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The losses from the 40 intense minutes of fighting on East Cavalry Field were relatively minor: 254 Union casualties, 219 of them from Custer's
brigade; 181 Confederate. Although tactically inconclusive, the battle was a strategic loss for Stuart and Robert E. Lee, whose plans to drive
into the Union rear were foiled. Please check our other Civil War relics Gettysburg for sale
On the sultry afternoon of July 2, 1863, a wheatfield would become the center of a swirling and confused whirlpool of fighting and death. This wheatfield, one of many such wheatfields that was golden with ripening grain surrounding the south central Pennsylvania town of Gettysburg, would forever be known simply as The Wheatfield. Over the course of one long bloody afternoon, this Wheatfield would become, like places such as Little Round Top, Devil's Den, and the Peach Orchard, firmly entrenched in the American memory as a place American killed American during the bloody battle of Gettysburg. By the end of July 2, the wheat would be trampled and the ground soaked with blood, forever hallowing the ground, surrounding woods, and the simple name of this place where Americans fought and bled and died.
This Eagle Breast Plate was recovered at the Wheatfield on the Gettysburg Battlefield years after the battle and was part of the Shield's Museum collection. The Breast Plate is in dug condition and has a nice patina. The iron loops for attachment have long since rusted away which is common as iron deteriorates when buried in the ground for a long period of time. (see photos)
The arrows on the Breast Plate signify the readiness to defend freedom by force and that the 3 arrows represent the 3 branches of the Federal Government - legislative, executive and judicial or the 3 branches of the Military - Army, Navy and Marines. Furthermore the Eagle's head pointing towards the olive branch signifies a preference for peace rather than war.
Excellent addition to any collection, big or small.
Comes with COA laminated on parchment paper.
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A RARE Men's wedding ring recovered along Confederate Avenue with land owners permission. Confederate Avenue
runs through the Battlefield. The ring was recovered at the end of the Battlefield road with land owner permission.
The brass ring is a rare personal Confederate Civil War artifact.
Beautiful green patina which brass takes on when buried. This Confederate relic is a RARE addition to your Civil War collection.
I have had it for several years in my personal collection built over 20 years. Time for a serious collector as well to enjoy. It
will be missed.
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A Really Unique Item that was Rarely Lost During the War as Artillery Gunners Really Needed these.
This unique artillery hammer which is primitively made as were many items the Confederates were forced to use as opposed to the more "modern"
equipment at the Unions disposal. This Civil War hammer is made from copper in order to prevent an acidentally spark. Artillery tools like this
one are few and far between. It's entirely possible this hammer/mallet was made in a foundry or small blacksmith shop per request ?
This artillery hammer - tool was unearthed by a construction worker while excavation / renovation was preformed on several buildings along Seminary Ridge, approx. 1960-1975.
Seminary Ridge was the same ridge the first days battle began and where Confederates gathered prior to the massive cannonade that proceeded Pickett's Charge.
Measures nearly 2 1/8 in. tall x 1.25 in. wide - heavy approx. 8 onces or 1/2 lb.
SOLD - Rare Confederate Copper Artillery Hammer Fuse Tool
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This small group of artifacts were acquired several years ago at the estate of George
Olinger. There is a canteed spout with the cork ring in the actual canteen spout. This is
a rare and unusual pair. Also included in the group is an unfired Merrill carbine bullet in excellent, near mint
condition along with a gun tool/nipple wrench which was obviously dug prior to being
illegal to do so. Comes with signed COA.
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This great Brass Powder Flask measures 7 inches long x 2 1/8 wide (probably pistol flask).
The stopper is cork - The charger parts have been removed in order
for the soldier to reload faster. There is a nice scrolled decoration and a quail game scene on.
Flask has some small dents which can be expected since it went through a war.
It was not unusual for Confederate soldiers to carry personal flasks into battle. Just a Great Gettysburg
Civil War artifact from the Great Battle of Gettysburg fought July 1-3, 1863.
"George Rosensteel was a nephew of John H. Rosensteel, who lived through the three days of fighting in
Gettysburg. John was also the founder of the well-known Rosensteel Collection; his nephew George, an avid
relic collector himself, later built his own National Museum in Gettysburg. The Rosensteel relic collection
was later passed down to their daughter, Angela, who in 1941 married Larry Eckert. Eckert worked in his
father-in-law´s museum and operated the famed Electric Map until the property was sold to the U.S.
government in 1972. The Rosensteel/Eckert collection is the core of the the National Park Service museum
collection. Some items have been deaccessioned by them over the years; others were held in the personal
collection of the Eckerts, some of which has also been dispersed by family members following the recent
deaths of Larry and Angela".
Gettysburg, Pa. Located just to the east-northeast of Big Round Top and about 600 feet from its base. This is a very Rare Scarce Morphine
Bottle from one of the smaller Confederate Hospital.
On July 3, 1863 at about 1:00 pm Confederate forces along a two mile line opened fire with cannons on Unions positions along Cemetery Ridge. The cannonade was heard 60 miles away in Baltimore Maryland. In a description of the cannonade that preceded Pickett's Charge Confederate Brig. Gen. Evander M. Law wrote, "The cannonade in the center ... presented one of the most magnificent battle-scenes witnessed during the war. Looking up the valley towards Gettysburg, the hills on either side were capped with crowns of flame and smoke, as 300 guns, about equally divided between the two ridges, vomited their iron hail upon each other."
The Union position in particular was obscured by the smoke. Many of the Confederate explosive cannonballs had defective fuses and upon landing would smolder and produce clouds of smoke. Union artillery chief Brig. Gen. Henry J. Hunt had only about 80 guns available to conduct counter-battery fire; the geographic features of the Union line had limited areas for effective gun emplacement. He also ordered that firing cease to conserve ammunition, but to fool Alexander, Hunt ordered his cannons to cease fire slowly to create the illusion that they were being destroyed one by one. By the time all of Hunt's cannons ceased fire, and still blinded by the smoke from battle, Alexander fell for Hunt's illusion and interpreted this to mean that many of the batteries had been destroyed.
Believing that the Union position had been weakened, Longstreet ordered the infantry assault on
Cemetery Ridge that has come to be know as Pickett's Charge. The charge was as futile as it was devastating to the Confederate forces. Many historians agree that Pickett's Charge was the decisive turning point of the Civil War.
Dug condition exceptional civil war cannon ball from Gettysburg. Untreated and as was found, right from the hallowed ground.
Comes with display stand, documentation and map of recovery area, all laminated on aged parchment
paper for Historical Preservation.
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The East Cavalry Field fighting was an attempt by Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's Confederate cavalry to get into the Federal rear and
exploit any success that Pickett's Charge may have generated. Union cavalry under Brig. Gens. David McM. Gregg and George Armstrong
Custer repulsed the Confederate advances.
These rare Barrel Band Sling is an excellent addition to any Civil War collection.
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This insignia was worn on the top of Union Infantry kepis. Its attachment wires are intact and it has a nice brass patina.
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HAVE A HUGE RESPONSIBILITY TO DOCUMENT THIS HISTORICAL ARTIFACT AND IN DOING SO, HONOR ALL THE MEN WHO GAVE THEIR
LIVES DURING THE 3 DAYS OF BATTLE AT GETTYSBURG.
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recovered from the Valley of Death.
EXTREMELY Rare EAGLE "D" BUTTON (Dragoon) was purchased with several buttons from a local Gettysburg collectors
estate.
