencer Repeating Army rifle Lot #300 (Sale Order 299 of 349) 86.5.23 Spencer Repeating Army rifle. "Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. Boston Mass. Pat'd March 6, 1860" stamped on top of receiver. SN 23132.Magazine tube in butt. Some parts appear to have been refinished. All steel fittings. Walnut stock.
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Spencer .52 caliber metallic cartridge repeating carbine Lot #301 (Sale Order 300 of 349) 86.5.9 Spencer .52 caliber metallic cartridge repeating carbine. "Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. Boston Mass. Pat'd March 6, 1860"stamped into top of receiver. Tube ammunition feeder inserts into butt of carbine.SN 42731. Steel barrel and mechanism. Walnut stock. Silver plate nailed to left side stock. Obscures a possible name. "Co. H. 11th Pa. Vol. Cav." cut into stock on left side. Small metal shield-shaped tag nailed to top of butt.
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Gwyn & Campbell .52 caliber breechloading carbine Lot #302 (Sale Order 301 of 349) 86.5.5 Gwyn & Campbell .52 caliber breechloading carbine. "Gwyn & Campbell Patent 1862 Hamilton O" stamped on lock plate behind hammer. "Union Rifle" stamped on receiver on right side. SN E210.Steel barrel and mechanics. Walnut stock. Ring and ring bar on left side.
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2nd Model Merrill .54 caliber breechloading carbine Lot #303 (Sale Order 302 of 349) 86.5.4 2nd Model Merrill .54 caliber breechloading carbine. "J. H. Merrill Balto. Pat. July 1858 Apl. 9 May 21-28 '61" stamped on lock plate in front of hammer.SN 13018 stamped on lock plate behind hammer. "J. H. Merrill Balto. Pat. July 1858" stamped on top of breech loading mechanism. Brass butt plate, trigger guard, and barrel band. Steel barrel and fittings. Walnut stock."48" and "US" stamped on butt plate. Ring and ring bar on left side.
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Confederate Cavalry saber and scabbard, Virginia Manufactory Lot #304 (Sale Order 303 of 349) 86.4.47 Confederate Cavalry saber and scabbard, Virginia Manufactory. Leather grip with steel hand guard and pommel. Steel blade with no etching or engraving. Steel scabbard with brass rings, ring mounts, and steel drag. Blade shows signs of being shortened and re-scabbarded. Note indicates this was done by the C.S. government. Some sort of material, possibly a lubricant has been introduced into the scabbard. Appears on the blade when the sword is drawn.
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M1840 Cavalry saber Lot #305 (Sale Order 304 of 349) 86.4.67 M1840 Cavalry saber. Leather handle with brass hand guard. Steel blade with no etching. No maker's marks. With scabbard
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M1852 Naval Officer's sword and scabbard Lot #306 (Sale Order 305 of 349) 86.4.57 M1852 Naval Officer's sword and scabbard. Sharkskin grip with brass hand guard and pommel. Oak leaves and "USN" cut into hand guard. Steel blade with etched patterns on each side. Shield and fouled anchor etched on right side, "USN" etched on the left side of blade. "W. H. Horstmann & Sons, Philadelphia" etched on right side ricasso. Scabbard is sharkskin with brass rings, ring mounts, and drag. Ring mounts are in the form of ropes.
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Militia Non-Commissioned Officer's sword and scabbard Lot #307 (Sale Order 306 of 349) 86.4.84 Militia Non-Commissioned Officer's sword and scabbard. Brass and carved bone handle with Federal shield and knight's helmet pommel. Black leather scabbard with brass throat and tip. Double edged, etched blade. Possibly a post-war piece.
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Section of a leather naval cutlass scabbard Lot #308 (Sale Order 307 of 349) 08.4.1 Section of a leather naval cutlass scabbard. Leather. Origin unknown.
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Probable Confederate saber bayonet Lot #309 (Sale Order 308 of 349) 86.4.11 Probable Confederate saber bayonet. Brass socket and handle. Steel blade. Possible maker's mark (& Co.) on ricasso, very faint. End of tip broken off. Possibly for a Palmetto Rifle. Missing spring.
