Sale 1046 | June 22 | The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

THE CIVIL WAR & AMERICAN MILITARIA COLLECTION OF BRUCE B. HERMANN 22 JUNE 2022

THE CIVIL WAR & AMERICAN MILITARIA COLLECTION OF BRUCE B. HERMANN SALE 1046 22 June 2022 10am ET | Cincinnati Lots 297–560 Sale 1046 at Hindman’s NEW location 5030 OAKLAWN DRIVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45227 PREVIEW June 16 | June 17 | June 20 | June 21 | June 22 |

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THE CIVIL WAR & AMERICAN MILITARIA COLLECTION OF BRUCE B. HERMANN LOTS 2 9 7 - 5 6 0

Hindman Auctions is proud to present the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann. With an extensive background in American and Western European military history, Hermann has become a well-respected specialist in military antiques. He owns and operates Grenadier Military Antiques Auctions and has more than 30 years of experience collecting and dealing in 16th - 20th century militaria. Hermann also served as an appraiser on the PBS series “The Antiques Roadshow” for 11 seasons. His personal passion for history and American militaria is reflected in the remarkable quality and breadth of the collection offered here.

Noted military artist, scholar, and collector Don Troiani best describes Hermann and his carefully curated collection: Having counted Bruce Hermann as a valued friend for over thirty years I also came to respect his excellent taste in Civil War military memorabilia. The collection he has amassed is absolutely one of the finest around with great emphasis on authenticity, rarity and quality. It is indeed a rare and thrilling occasion when a collection such as this hits the auction block. To the serious collector this will be a once in a lifetime opportunity particularly in the headgear and uniforms categories. Good luck!

-Don Troiani

297 [MILITARIA]. Model 1832 U.S. Infantry Shako for enlisted soldier.

Visor to crown 7 1/4 in. Model 1832 brown beaver felt shako with patent leather visor, lower band, and chinstrap (very minor scuffs, light mothing, small puncture to left of insignia); visible height 8 13/16 in. brass “bomb tulip” holder and white worsted wool plume (soiling, not removed from shako, tightly fitted in plume hole); wingspan width 3 in. variant Model 1821 die-struck eagle brass cap insignia; width 3 in. Model 1834 silvered die-struck brass infantry horn, ca.

1834-1850. Remnant of a paper label to interior, maker not legible. Provenance: Don Troiani collection (related by consignor, published, see below).

Exceptionally rare, worn only for 20 years before a new model was introduced.

This hat is illustrated in Langellier & Loan, U.S. Army Headgear, 1812-1872, p.

34; and Campbell and O’Donnell, American Military Headgear Insignia, p. 134. $4,000 - 6,000

298 [MILITARIA]. Charleston Light dragoon jockey helmet. Ca 1835-1840.

Visor to under comb 7 3/4 in. dragoon parade dress helmet, lacquered pasteboard body, stamped silver eagle’s head helmet comb with dark blond horsehair plume, silver brim band, tarred leather visor, and leather sweatband (some soiling, tarnish to silver, sweatband and visor with expected use wear); wingspan 3 in. 1821 pattern eagle insignia superimposed on a 4 1/4 in. wide crescent helmet plate, representing South Carolina’s Moultrie (“Liberty”) Flag.

Commissioned in 1775 by Colonel William Moultrie, the crescent moon is still featured on the present-day South Carolina flag.

The Charleston Light Dragoons were organized in 1730 and existed in the Charleston, SC community for many generations. Until the Civil War, they were primarily made up of yeomanry, gentry, and Southern quasi-aristocrats who then joined the Confederacy in March 1862. Assigned to General Hood’s Cavalry, the Charleston Light Dragoons were bloodied at Beaufort, SC, Hawe’s Shop, VA, and again at Bentonville, NC (19 March 1865), where they surrendered to Union forces on 26 April 1865. $1,500 - 2,500

299 [MILITIA]. Fully-trimmed militia dragoon shako with original box. Manufactured by Joseph T. Bell, New York, ca 1840.

Visor to crown 7 3/4 in. black lacquered shako with silver-plated visor and crown rim with silver bullion braided cord with 2 tassels draped from ring attachments to crown rim, leather sweatband and polished cotton lining (tarnish to silver, cracking to leather); Height 6 1/4 in. white ostrich feather plume with 3 in. height silverplate “grenade” holder with a spread-wing eagle with superimposed shield and star (bamboo stick added to reinforce holder; some tarnish and discoloration to silver); 1 3/4 in. diameter leather sunburst pompon ornamentation with 15 mm brass button with eagle and “1” (some loss to leather; button tarnished); 2 1/2 x 2 7/8 in. 1833 pattern die-struck silver plate eagle cap plate on 5 1/4 x 5 in. 8-pointed sunburst/star plate (some tarnish and darkening). Paper label affixed to interior crown: “Joseph T. Bell. / Manufacturer of / Military Caps and Belts, / Saddle Cloths, / Holsters, Bridles, / &c. &c. &c. &c. / Wholesale and Retail, / No. [186 Fu]lton street, opposite St. Paul’s Church, / New York.”

[With:] 10 1/4 x 11 in. original hatbox covered with stamp-decorated paper and lined with newsprint from the New-York Evangelist (some soiling, separation inside). The lid features a large printed label featuring a vignette by E. W. Clay of nine military men and a horse in elaborate uniforms and hats with the text: “Joseph T. Bell / Manufacturer / 186 Fulton Street N.Y.” Interior newsprint includes articles reporting on lectures given in July 1840, suggesting an approximate date for the box and shako.

Provenance: Previously sold as Lot 20 at Skinner, Historic Arms & Militaria, 27 April 2018. $1,000 - 1,500

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300 [MILITIA]. 1851 Pattern Massachusetts Militia shako.

Visor to crown 6 1/8 in. 1851 pattern grey wool shako with bound leather visor and chinstrap with 8 mm diam. Massachusetts brass buttons reading “Mass. Volunteer Militia” surrounding an arm holding a sword and surrounded by stars, red morocco sweatband, and brown polished cotton lining (minor cracking to visor leather, dark staining to interior lining, possibly bloodstains); overall length 6 1/8 in., pompom height 2 3/8 in. black and light blue worsted pompom with brass holder and pin (light blue faded); 1 7/8 x 2 3/8 in. Model 1851 die-struck gilt brass eagle hat insignia; width 3 in. militia infantry cap insignia, ca 1855-1856; height 5/8 in. cast metal company letter “A.” Gilt maker’s mark to interior. Sweatband twice inked “H. Darling No. 12” and in a second hand “Taptville, Vt.” The 1850 and 1860 censuses reveal several candidates as to who H. Darling may be, and three “H. Darlings” who enlisted in Massachusetts: Harvey A. Darling, a 22-year-old jeweler from Stoughton who enlisted as a corporal and mustered into Co. I of the 12th Massachusetts Infantry on 26 June 1861, killed in action at Antietam; Henry N. Darling, a 27-year-old painter from Athol who enlisted as a private and mustered into Co. B of the 27th Massachusetts Infantry on 28 August 1862, mustering out on 27 September 1864; or Horace E. Darling, a 21-year-old clerk from Boston who enlisted as a private and mustered into the 1st Company of the Massachusetts Unattached Infantry on 29 April 1864, mustering out after 90-days of service on 1 August 1864. $3,000 - 5,000

301 [MILITIA]. Frock coat and Model 1851 shako with original box identified to Massachusetts Militia Brigadier General Eliab Ward.

Navy blue double-breasted frock coat with velvet-lined, standing collar and unmatched soldier straps. Coat buttons spaced in four sets of twos as per regulations for brigadier general officers. Buttons specific to the Massachusetts volunteer militia design, ca 1840s-1850s, with an arm holding an unsheathed, curved sword on a lined field encircled by the words “Mass. Volunteer Militia” and a circle of stars. Backmark of “R & W Robinson / Makers / Attleborough Mass.” Crudely made brigadier general straps with a varying shade of navy blue on each side, single gold bullion border, and a single star. Straps are in poor condition and likely are not original to the coat. Functional cuffs each with four “Mass. Volunteer Militia” cuff buttons. Skirt approx. 17 1/2 in. to rough edge. Sleeves approx. 7 in. width. Four coat-sized buttons on rear vent at waist and at tails. Partially lined interior with black stitched panels at sides under armpits, and white cotton lined sleeves. One interior left breast pocket and two lined pockets at the tails. Handwritten ink identification under the collar lining on handsewn tag reads “E. Ward.” Coat with scattered mothing, wear, and light soil. Interior side panel lining with heavy wear and deterioration. Overall coat in good condition given use and age.

[With:] Visor to crown 6 in. 1851 pattern dark blue wool shako with tarred leather visor and chinstrap with 10 mm diam. brass Massachusetts militia buttons reading “Mass. Volunteer Militia” surrounding an arm holding a sword and surrounded by stars, elastic strap, black leather sweatband, and red polished cotton lining (mothing, scuffs to visor); overall length 7 1/2 in., acorn height 3 1/2 in. gold bullion acorn “plume” with brass pins with 1 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. 1851 pattern gold bullion left-facing Federal eagle, suspended from acorn by brass pin; approx. width 3 3/8 in. gold bullion letters reading “2d Brig / MVM” surrounded by a laurel wreath. Gilt manufacturer’s label to crown lining: “Cor. Court & Washington Sts. / Boston / Bent & Bush / Lowell / No. 50 Central Street.”

[Also with:] 9 x 8 3/4 x 12 in. original yellow paper-covered pasteboard hat box (general wear, some paper loss, separations at edges).

Paper label to box lid: “From / Bent & Bush’s / Fashionable / Hat Establishment, / Corner of Court & Washington Streets, / Boston. / N. B. All the different Styles and Qualities of / Ladies’ Dress & Fancy Furs / in their Season. / For M” with the name written in pencil: “Gen. Ward.”

Eliab Ward (1805-1892), son of General Ephraim Ward, was born in Carver, Massachusetts. He was an 1831 graduate of Amherst College and, after reading the law with Jacob. H. Loud of Plymouth, MA, was admitted to the bar in 1836 thereafter practicing in Middleborough, MA. He engaged in politics serving at the local level as town officer and postmaster, and as both a Massachusetts state representative and state senator. Following in the footsteps of his father, he entered military service. For approximately eighteen years he served with the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, first as Lieut. Col. 3rd MA, 1843-1844, then as Colonel 3rd MA, 1844-1850, then attaining the rank of Brigadier General of the 3rd Regiment of Light Infantry in the 2nd Brigade, 1st Division in April 1850. He held this rank until discharge in October 1855. $4,000 - 6,000 F O R A D D I T I O N A L I M AG E S A N D L O T D E TA I L S V I S I T H I N D M A N A U C T I O N S . C O M

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302 [MILITIA]. Model 1851 militia shako.