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This rare Army Officer's Hat Wreath Insignia was part of George Olinger's collection.
George was head of the Historic Society of Gettysburg for 35+ years and was also a licensed battlefield guide. This Officer's wreath hat
insignia has a nice patina and is in very good condition. The attachment wires are intact and firmly embedded in the lead.
This Officer's hat insignia is a fine addition to any collection.
Super Rare ONE PIECE PEWTER CONFDERATE "I" BUTTON recovered on the Gettysburg Battlefield years ago. The button is solid, one piece pewter.
This is for the rare one piece pewter CSA "I" Button. The button has part chipped off, still a rare prized Confederate button. I have a large lot of
buttons, coins and artifacts I will be listing soon. The button is in a clear plastic
protective case. This is an authentic solid, one piece pewter Confederate "I"Button. Statement of authentication on
laminated parchment paper included.
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EXTREMELY Rare EAGLE "C" CUFF BUTTON (Cavalry) recovered on the Gettysburg Battlefield.
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The Battle of the Wilderness, fought May 5–7, 1864, was the first battle of Lt. Gen. Ulysses S.
Grant's 1864 Virginia Overland Campaign against Gen. Robert E. Lee and the Confederate Army of
Northern Virginia. Both armies suffered heavy casualties as they fought in the dense underbrush of
the Wilderness of Spotsylvania. A Confederate force of over 60,000 strong met the Union's force of
100,000 men. The battle was tactically inconclusive but the Union suffered greater losses. Over
17,000 Union troops were injured, killed or captured while 11,000 Confederate troops suffered the
same fate.
On July 3, General Lee's plan was to renew his attacks by coordinating the action on Culp's Hill
with another attack by Longstreet and A.P. Hill against Cemetery Ridge. Longstreet was not ready for
an early attack, and the Union forces on Culp's Hill did not accommodate Lee by waiting.
As remembered by a soldier of the U.S.1st Maryland : The whole hillside seemed enveloped in a
blaze. Minnie balls pattered upon the breastworks like hailstones on a housetop. Solid shot went
crashing through the woods, adding danger from falling limbs of trees to that of erratic fragments
of exploding shells. The whole hill was covered with the smoke and smell of powder. No enemy could
be seen. To expose oneself above the breastworks was certain death.
The Confederates attacked repeatedly at dawn, each time being driven back by determined Union
forces. So terrific was the cannon artillery and musket fire that the foliage of the thick forest on
Culp's Hill was swept away as if by a hurricane. Some of the trees were found to have 200 or more
bullets in them and many were shattered completely.
This cannonball has beed drilled
out to aid in disarming the explosive shell. It is an early recovery and the cannonball is in good+
condition. Selling for a local collector as I have sold all my personal cannonballs I am
willing to part with. Excellent Gettysburg Civil War cannonball on stand for display.
Comes with map of recovery area, documentation laminated on parchment paper for historical
preservation.
12 lb. Explosive Confederate Wood Plug Cannonball from Culp's Hill. --Shipping in US included in price!
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SPECIAL missing lead filled backing on both pieces. Purchased in late 1980's when I first started
collecting Civil War relics. It is guaranteed authentic and as described. From my
personal collection. Typically worn by CS Artillery. "Plain" belt plate and wreath keeper.
The buckle is fragile and is protected by a 4 x 5 riker display case it is the outer shell or
skin.
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The tides turned for the Union as Pettigrew's North Carolina Brigade came on line, they flanked the 19th Indiana and drove the Iron
Brigade back. Slowly the Iron Brigade was pushed out of the woods toward Seminary Ridge. Hill added
Maj. Gen. William Dorsey Pender's division to the assault, and the I Corps was driven back through
the grounds of the Lutheran Seminary and Gettysburg streets.
The first day at Gettysburg ranks as the 23rd biggest battle of the war by number of troops engaged. About one quarter of
Meade's army (22,000 men) and one third of Lee's army (27,000) were engaged. The 26th North Carolina
(the largest regiment in the army with 839 men) lost heavily,
leaving the first day's fight with around 212 men.
On July 3, General Lee's plan was to renew his attacks by coordinating the action on Culp's Hill with another attack by Longstreet and A.P. Hill against Cemetery Ridge. Longstreet was not ready for an early attack, and the Union forces on Culp's Hill did not accommodate Lee by waiting. At dawn, five Union batteries opened fire on Steuart's brigade in the positions they had captured and kept them pinned down for 30 minutes before a planned attack by two of Geary's brigades. However, the Confederates beat them to the punch. An attempt by Lee to hold off the start of the fighting was fruitless. Ewell sent back a terse reply by messenger: "Too late to recall".
This rare 12 pound Civil War Cannonball was an early recovery from Culp's Hill. A substantial hill with heavily wooded slopes, Culp's Hill was a perfect anchor for the Union right flank at Gettysburg, and became known as the point of the famous "fishhook".
The cannonball was an early recovery of the Shield's Museum. The cannonball has not been painted or coated with any sealant. The surface is pitted but has no gashes of cuts in surface. The cannonball comes with display stand and documentation, map of recovery area for preservation. laminated on parchment paper.
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On the morning of July 3rd 1863, recognizing the importance of the intersection of the Hanover and Low Dutch Roads
– the Low Dutch Road being a direct route to the rear of the Union center –US Army Brigadier General David McM Gregg decided to
strongly picket it. With his two brigades, Gregg deployed a long, thin line. Col. John B. McIntosh’s
men covered the intersection, while Col. J. I. Gregg’s men connected with Union infantry on Wolf’s
Hill. McIntosh’s men relieved Custer’s brigade, who began moving out. However, Gregg persuaded
Custer, who was not under his command, to stay. Just then, Stuart’s command, which had arrived on
nearby Cress Ridge, fired four artillery shells and tried to flush out the Union cavalry, signaling
the beginning of fighting at East Cavalry Field.
Custer agreed to stay, and McIntosh’s men deployed. Before long, a heavy dismounted engagement
raged in the fields around the John Rummell farm. Stuart’s command took heavy casualties in this
engagement, and he sent Chambliss’ brigade forward in a mounted charge. Gregg responded by sending
the 7th Michigan Cavalry, with Custer leading them, forward in a mounted charge that stopped the
Confederate assault dead in its tracks. The Southerners fell back, and Stuart ordered a mounted
countercharge by the brigades of Brig. Gens. Fitzhugh Lee and Wade Hampton.
The Southern horsemen deployed into line of battle, slowly marching, the blades of their sabers
glinting in the bright afternoon sun. They charged, headed straight for Union artillery blasting
away at them. Gregg again ordered one of Custer’s units, the 1st Michigan Cavalry, to charge, and,
with Custer at their head crying, “Come on you Wolverines!” their charge split the Confederate line
in two. Units of McIntosh’s brigade and elements of the 5th, 6th and 7th Michigan Cavalry regiments
joined in, attacking the flanks of Stuart’s charging lines, and the confused Confederates broke and
fell back. Taking more heavy losses, Stuart abandoned his quest to reach the intersection of the
Hanover and Low Dutch Roads. The fight for East Cavalry Field was over.
Offered here is a US 12lb. Bormann cannonball recovered on Rummel farm, East Cavalry Field.
This ball is in dug condition and is inert, the lead fuse and shot have been removed. This rare
Bormann was purchased by George Olinger, former head of the Historic Society of Gettysburg for over
35+ years. George bought if from a local Gettysburg resident.