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12 lb. spherical shell with sabot and Bormann fuze Lot #310 (Sale Order 309 of 349) 86.1.61 12 lb. spherical shell with sabot and Bormann fuze. Iron shell with fuse deactivation hole on top. Wooden sabot at base secured by iron bands to the shell. Sabot painted red. One iron band is loose.
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12 lb. solid shot- Federal Lot #311 (Sale Order 310 of 349) 86.1.60 12 lb. solid shot- Federal. Cast in solid iron. On wooden base with a silver plate that reads, "Fired July 2 or 3 from Little Round Top against Confederate batteries on ridge at Gettysburg, Lodged in stone wall and found Oct. 16, 1894."
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1 Grapeshot & 4 Shell Fragments Lot #312 (Sale Order 311 of 349) 86.1.2 Fragment of Confederate 12 lb. polygonal cavity shell. Part of a 12 lb. spherical case shot. 86.1.50 Large, possibly Naval, grapeshot. Solid iron with casting marks. 86.1.65 Fragment of 3" Hotchkiss shell. Base of shell, with "Hotchkiss Patent (?) 1855" cast on it. 86.10.12 Shell fragment, possibly from Ft. Donelson. Piece of rusted and pitted iron. "Ft. Don" painted on in white (Ft. Donelson?). 86.10.43 Shell fragment from Bull Run.
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Lot of Iron Canister Balls Lot #313 (Sale Order 312 of 349) 86.1.21 Five (5) iron canister balls. 86.1.72 Twelve (12) iron canister balls for 12 lb canister round.
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Shell Fragments from Fredericksburg, VA Lot #314 (Sale Order 313 of 349) 86.10.61A-C Shell fragments from Fredericksburg VA
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Shell fragment from Little Round Top, Gettysburg Lot #315 (Sale Order 314 of 349) 86.10.60 Shell fragment from Little Round Top, Gettysburg with label dated 1880.
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Button Dies Lot #316 (Sale Order 315 of 349) 86.32.7 Upper button die for a large artillery officer's uniform button. An eagle with a shield marked "A" in relief on top of die. "J. E. E." (J. E. Ellis) stamped in metal above the eagle. 86.32.8 Lower steel back die for a large Artillery Officer's uniform button. Eagle with "A" marked on shield cast on top.
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Button Dies Lot #317 (Sale Order 316 of 349) 86.32.6 Upper steel button die for a large staff officer's button. Eagle with shield in relief on top of die. "J. E. Ellis" stamped above the eagle. 86.32.12 Lower steel upper die for a large Staff Officer's button. Eagle with shield cast on top of the die.
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Button Dies Lot #318 (Sale Order 317 of 349) 86.32.10 Upper steel back die for an Engineer Officer's uniform button. Eagle with banner cast on the top of the die. "McW." stamped on the side. Cone shaped. 86.32.11 Lower steel back die of an Engineer Officer's small uniform button. Eagle with banner in relief on top of the die.
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Button Dies Lot #319 (Sale Order 318 of 349) 86.32.4 Steel upper die for an enlisted man's large uniform coat button. Eagle with shield in relief on top of die. "J. E. E." (J. E. Ellis) stamped on top. 86.32.5 Lower Steel back die for an enlisted man's uniform button. Eagle with shield cast on to the top of the die.
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Upper Steel back die for a large Artillery Officer's uniform button Lot #320 (Sale Order 319 of 349) 86.32.9 Upper Steel back die for a large Artillery Officer's uniform button. Eagle with "A" marked on shield cast on top. Cone shaped. "G. Grayson Maker Prov(?)" stamped on side. Possibly Providence, R. I.
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Lithograph, Lincoln & Family. Features Lincoln reading to son Tad, with Willie, Robert, and Mary To Lot #321 (Sale Order 320 of 349) 86.24.141 Lithograph, Lincoln & Family. Features Lincoln reading to son Tad, with Willie, Robert, and Mary Todd Lincoln. Framed and matted.