Visor to crown 5 7/8 in.; back brim to crown 7 1/2 in. black wool felt shako with tarred leather visor and chinstrap with 15mm brass eagle “I” buttons, lacquered cotton sweatband (light mothing, some soiling, expected wear to chinstrap); overall length 5 in., pompon height 2 1/4 in. light blue worsted wool pompon with wood and brass pin holder; 2 x 2 3/8 in. 1851 pattern die-struck brass eagle insignia; 2 1/16 x 1 1/2 in. die-struck brass wreath; height 1/2 in. silvered company letter “B.” $2,000 - 3,000

303 [MILITIA]. 1851 pattern New York State infantry shako. Manufactured by John A. Baker, New York.

Visor to crown 6 in. dark blue wool 1851 pattern shako with bound leather visor and chinstrap with 2 brass eagle buttons, leather sweatband (mothing, expected wear to visor, buttons mismatched); overall length 4 in., pompon height 2 in. light blue worsted wool pompom with brass mount and pin; 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. die-struck brass New York state seal; 1 in. height cast brass letter “E.” Interior label reads; “John. A. Baker / 162 Fulton St. / New York.” $2,000 - 3,000

304 [MILITIA]. Ordnance Shako, possibly 9th New York Militia, identified to Welles.

Manufactured by James S. Smith, New York.

Visor to crown 5 7/8 in. dark blue-black wool felt and patent leather shako with bonded leather visor and chinstrap with 17mm regimental brass buttons featuring the number “9” on a lined field, leather sweatband with grommets (expected wear to visor and chinstrap, no lacing present to interior grommets); overall length 7 3/4 in., visible 4 5/8 in. red worsted wool plume with gilt flamemotif plume base and brass holder (minor staining to wool); approx. 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. die-struck brass pompon ornament featuring crossed cannons superimposed on flaming bomb device; 3 3/4 x 3 1/8 in. gilt die-struck cap plate. Illustrated printed label to crown interior: “James S. Smith / 15 Dutch St. N.Y.” Made out in manuscript: “Welles / Sergt. A Gd. 9th.”

The cap plate features a variant New York State Seal surrounded by a laurel wreath and a riband reading “Ratione Aut Vi.” [By Reason or By Force]. The pompon ornament features artillery crossed cannons superimposed on ordnance insignia of a bomb with flame. A very similar cap is in the collection of the National Museum of American History (AF.61063M) identified to the 1st Regiment of Artillery, Pennsylvania Militia. The same cap is illustrated on p. 302 of Campbell and O’Donnell where they note the “rare regimental insignia. In the absence of a state uniform, each independent unit purchased and retained its own distinctive uniform.” Continuing in a discussion of the pompon ornament: “There were no state regulations regarding insignia. This device was part of a standardized uniform adopted by a single regiment in the late 1850s.” $800 - 1,200 6

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305 [CIVIL WAR]. Model 1851 US 3rd Artillery Officer’s shako.

Visor to crown 6 in. dark blue wool felt with bound leather visor and chinstrap with 14 mm brass buttons with eagle and letter “A,” black leather sweatband and striped cotton lining (minor mothing, wear to sweatband); overall length 5 3/8 in., pompon height 2 1/4 in. red worsted wool pompon with gold bullion mount and brass pins (pins wideset with tape holding tips together for insertion into plume hole); 1 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. 1851 pattern embroidered gold bullion eagle and silver stars; 2 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. 1851 pattern variant artillery insignia, embroidered gold bullion cannons, and regimental number “3” (some tarnish).

Published on page 45 of Langellier & Loane U.S. Army Headgear, 1812-1872. $2,000 - 3,000

306 [MILITIA]. Model 1851 artillery shako. Manufactured by F.H. Lambert.

Visor to crown 6 3/4 in. Model 1851 blue wool shako with tarred leather visor and strap with 2 brass buttons (minor wear, some fading to top, tears to lining, visor partially detached, mismatched buttons, “C” button an early replacement); overall length 6 1/2 in., pompom approx. diameter 2 1/1 in. Model 1851 red artillery pompon with wood and brass mount (some minor staining); 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. Model 1851 die-struck brass eagle hat insignia, ca 1858-1872 design (some tarnish); 3/8 x 1/2 in. die-struck number 2 (some darkening); Width 2 5/8 in. Model 1858 gilt die-struck artillery cap insignia, ca 1855-1865. Faded interior label. $2,000 - 3,000

307 [CIVIL WAR]. Artillery shako, attributed to the Brooklyn Light Artillery.

Manufactured by John A. Baker, New York.

Visor to crown 6 in, rear brim to crown 7 5/8 in. navy wool shako with red wool band, and bound patent leather visor and strap with brass buttons (some mothing, especially to band, light wear at edges); overall length 11 3/4 in., plume approx. length 8 1/2 in. red cock feather plume with decorative brass and wood mount (feathers well-maintained with minor fading and wear); 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. Model 1851 die-struck gilt brass eagle hat insignia; height 13/15 in.

“B L A” cast brass company letters; width 2 in. Model 1834 gilt die-struck artillery cap insignia. Interior gilt label reads: “John. A. Baker / 63 / Walker st / New-York.” Provenance: Acquired from an estate in northeast Ohio (related by cosignor).

Attributed the Brooklyn Light Artillery, an artillery militia company from Brooklyn Township in the greater Cleveland, Ohio area. Organized before 1853, the unit drilled with the Cleveland Light Artillery and Ohio City Artillery, together forming a battery with 6 field pieces with 75 horses and 96 officers and men. In 1860, they were mustered in as Company C of the 1st Regiment of Light Artillery of the Ohio Volunteer Militia. In the first months of the Civil War, they campaigned in western Virginia under the command of Col. James Barnett. $1,500 - 2,500

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308 [MILITIA]. Sixth plate ambrotype featuring a 3rd US artillery officer. Ca 1850s.

Sixth plate ambrotype bust portrait of a second lieutenant, 3rd US Artillery.

(Some flaking/wear to emulsion in upper and lower sections of image, heavy spotting to mat; unsealed.) Housed in a half pressed paper case (wear and discoloration).

The mustachioed officer is shown wearing his regulation 1851 pattern shako and dress uniform, including epaulettes with the 3rd Artillery insignia but no rank bars, establishing his rank as a second lieutenant. $300 - 500

309 [MILITIA]. Ninth plate ruby ambrotype of a New England militiaman with a cheroot.

Ninth plate ruby ambrotype half portrait of an antebellum New England militiaman with light tinting to cheeks. (Good clarity; unsealed.) Housed in a half pressed paper case (general wear with some surface loss). The casual militiaman sports “un-done” dress, including a militia version of the common M1851 shako with tilted pompom, loose leather chin strap, and the letter “A” affixed beneath eagle insignia. His frock coat is fitted with two-tone cloth epaulettes, and he holds a cheroot in his mouth while grasping an unidentified object in one hand, lifting it up in front of him for the camera. $250 - 350

310 [MILITIA]. Ninth plate ambrotype of a New England militia private. [Boston: G.L. Whitaker], n.d.

Ninth plate ambrotype half portrait of an antebellum militia private with light tinting to cheeks. (Some spotting to image, discoloration to mat and preserver; unsealed.) Housed under mat, glass, and preserver only; no case. The goateed subject featured here wears a militia eagle waist belt plate (Gavin, Plate 42, p.

62), and white cross belts, and a shako with the letter “E” encircled by a wreath beneath eagle insignia.

Photographer’s card behind image advertises the photographic room of G.L. Whitaker, located on Hanover Street, Boston, MA. $200 - 300

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311 [CIVIL WAR]. Early war sixth plate tintype featuring a 5th Connecticut Infantry private holding his Springfield Rifle.

Sixth plate seated portrait of a 5th Connecticut private with gear. (Several splotches to plate, some scratching throughout; unsealed.) Housed in a geometric Union case [Berg 3-104] (light nicking to edges and corners, some discoloration and wear to velvet pad).

The infantryman looks directly into the camera, holding his M1855 or M1861 Springfield Rifle in one hand. His cap bears a small brass infantry horn with numeral “5” in the center, and his belt features an M1839 “baby size” plate worn upside down. The private also wears a cartridge box over his shoulder utilizing the woven shoulder strap issued to Connecticut troops, and a knapsack on his back.

The 5th Connecticut Infantry Regiment was originally the pet project of Colonel Samuel Colt, to be named the “1st Connecticut Revolving Rifles,” and was to be strictly recruited to Colt’s own standards - armed, of course, with his namesake Revolving Rifle. All came to naught, however, and the regiment was mustered in as the 5th Connecticut. $500 - 700

312 [EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. Sixth plate tintype featuring two elegant ladies.

Sixth plate standing portrait of a pair of elegantly dressed women. (Image with great clarity, some wear to edges, spotting to mat; unsealed.) Housed in a geometric Union case [Berg 3-67] (some nicking and chipping to edges, corners, and raised surfaces, with surface soiling). Pencil inscribed notes behind image identify the “lady at the left” as “Mrs. Dykeman.” The women stand against what appears to be an elaborately painted studio backdrop featuring pillars and decorative glass windows. $100 - 150

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313 [CIVIL WAR]. Semi-restored flag of the 13th New York State Militia, the “National Grays.”

Four separate sections from a painted fabric flag of the 13th New York State Militia. Upper riband in two parts, total length 49 1/2 in., reading “13th Regt. I[n]fantry. N.G.S.NY.” (small section lacking with “n” in “infantry”); approx. 21 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. spread-wing American eagle perched upon a dome or helmet; approx. 39 1/2 x 29 in. State Seal of New York with riband reading “Excelsior,” all mounted in original configuration on modern blue cloth and in 61 3/8 x 51 1/5 in. modern gilt frame. Brass plaque reads: “’National Grays’ / Brooklyn, N.Y. / 1861, 1862, 1863.” Provenance: The Horse Soldier, Gettysburg, PA (original listing).

The 13th New York State Militia was organized by Colonel Abel Smith at the beginning of the war and served three separate 3-month terms. They were first mustered in with eight companies on 23 April 1862 and sailed on the Marion to Annapolis where they guarded railroads and had garrison service in Baltimore. They were mustered out in Brooklyn, having lost 5 to disease. Many veterans enlisted in the 85th New York Infantry. The second term, 28 May-12 September 1862, saw service in Washington, D.C. and Suffolk, VA as part of the VII Army Corps. The last term saw the regiment mustered in on 20 June 1863 and attached to 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Department Susquehanna, with whom they saw an engagement near Fort Washington, PA. Their final mustering out occurred on 21 July 1863 in Brooklyn. $4,000 - 6,000

314 [CIVIL WAR]. 59th Massachusetts Infantry recruitment banner stitched to American flag. Lynn, MA: H.S. Cox, late 1863.