Comes with COA and map of recovery location provided on laminated parchment paper for historical preservation..
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Just in RARE Hand made/stitched Civil War Leather Dice cup and pair of bone dice. Very nicely preserved leather dice cup and bone dice from local Gettysburg Civil War collection of George Olinger, former head of the Historic Society of Gettysburg for 35+ years and close friend of President Dwight Eisenhower.
The dice are irregular in size, shape and dot placement. Leather Cup approx 3 in. tall x 2 in. wide, bone dice are 7/16 - 1/2 in. Rarely are leather Civil War dice cups offered however this cup was stitched with thick heavy cotton string/thread.
Comes with COA signed by Stephen Olinger, surviving son of Mr. George Olinger.
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Revised...... This US "Baby Buckle" was part of the Shield's Museum which was located on the Gettysburg Battlefield, along Chambersburg Pike, near the Buford and Reynolds monuments across from the McPherson barn.
The Shield's Museum was started by Arthur H. Shields who opened the museum in 1925. The museum consisted of Civil War relics and memorabilia collected from the battlefield by Mr. Shields and residents of Gettysburg from the Battle of Gettysburg. The museum eventually closed and the contents were sold in November, 1985. Most of the items are now held in private collections.
This buckle has a beautiful green patina and complete lead filled backing, the attachment loops have long since rusted away which is typical of iron that is buried for long periods.
These Baby Buckles were slightly smaller than the ones issued during the Civil War, however these saw extensive use during the Civil War. This one is a rare find.
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This is a great original non-excavated Civil War bleeder or fleam. This is the style with three
different size blades. This was used by doctors of the Civil War era. It was the high-tech device
that was used for piercing wounds to drain blood. It was high-tech because the old option was
leaches. The casing is brass and all arms move freely and individually. Solid and guaranteed an
authentic Civil War "Bleeder" approx 2.75 inches. purchased from purveyor of authentic Civil War
medical instruments in Gettysburg. Comes with COA.
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By 10:00 on the morning of July 1, 1863, the situation near McPherson's Ridge, outside the town of
Gettysburg, was becoming increasingly desperate for the Army of the Potomac. Tennessee and Alabama
soldiers from James Archer's Brigade had already crossed over the open field in front of Herr Ridge,
splashing across the tangled stream bottom at Willoughby's Run, and now were pressing up through the
McPherson's (Herbst) Woods. The Union Cavalry screen that had been gallantly holding the ground west
of Gettysburg was simply no match for the huge Confederate force converging upon the strategic town.
The use of the rectangular sword belt plate was approved with the Federal regulation of 1851 to be
worn by Officers carrying swords, and enlisted Cavalry. This sword belt buckle is in good dug
condition and was purchased from Stephen Olinger, it was part of George Olinger's, his father, personal collection. The model
1851 sword belt plate has a beautiful natural patina on the brass which comes from natural aging and
is stamped with a bench mark on the back. The buckle originally had a complete silver wreath, part
has been knocked off and keeper became separated from the buckle.
Comes with COA and map of recovery
location provided on laminated parchment paper for historical preservation.
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Only Confederates had lead Company Letters for their Kepi Hats. This rare Company Letter "R" was
recovered on the Gettysburg Battlefield years ago when it was not illegal to hunt for artifacts. The letter is
complete and has a very nice patina. This particular letter still has the holes used to fasten the letter to
the Confederate Soldiers Kepi. An excellent and rare addition to any Civil War collection. Approx. 1 1/4 in.
Laminated statement of authentication on parchment paper included
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- This dug scabbard tip has a beautiful green patina. I recently
purchased several artifacts from a local relic hunters booty. The scabbard tip was recovered on
private property with the landowner's permission. One of many items recovered on Battlefield property not
owned by the National Park Service. Comes with signed COA and laminated on parchment paper for preservation.
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This Cannon Artillery Lanyard is made from a wood handle 4 1/2 in. (note grove for
string), long string/cord attached to an "S" hook which hooks into a friction primer to
pull the pin. The lanyard is used to spin the friction primer which sends a blast of black
powder down the vent hole to the charge in the cannon barrel for instant ignition.
This is a very rare artillery piece, it's not like a musket which every soldier had
one. Unfortunately the cord broke and part of the string is missing. However the two most
important pieces are together and are sound. That being the grooved handle and s-hook as
shown.
RARE Army and Navy "The Flag of Our Union" Token.
Purchased from local Gettysburg purveyor of AUTHENTIC Civil War Money - Currency. COMES IN PROTECTIVE CASE.
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the 1863 Army and Navy "The Flag of Our Union" Token.
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the 1863 25 Cent State of South Carolina Fractional Currency.
This prized Confederate Infantry Button was recovered
along Seminary Ridge many years ago. This is the same ridge where Confederate gathered prior to
Pickett's Charge. This button was obviously used by an Infantry Officer, for it is gilt-plated. The
button is RARE and will display well in any collection. This coat-size excavated button has original
tib still maintaining a strong shank though bent to the side.
The button was recently purchased from a local, Gettysburg dealer in 100% authentic Civil War buttons.
I guarantee the button is sound and as described. Included is a statement of authenticity on laminated parchment paper.
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The brigade's most famous action took place on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg, during
its fight for Devil's Den. Though the Confederacy ultimately lost that battle, the 1st Texas, 4th
Texas, 5th Texas, and 3rd Arkansas distinguished themselves in taking Devil's Den despite being
greatly outnumbered and suffering heavy casualties, which included General Robertson being wounded. The
brigade's failure to take Little Round Top marked the failure of that day's fighting. Purchased
from a local Gettysburg button collector. Non dug condition. Maker Mark Scoville.
EXTREMELY Rare Union Rifleman EAGLE "R" BUTTON recovered on the Gettysburg Battlefield.
Only the second Rifleman Button I have ever had from the Gettysburg Battlefield
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- This authentic 1861 Springfield comes direct to you from a Gettysburg collection of authentic
Civil War artifacts from the Battle of Gettysburg. The Original 1861 Springfield's are very rare
and highly prized muskets. Even the original bayonet and bullet "Worm" have been kept together
according to the family it was purchased from. If you consider how many 1861 Springfield muskets
did not survive the Civil War you begin to realize just how rare a complete, working 1861
Springfield is today.
This 1861 Springfield is from Gettysburg and is extremely rare as there were only an estimated 79,000
produced. Production of the MODEL 1861 rapidly increased and between 1861 and 1862 there were
265,129 produced and the majority of those were made in 1862. Later in 1863 - 273,265 were produced
and in 1864 - 255,000, by 1865 they were obsolete.
More than 1,000,000 model 1861 muskets were manufactured during the Civil War, so many that there
were between 17-20 subcontractors as the Springfield could not produce them as fast as the demand.
The model 1861 Springfield was a modification of the Model 1855 rifle-musket that eliminated the
patch box and the Maynard tape primer. These changes lowered the manufacturing costs and time. By
1865 the Model 1861 was obsolete and none were produced.
The Model 1861 was the primary musket at the start of the Civil War. Musket was designed as a
single shot .58 cal. rifled muzzleloader featuring iron buttplate, "C" shaped hammer, bolster with
clean out screw, two leaf sight, iron trigger guard, three flat barrel bands held in place with
springs, two strap hooks on middle band and trigger guard, tulip head ramrod with bulged shank and
threaded end, iron nose cap. Musket was manufactured by Springfield Armory, Springfield,
Massachusetts. Lock was marked "1861" behind the hammer, with eagle and "US / SPRINGFIELD" in
front. The barrel is marked "VP" over eagle head and the adjacent facet to the left is marked
with little "s", buttplate marked "US", three bands each marked "U".