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Lithograph of the Repulse of Pickett's Charge, Gettysburg Lot #322 (Sale Order 321 of 349) 86.3.10 Lithograph of the Repulse of Pickett's Charge, Gettysburg. Shows reinforcements rushing forward to seal the breach in the Union lines. Gen. George G. Meade is portrayed holding field glasses just right of center. Painted by James Walker. Engraved by H. B. Hall, Jr. "Gettysburg" and "Repulse of Longstreet's Assault" are visible through a panel cut in the matting. Framed and matted.
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Black and white lithograph of the battle between the U.S.S. Monitor and the C.S.S. Virginia (Merrima Lot #323 (Sale Order 322 of 349) 86.3.43 Black and white lithograph of the battle between the U.S.S. Monitor and the C.S.S. Virginia (Merrimac). Print shows the Monitor in the foreground with the Virginia behind. Other U.S. Navy ships are in the background. The image is surrounded by nine smaller images of the interior of the Monitor, her designer Ericsson, the Caloric Engine, and a broadside cut away of the Virginia. "The First naval Conflict Between Iron Clad Vessels, In Hampton Roads, March 9th 1862." printed at bottom center. Dimensions for each vessel are at the bottom left and right. Published by Endicott & Co. New York. Framed.
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Print of drawing of the 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 12th Corps in action at the Battle of Chancellors Lot #324 (Sale Order 323 of 349) 05.24.25 Print of drawing of the 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 12th Corps in action at the Battle of Chancellorsville, May 2nd, 1863. Print shows a line of infantry taking shelter behind a stone wall. Framed and matted. Written in calligraphy on matting, "Chancellorsville Va. May 2nd1863" at bottom center and "2nd Brigade, 2nd Div., 12th Army Corps General Kane Commanding" on bottom left side. Artist signature "W. L. Sheppard" appears on bottom right corner of print.
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2 Prints of Florida Regiment Flags Lot #325 (Sale Order 324 of 349) 08.24.6 The flag of the 1st Florida Battalion Infantry, C.S.A. Print portrays a blue flag with a red cross and white stars. Signed "Rob N. 1971" in bottom left corner. Framed. 08.24.7 Two flags of the 8th Florida Regt. C.S.A. Portrays both the 1st national and the battle flag. Flag on the right side of the print has battle honors. Signed "Rob Needham 1972" in bottom left corner. Framed.
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Framed poster of Confederate flags from the collection of the Museum of the Confederacy Lot #326 (Sale Order 325 of 349) 08.24.10 Framed poster of Confederate flags from the collection of the Museum of the Confederacy. 21 images of flags. Unmatted in a metal frame.
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6 G.A.R. Badges Lot #327 (Sale Order 326 of 349) 86.43.35 G.A.R. badge with Colonel's shoulder strap pin bar. Pin bar is in the form of a Colonel's shoulder strap rank insignia. Yellow ribbon hangs from the pin clasp with an American flag down the center. A standard G.A.R. insignia badge hangs from the ribbon. 86.43.36 G.A.R. badge with Lt. Col. shoulder strap bar pin. Standard G.A.R. eagle pin clasp. Faded red silk ribbon with an American flag down the face. A Lt. Colonel's shoulder strap pin attached to the ribbon. Silver oak leaves inside on a dark blue background with brass border. Standard G.A.R. insignia badge hangs from the ribbon. 86.43.73 G.A.R. post officer's badge. Brass and bronze. Brass and blue enamel lieutenant’s shoulder strap pin clasp. A white silk ribbon with an American flag on it hangs from the pin clasp. A standard G.A.R. insignia badge hangs from the ribbon. 86.43.74 G.A.R. department officer's badge. Bronze. Standard G.A.R. eagle pin clasp. Faded red ribbon on with the American flag printed down the center. Brass and blue enamel brigadier general's shoulder strap pined to the ribbon. Standard G.A.R. insignia badge hangs from the ribbon. 86.43.75 G.A.R. department officer's badge. G.A.R. insignia badge missing. Faded red ribbon with an American flag printed at the center. Brass major's shoulder straps pinned to the ribbon. Ribbon torn at the end. 86.43.76 G.A.R. national officer's badge. Bronze. Standard G.A.R. eagle pin clasp. Gold silk ribbon with an American flag printed on it. Brass and steel colonel's shoulder strap pinned to the ribbon. Standard G.A.R. insignia badge hangs from the ribbon.