27 x 51 in. double-sided cotton flag with 25 hand-sewn stars that are visible (shows wear, especially along margins, near edges and corners, with some tearing, staining), framed, 39.5 x 60 in. Two cotton banners with printed text are stitched to each side of flag (some splitting to banners, especially in lettering of top banner, staining). The banner at top, 27 x 15 in., reads, “Recruiting Office!”; the second banner, 23 x 36 in., is boldly headed, “$727 Bounty to Veterans! / $627 Bounty to Raw Recruits!...Young Men! Now is the time to fill the quota of Lynn [Massachusetts], and Avoid a Draft! Which is sure to come on the 5th of January, unless you Rally for your Country! / A few more good men are wanted for Company A, 59th Regiment, Veteran Vols.” Undersigned in print by Recruiting Officers Captain F.M. Smith, 59th Regiment, and Captain John B. Stickney, 35th Regiment. Provenance: N. Flayderman & Co. (sold Cowan’s, 18 November 2016, lot 169).

Lynn, MA resident, Francis M. Smith enlisted in April 1861 as a private and served with the 8th MA through August 1861, and the 48th MA from September 1862 to September 1863. While with the 48th MA, he was promoted to 1st lieutenant (November 1862) and captain (December 1862), and was wounded in action at Port Hudson, LA (May 1863). In October 1863, Smith was commissioned into Co. A of the 59th MA, and was appointed 2nd lieutenant later that month. He was promoted captain in November 1863. John B. Stickney, also of Lynn, MA, was promoted to captain of the 35th MA in June 1863. This banner was likely printed prior to 3 December 1863, when the 59th MA was organized. The regiment engaged in several battles, including Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, and more, before consolidating with the 57th MA in May 1865 and mustering out the following July.

A rare survivor from the war. $2,000 - 3,000

315 [CIVIL WAR]. Volunteers Wanted for Nine Months Service / 154th Regiment Penna. Volunteers. [Philadelphia, PA]: ca October 1862.

6 x 9 1/2 in. letterpress broadside partially mounted on board and framed, 7 3/4 x 12 in. (chipping and short tears to edges and corners). Undersigned in type by Robert M. McClure, “Comd’g Regiment.”

The 154th Pennsylvania Infantry was organized in Philadelphia from October 1862 to January 1863 and was assigned to provost duty in Philadelphia the entire term before mustering out in the fall of 1863. Robert M. McClure had previously served with Company B, 33rd Pennsylvania Infantry, mustering in as captain on 5/12/1861, and later being promoted to major on 6/20/1861. He was discharged by order of the War Department on 5/12/1864. $400 - 600

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316 [CIVIL WAR]. Fremont’s Department! Shield’s Division! Onward to Richmond! 7th Ohio Regiment still in Advance! Warren [OH]: April 1862.

5 1/8 x 8 in. letterpress broadside mounted on board and framed, 10 x 12 in. (offsetting, partial separation at folds, some chipping to edges and corners).

Undersigned in type by Recruiting Officer Lieutenant L. King, Company I, 7th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The broadside calls for more men to “man those guns captured at Winchester, in that glorious charge of the Seventh Ohio Regiment, and presented to them on the battle-field!”

The 7th Ohio Volunteers participated in some of the most significant battles of the Civil War including Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Lookout Mountain, and Missionary Ridge. $500 - 700

317 [CIVIL WAR]. Provost Marshal’s Notice, Another Call for Troops. Corunna, MI: John N. Ingersoll, 27 November 1863.

9 x 14 1/4 in. letterpress broadside partially mounted on board and framed, 16 x 20 in. (creasing, partial separation and some areas of loss at folds, chipping to edges and corners). Undersigned in type by members of the Board of Enrollment, including Provost Marshal and President R. Strickland, Henry Raymond, and surgeon E.G. Gale. The broadside provides notice that any person enrolled may appear before the Board of Enrollment of the Sixth Congressional District at Corunna to claim to have his name removed from the list if he is not liable to military duty on account of “1st. Alienage; 2d. Non-residence; 3d.

Unsuitableness of Age; 4th. Manifest Permanent Physical Disability.” A list naming all persons enrolled in the First Class from the First and Fourth Wards of Owosso City is included at bottom. $300 - 400

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318 [CIVIL WAR]. Men Wanted! For the Invalid Corps. Elmira, NY: 17 June 1863.

19 3/4 x 26 3/4 in. letterpress broadside mounted on board and framed, 26 x 33 in. (creasing, fold lines, partial separation at folds, chipping, short tears, and few areas of loss to edges and corners, incl. 2 in. tear and large piece missing at top center). Undersigned in type by Captain and Provost Marshal Samuel M. Harmon, 27th District, State of New York. Top center features a large illustration of an eagle holding a banner in its beak reading, “The Union Forever!” This broadside on thin newsprint paper urges recruitment in the Invalid Corps, stating, in part, “Only those faithful Soldiers who, from wounds or the hardships of War, are no longer fit for active field duty will be received in this Corps Of Honor.” A list of requirements and terms of service is also included.

The Invalid Corps, later known as the Veteran Reserve Corps, was organized by order of the US War Department in April 1863. It created within the Union Army an organization of partially disabled soldiers who were deemed “meritorious and deserving,” and who remained fit for non-combat duties such as prison guards, hospital guards, or as clerks and orderlies. This thereby freed able-bodied soldiers to serve on the front lines. Between 1863 and 1866 more than 60,000 soldiers served in the Invalid Corps. This recruiting poster for this district was created less than two months after the order was issued creating the new corps. $1,000 - 1,500

319 [CIVIL WAR]. The Draft. The following is a correct List of the names of those Drawn at the Marshal’s Office, in Kingston, on the 19th day of September, 1864, for the Town of Coxsackie [NY].

9 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. letterpress broadside, framed, 12 1/4 x 15 in. (fold lines, tear at fold line near top left side, occasional spotting, some chipping to edges).

With list of names included, some underlined in period ink. Verso with period inscription, “I thought you would like to see who was drafted. We are all well.” $500 - 700

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320 [CIVIL WAR]. Wragg & Sons gold paneled XLNT Bowie knife.

Wragg & Sons 8 in. clip point Bowie knife with superb etched blade, ca 1860s. Ricasso with maker’s cartouche “Wragg & Sons / XLNT / Furnace Hill / Sheffield.” 13 in. overall length. German silver hilt with two piece horn grips and long oval guard. Accompanied by embossed morocco sheath with the same intricate horseman-themed design on both sides of the scabbard.

Right side of the polished clip point blade without adornment, while the opposite side features an elaborately etched and gold washed panel with patriotic motifs. At center of the blade is a traditional eagle and shield emblem with crossed flags and a series of ribands. Extending from the tip to the ricasso the ribands read: “America / The Land of Freedom,” “The True Patriots / Self Defender,” and “Protected / By Her Brave / Volunteers.” A small riband surmounting the head of the eagle bears the maker’s name “Wragg & Sons XLNT.” Slight wear to the gold wash. Minor blemishes and small areas of rust on right side of polished blade. Small chips on both sides of horn grips and some wear to scabbard. Generally good condition overall.

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$8,000 - 12,000

321 [MILITARIA]. Excellent US Model 1834 Officer’s Sword for Infantry, Artillery & Ordnance. Manufactured by Ames.

30 1/2 in. straight double-edged spear point blade with narrow, 29 in. long median fuller. Overall length 36 1/2 in. Gilt brass hilt with beaded decorations around the periphery of the fixed, dual lobe asymmetrical guard and along the knuckle bow. Blade with acid-etched Ames scroll banner on obverse reading in three script lines: “NP Ames / Cutler / Springfield.” Blade additionally etched with foliate, martial, and patriotic motifs including a spread-winged American eagle under an arc of stars and a “US” within a wreath of laurel leaves on both sides of the blade, and with panoplies of arms. Tang of sword appropriately marked “ORD.” Includes a gilt brass mounted leather scabbard with a frog hook on the throat and a single suspension ring on the middle mount. $2,500 - 3,500

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322 [CIVIL WAR]. Imported US Model 1840 Cavalry Officer’s saber presented to Captain Otto Harhaus, 2nd New York Volunteer Cavalry, who commanded the Regiment at Gettysburg.

35 in. curved, single-edged blade with flat spine and 23 1/2 in. stopped median fuller. Overall length 40 1/2 in. Three-branch gilt brass guard with cast foliate decorations, a spread-winged American eagle on the reverse face of the upper guard, and a Phrygian helmet pommel cap.

Grooved wood grip covered in shagreen with 14 wraps of double-strand twisted brass wire.

Unmarked ricasso, spine of blade etched “IRON PROOF.” Blade acid etched for approximately 19 in. with martial, patriotic, and foliate motifs with the obverse blade etched “USC” and reverse etched with a spread-winged American eagle and “E Pluribus Unum “in a ribbon.

Browned irons scabbard with gilt brass mounts is engraved below the throat on the reverse in five lines: “Presented / to / Capt. Otto Harhaus / by the Members / of his Company.” Includes a gold bullion sword knot.

Otto Harhaus was 35 years old when he enlisted in the 2nd New York Cavalry on 1 August 1861 and was officially mustered into service and commissioned as the Captain of Company G on 30 August 1861. He was promoted to major on 1 March 1862, lt. colonel on 16 June 1863 and finally colonel on 1 April 1864. He was mustered out of service on 10 September 1864. The 2nd NY Cavalry, known as the Harris Light Cavalry was originally organized as 12 companies lettered A-M without a company “J”. The men were recruited from a variety of cities in the tri-state area, as well as from Indiana, with the men of Harhaus’ Company G being mostly New York state residents coming primarily from New York City, Newburgh, and Fort Edward.

The regiment was initially assigned to Irvin McDowell’s command and served in the defenses of Washington. In March of 1862, the regiment joined the 3rd Division of the First Corps of the Army of the Potomac. Like many US cavalry regiments during the first part of the war, the regiment was often divided with several companies serving in one division and others in another division, as they were needed. Not until the reorganization of the Union cavalry did the regiment regularly serve as a cohesive unit. During the first part of 1862, the troopers of the 2nd saw skirmishes and combat operations at a variety of locations in Virginia and Maryland.