Round barrel length 40in.
Comes with signed provenance laminated on parchment paper for preservation.
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RAREST Confederate cannonball from the
Battle of Gettysburg - Shield's Museum - There was ONLY one 6 pound Cannon at Gettysburg and that
was in Latham's Battery under Longstreet's Army of Northern Virginia. All 6 pound cannon balls at
Gettysburg were recovered in the Area of Plum Run, The Little Round Top and Devil's Den. This is the
only place on the Gettysburg Battlefield that 6 pound cannonballs have ever been recovered.
"The 6-pounder field gun was virtually obsolete at the beginning of the War because of the
development of the much superior Napoleon and 3-inch rifles. The Confederate States ordered that
they be melted down to make other weapons, and in Federal service they were modified by rifling the
barrels. At Gettysburg, there was only one of these guns on the field, that in Alexander Latham's
battery in James Longstreet's I Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. Field guns fired solid shot,
explosive 6 lb,. Bormann, artillery shells, spherical case, and canister". (National Park Service)
Mr. Arthur Shields was a collector of Gettysburg Civil War relics and memorabilia. He opened his
museum in 1925 and the museum featured items recovered by Mr. Shields and local residents from the
Battle of Gettysburg. The contents were sold by Redding's Auction in November of 1985 and most items
are now in private collections.
Glenn, the son of Arthur, noted that some of the relics were collected by farmers and town residents
right after the two armies left on July 04, 1863. Many of the artifacts were passed from generation
to generation. "The people wanted to sell it and my father bought it from them." Arthur Shields
collected and sold artifacts until he died.
DUG CONDITION - has not been painted or sealed with any chemicals, right from the hallowed ground
which is evident by the pitting and rust. VERY RARE TO FIND IN DUG CONDITION. Comes with COA on
laminated parchment paper.
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Excellent Gettysburg Leather Musket Cap Box with Wool - This is a rare Civil War cap box/pouch with
original wool to keep primers dry. It is rare to find such a complete cap box. Even the inner flap
is in tact and outer as well. The brass finial is also attached. This cap box was purchased by
George Olinger from the Rosensteel/Eckert collection prior to the deaths of Larry and Angela. Later
this cap box was purchased at the estate sale of George Olinger by myself. I has been in my
huge Civil War collection of Gettysburg artifacts, relics and muskets/rifles. I am listing several
pieces of my personal collection so I can buy more.
Comes with documentation and an image of actual cap box on the provenance for historical preservation.
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This great powder flask is approx 7.5 inches tall and is made of Zinc/Tin.
It has a unique pattern on the front and the seam is split along the side.
This Civil War Flask has no makers name on it anywhere which is normal for Confederate flasks.
The flask was probably carried in a sling as there are nor ever were attachments on the flask. It
has some slight indentations which can be expected since it went through a war. It was not unusual
for Confederate soldiers to carry personal flasks into battle. Just a Great Gettysburg Civil War
artifact from the Battle of Gettysburg fought July 1-3, 1863.
Guaranteed an authentic Confederate flask from the Battle of Gettysburg.
Comes with photo of flask and information regarding the flask's history laminated on
parchment paper for preservation. Signed COA included.
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Found near Rock Creek in Gettysburg. These fishing weights were hand
made by carving and hammering the bullet to form, then putting a hole in it to tie to string. These
personal oddities are very collectible and sought after by collectors.
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The Slaughter Pen can be found at the foot of the Little
Round Top across from Devil's Den, a location that figured prominently in the second day of the
Battle of Gettysburg, July 2, 1863. Devil's Den is a huge collection of randomly scattered boulder,
gigantic and stacked up offering protection from Union troops on Little Round Top and an excellent
piece of real estate for sharpshooters (called snipers today).
The broken ground of Devil’s Den lies in the angle between Plum Run and a small tributary branch.
The steep eastern face becomes a ridge. Birney scrambled to find reinforcements. He sent the 40th
New York and 6th New Jersey from the Wheatfield into Plum Run Valley to block the approach into
Ward's flank. They collided with Benning's and Law's men in rocky, broken ground that the survivors
would remember as the "Slaughter Pen". (Plum Run itself was known as "Bloody Run"; Plum Run Valley
as the "Valley of Death".) Col. Thomas W. Egan, commanding the 40th New York, was called on by Smith
to recover his guns. The men of the "Mozart" regiment slammed into the 2nd and 17th Georgia
regiments, with initial success. As Ward's line along Houck's Ridge continued to collapse, the
position manned by the 40th became increasingly untenable. However, Egan pressed his regiment
onward, according to Col. Wesley Hodges of the 17th Georgia, launching seven attacks against the
Confederate positions within the boulders of Slaughter Pen and Devil's Den. As the men of the 40th
fell back under relentless pressure, the 6th New Jersey covered their withdrawal and lost a third of
its men in the process.
All the attachments are firmly embedded in lead backing and this buckle has a wonderful patina. Comes
with COA on laminated parchment paper.
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Glass whiskey flask with leather top and pewter cup bottom. This rare Civil War whiskey
flask of prestigious origin was most likely carried by an Officer. It measures 4" tall, 2 3/4"
wide, and 1" thick. G. & J.W. Hawksley is marked on the cap. The leather, glass, and cup are in
very good condition. The screw top cap is tight and may need to soak to loosen. G. & J.W.
Hawksley of Sheffield were Gun Smiths. They opened their manufacturing business in 1840 at 73
Carver St. Sheffield, England. They made guns, gun cases, knives, whiskey and powder flasks, and
all sorts of items for gentlemen who wanted to go hunting, shooting or fishing. Great Civil War
pocket wiskey flask. Purchased from a collection of the Shield's Museum Gettysburg relics and
atifacts.
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The first "modern" canteen to be ordered in quantity for the Army. In 1858, 22,000 were authorized
to be made with sky blue covers. During the Civil War the covers were produced in various colors,
sky blue, dark blue, tan, and gray. The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil
War period. The original design was smooth sided. Canteen measures 7.5 inches in diameter.
Excellent example of smooth sided canteen, two strap hooks are missing from the canteen but
the spout is intact. Cover is long gone. The canteen has a few dents which can be expected as it was
in a war. Great Gettysburg Battlefield recovered canteen. Comes with COA and documentation
laminated on parchment paper.
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- This small but beautiful brass Confederate pistol
flask measures approximately 6 1/4 inches from tip to attachment ring. The ring was designed to
keep the flask attached to the soldier who carried it into battle. The flask has dents
and dings which is normal for flasks that were used during a war and were dragged all over
the place. The flasks spring and all moving parts are present and in good working
condition. This Civil War flask has a dark thick patina from years of natural aging. Like
most Confederate black powder flasks, it is unmarked and most likely made its way into
battle by the former owner. We can only hope the soul who carried this powder flask lived
through the war. It is truly sorrowful of the sheer number of men who died fighting for a
way of life and their states rights. Personal flasks were very often carried into battle.
This is far more common for the Confederacy than the Union due to the lack of so many
resources. This is truly a fantastic Confederate pistol powder flask from my personal
collection. I am liquidating much of my collection so I can buy more authentic Gettysburg
Civil War relics/artifacts. This Confederate pistol powder flask comes with a photo of the
flask and information printed on aged parchment paper all laminated for preservation and
documentation. This is a rare and desirable Confederate pistol black powder flask from the
Battle of Gettysburg. Comes with COA on laminated parchment paper.