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Group of 6 G.A.R. Badges Lot #328 (Sale Order 327 of 349) 86.43.34 & 86.43.77C-G Group of six G.A.R. badges. Bronze. Eagle with artillery tubes and cannon balls pin clasp. Silk American flag ribbons. Standard G.A.R. medals.
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Lot of 7 Union League Volunteers & G.A.R. items Lot #329 (Sale Order 328 of 349) 86.43.33 1st issue G.A.R. badge. Shield shaped face. "B" and "N" in the top corners, and "G.A.R." across the bottom. Face is decorated with anchors, cannon, rifles, flags, and swords. Pin on the reverse. 86.43.81 Miniature G.A.R. badge, probably for a watch chain. Small G.A.R. eagle with loop for a chain. Small American flag ribbon. Small standard G.A.R. insignia badge hangs from the ribbon. 86.43.83 G.A.R. miniature metal hat badge. Small metal slouch hat painted black. Hat cord painted gold. "G.A.R." painted in white letters on the bottom brim. A red, white, and blue ribbon is tied through a hole in the brim. 86.43.88 G.A.R. souvenir miniature lead canteen. G.A.R. insignia on the face with 1776 above and 1876 and below. 86.43.89 Miniature G.A.R. canteen souvenir. Both sides are the same, with the G.A.R. insignia at the center, and "We Drink From the Same Canteen 1861- 1865" around it. Canteen would hang from a metal "sling" around the edge. 86.45.101 Union League Volunteers lapel pin. Bronze. Shield shaped face with stars around the edge. "ULV" at the center, with 1861 and 1865 above. Stud on reverse. 86.45.102 Lapel pin with eagle image on the face. The eagle is perched atop a globe with an arrow in its beak. A red sunburst is in the background. Stud on the reverse side. May not be a military insignia.
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5 Confederate Reunion/Souvenier Badges/Pins Lot #330 (Sale Order 329 of 349) 86.27.2 Brass pin from reunion of United Confederate Veterans. Brass frame with glossy paper with Confederate battle flag and state flag of South Carolina on either side of a Palmetto tree. "Charleston, S.C." printed under flags. Ribbon that hangs from pin is missing. 86.27.5 United Confederate Veterans reunion badge- Birmingham, Alabama, 1908.Copper Maltese cross pin clasp with image of second Confederate national flag and busts of two men identified as "Pettus" and "Morgan". On three of the arms of the cross are inscribed with "June 9 1011", "1908", "Birmingham." Suspended from clasp is a medal bearing the image of the Confederate Raider "C.S.S. Alabama" with "18th Reunion United Confederate Veterans" surrounding. 86.27.9 Confederate reunion badge- Atlanta, Georgia, 1911. Bronze pin clasp reads "Atlanta 1911."Red, white, and blue ribbon caught by copper ring. Copper badge with circular center with "Old Guard" surrounded by "Gate City Guard 1858." "In Bello Pacique Primus Georgia" in the arms of a cross behind center circle. 86.27.11 Confederate reunion badge from a reunion in Richmond. Brass uniform button with the Virginia state seal and a white ribbon with "Richmond" printed on. Remnant of blue cloth behind button, possible rosette. 86.28.1 Souvenir badge from the dedication of the Georgia and Kentucky Confederate Monuments at Chickamauga Park. Diamond shaped badge with image of monument in center. Surrounded by "Dedication of Georgia & Kentucky Confederate Monuments May 3-4, 1899 Chickamauga Park. "Eagle surmounted diamond. Badge hangs from a pin clasp with "Souvenir" across front. Schwabb's & S. Co. Milwaukee" stamped on back.