That summer, the regiment was engaged at Second Bull Run and finished the year at the Battle of Fredericksburg. In June of 1863, they fought at Brandy Station, and in July were engaged at the Battle of Gettysburg under the command of Lt. Colonel Harhaus. The original Lt. Col. of the regiment, Judson “Kill Cavalry” Kilpatrick had been promoted to colonel and eventually general and was designated to lead much of the Union cavalry in the Eastern Theater. Under Harhaus’ leadership, the 264 men of the 2nd NY would fight bravely at Gettysburg and would continue to fight with the Army of the Potomac through Grant’s Overland Campaign of 1864, during which the regiment would fight at the Battle of the Wilderness and Yellow Tavern, where Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart would be killed. Later in 1864, the regiment would be engaged in the Shenandoah Valley, fighting at 3rd Winchester, Fisher’s Hill, and Cedar Creek. The regiment would end the war participating in the Appomattox Campaign fighting at Five Forks and would be present during the surrender of Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Court House. $5,000 - 8,000

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323 [CIVIL WAR]. Excellent French-made US Model 1840 Staff & Field Officer’s sword. Retailed by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham.

30 3/4 in. straight double-edged spear point blade with a 24 in. stopped median fuller. 37 1/4 in. overall length. Gilt brass double clamshell guard with one folding lobe and single knuckle bow. Pommel cap, knuckle bow, and quillon with chased decorations. Fixed guard lobe with an applied spread-winged American eagle.

Folding guard and blade with French controller and inspection marks, likely from Klingenthal with reverse ricasso dry needle etched “S H G” for Schuyler, Hartley and Graham. Blade acid-etched for approximately 19 1/2 in. with patriotic and flowing foliate themes, panoplies of arms, and martial motifs. Reverse central panel is etched “US” and the obverse reads “E Pluribus Unum” in a ribbon with a spread-winged American eagle. Browned metal scabbard with gilt chased brass mounts.

This pattern of sword is depicted for sale in the 1864 Schuyler, Hartley & Graham catalog. $1,200 - 1,800

324 [CIVIL WAR]. US Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry saber. Manufactured by Ames.

35 1/2 in. curved, single-edged blade with 25 1/4 in. stopped median fuller and flat spine. 41 1/4 in. in overall length. Three-branch brass guard with Phrygian helmet pommel cap and grooved wood grip covered in leather and with 19 wraps of double-strand twisted brass wire. Reverse ricasso marked “N.P. AMES / CABOTVILLE / 1848” in three lines with obverse ricasso marked “US / WD” in two lines. Pommel cap with the “WD” and “JWR” initials of arsenal sub-inspector William Dickinson and Ordnance Officer James W. Ripley, respectively. Iron scabbard with brazed seam and two suspension rings has no visible inspection on the drag. $600 - 800

325 [CIVIL WAR]. High grade Horstmann US Model 1850 Staff & Field Officer’s sword with etched cavalry blade.

31 1/2 in. curved single-edged blade with 25 in. stopped median fuller and flat spine. 37 3/4 in. overall length. Gilt-finished brass half-basket 1850 Staff & Field pattern guard with “US” in face, single knuckle bow, and Phrygian helmet pommel cap. Grooved wood grip covered in shagreen and with 14 wraps of brass wire, consisting of three pieces with two outer plain strands and twisted central strand. Obverse ricasso stamped in two lines “HORSTMANN / & SONS” with reverse ricasso stamped “PHILADELPHIA.” Blade decorated for approximately 15 in. from the ricasso with acid-etched martial and patriotic themes and with panoplies of arms. Browned steel scabbard with gilt brass mounts and scroll retailer logo on reverse upper mount that reads “HORSTMANN / & / SONS / MAKERS / PHILADA” in five lines. Sword is accompanied by a gold bullion officer’s sword knot. $2,500 - 3,500 F O R A D D I T I O N A L I M AG E S A N D L O T D E TA I L S V I S I T H I N D M A N A U C T I O N S . C O M

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326 [CIVIL WAR]. Excellent US Model 1850 Staff & Field Officer’s sword. Manufactured by Ames, Chicopee, MA. 32 in. slightly curved, single-edged spear point blade with 21 1/2 in. stopped median fuller. 38 1/4 in. overall length. Gilt-finished brass half-basket 1850 Staff & Field Officers pattern guard with “US” in face and single knuckle bow and Phrygian helmet pommel cap. Grooved wood grip covered in shagreen and with 14 wraps of twisted brass wire. Obverse ricasso marked in three etched lines “Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee / Mass.” Blade acid etched for approximately 21 in. with martial and patriotic themes, including a spread-winged American eagle on the obverse, panoplies of arms, and a large “US” on the reverse. Sword is accompanied by gilt brass-mounted blued steel scabbard that is marked in three lines on the reverse of the upper mount “AMES MFG CO / CHICOPEE / MASS.” $2,500 - 3,500

327 [CIVIL WAR]. Excellent US Model 1850 Foot Officer’s sword. Manufactured by Ames, Chicopee, MA. 30 1/2 in. slightly curved, single-edged spear point blade with 20 1/2 in. stopped median fuller. 36 1/2 in. overall length. Gilt-finished brass half-basket 1850 Foot Officers pattern guard with single knuckle bow and Phrygian helmet pommel cap. Grooved wood grip covered in shagreen and with 15 wraps of twisted brass wire.

Obverse ricasso marked in three etched lines “Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee / Mass.” Blade acid etched for approximately 18 in. with martial and patriotic themes, including a spread-winged American eagle on the obverse, panoplies of arms, and a large “US” on the reverse. Sword is accompanied by gilt brass mounted leather scabbard that is marked in three lines on the reverse of the upper mount “AMES MFG CO / CHICOPEE / MASS.” $1,500 - 2,500

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328 [CIVIL WAR]. A collection of items identified to General James Lyman Van Buren, incl. US Model 1860 Light Cavalry saber, buff saber belt, shoulder straps, insignia, and photographs.

US Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames. 34.75” curved, single-edged blade with rounded spine and 26.5” stopped median fuller. Overall length 41.25”. Three-branch brass guard with Phrygian helmet pommel cap and grooved wood grip covered in leather and with 12 wraps of double-strand twisted brass wire. Reverse ricasso with Ames scroll marking reading in four lines: “Made by / Ames Mfg. Co / CHICOPEE / MASS.” Obverse ricasso marked: “US / ADK / 1862.” Pommel cap also with the “ADK” mark of arsenal sub-inspector Andrew D King. Includes correct pattern seamed iron scabbard with two suspension rings and no visible inspection on the drag.

[With:] Personal items identified to General Van Buren, including: 3 pairs of shoulder straps (range from Lt. Colonel to Brig. General); a white buff saber belt; a pair of spurs; Hardee hat insignia; gold general’s hat cords; a framed albumen equestrian photograph of Lyman captured in full uniform by Wenderoth, Taylor & Brown of Philadelphia. 5 3/8 x 7 7/16 in. oval albumen print (light fading, few surface scratches), on oval mount in period frame. Verso with photographer’s imprint and modern identification; and a CDV with Charles D. Fredericks & Co. of New York imprint, identified on verso as “J.L. van Buren.”

[Also with:] Uncredited studio portrait featuring Major General John G. Parke seated at center, flanked by members of his staff and one gentleman in civilian dress. Lieutenant Colonel James Lyman Van Buren is seated at far right. 12.75 x 15 in. (visible) albumen photograph, framed to 15.25 x 17.5 in.

James Lyman Van Buren (1837-1866) was a lawyer and cousin of President Martin Van Buren. He entered the military early in the war as a lieutenant of New York volunteers. Van Buren served as judge-advocate on the staff of General Ambrose Burnside and as military secretary to Governor Edward Stanly. He received the brevet of lieutenant colonel for bravery in the East Tennessee campaign and colonel for his service at Knoxville. While with Burnside, he joined Grant’s campaign against Richmond. Following the assault on Petersburg, he was breveted brigadier general. $3,000 - 4,000

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329 [CIVIL WAR]. Enlisted frock coat identified to Private Charles A. Fisk, 11th Massachusetts Infantry, WIA at Gettysburg.

Navy blue eight-button single-breasted enlisted man’s frock coat with standing collar. Infantry eagle buttons at front all marked “Extra Quality.” Both non-functional cuffs missing all buttons. Gold bullion tape corporal chevrons on each sleeve. Skirt approx. 15 in. to rough edge. Sleeves approx. 7 1/4 in. width. Four coatsize buttons on rear vent at waist and tails all marked “Extra Quality.” Sleeve, body, and pocket linings in place. Inside coat with stitched lining and sleeves lined in white cotton. Interior pocket at left breast and pockets at the tails. No manufacturer identification present. Handwritten ink identification on sewn-in cotton tag near collar identifies the coat to “Chas. A. Fisk.” Additional handwritten ink identification “C.A. Fisk” present within left sleeve at the shoulder (coat with scattered mothing and wear to black trim along collar, interior lining with some minimal wear and small tears).

Accompanying letter of authenticity from Les Jensen indicates that the “chevrons appear to have been Detail added to the coat after it was made, as the ends do not go into the seams.” Jensen’s analysis continues: “All the features of this coat indicate a tailor made, Civil War date frock coat for an enlisted man. The chevrons, though added after the coat was made, do appear contemporary to its use. It was typical for many Massachusetts troops to wear tailor made, rather than federal issue, frock coats, particularly in the lower numbered regiments.” He concludes that while there is no evidence in Fisk’s records that he ever held the rank of corporal, “This is a fine example of a ... Union enlisted man’s frock coat which belonged to Charles A. Fisk.”