Great addition to your Civil War collection!
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This short tinned iron cup shows a folded and soldered construction that was common in the period.
It measures four inches in diameter, 3 1/8 inch tall, 3 1/4 inch wide, the handle is firmly
soldered. Procurred from a local dealer at the Gettysburg Civil War Show October 25 & 26th. It is rare to
find one in this excellent condition. While simple tin cups were often US Army issued, this particular cup
may have a Confederate provenance as it is not marked US. Soldiers regularly used cups like this to
eat from instead of plates. Simple things like eating utensils were a luxury for soldiers on both
sides. A great gift for the s!
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This rare .58 cal Civil War "Mini Ball" in wood was recovered on the upper part of Culp's Hill where
Confederates fired upon Union soldiers defending the Union Flank and the all important "High"
ground. This is one of the largest bullets in wood I have seen. It measures 4 x 1 1/2 inches. It
was purchased at the Gettysburg Civil War Gun show and at one time it was part of the Shields Museum
collection.
It is safe to say that over one-fifth of all the lead fired during the battle, well over a million
rounds, was fired on Culp's Hill on July 3rd. As one Union soldier remembered, "The whole hillside
seemed enveloped in a blaze. Minnie balls pattered upon the breastworks like hailstones on a
housetop. Solid shot went crashing through the woods, adding the danger from falling limbs of trees
to that from erratic fragments of exploding shells. The whole hill was covered with the smoke and
smell of powder. No enemy could be seen. To expose oneself above the breastworks was certain
death." When the battle ended a little before noon the Confederates were forced to give up ground
that they had controlled for the first time in the battle.
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Before the Civil War, Gettysburg was best known for
its orchards of delicious fruit. One Gettysburg peach orchard at the intersection of Wheatfield road
and Emmitsburg road became the scene for a confrontation between Longsteet's Confederate troops and
Sickles' Union troops. It was the scene of intense fighting on july 2, 1863 from approximately 4pm
to 6:30pm.
After a short delay to assemble his forces and avoid detection in his approach march, Lt. Gen. James
Longstreet attacked with his First Corps against the Union left flank. His division under Maj. Gen.
John Bell Hood attacked Little Round Top and Devil's Den. To Hood's left, Maj. Gen. Lafayette McLaws
attacked the Wheatfield and the Peach Orchard. Although neither prevailed, the Union III Corps was
effectively destroyed as a combat organization as it attempted to defend a salient over too wide a
front. Gen. Meade rushed as many as 20,000 reinforcements from elsewhere in his line to resist these
fierce assaults. The attacks in this sector concluded with an unsuccessful assault by the Third
Corps division of Maj. Gen. Richard H. Anderson against the Union center on Cemetery Ridge.
Purchased from local Gettysburg relic hunter/collector. This Breastplate has a wonderful patina and
both iron loops for attachment are present.
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The Enfield 1853 rifle-musket was used by both the North and the South in the American Civil
War, and was the second most widely used infantry weapon in the war, surpassed only by the
Springfield Model 1861 Rifled Musket. The Confederates imported more Enfields during the course of
the war than any other small arm, buying from private contractors and gun runners. It has been
estimated that over 900,000 P53 Enfields were imported to America and saw service in every major
engagement from the Battle of Shiloh (April, 1862) and the Siege of Vicksburg (May 1863), to the
final battles of 1865.
This butt plate has a nice patina and is suitable as a part for Model 1853 restorations.
It was acquired from a collector of Gettysburg arms and comes with a COA on laminated parchment paper.
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On the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Union forces were recovering from initial defeats and
hastily regrouping into defensive positions on a line of hills south of the town. Sensing the
momentary vulnerability of the Union forces, the Confederates began an attack against the Union left
flank. Sent to defend the southern slope of Little Round Top by Col. Strong Vincent, Chamberlain
found himself and the 20th Maine at the far left end of the entire Union line. He quickly understood
the strategic significance of the small hill, and the need for the 20th Maine to hold the Union left
at all costs......
This rare cartridge box plate has a beautiful dark patina from the aging of brass. Both iron
loops for attachment to ammunition/cartridge box are firmly intact and are not rusted away like
most.
This US Cartridge box plate came from the collection of George Olinger, former Head of The
Historic Society and a licensed Gettysburg Battlefield Guide.
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The 577 cal. Enfield was a percussion-lock rifle used extensively by both the North and South
in the Civil War. It was generally well regarded for its accuracy and reliability. To keep the
muskets action smooth and rust free, these pewter bodied oilers were issued. These are rarly
offered. from the collection of George Olinger, purchased at his estate sale in 1994. George died
in September 1991. It took the family that long to settle the estate and the absolute massive Civil War
collection he possessed. his estate sale took 7 weeks at 7 days a week and brought antiquities collectors and
historians from around the world.
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Beautiful green patina adorns the face of the ornate scabbard
tip. I recently purchased it along with several other Gettysburg Civil War artifacts from a local digger's
collection. They were legally recovered on private property with landowner's permission. A great relic
for your collection!
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When not fighting, soldiers primarily spent there time drilling battle techniques and strategies.
The rest of the time was spent trying to overcome boredom. Chess was a popular game the soldiers
played to pass their free time. From my personal collection. Comes with COA on laminated
parchment paper.
Hand Carved Chess Piece Made From A Sharps Carbine Bullet.
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This bullet in wood was recovered between the base of the
Little Round Top and Spanglers Spring. Spanglers Spring was a place on the battlefield where yank
and reb meet under the cover of darkness, not as enemies but as men exchanging stories of back home.
This .58 cal. minie ball bullet in wood measures approzimately 3 x 1.23 inches and displays
beautifully. I purchased this bullet in wood from a collector. These unique relics are becomming
scarce. A great conversation piece and nice addition to any Gettysburg Civil War collection.
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The High-Water Mark is the furthest point North the Confederacy ever made it. This point was reached during Picket's Charge at the Great
Battle of Gettysburg, Jul 1-3, 1863.
Lead fnials were used on Confederate Cap Boxes which are much rarer than the brass ones mostly used by Northern forces.
Nice group or relics from local collections I have acquired over the years of buying and selling
civi war relics and artifacts. This lot consists of a canteen spout made of zinc, a skeleton key for
strong box, and 2 carved bullets - the smaller has a hole at one end where it may have been pulled or
wormed. Nice group of authentic Civil War relics collected over years of buying and selling. A nice
starter group.. warning .. buying artifacts is highly addictive. $
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At approximately 1:00 in the afternoon of July 3, 1863, 150 Confederate cannons from the Peach
Orchard all the way to Oak Hill opened fire. Concentrating their destructive fire power on the Union
troops and artillery positioned on Cemetery Ridge, the cannonade was meant to blast away any
resistance to the infantry charge that followed.
Cemetery Ridge Summary: The Union Army took a primary defensive position on Cemetery Ridge,
forming the center of the "fishhook" line, with the line of troops curving to the north and east
around Cemetery Hill and Culp's Hill. The ridge itself is only 40 feet above the surrounding terrain
but almost two miles long, rising to the north roughly 80 feet above the surroundings to form
Cemetery Hill and descending on the south end into low, wooded, somewhat marshy ground just north of
Little Round Top. The Confederate Army launched multiple attacks on Cemetery Ridge on Day Two and
Day Three of the Battle Of Gettysburg but were forced to fall back on each occasion.