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1 U.C.V. Ribbon & 1 G.A.R Ribbon Lot #331 (Sale Order 330 of 349) 86.27.3 Reunion ribbon- Department Staff Army of Tenn. U. C. V. Pressed metal pin bar with paper insert with Confederate battle flag on it. Purple ribbon with gold lettering hanging from pin bar. Ribbon reads, "Department Staff Clement A. Evans Lieutenant General Commanding Army of Tenn. Dep't U.C.V. Birmingham, ALA.June 9-11, 1908. 86.27.222 Grant Post No. 5 ribbon. Stamped metal pin clasp with a paper insert with an image of a G.A.R. medal and "Grand Army of the Republic" surrounding. A cream colored ribbon with two American flags ribbons and a silk covered button with a silver image of the Liberty Bell. A blue ribbon hangs behind with a silver bullion fringe and "Grant Post No. 5 Philadelphia." printed in silver on the face.
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6 Various Ribbons Lot #332 (Sale Order 331 of 349) 86.27.202 88th Regt. Penna. Veteran Vols. Association ribbon. Blue silk ribbon with gold bullion accent at top and gold bullion fringe at the bottom. State seal of Pennsylvania is printed in gold in the center of the ribbon. "88th Regt." printed in gold above the seal, and "P.V.V. Association" printed below. Brass pin on the top reverse side of the ribbon. 86.27.218 Post 5 G.A.R. ribbon. Red metal and gold bullion and sequined pin clasp. Blue silk ribbon with gold bullion fringe at the bottom. "Post 5 G.A.R." printed in gold on the face of the ribbon. 86.27.224 G.A.R. Post 2 ribbon. Light blue silk ribbon with a gold bullion thread loop at the top and a gold bullion fringe at the bottom. "Post 2 G.A.R. Phila." printed in gold on the face of the ribbon. 86.27.228 Farragut Post G.A.R. ribbon. Red silk ribbon with "Farragut Post, G.A.R. Livingston, M.T.(Montana)" printed in gold letters down the face of the ribbon. 86.27.234 Dalghren Post 2 ribbon. White silk ribbon with a printed red image of a banner on a staff. "Dalghren Post 2 Boston" in the image of the banner, "Post 2 Dept. Mass." printed in red below. 86.27.237 Veterans Club of Philadelphia ribbon. Brass pin at the top with a light blue silk ribbon hanging from it. "Veterans Club of Philadelphia" printed in gold on the face. A gold bullion tassel hangs from the bottom.
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6 Various Ribbons Lot #333 (Sale Order 332 of 349) 86.27.229 9th Annual G.A.R. Convention Delegate ribbon. Gold bullion and sequined star pin clasp. Blue silk ribbon with a gold bullion fringe at the bottom. Image of the G.A.R. insignia printed in gold at the center. "Delegate 9th Annual Convention Dept. of Penna." printed in gold above the insignia, and "G.A.R. Pittsburgh" printed below. 86.27.236 Veteran's Club of Philadelphia ribbon. Blue silk ribbon with gold bullion accent at the top and a gold bullion fringe at the bottom. "Veteran's Club Philadelphia." printed in gold on the face of the ribbon. Brass pin on the top back of the ribbon. 86.27.244 Grant Souvenir ribbon. White silk ribbon with an image of Grant and an owl printed in black on the face. "Souvenir of Gen. Grant's visit to Chicago" printed in red above the image of Grant. "Made from silk used by the (owl) club in decorating box at McVicker's Theatre, occupied by Gen. Grant as guest of the 2nd Regiment I.N.G. Nov. 18th, 1875." printed below. 86.27.245 Gen. Grant Welcome ribbon. White silk ribbon. "Welcome Gen'l Grant Directors Public Schools First School 45 District of Pennsylvania. December 1879." 86.27.246 "Lincoln's Hirelings" ribbon. White silk ribbon with an American flag printed in red and blue. "Lincoln Hirelings 1861-1880." printed in blue beneath the flag. Ribbon frayed at the top. 86.27.247 Guest of U.V.A. ribbon. Blue silk ribbon with a gold bullion fringe at the bottom. "Guest of U.V.A. of Maryland. April 9, 1884" printed in gold on the face of the ribbon.
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Blakeslee quick loader cartridge box for Spencer Rifle or Carbine Lot #334 (Sale Order 333 of 349) 86.12.9 Blakeslee quick loader cartridge box for Spencer Rifle or Carbine. With 10 metal cartridge tubes. Missing lid and shoulder strap. Belt loop broken.