Charles A. Fisk (1842-?), a nineteen-year old farmer from Lexington, Massachusetts, enlisted as a private on 6/13/1861 and mustered into Co. K, MA 11th Infantry. (Note that while HDS and regimental muster rolls identify this soldier with the last name spelled “Fiske,” other contemporary army and pension documents identify him as “Fisk).” The 11th Massachusetts, or “Boston Volunteers,” participated in major engagements including the First Battle of Bull Run, the Second Battle of Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. HDS indicates Fisk was wounded on 7/2/1863 at Gettysburg incurring a “severe wound in left arm,” with his Certificate of Disability for Discharge specifically categorizing the injury as a “Gunshot wound in left arm shattering the Bone” and “Total Disability.” He was discharged for wounds on 3/15/1864 and later mustered into Co. B of the 13th Veteran Reserve Corps. Fisk was discharged on 10/29/1864. Following the war records indicate he entered a U.S. National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in Maine in 1869. $6,000 - 8,000

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330 [CIVIL WAR]. US Model 1860 Light Cavalry saber. Manufactured by Ames, Chicopee, MA. 34 3/4 in. curved, single-edged blade with rounded spine and 27 in. stopped median fuller. Overall length 41 1/4 in. Three-branch brass guard with Phrygian helmet pommel cap and grooved wood grip covered in leather and with 12 wraps of double-strand twisted brass wire. Reverse ricasso with Ames scroll marking reading in four lines: “Made by / Ames Mfg. Co / CHICOPEE / MASS.” Obverse ricasso marked: “US / GKC / 1862.” With the “G” and “1” essentially illegible due to a light strike or worn die. Pommel cap with the “AHC” mark of arsenal sub-inspector Archibald H. Ceiley with the “C” almost illegible as well. Includes correct pattern seamed iron scabbard with two suspension rings and a “JCW” inspection on the drag. $600 - 900

331 [CIVIL WAR]. Leather sword knot identified to John O. Morley, Company C, 6th New York Cavalry, DOW at Middletown Heights following Antietam.

18 in. ln. dark leather sword knot stamped, “M. LUTZ / US ORD. DEPT. / SUBINSPECTOR” and “US” (tassels intact and pliable, some cracking throughout). Additional stamp identifies the sword knot to “MORLEY 6 NY.” Research indicates that the sword knot almost certainly belonged to John O. Morley, who enlisted as a private, serving with Company C, 6th New York Cavalry. Between July and August 1862, Morley was promoted to corporal, but was wounded at Middletown Heights, MD, 9/17/1862, and died from those wounds at Frederick, MD, on 9/28/1862. Morley is buried at Antietam National Cemetery, grave site #158. $250 - 350 Detail

332 [CIVIL WAR]. Leather sword knot. Manufactured by Gaylord, Chicopee, MA. 18 1/2 in. ln. dark leather sword knot stamped, “GAYLORD / CHICOPEE MASS.” (tassels intact and pliable, crackling and loss to surface). $200 - 300

333 [MILITARIA]. Leather scabbard with reproduction bayonet.

Blackened leather scabbard with frog, collar, and brass endmount (surface wear and cracking to leather throughout, with some missing stitching and separation to frog and collar; endmount with denting). Frog attached with sewing and one rivet. Accompanied by reproduction pot metal bayonet. $100 - 300 F O R A D D I T I O N A L I M AG E S A N D L O T D E TA I L S V I S I T H I N D M A N A U C T I O N S . C O M

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334 [CIVIL WAR]. US Model 1842 musket by Harpers Ferry with bayonet. .69 caliber. 42 in. round barrel with three flat solid spring-retained barrel bands. SN: NSN. Bright finish, smooth oil-finished walnut stock. Percussion lock marked with a spread-winged American eagle over “US” and in three vertical lines at the tail: “HARPERS / FERRY / 1854.” Tang of buttplate marked “US.” Barrel dated 1851 on breech plug tang with standard proof marks on left breech along with a “Harpers Ferry PB/P” inspection. Retains original brass blade front sight on front strap of upper barrel band and the angular socket bayonet lug under the muzzle. Retains both original sling swivels. Stock with no visible cartouches. Period trumpet head ramrod is full-length with good threads on the end and is dished for conical ball ammunition. It is likely of European origin. Includes a US Pattern 1857 leather sling and a correct US Model 1835 Socket Bayonet. $1,000 - 1,500

335 [CIVIL WAR]. US Model 1855 rifle musket. Manufactured by Springfield. .58 caliber. 40 in. round barrel with three solid spring-retained barrel bands. SN: NSN. Bright finish, smooth oil-finished walnut stock. Maynard Tape Priming percussion lock marked with a spread-winged American eagle on the magazine door and “US / SPRINGFIELD” and dated 1858 horizontally at the tail. Tang of buttplate marked “US.” Barrel with no visible date on breech and weak proof marks on left-angled flat. Reproduction 1858 pattern short base, 3-leaf rear sight.

Retains original front sight and angular socket bayonet lug. Retains both original sling swivels. Stock with no visible cartouches and a brass nose cap, indication of a transitionally assembled Type I to Type II Model 1855. Swelled shank, tulip head ramrod is a very high-quality modern reproduction. It is full-length with good threads on the end. $2,000 - 3,000

336 [CIVIL WAR]. Composite US Springfield 1861/1864 rifle musket with bayonet. .58 caliber. 40 in. round barrel with three solid spring-retained barrel bands. SN: NSN. Bright finish, smooth oil-finished walnut stock. Percussion lock marked with a Spread-Winged American Eagle and “US / SPRINGFIELD” and dated 1864 horizontally at the tail. Tang of buttplate marked “US.” 1864 pattern lock with 1861 type hammer, mated with an 1861 pattern stock and barrel. Barrel with no visible barrel date and only very weak proof marks on the left-angled flat. 1861 pattern rear sight missing the 500-yard leaf. Middle and upper barrel bands incorrect rounded 1864 pattern bands, with lower band a correct 1861 type band. Retains original front sight and angular socket bayonet lug. Both sling swivels replaced. Stock with no visible cartouches and the letters “A” and “A I” carved in the obverse stock.

Ramrod is a modern reproduction. Includes a correct pattern US Model 1855 Socket Bayonet marked “US” on the ricasso. $600 - 900

337 [CIVIL WAR]. 5th Model Burnside Carbine. .54 caliber. 21 in. round barrel with single barrel band. SN: 1553. Produced with a blued and color casehardened finish and smooth oil-finished walnut stock and forend. Matching serial numbers on the frame and breechblock. Standard Burnside Rifle Company receiver markings are quite weak. Weak shadow of a cartouche is present on the reverse wrist. Retains correct leaf rear sight, fixed blade front sight and saddle bar with ring. $800 - 1,200 22

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338 [CIVIL WAR]. Union General’s Hardee hat.

Brim to crown 5 1/2 in. black felt wool Hardee hat with brim bound with silk edging, three black ostrich feathers, leather sweatband, dark red polished cotton lining with faded gilt manufacturer’s mark (mothing, small holes at crown, fading to brim edge); gold bullion cord ending with two acorns; 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.

1858 pattern general staff insignia, embroidered gold bullion wreath with silver “U.S.” and twisted gilt brass wire border on black velvet, ca 1859-1865 (faded to dark brown); 2 3/8 x 3 in. 1858 pattern eagle officer insignia, gold bullion eagle and silver stars on black velvet shield and twisted gilt brass wire border, eagle’s face enhanced with red thread (minor tarnish).

The gold cords without black silk indicate use by a general, as per 1861 Federal regulations. Two small holes near the brim’s right edge suggest this is where the brim was originally pinned. $10,000 - 15,000

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339 [CIVIL WAR]. Model 1858 Cavalry Hardee hat.

Brim to crown 6 in. dark brown to black felt Hardee hat, with grosgrain ribbon hatband, brim double stitched, 2 long ostrich feathers (minor discoloration, some creasing near crown); yellow wool cord with two tassels; 3 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. 1858 pattern cavalry/cap insignia, die-struck brass with loops; height 1 in. die-struck brass company letter “F” above crossed sabers and with 1/2 in. regimental number “5” below (some tarnishing/discoloration); 1 3/4 x 2 5/8 in.

1858 pattern die-struck brass eagle insignia, pinned to right side holding brim.

Residue and evidence to crown interior of former label no longer present. $3,000 - 4,000

340 [CIVIL WAR]. Artillery officer’s Hardee pattern slouch hat with U.S. Army imprint.

Visor to crown 5 in. dark-brown to black felt with grosgrain hatband and binding, two ostrich feathers, leather sweatband, and multi-color silk lining (minor mothing, binding faded to brown); twisted black silk and gold bullion cord ending in two acorns; 2 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. gold bullion artillery insignia embroidered on navy wool (tarnish, red material at center cut out); 2 1/4 x 2 3/4 in.

1858 pattern eagle hat insignia, gold bullion and silver stars embroidered on black velvet with twisted gilt wire border, pinned to right side holding up brim. $10,000 - 15,000

341 [CIVIL WAR]. Model 1858 Union artillery Hardee hat with added insignia.

Brim to crown 5 1/2 in. 1858 model, dark brown felt Hardee hat with grosgrain hatband and ostrich feather plume, leather sweatband, double stitching at the brim, brim looped to left (minor soiling); red wool cord with tassels; width 3 1/4 in. 1858 pattern, diestruck brass enlisted artillery insignia; height 1 in. regimental number 4 (darkening); 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. 1858 pattern eagle hat insignia (minor darkening). Interior crown label: “U.S. Army. / No. 4” under an American eagle with flag and 13 stars. $3,000 - 5,000

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342 [CIVIL WAR]. Civil War US Officer’s slouch hat with regimental number 104.

Visor to crown 3 1/4 in. Constructed of supple, high-quality wool felt with a 1/4 in. woven silk tape band along the brim, a 7/8 in. black silk ribbon affixed to the base of the approx. 3 1/2 in. creased crown, and a twisted black and silk gold bullion pattern hat cord with acorns and black net. Black ostrich feather plume tucked into hat cord curving to the back of the hat. Hat is unlined. Interior with a 2 1/8 in. black leather sweatband and approx. 3 in. piece of silk sewn behind infantry insignia.

Affixed to the front of the hat is a large bullion embroidered infantry horn with a twisted wire border and a separately affixed false embroidered numbers “104.” To the right side of the hat is attached a bullion Hardee hat eagle with a twisted wire border.

Felt generally in good condition with minor wear and light soil. Insignias in good condition with some light wear to brass wire and fading of gold bullion. Sweatband cracked in some places with minor losses. Overall a scarce piece of Civil War headgear in good condition.

Though the original owner of the hat remains unidentified, the “104” almost certainly represents the 104th Ohio Infantry, which was organized at Camp Massilon, 20 miles south of Akron, Ohio, and recruited heavily out of the surrounding Summit County/Akron, Ohio region. The 104th OVI was a three-year regiment that was steadily engaged and participated in the Siege of Knoxville, the Atlanta Campaign, and the Franklin-Nashville Campaign. Six members of the regiment received the Medal of Honor for actions at the Battle of Franklin.

Provenance: A signed, undated letter accompanying the hat identifies it to the collection of James C. Frasca, and indicates the hat was previously in the collections of the Summit County Historical Society of Akron, Ohio; Joseph Ostervich of Akron, Ohio; and Don Sidaway of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. The hat was later sold as Lot 38265 at Heritage Auctions, The Stephen Saathoff Collection of Civil War & Militaria, 13 December 2014, then again to the current consignor by Heritage Auctions, 12 December 2021, Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria sale. $10,000 - 15,000

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343 [CIVIL WAR]. Union Cavalry officer’s slouch hat.