This Cannonball shell fragment is heavy and measures approximately 4 x 5 inches. This large
piece has been sealed for preservation. Comes with a signed coa and map of recovery area. This cannonball fragment
was purchased from the George Olinger collection.
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Just after daybreak at 4:30 a.m. on July 3 Federal artillery fire from the south and west joined the
punishing musketry from Union regiments dug in behind breastworks along the crest of the hill. As
remembered by a soldier of the U.S.1st Maryland: "The whole hillside seemed enveloped in a blaze.
Minnie balls pattered upon the breastworks like hailstones on a housetop. Solid shot went crashing
through the woods, adding danger from falling limbs of trees to that of erratic fragments of
exploding shells. The whole hill was covered with the smoke and smell of powder. No enemy could be
seen. To expose oneself above the breastworks was certain death ." purchased with a group of
artillery shell fragments from Culp's Hill measures approx. 3 x 3 in. Comes with COA on laminated
parchment paper.
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- The breech-loading Civil War Maynard Carbine was single shot carbine favored by the Cavalry. The First Model
was manufactured between 1858 and 1859. About 5,000 were made. In the US they were issued to the 1st Pennsylvania and
1st Wisconsin cavalry regiments. The 1st. Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment were armed with these carbines. About 3000 of
these were used by the Confederates. The Second Model "1863" was out in early 1863 and over 20,000 were manufactured.
The Union Cavalry were strong supporters of the 2nd model, the "1863"
The Maynard had a good reputation for long-range accuracy, and Confederate sharpshooters made extensive use of it.
It was highly praised by the soldiers – Private Toby of the 1st Mississippi Infantry stated that it was "warranted to shoot
twelve times a minute, and carry a ball effectually 1600 yards. Nothing to do with Maynard rifle but load her up, turn her
North, and pull trigger; if twenty of them don't clean out all Yankeedom, then I'm a liar, that's all."
The Maynard Carbine were produced in a .50 , .52 and .35 caliber. For more information please contact me at
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This rare insignia was purchased along with several other Gettysburg Civil War insignias
from a local collection. Comes with signed COA of authentication.
Rare Culp's Hill Confederate "I" button - The Confederates attacked repeatedly at dawn, each time being
driven back by determined Union forces. So terrific was the cannon artillery and musket fire that
the foliage of the thick forest on Culp's Hill was swept away as if by a hurricane. Some of the
trees were found to have 200 or more bullets in them and many were shattered completely. This rare
confederate "I" Infantry button has been in my personal collection for years. The buttons back and
shank have deteriorated away. Rare and highly prized Confederate button from Culp's Hill.
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This button is
from my personal collection of Confederate buttons from the Battle of Gettysburg. I purchased it
years go. The button looks like it may have been struck with force; one can only hope the poor soul
who wore this button survived. It was found on the field of Picketts Charge. Comes with COA and is
guaranteed as described. Comes in a protective button holder for display and protection.
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the 1864 CSA Five Dollar Richmond Virginia Assassination Note for sale.
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the 1862 Richmond Virginia $100 Dollar Note.
Purchased from a private Gettysburg Civil War collection, these rare 1864 - 5 second
artillery fuzes are from a Gettysburg collector. The fuzes are in their original paper and are in excellent
shape. They were made at the Frankford Arsenal, located in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
The Frankford Arsenal was the center of U.S. military small-arms ammunition design and
development until its closure in 1977.
A Great addition to your Civil War collection!
On July 3, General Lee's plan was to renew his attacks by coordinating the action on Culp's Hill
with another attack by Longstreet and A.P. Hill against Cemetery Ridge. Longstreet was not ready for
an early attack, and the Union forces on Culp's Hill did not accommodate Lee by waiting.
Just after daybreak at 4:30 a.m. on July 3 Federal artillery fire from the south and west joined the
punishing musketry from Union regiments dug in behind breastworks along the crest of the hill. As
remembered by a soldier of the U.S. 1st Maryland: The whole hillside seemed enveloped in a blaze.
Minnie balls pattered upon the breastworks like hailstones on a housetop. Solid shot went crashing
through the woods, adding danger from falling limbs of trees to that of erratic fragments of
exploding shells. The whole hill was covered with the smoke and smell of powder. No enemy could be
seen. To expose oneself above the breastworks was certain death.
The arrows on the Breast Plate signify the readiness to defend freedom by force and that the 3
arrows represent the 3 branches of the Federal Government - legislative, executive and judicial or
the 3 branches of the Military - Army, Navy and Marines. Furthermore the Eagle's head pointing
towards the olive branch signifies a preference for peace rather than war. Excellent addition to any
collection, big or small. Comes with a signed COA laminated on parchment paper and a map of recovery
area.
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This dug brass trigger guard was part of a group of relics acquired from George Olinger prior to
his passing in sept 1991. the trigger guard was recovered in the field between Seminary Ridge and
Cemetery Ridge where Pickett's Charge took place. A RARE and highly prized artifact from Pickett's
Charge and the Battle of Gettysburg.
The Enfield 1853 rifle-musket was used by both the North and the South in the American Civil
War, and was the second most widely used infantry weapon in the war, surpassed only by the
Springfield Model 1861 Rifled Musket. The Confederates imported more Enfields during the course of
the war than any other small arm, buying from private contractors and gun runners. It has been
estimated that over 900,000 P53 Enfields were imported to America and saw service in every major
engagement.
Comes with a COA on laminated parchment paper.
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Dug Musket Tool and Bullet "Worm" Puller - This is a unique pair of relics recovered on Battlefield
property in the 1950's by a relic hunter along Seminary Ridge where Confederates gathered prior to Pickett's charge.
If you were a lucky one you didn't loose your nipple
wrench. These simple tools saved many a life. If your nipple clogged or fouled up, you had to clear
the musket's nipple to allow a spark to ignite the gunpowder in your chamber so you could fire
again. Also there's a bullet "worm" which was used to extract a bullet which was stuck in the
barrel. Insufficient or wet powder could have been the reason your round did not completely leave
the barrel however you had to remove it as fast as possible. Bullet extractors/worms/pullers... what
ever name you prefer was a vital instrument for every soldier. These dug relics came from a
collection I purchased from a local collector of authentic Gettysburg Civil War musket tools and
bullet worm for sale.
Comes with COA on laminated parchment paper.
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This pistol bullet mold was recovered on Barlow's Knoll prior to 1950. Having been buried so long
the mold has seized up and can not be opened. This is a great Gettysburg Civil War bullet mold in
dug relic condition. Purchased from the Olinger estate sale in May of 1994 along with several
artifacts and relics for sale from the Battle of Gettysburg. It is not marked but in my experience
with bullet molds for muskets and pistols, I am confident it's a .44 caliber round pistol bullet
mold.
Comes with COA on laminated parchment paper.
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This bullet in wood was recovered from the Little Round Top and is likely to be Confederate. This
.69 cal. round ball in wood measures approzimately 3 1/4" x 1 3/8" and displays beautifully. I
purchased this bullet in wood from a collector of Gettysburg artifacts. Bullets in wood are
becomming scarce. A great conversation piece and nice addition to any Gettysburg Civil War
collection.