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4 Pennsylvania Unit Badges Lot #335 (Sale Order 334 of 349) 86.45.48 48th Pennsylvania Badge. Bronzed Gilt. Obverse- Crossed cannon and anchor on shield (9th Corps Badge), suspended by ring from white ribbon attached to pin clasp "Burnside-Parke" gilt figures "4 8" hang from clasp over ribbon. Reverse- Blank. 86.45.49 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry Lancers Badge. Oxidized Metal. Obverse- Clasp bearing Coat-of-Arms City of Philadelphia holding orange ribbon having printed on it, crossed sabres and guidons "6th Penna. Cavalry Lancers." Ornamented clasp at bottom. Reverse- Blank. 86.45.50 10th Pennsylvania Reserves badge. Bronze. Obverse- Pin bar with "Mustered In June 1861 Mustered Out June 1864". Round medal with 5th Corps Maltese Cross with 1861above and 1864 below. A knapsack with crossed rifles at the center with "PR 10th Reg. VC" across. Reverse- Lists battles from Drainsville to Bethesda Church. 86.45.50A York Rifles badge. Bronze. Obverse- Pin bar featuring the Pennsylvania State Seal with crossed rifle and sword. Badge consists of a keystone on top of a Greek cross (6th Corps Badge). On the face of the keystone, are stacked rifles inside a wreath. "For Valor and Patriotism" above, and"Apr. 19, 1861" below. Reverse- "Presented by the State of Pennsylvania to (blank) of the York Rifles Per Act May 31, 1893
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2 Wisconsin related badges Lot #336 (Sale Order 335 of 349) 86.43.172A Reunion badge from the 23th National Encampment, Milwaukee, Wis., 1889. Badger pin clasp. A gold silk ribbon hanging from the back on the pin clasp. 86.45.47 6th Wisconsin Battery Badge. Bronze. Obverse- Lozenge shape, 15th Army Corps mark, surrounded by "6th Wis. Battery"- crossed cannon and 6 cannon balls. Suspended by crimson ribbon bearing names of battles in gilt letters, caught by "Arrow" clasp. Reverse- Blank.
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3 Various Badges Lot #337 (Sale Order 336 of 349) 86.45.52 98th Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers badge. White Metal. Obverse- Greek cross (6th Corps Badge) with black enameled Greek cross insert- suspended by scarlet ribbon bearing in gilt letters "98th P.V.V." Reverse- Blank. 86.45.53 17th Pennsylvania Volunteers badge. Bronze. Obverse- Bust of General Josiah H. Kellogg "Seventeenth Pennsylvania Volunteers"- suspended by blue & bluff ribbon from plain bronze clasp. Reverse- "The First Regiment arriving at Washington D.C. fully armed and equipped for active service 1861". 86.45.54 11th Wisconsin Volunteers badge. Bronze. Obverse- Bust General Grant surrounded by belt. Suspended by blue ribbon having printed in gilt thereon "Bayou Cache" "Port Gibson" "Jackson" "Champion's Hill" "Big Black River" "Siege of Vicksburg" "Siege of Jackson" "Fort Esperanza" "Spanish Fort" "Blakely" "Mobile" from bronze clasp bearing "11th Wisconsin Vols." Reverse- 16th Army Corps mark. Note: Medallion detached from ribbon.
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Pair of G.A.R Encampment Badges Lot #338 (Sale Order 337 of 349) 89.43.1 Representative badge from the 80th Encampment of the G.A.R., Indianapolis, Indiana, 1945. G.A.R. insignia pin bar with gold silk ribbon hanging below. "80th National Encampment G.A.R. Indianapolis, Indiana August 1946" printed in black on the gold ribbon. Brass disk with relief image of "Commander-in-Chief Hiram R. Gale" hangs from the clasp. 88.43.3E Representative badge from the 50th Encampment of the G.A.R.,Indianapolis, Ind., 1916.G.A.R. insignia pin bar, with "G.A.R. Representative" plate and gold silk ribbon hanging below. Pewter Kansas City reunion plate hangs from the Representative plate. Brass disk with relief image of "Elias R. Monfort Commander-in-Chief" hangs at the bottom.