Brim to crown 3 1/2 in. black felt officer’s slouch hat, approx. 2 3/4 in. brim bound with silk edging and silk grosgrain ribbon hatband, leather sweatband (minor wear to silk edging and hat band); twisted black silk and gold bullion cord ending with two acorns (small area of unraveling); 3 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. 1858 pattern, cavalry officer hat insignia, gold bullion sabers embroidered on black velvet. $5,000 - 7,000

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344 [CIVIL WAR]. McDowell-style forage cap belonging to Brigadier General Edward Paysan Chapin, KIA at the assault on Port Hudson, 27 May 1863.

Visor to crown 5 1/2 in. McDowell-style blue wool felt forage cap, leather visor and chinstrap with 14mm brass federal eagle general service buttons, leather sweatband, fully-lined with a quilted crown of blue silk and batting (mothing, expected wear to chinstrap and visor, deterioration to lining); 2 x 1 1/2 in. 1858 pattern general staff insignia, gold bullion wreath and silver letters embroidered on black velvet, placed low overlapping the chinstrap to maintain visibility. Printed gold label to interior crown: B.H. Sh...metz / 236 Penn. Avenue / Washington D. C. / Color Warranted.” Provenance: Don Troiani Collection (Illustrated on p. 243 of Don Troiani’s Civil War Soldiers).

Identified to General Edward Payson Chapin (1831-1863), as described and illustrated in Don Troiani’s Civil War Soldiers. Chapin entered the war as a captain in the 44th New York Infantry, mustering in on 6 September 1862. He was promoted to major on 2 January 1862, to lieutenant colonel on 2 May 1862, and to colonel, on 4 July 1862, resigning the same day to form the 116th New York Infantry. He was promoted again the colonel on 5 September 1862. He saw extensive action, serving in the Peninsula Campaign, and was wounded in action at Hanover Court House. With the 116th, the regiment moved south arriving in New Orleans by the end of 1862. Chapin was given brigade command on 9 February 1863, in the army of General Banks, seeing action at the Battle of Plains Store, and then again in the Siege of Port Hudson where he was wounded in the knee and killed by a headshot from a Minié ball. $8,000 - 12,000

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345 [CIVIL WAR]. Company F, 9th New Hampshire Volunteers forage cap.

Visor to crown 4 1/2 in. dark blue wool felt forage cap, tarred and bound leather visor, leather chinstrap with 17 mm brass eagle “I” infantry buttons, leather sweatband, brown polished cotton lining (mothing, light soil, chinstrap leather stiff with tear at left buttonhole); width 3 in. die-struck gilt brass infantry horn (some tarnish); height 1/2 in. die-struck brass regimental number “9” placed in horn loop; approx. height 3/4 in. silver company letter “F” above insignia and height 5/8 in. specially produced regimental letters “N H V” (minor surface wear).

This hat is published on page 133 of Langellier & Loane, U.S. Army Headgear, 1812-1872, alongside two other New Hampshire kepis with the same distinctive silver regimental letters.

The 9th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment was organized in Concord, NH and mustered in on 15 August 1862. They saw extensive service in the Eastern Theater seeing action at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Vicksburg, the Overland Campaign (including the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, and Cold Harbor), the Siege of Petersburg, and the Appomattox Campaign. They mustered out of service on 10 June 1865. $8,000 - 12,000

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346 [CIVIL WAR]. 7th New Hampshire forage cap.

Visor to crown 4 3/4 in. 1858 model blue wool felt forage cap, tarred and bound leather visor, chinstrap with 15mm New Hampshire state buttons with sailing ship and the text “New Hampshire” with a ring of stars, leather sweatband, brown polished cotton lining with quilted interior crown (mothing, fading, soil, some losses to sweatband, tears to lining); height 1 in. die-struck brass regimental number “7” (some tarnish).

The 7th New Hampshire Infantry was organized and mustered in at Manchester, NH on 13 December 1861. Serving in the same brigade as the 7th Connecticut Infantry, together they were often jointly referred to as the “77th New England.” They fought in Putnam’s Brigade during the Second Battle of Fort Wagner in the same attacking column as the 54th Massachusetts. They also saw action at the Battle of Drewry’s Bluff and during the Siege of Petersburg. $2,000 - 4,000

347 [CIVIL WAR]. 52nd Massachusetts Volunteers forage cap and tinware.

Visor to crown 4 1/4 in. 1858 Model dark blue wool forage cap with tarred leather visor, leather chinstrap with 14mm brass general service eagle buttons, embossed leather sweatband, brown polished cotton lining (mothing, light soiling, loss of tarring to visor, sweatband partially separated from visor/hat); 1/2 in. diestruck brass regimental numbers (thread visible to secure the “5,” minor tarnish). Underside of visor inscribed, “T.M. No. 58.” Provenance: Don Troiani collection (related by consignor).

After enlisting in the fall of 1862, the 52nd Massachusetts traveled by ship to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and took part in a demonstration against the Confederate fortress at Port Hudson as Admiral Farragut attempted to run a squadron of warships up the Mississippi River on March 13th. The 52nd Massachusetts then participated in General Nathaniel Banks’ 1863 summer offensive up Bayou Teche, where it mostly helped loot plantations of cotton and ship it back to New Orleans from Barre’s Landing. In June, it joined the siege at Port Hudson, taking part in the assaults on June 14th. The regiment remained at the siege until the fort’s surrender on July 9, 1863. Its term having expired, the 52nd Massachusetts traveled by steamboat up the Mississippi to Cairo, Illinois, thence by train back to Massachusetts, where it mustered out on August 14th.

There was one soldier in the 52nd Massachusetts with the initials “T.R.,” possibly corresponding to the initials inscribed on the visor underside: Truman Meekins (1825-1873). A 37-year-old farmer from Hadley, MA, Meekins enlisted as a private on 25 August 1862, mustering into Co. H on 11 October 1862. He mustered out at Boston on 21 July 1863.

[With:] Height 4 1/4 in., diameter 4 1/4 in. tin cup and diameter 9 in. tin plate (tarnish, surface scratches, some oxidization, expected signs of field use). $2,500 - 3,500

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348 [CIVIL WAR]. Late-war 12th New York Militia kepi, manufactured by J.H. McKenney & Co., New York.

Visor to crown 2 1/8 in. blue wool felt kepi with black wool felt hatband and braided gold fabric piping, tarred leather brim, 14 mm brass New York State chinstrap buttons with Scovill backmarks, embossed leather sweatband, dark brown cotton lining, pasteboard and leather crown stiffener (minor mothing, light soil, expected wear to interior); height 3/4 in. die-struck brass numbers “12.”

Manufacturer label embossed to interior crown: “J.H. McKenney & Co. / Military Goods / 141 / Grand St. / New-York.”

A militia kepi, likely for the 12th New York State Militia, either late or post-war.

Another example is illustrated in Echoes of Glory, p. 151. $1,500 - 3,000

349 [CIVIL WAR]. 4th Rhode Island Infantry kepi identified to Captain Martin Page Buffum, POW at Petersburg.

[With:] ALLEN, George H. Forty-Six Months with the Fourth R.I. Volunteers.

Visor to crown 3 1/2 in. dark blue wool felt kepi with tarred and bound leather visor, leather chinstrap with 14 mm brass Rhode Island state seal buttons with “Robinson Makers” marks to reverse, leather sweatband, and brown cotton lining (light mothing, soiling, significant wear to sweatband and lining); 2 x 1 3/8 in. 1851 pattern infantry insignia with gold bullion horn and silvered regimental number “4” embroidered on black felt.

Underside of visor stamped: “Capt. M. Buffum.”

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[With:] ALLEN, George H. Forty-Six Months with the Fourth R.I. Volunteers, in the War of 1861 to 1865. Providence, RI: J.A. & R.A. Reid, 1887. 8vo. Illustrated. (Toned, spotting.) Original red cloth gilt (soiling, especially to spine). FIRST EDITION regimental history with Buffum listed with his Civil War and post-War military history.

Buffum enlisted as a private at the beginning of the war on 17 April 1861, mustering into Co. C of the 1st Rhode Island Infantry on 2 May 1861 for three months service, mustering out on 2 August 1861. He re-enlisted, now as a captain, and was commissioned into Co. B of the 4th Rhode Island Infantry and saw several promotions, to major on 10 October 1862, lieutenant colonel on 24 December 1862, and colonel by brevet on 13 March 1865. He was captured as a prisoner of war on 30 July 1864 at Petersburg, VA, confined at Macon, GA, and Columbia, SC, released on 8 December 1864. Shortly after his release, he resigned for a time of apparent convalescence. He again re-enlisted, and was commissioned into Field & Staff as a lieutenant colonel of the 9th Veteran Volunteer Infantry (Hancock’s Corps) on 1 June 1865, serving until 10 May 1866. After the war, he continued his military career, brevetted 1st lieutenant on 2 March 1867, and promoted to captain on 2 March 1867. In the regimental history, the author notes that in April 1884, Buffum “committed suicide in Texas, by reason of dissipation.” $4,000 - 6,000 30

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350 [CIVIL WAR]. Kepi and sash identified to Surgeon Hermann Ideler, 45th New York Infantry and 15th New York Heavy Artillery.

Height 2 1/2 in. front to crown, navy wool felt kepi, tarred and bound leather brim, leather chinstrap with 14 mm brass general service eagle buttons, embossed leather sweatband, brown cotton lining with quilted crown (wool felt appears dark green but was originally navy that has been sun-faded, very minor mothing, expected wear to leathers); 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. 1858 pattern medical officer’s insignia, gold bullion wreath and silvered letters “M.S.” on black velvet (some darkening, a few loses to velvet pile). Officer’s name inscribed in ink to interior crown: “H. Ideler / 15 NYHA.” On 9 September 1861, Hermann Ideler enlisted at the age of 41 in New York City as a surgeon and was commissioned on 4 November 1861 into Field & Staff of the 45th New York Infantry, also known as the “5th Detail German Rifles” as it was composed nearly entirely of German immigrants. The unit saw extensive action in Battle of Cross Keyes, Second Bull Run, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. He was discharged on 18 April 1863 but re-enlisted on 6 June 1863 at Fort Lyon, VA, mustering into the 15th New York Heavy Artillery, dating this kepi to his second enlistment. With this regiment also composed of German immigrants, Ideler participated in the Overland Campaign (including the Battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, Harris Farm, North Anna River, and Cold Harbor), the Siege of Petersburg, Five Forks, and Appomattox. He mustered out at the end of the war on 22 August 1865 at Washington, D.C. Included with the lot are photocopies of muster rolls, letters, and other documents related to Ideler.