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Here's a rare brass and leather three draw telescope dating prior to the Civil War with
complete, original optics. This Civil War era three draw telescope-spyglass is made from
brass with original leather covering on the main tube . The leather is complete though
over many years has contracted. There is some separation from drying but the leather is
not torn. This spyglass is complete with its original objective lens and eyepiece slide. The eyepiece
slide is opened and closed by moving the small notch at end. It is rare to find a Civil
War telescope that opens completely. With a little cleaning this one will open smoothly.
The important thing is the leather, lenses and eyepiece slide are in perfect working
condition. This Civil War telescope from Gettysburg is part of collection of artifacts I
have acquired over many years. Collapsed, the telescope measures 6 3/4 inches and when all
3 draws are pulled the telescope measures 18 inches. This spyglass has beautiful patina
and is in very good condition. A fine addition to any Civil War collection.
Comes with signed COA on laminated parchment paper.
Civil War Three Draw Brass Telescope from Gettysburg.
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Soldiers would often write to loved ones back home when paper and pencil were available. They also gambled - playing cards or other games.
Checkers and poker chips were fashioned by hammering musket balls into flat round disks. These pieces were easily made and readily
remelt and cast back into a bullet.
Soldiers even engaged in gambleing games as crazy as flea jumping contests, anything to relieve the boredom.
While some bullets were fashioned into pencils for writing, other, more complex carvings were whittled. Some were quite detailed and took a lot of time.
Obviously complex carvings were the last to be melted down. This bullet was one of such carvings that took a great deal of time to carve and
appears to be fashioned into a Pawn for Chess. Chess was a game soldiers also played and one can only imaging how much time was spent carving
out the many different pieces.
With a great deal of patience, time and a whole lot of luck, it is possible to acquire enough carved chess pieces to make a complete game. It
could quite possibly take years annd years to acquire enough pieces to complete a chess set and surely most pieces would require imagination
to represent the piece. I have never seen nor heard of a complete chess set carved from bullets and I imagine if such a set exsists....would be
worth several thousand dollars.
Here's your first piece. I have 2 such pawns that look a close as possible if your interested in possibly spending the rest of your life searching
out the remaining pieces.
Laminated Statement of authentication on parchment paper included...!
Here is a rare Confederate 3” bourreleted Mullane Type 1 common shell. It was recovered from the
Gettysburg Battlefield prior to being illegal to recover artifacts from the battlegrounds. Also
known as a "Tennessee Sabot", this type artillery round and its longer-nosed variants are typical
Mullane Type 1 shells used in Virginia from the spring of 1862 until summer of 1863. The bourreleted
projectile, recovered sometime after a battle at Gettysburg, is missing the copper plate of its
sabot but its wood fuse plug adapter is intact. One of its sabot bolts is still intact. Small holes
were drilled on the nose and side of the shell to remove its black powder bursting charge. Made for
the wrought iron 3” Ordnance Rifle, this shell measures 7” long with a 2.75” diameter. Body surface
has acquired a dark brown colored patina with a surface that has been treated by electrolisys for
reservation. This Confederate Mullane Type 1 shell specimen is a very rare example of an artillery
round recovered on East Cavalry Field. From the John Plank Geilseman collection. An article
written in 1866 Confederate General Edward Porter Alexander states that the Mullane shell failed
about three times out of four by breaking its connection with the copper sabot, and that it very
frequently exploded in the gun. He further states that of those which flew correctly, not
one-fourth exploded at all.
VERY Rare 3" Confederate "Mullane" Artillery Shell for the serious artillery shell collector!
I have only ever had 1 in my personal collection! You will not easily find a better Confederate Mullane
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On July 2, as many as 10,000 thousand Confederates assembled just east of the farmhouse
and assaulted Union positions on Culp's Hill. The troops included the legendary "Stonewall
Brigade," now under Brig. Gen. James A. Walker; Jones' brigade; "Maryland" Steuarts'
brigade; Nicholls' Louisiana Brigade. Colonel Snowden Andrews' Artillery Battalion also
camped on the farm.
Both the house and barn of the Daniel Lady farm display damage from Union artillery
shells that overshot Confederate batteries on nearby Benner's Ridge. Union commander, Gen.
George Gordon Meade, saw the Lady Farm Confederates as such a threat that he began
planning an assault on the farm on the second day of the engagement, planning that was set
aside when Southern forces went on the attack again at Little Round Top, and East Cemetery
and Culp's hills.
When the firing was over and the two armies moved south, the rear portion of the Daniel
Lady Farm became part of the massive Camp Letterman Field Hospital where, for the first
time in the war, wounded and dying from both sides were treated in a consolidated
facility.
LEATHER FOLDED KIT WITH SILK/CLOTH INSTRUMENT COVER. As
the wounds were diverse, so were the medical instruments. There appears to be
an instrument to remove a tooth, bullet probe, stitching needle, tweezers, several tortoise shell scalpels and other rare
civil war instruments. The hook to secure closure of the case was broken off many years. A
rare Civil War doctors medical kit.
Civil War Medical Kit from Daniel Lady Farm/Camp Letterman Hospital.
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This is a super rare bullet I have had for many years. It's an excellent Confederate
Sharpshooter's Pickett bullet.
The Slaughter Pen can be found at the foot of the Little Round Top across from Devil's
Den, a location that figured prominently in the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg,
July 2, 1863. Devil's Den is a huge collection of randomly scattered boulder, gigantic and
stacked up offering protection from Union troops on Little Round Top and an excellent
piece of real estate for Confederate sharpshooters.
Comes with signed COA.
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Musicians on the battlefield were drummers and buglers, with an occasional fifer. Buglers had to
learn forty-nine separate calls just for infantry, with more needed for cavalry. These ranged from
battle commands to calls for meal time. Some of these required musicians were drummer boys not
even in their teens, which allowed an adult man to instead be a foot soldier. The most notable of
these under aged musicians was John Clem, also known as "Johnny Shiloh". Union drummers wore white
straps to support their drums. The drum and band majors wore baldrics to indicate their status;
after the war, this style would be emulated in civilian bands. Drummers would march to the right of
a marching column. Similar to buglers, drummers had to learn 39 different beats: fourteen for
general use, and 24 for marching cadence. However, buglers were given greater importance than
drummers.
Here's a group of artifacts recovered on Little Round Top that includes a scabbard tip
with finial, an Eagle button, and a .44 caliber bullet. The Union General Service Eagle
button is in very good dug condition. It has a clear face, complete shank - not bent
- and maker marked. Also included is a .44 cal. colt pistol bullet in dropped condition.
Nice lot of dug Gettysburg Civil war relics for sale from the Little Round Top that are
from my personal collection. The button comes in clear holder.
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The Abraham Trostle Farm lies south of Gettysburg near the
Wheatfield. The family left abruptly on July 2 as the battle swept toward them, and Gen.
Sickles's staff, who had set up his headquarters in the yard, helped themselves to a meal
that had been left on the dining room table. Trostle lost almost everything he owned
during the battle
This horse bit chain was recovered legally from the Trostle farm. For more info
regarding this Civil War horse bit/chain relic or other artifact for sale from Gettysburg.
Comes with laminated coa on parchment paper.
Dug Civil War Water Bit/Chain from Abraham Trostle Farm. --Shipping in US included in price!
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Great Dug Union Eagle "I" Scoville - Waterbury Button and clear plastic button holder.
This Union Eagle "I" button is flat and was recovered from Devil's Den. It was acquired
from a local dealer and is a guaranteed authentic Civil War button. It
has a nice patina and good details. Included is a Statement of authenticity on laminated
parchment paper.