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Representative badge from the 53rd Encampment of the G.A.R., Columbus, Ohio, 1919 Lot #339 (Sale Order 338 of 349) 88.43.3G Representative badge from the 53rd Encampment of the G.A.R., Columbus, Ohio, 1919. G.A.R. insignia pin bar, with "G.A.R. Representative", G.A.R .plate and gold silk ribbon hanging below. Pewter Columbus reunion plate hangs from the Representative plate. Brass disk with relief image General Sherman of "General William Tecumseh Sherman" hangs at the bottom.
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M1850 cartridge box belt chest plate Lot #340 (Sale Order 339 of 349) 86.21.23 M1850 cartridge box belt chest plate. Brass with a lead backing. Round with a Federal eagle with arrows and laurel at the center.
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Folding knife and spoon combination Lot #341 (Sale Order 340 of 349) 86.20.40 Folding knife and spoon combination. Knife and spoon features fold back into handle like a pocketknife. Wood handle. Knife marked "Camillus Cutlery Co. Camillus N.Y. U.S.A."
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Small camp mirror Lot #342 (Sale Order 341 of 349) 86.20.12 Small camp mirror. Two-piece tin case. Cover has purple lining. Back of mirror piece has a ring for hanging and a wire stand to prop it up.
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Pistol holster probably for M1860 revolver Lot #343 (Sale Order 342 of 349) 86.12.61 Pistol holster probably for M1860 revolver. Black leather. Cavalry style leather belt loop held on with brass rivets. Fastening strap broken. Brass fastener. Significant cracking in leather of flap
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English "snake" buckle. Hook and clasp buckle with hook in the shape of a snake. Relic piece. Lot #344 (Sale Order 343 of 349) 86.21.19 English "snake" buckle. Hook and clasp buckle with hook in the shape of a snake. Relic piece.
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M1850 Infantry enlisted man's oval waist belt plate Lot #345 (Sale Order 344 of 349) 86.21.22 M1850 Infantry enlisted man's oval waist belt plate. Brass plate with lead backing. "U.S." on the front. Hook clasps on back.
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Two-piece sword belt buckle. Lot #346 (Sale Order 345 of 349) 86.21.9 Two-piece sword belt buckle. "U.S." on face of toggle. Laurel wreath around edge of catch.
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Rectangular Confederate belt plate Lot #347 (Sale Order 346 of 349) 86.21.18 Rectangular Confederate belt plate. Brass plate with "C.S.A." sand cast on front. Three hooks on the back.
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Straight razor with bone handle, and case Lot #348 (Sale Order 347 of 349) 88.20.2 Straight razor with bone handle, and case. Stars and stripes pattern on both sides and both ends. Flying eagle carved into one side of handle. "Neatness & Utility Combined" stamped into one side of blade. Blade tang stamped "James Lawson, 70 Argyle St. Glasgow”.
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Matched Pair of shoulder strap insignia of infantry Lt. Col Lot #349 (Sale Order 348 of 349) 86.22.8 Matched Pair of shoulder strap insignia of infantry Lt. Col. Pair of gold bullion oak leaves on light blue background. Gold bullion framing insignia. Brown shiny silk on back.
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Exceptional martially marked Henry Rifle. 44 Rim caliber. SN 3429. Lot #350 (Sale Order 349 of 349) 86.5.24 Exceptional martially marked Henry Rifle. 44 Rim caliber. SN 3429. 24” Barrel w/German silver front and 900-meter rear ladder sight. Some hidden bluing in spots. Nicely aged brass receiver. Straight grip wooden butt stock w/exceptional “Henry Bump” on left side and strong military cartouche on right side of butt stock. Brass receiver is “CC” martially marked and the barrel is “C.G.C” “C” martially marked. Brass trap door butt plate has a “H” stamped on it. Butt plate & both butt plate screws serial number to the gun. An exceptional martially marked Henry Rifle that lived most of its life in a museum.
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