[With:] Approx. length with tassels 116 in., width 4 1/4 in. woven dark green silk medical officer’s sash bearing two knots and tassels (occasional darkening, otherwise intact, very solid with good depth of color). $5,000 - 7,000

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351 [CIVIL WAR]. Medical Service kepi.

Visor to crown 2 3/4 in. dark blue wool felt kepi with hunter green wool felt hat band, tarred and bound leather visor, leather chinstrap with 15 mm brass eagle “I” buttons, leather sweatband, brown cotton lining with quilted interior crown (very occasional mothing, chinstrap leather stiff); 2 3/4 x 2 in. dark green velvet with die-struck brass general staff wreath insignia with 13/32 in. high “M” and 1/2 in. high “S” branch letters (light wear to velvet, some toning/darkening to letters). Insignia possibly field assembled. $3,000 - 5,000

352 [CIVIL WAR]. A collection of items identified to brothers Robert and Samuel Burnside, Company H, 110th New York Infantry, comprised of a kepi and wardate photographs.

Approx. height 4 3/4 in. blue wool kepi with leather visor and chin strap with 16 mm brass New York state “Excelsior” buttons, leather sweatband, and brown cotton lining (mothing, occasional small holes at crown, lining intact, some wear to sweatband); height 1 in. brass company letter “H” above height 1 in. brass regimental designation “110” (some tarnish). Underside of sweatband initialed “S.B.” [With:] Ninth plate ruby ambrotype of Robert Burnside as a private. (Clarity near excellent, light wear to edges.) Housed in patriotic Union case, Union Camp Scene [Berg 1-130] (some wear to edges). -- 2 albumen photographs, 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in., on cardstock mounts, the first made from the ambrotype showing Robert Burnside, with sergeant chevrons added to his sleeves, the second showing his brother Samuel Burnside dressed in his infantry frock coat (each with scattered spotting to image and mount). Each with identification on verso and applied paper note outlining Robert and Samuel Burnsides’ military service.

Accompanied by 5 December 1997 photocopied letter from Stephen B. Rogers, dealer in antique arms and Americana, indicating that the group was purchased at an estate auction held at the Burnside family farm on 25 May 1991. He also notes that the accompanying photographs include identifications provided by the family.

Samuel and Robert Burnside enlisted as privates on 8/12/1862 at Oswego, NY and were both mustered into Company H, 110th New York Infantry on 8/15/1862. Samuel would fall ill with disease and die just two months later on 25 October 1862 in Baltimore, MD. Robert outlived his brother by several months, being promoted to corporal 2/19/1863 and sergeant 5/19/1863 before succumbing to disease at a general hospital in Baton Rouge, LA, on 8/25/1863. A superb group of items identified to two brothers who never returned home. $4,000 - 6,000

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353 [CIVIL WAR]. Ulster County, NY forage cap with “McClellan” maker’s imprint.

Visor to crown 4 in. 1858 pattern navy blue felt forage cap, tarred and bound visor with traces of old paper to underside, leather chinstrap with 15 mm brass general service eagle buttons, leather sweatband, polished cotton lining with gilt “McClellan” imprint (sun fading to crown and back of cap, mothing, light soil, small loss to lining); height 11/16 in. die-struck metal letters “U C” (heavy residue from previous lacquer or adhesive). $2,000 - 4,000

354 [CIVIL WAR]. 53rd Pennsylvania forage cap with insignia and II Corps, 1st Division badge.

Visor to crown 4 7/8 in. dark blue wool felt 1858 pattern forage cap, tarred and bound leather visor with green underside, chinstrap with 14mm brass eagle “I” buttons, leather sweatband, black silk lining with quilted interior crown (mothing, soil, tears to sweatband and lining); approx. 2 5/8 x 2 1/8 in. red wool II Corps badge with gold bullion trim (mothing, soil, some tarnish); height 7/16 in. diestruck brass regimental numbers “53” and company letter “E.” The 53rd Pennsylvania was organized at Camp Curtin in Harrisburg, PA during the summer of 1861, with Company E drawing mostly from Carbon and Union counties. The regiment saw extensive and heavy fighting in the Eastern Theater for the entirety of the war. They participated in the first battles in Virginia, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Overland Campaign (including Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor), the Siege of Petersburg, and the Appomattox Campaign. $3,000 - 5,000

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355 [CIVIL WAR]. Company C, 179th Pennsylvania 1858 forage cap, with identification to J.K. Hunsleker carved into visor.

Visor to crown 4 in. dark blue wool felt 1858 model forage cap beautifully carved on the underside of the tarred leather visor, chinstrap with 14 mm brass general service eagle buttons, embossed leather sweatband, brown cotton lining (mothing, light soil, wear to leather, sweatband partially separated near visor); height 13/16 in. brass die-struck company letter “C”; height 1/2 in. regimental numbers “179”; width 3 1/2 in. brass die-struck infantry insignia, mellow patina consistent on all brass, all affixed to the crown (small dent). Provenance: Jan Gordon Collection (Illustrated in Don Troiani’s Civil War Soldiers).

Underside of visor extensively inscribed: “in. The. year / 1863. March / The. 6.” and “J. K. Hunsicker / Com. C. 179 Regimend [sic] / Pa. M. Yn. Va. in. car. of.

Capt. C. S. Jones.” The last line can be inferred to read “Yorktown, VA, in care of Captain C. S. Jones.” Jacob H. Hunsicker, a farm laborer from Heidelberg, PA, enlisted as a private on 5 November 1862, mustering in the same day into Company C of the 179th Pennsylvania. His comrade Charles S. Jones enlisted as a captain and was commissioned into Company C on the same day. They both mustered out after the regiment’s 9 months of service on 27 July 1863 at Harrisburg, PA. Recruited in the autumn of 1862 and mustering into service in early December at Philadelphia for nine months. They were stationed at Yorktown during the winter of 1862-63, moving toward Richmond in July 1863 engaging with Confederates in skirmishes.

This hat is published on page 212 of Troiani, Coates and McAfee, Don Troiani’s Civil War Soldiers and on page 87 of Langellier & Loane, U.S. Army Headgear, 1812-1872. $4,000 - 6,000

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356 [CIVIL WAR]. 177th Pennsylvania enlisted forage cap.

Approx. height 5 3/4 in. 1858 pattern blue wool forage cap with tarred leather visor and leather chinstrap with 14mm brass general service eagle buttons, leather sweatband, and brown polished cotton lining (scattered mothing, areas with of repairs using similar cloth stitched to interior); height 1/2 in. die-struck brass regimental number and letters “177 / PV” affixed to crown (some tarnishing/darkening). Illustrated on p. 87 of Langellier & Loane, U.S. Army Headgear, 1812-1872.

Provenance: Museum of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS), later Civil War Museum of Philadelphia (accession number 86.45.26 on tag, photocopy of curatorial worksheet); sold as Lot 170, Portion of the Collection of the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia, Redding Auction Service Inc., 16-17 January 2021 (photocopy of catalogue listing). See also Lot 407, which was from the Collection of the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia.

The 177th Pennsylvania Infantry was a 9-month outfit recruited mostly from central Pennsylvania. It mustered into service at Camp Curtain in November 1862, was assigned to break up the contraband trade along the Albemarle & Chesapeake Canal at Deep Creek in March 1863, and served guard duty near Washington before mustering out at Harrisburg in August 1863. $6,000 - 8,000

357 [CIVIL WAR]. 1858 forage cap, Battery E Artillery, with possible identification.

Visor to crown 5 1/4 in. 1858 pattern dark blue wool forage cap with tarred leather visor and chinstrap with 14 mm brass general service eagle buttons, original leather sweatband and brown cotton lining (significant mothing and moth tracking, split to front seam, visor reattached, majority of sweatband present but tattered, partially restored lining); 3 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. 1858 pattern die-struck brass artillery hat insignia (all brass exhibit a nice, consistent dark patina); height 1 in. die-struck brass company letter “E.” Provenance: The Horse Soldier, Gettysburg PA (listing paperwork).

Possible identification attributed to Gustavus Reeling from York County, PA, based on letter and documentation, photocopies of which are included. Reeling enlisted as a private and was mustered into Battery E of the 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery on 20 June 1861. He was promoted to 2nd lieutenant on 31 August 1864 before resigning at the close of the war on 5 June 1865 to attend to “very important business at home.” (Autograph letter signed, (“Gustavus Reeling”) to Col. Ea. W. Smith, Fulton Hill, Richmond, VA, 1 June 1865; a photocopy of this letter is included, along with photocopies of muster rolls and other documents are included.)

Organized at Philadelphia on 5 August 1861, Battery E was dispatched to the Defenses of Washington, D.C. until March 1862. They were involved in the Siege of Yorktown and saw action in the Battle of Williamsburg, the Battle of Fair Oaks, Seven Pines, and Malvern Hill. They spent the majority of the war in Virginia, involved in the siege operations against Petersburg and Richmond from July 1864 until April 1865.

358 [CIVIL WAR]. 8th Ohio Infantry 1858 pattern forage cap with insignia and II corps badge.

Visor to crown 4 3/8 in. dark blue wool felt forage cap, tarred leather brim, leather chinstrap with 15 mm brass general service eagle buttons, leather sweatband, brown polished cotton lining (mothing, light soil, cracking to chinstrap, sweatband well worn and partially detached); 1 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. silvered die-struck false-embroidered Clagston-made II Corps badge, in embroidered style; width 3 1/2 in. 1858 pattern die-struck brass horn insignia; height 1/2 in. silvered die-struck regimental number “8” (some toning/tarnish to metal). Paper label affixed to interior crown: “Size / No. 2, / 6 7/8 / U. S. Army / L J & I P.” Provenance: Stephen Saathoff Collection (sold as Lot 38247 at Heritage Auctions, The Stephen Saathoff Collection of Civil War & Militaria, 13 December 2014).

Attributed to the 8th Ohio Infantry, the regiment was original organized in the opening days of the war as a 3-months unit. Recruited in northeast Ohio and moved to Camp Dennison, they never left the state in their initial enlistment.