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This is an awesome Confederate button from my personal collection. The button was
found years ago on Seminary Ridge, the same ridge Pickett lead the most famous charge of the
Civil War - "Pickett's Charge". This rare Confederate Virginia button is one of the nicest
dug Virginia buttons I have seen. The button face is in great shape and even the back and
shank are intact. Includes COA and is guaranteed an authentic Virginia Confederate button
from the battle of Gettysburg. Comes in button holder for display and protection. For
more info please ask about the Gettysburg Civil War Virginia Confederate button from
Seminary Ridge for sale.
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This coat size Eagle "Rifleman" button was acquired
from a local dealer and is a guaranteed authentic Civil War button. It is complete,
has a nice patina and good details. Included is a Statement of Authenticity on laminated
parchment paper.
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This beautiful Eagle Infantry coat button was acquired
from a collection of Gettysburg Civil War buttons and is a guaranteed authentic Civil War
button. This rare Eagle I button is complete with shank and has a great patina and good
details. Included is a Statement of Authenticity on laminated parchment paper.
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Great Cavalry "C" Cuff Button - Non-dug Excellent Condition with clear plastic button holder. This button
comes from from personal collection and is guaranteed 100% authentic Civil War button from Gettysburg.
Comes with a Statement of Authentication on laminated parchment paper.
Great DUG Gettysburg Union Eagle Button in clear plastic button holder. This Union Eagle button came from a local dealer and is
guaranteed 100% authentic Civil War button from Devils Den area on the Gettysburg. The Eagle Button is complete with shank and
back mark. It has a magnificent patina and has great detail. Included is a Statement of authenticity on laminated parchment paper.
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On July 3, General Lee's plan was to renew his attacks by coordinating the action on Culp's Hill
with another attack by Longstreet and A.P. Hill against Cemetery Ridge. Longstreet was not ready for
an early attack, and the Union forces on Culp's Hill did not accommodate Lee by waiting. At dawn,
five Union batteries opened fire on Steuart's brigade in the positions they had captured and kept
them pinned down for 30 minutes before a planned attack by two of Geary's brigades. However, the
Confederates beat them to the punch. An attempt by Lee to hold off the start of the fighting was
fruitless. Ewell sent back a terse reply by messenger: "Too late to recall".
This rare "Puppy-Paw" buckle is in excellent condition with all attachments firmly embedded in the
lead filled backing.
The US Buckle was purchased from the estate of George Olinger. George was the Head of The Historic
Society of Gettysburg for 35+ years. George was an avid Gettysburg Civil War collector who would buy
artifacts from estate sale and local diggers, collectors and collections at his antique shop.
RARE US "Puppy-Paw" Buckle from Culp's Hill. --Shipping in US included in price!
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- This dug lock plate was procured by myself from a local digger in Gettysburg on private farm land
with owners permission. The plate is in dug condition and does not work. It has been in my personal
collection since approximately 1995. Lock plates are very collectible and would make a great addition to
any collection. Guaranteed authentic Civil War lock plate and hammer from Battle of Gettysburg.
This rare dug lock plate comes with signed COA laminated on parchment paper for preservation.
Dug Battle of Gettysburg Musket Lock Plate & Hammer. --Shipping in US included in price!
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The Confederate Second Corps under Lt. Gen. Richard S. Ewell began a massive assault from the north,
with Maj. Gen. Robert E. Rodes's division attacking from Oak Hill and Maj. Gen. Jubal A. Early's
division attacking across the open fields north of town. The Union lines generally held under
extremely heavy pressure, although the salient at Barlow's Knoll was overrun.
The third phase of the battle came as Rodes renewed his assault from the north and Heth returned
with his entire division from the west, accompanied by the division of Maj. Gen. W. Dorsey Pender.
Heavy fighting in Herbst's Woods (near the Lutheran Theological Seminary) and on Oak Ridge finally
caused the Union line to collapse. Some of the Federals conducted a fighting withdrawal through the
town, suffering heavy casualties and losing many prisoners; others simply retreated.
This rare cartridge box plate was recovered on Oak Ridge. The plate came from the Olinger
collection. The face is in very good condition and most of the lead backing is in tack. Comes with
signed COA and map of recovery area laminated on parchment paper for preservation.
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The 1861 Navy Revolver is a medium frame .36 caliber percussion revolver manufactured by
Eliphalet Remington during the American Civil War. It was part of a successful line of
medium and large frame pistols. It is widely estimated that approximately 7,000 were made.
The Remington revolver's top strap, solid-frame design was stronger and less prone to
frame stretching than Colt revolvers, which were the primary revolver issued to Union
soldiers during the Civil War until 1864. Confederate forces preferred the Remington
Model 1861 Navy over the .44 caliber Model 1861 Army, which the Union forces favored. The
lower-caliber .36 chambering produced lower recoil than the .44 caliber and was more
manageable at close range and when fired from horseback.
This 1861 Navy revolver came from the Maynard Batts collection of Battle of Gettysburg
artifacts. It was found in a barn which would explain why the walnut grips are still
solid and the surface of the revolver is not deeply pocked or rusted. The fact that the
top strap of this revolver was field repaired is a good indication that this pistol was in
the hands of a Confederate soldier. Someone went through considerable effort to repair
this arm during the Civil War. The 1861 Navy has a 7 3/8 inch octagonal barrel. The
hammer, cylinder and internal mechanisms are seized up but I believe this Civil War pistol
could be restored. I would not restore if it were mine as it is a great authentic
Gettysburg artifact and this Confederate pistol has 2 or 3 bullets still in the cylinder
which are inert.... very cool Gettysburg Civil War artifact for sale.
Comes with signed provenance laminated on parchment paper for preservation.
1861 Remington Navy Revolver. Shipping in US included in price!
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ONLY ONE * RARE 69 CAL. CONFEDERATE SHOT GUN SLUG - This Confederate shot gun slug is extremely rare. I have only had 3 in 20 years. 
1863 Merrimac Civil War Token - RARE - The battle between the Monitor and Merrimac is one of the most famous
Naval engagements of the Civil War.
East Cavalry Field - Barrel Sling Band - What you see is what you get.
JUST IN FROM HUGE COLLECTION - SUPER RARE EAGLE "D" , DRAGOON CUFF BUTTON
JUST IN FROM HUGE COLLECTION - ONE PIECE PEWTER CONFEDERATE "I" BUTTON
JUST IN FROM HUGE COLLECTION - SUPER RARE NON-DUG EAGLE "C" CUFF BUTTON
Brass Confederate Parrott Fuse This Confederate Brass Parrott Rifled Artillery fuse.
This fuse was found on Confederate Avenue and is an authentic Confederate brass fuse.
With two 20 pound Parrotts and two Napoleons on July 2, 1863 they
occupied a position on the crest of the Peach Orchard and we actively engaged in and firing upon new line of Union forces.
12 lb. Explosive Confederate Wood Plug Cannonball from Culp's Hill
Prior to the Civil War the lyre became the standard insignia of military band members. Militia bands
used many forms of stock styles of lyre insignia sold by nineteenth century outfitters. Photographs
from 1851 and onwrard show band leaders with embroidered lyre insignia. It is well documented that
many different commercial lyre insignia appeared on band member uniforms and hats. Band musicians and
field musicians were different, the latter often wore bugle or trumpet insignia. This is fitting as
field musicians played trumpets to signal men of commands issued by their officers.