Many re-enlisted for three years, mustering in on 26 June 1861. They would serve in the Eastern Theater, seeing action at Antietam, Gettysburg, The Wilderness, and Cold Harbor. The 8th is most remembered for its actions in helping to repulse Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg. While facing the Confederate forces, superior in number, the 8th held its advanced position. Supported by artillery fire from Cemetery Hill and Ziegler’s Grove, the 8th flanked portions of the Virginia brigade led by Colonel Brockenbrough and succeeded in routing the force. Notably, this was the first brigade to break and flee during Lee’s command of the Army of Northern Virginia. By the end of the day, the 8th Ohio had captured of 300 prisoners of war.

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359 [CIVIL WAR]. McDowell-style forage cap with 4th regimental number and artillery insignia.

360 [CIVIL WAR]. Chasseur-style cap with 3rd regiment number and insignia and officer’s sash..

Visor to crown 5 in. dark blue wool felt McDowell-style forage cap, tarred leather visor and chinstrap with 14mm brass general service eagle buttons, embossed leather sweatband, and brown polished cotton lining (mothing, soil, some cracking to leathers, tears to lining); width 3 1/4 in. 1858 pattern die-struck brass artillery insignia; 11/16 in. brass letter “B”; 3/4 in. brass regimental number “4.”

Visor to crown 2 3/4 in. blue wool chasseur-style private purchase hat, black braided embellishment, tarred and bound leather visor, 14 mm brass general service eagle buttons, cord chinstrap below visor, leather sweatband, black silk lining with quilted crown (mothing, slight separation at crown, deterioration of lining, partial loss of sweatband, visor has been restored); 2 x 1 1/4 in. gold bullion infantry horn embroidered on black felt with 1/4 in. die-struck regimental number “3” (heavy tarnish to embroidery, almost entirely darkened). Interior crown label identifies the retailer as Reiley of Baltimore, MD.

$2,000 - 4,000

[With:] Approx. length 88 in., width 3 1/16 in. red woven officer’s sash with knots and tassels (some mothing with losses, some discoloration/fading to tassels). $2,000 - 3,000

361 [CIVIL WAR]. Forage cap with contractor label featuring 104th regimental number and insignia.

Visor to crown 4 1/2 in. dark blue wool felt forage cap, tarred leather visor, chinstrap with 15 mm brass general service eagle buttons, leather sweatband, brown polished cotton lining to crown interior (mothing, wear particularly to crown edge, puncture to visor, sweatband partially replaced); width 3 1/2 in.

1858 pattern enlisted infantry die-struck brass insignia; regulation size height 5/8 in. die-struck regimental numbers “104.” Small paper label affixed to crown interior reads: “Size no. 6 / 7 1/2 / U.S. Army / T. G. & Co.” indicating a contractor hat.

362 [CIVIL WAR] Federal staff officer’s private purchase chasseur-style kepi.

Visor to crown 2 5/8 in. blue wool felt chasseur-style, black silk tape trim, braided gold piping Austrian-knot quatrefoil in three rows to crown, tarred leather visor, leather chinstrap with 14 mm brass general service eagle buttons, embossed leather sweatband, black silk lining with embossed maker’s mark (mothing, light soil, some wear to visor); 2 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. 1858 pattern general staff insignia, gold bullion wreath and silver letters embroidered to blue wool felt. The Army-Navy Journal 23 April 1864 includes Warnock & Co. advertisement for military hats and caps. $4,000 - 6,000

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363 [CIVIL WAR]. Chasseur-style New York general staff officer’s kepi.

364 [CIVIL WAR]. 1858 infantry forage cap.

Visor to crown 3 in. dark blue wool felt chasseur-style kepi with dark blue embroidered piping with crown quatrefoil, tarred and bound leather brim, leather chinstrap with 15mm New York state brass buttons, leather sweatband, dark blue silk lining with quilted interior crown (mothing, some fading to piping and lining, tarnish and verdigris to buttons, repair to chinstrap); 1 7/8 x 1 1/2 in.

1858 pattern general staff wreath with embroidered gold bullion wreath and silver “U.S.” on black velvet with twisted brass wire border (border coming loose; some tarnish).

Visor to crown 4 1/4 in. 1858 model dark blue wool forage cap, tarred leather visor, leather chinstrap with 15 mm brass eagle “I” buttons, leather sweatband, brown polished cotton lining, remnant of paper size label (light mothing, expected use wear to leathers). $3,000 - 5,000

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365 [CIVIL WAR]. McDowell-style forage cap.

366 [CIVIL WAR]. Standard 1858 forage cap, with manufacturer’s label.

Visor to crown 4 in. dark blue wool felt McDowell-style forage cap, tarred and bound leather visor and chinstrap with 14 mm brass eagle general service buttons, patterned leather sweatband and light brown cotton lining (mothing, expected wear from field use).

Visor to crown 4 1/2 in. standard contract 1858 dark blue wool felt forage cap with paper label: “Size No. 1 / 6 3/4 / U. S. Army. / L J & L Phillips.” Tarred unbound visor, leather chinstrap with 14 mm brass general service eagle buttons, leather sweatband, brown polished cotton lining (mothing, light soil, light separation at rear brim, heavy wear to leathers, bend to visor, most of interior crown lining lost with pasteboard stiffener visible).

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367 [CIVIL WAR]. 5th New York Veteran Infantry, Duryea’s Zouave kepi, identified to James Thomas Westlake with CDV portraits.

Visor to crown 2 7/8 in. red wool felt kepi with dark blue wool band, braided gold bullion piping, tarred leather visor and chinstrap with 14mm brass general service eagle buttons, leather sweatband, and patterned black silk lining (mothing, light soil, expected wear to visor, sweatband and lining); 3/4 in. die-struck brass regimental number “5” (added black thread to secure alignment).

Three-quarter studio portrait of Westlake, a kepi partially visible. New York: Thomas Heney, n.d. Modern ink inscription to verso identifies Westlake. -- Full-length group portrait of three soldiers, Westlake seated at center. Philadelphia: Hagaman, n.d.

(Top mount edge trimmed.) -- Full-length portrait of Westlake in frock coat and with infantry kepi with “12” regimental numbers resting on photographer’s column. New York: Vaughan, ca 1861-1863. Modern ink inscription to verso identifies Westlake.

(Mount trimmed on three sides.) -- Full-length portrait of Westlake and a fellow soldier of the 12th New York wearing frock coats and kepis. Uncredited. -- Threequarter length portrait of Westlake in civilian clothing. Williamsburgh: L.S. Hicks, n.d. Modern ink inscription to verso identifies Westlake. -- Seated portrait of an unidentified young man wearing a jacket with corporal chevrons. -- Together, 6 albumen cartes de visite on cardstock mounts, approx. 2 1/8 x 3 3/8 in., all photographers’ imprints to mount versos, condition generally very good, expected toning, occasional fading.

Provenance: James Thomas Westlake by descent to great-great-grandson, purchased by Don Troiani (Typed letter, Don Troiani to Bruce Hermann, Southbury, CT, 9 August 2019).

James Joseph Westlake enlisted as a private on 18 November 1861 in New York City, mustering in the next day into Co. B of the 12 New York Infantry. He was wounded in action on 30 August 1862 at Second Bull Run, VA. With the 12th New York, Westlake saw extensive battle action, participating in a litany of major engagements including: First and Second Bull Run, the Siege of Yorktown, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, The Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Court House.

He re-enlisted on 29 February 1864, transferring into the 5th New York Veteran Infantry, Duryea’s Zouaves. He saw several promotions with the 5th: corporal (8 October 1864), sergeant (19 November 1864), and finally to first sergeant (1 April 1865). He mustered out with the regiment on 21 August 1865 at Hart’s Island in New York Harbor. The 5th New York Vets wore two variations of Zouave uniforms, including red fezzes with yellow tassels, though this type of red kepi was occasionally worn by Zouaves as an alternative to the fez. The regiment initially had garrison duty at Alexandria, VA before transferring to the Army of the Potomac as part of the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, V Corps and engaged in the Battle of Cold Harbor, the Siege of Petersburg, and Five Forks. $4,000 - 6,000 38

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368 [CIVIL WAR]. Zouave-style fez with blue tassel typically worn by the 9th New York Infantry, Hawkins’ Zouaves.

Approx. height exclusive of tassel 6 3/4 in.; approx. diameter 7 1/2 in.; approx. tassel length 10 in. Red wool shell with tan machine stitching at brim and blue wool tassel (heavy mothing, tassel attached with black thread). Provenance: Sold Cowan’s, 8 December 2020, lot 48. $700 - 900

369 [CIVIL WAR]. 95th Pennsylvania Volunteers, Gosline’s Zouaves, red piped kepi, identified to Joseph Greeley, Co. D. Visor to crown 2 13/16 in. dark blue-black wool felt kepi with braided red piped trim, bonded leather visor, chinstrap with 14mm brass general service eagle buttons, brown leather sweatband, brown polished cotton lining, oxblood leather interior crown stiffener (light mothing with minor soiling, expected wear to visor, some separations to lining). Owner’s name written in white paint to interior crown stiffener: “Jos. Greeley,” identified to Joseph M. Greeley, Co. D, 95th Pennsylvania Infantry.

Joseph Greeley (1824-1888) of Philadelphia enlisted as a private and was mustered into Co. D of the 95th Pennsylvania Infantry on 18 September 1861. He was discharged for severe rheumatism on 21 December 1862 at White Oak, VA. The 95th Pennsylvania was recruited in Philadelphia in autumn 1861 under Colonel John Gosline and given special uniforms supplied through the US Quartermaster Department on a contract from Rockhill and Wilson of Philadelphia, earning them the name “Gosline’s Zouaves.” The cap is the pattern specifically identifiable to Gosline’s Zouaves. The unit saw heavy action during the Peninsular Campaign at West Point, Gaines Mill, and Antietam.

A home belonging to secessionists Albert and Mary Wilcoxon in Fairfax, VA was captured by Federal forces and between March 1862 and June 1863 Union soldiers would sign their names upon the walls. Included among the hundreds who left their mark is Greeley, along with four others identified to the 95th Pennsylvania, who visited Fairfax when McClellan moved his troops toward Richmond after the Confederate retreat from Manassas. (Identified Union Soldier Signatures, Blenheim Attic and House Walls, Historic Blenheim and the Civil War Interpretive Center).

[With:] Photocopies of Greeley’s pension paperwork included with lot. $4,000 - 6,000 Detail

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370 [CIVIL WAR]. Uniform of the “Cladek Zouaves,” identified to Private Alfred T. Brophy, Co. K, 35th New Jersey Infantry.

Dark blue wool Algerian pattern jacket trimmed in red worsted wool braid and cord piping with matching braid and red wool “tombeau” applied on the front in typical Zouave fashion. Cuffs are closed with hooks and eyes. Fully lined in white linen with one interior pocket. Dark blue wool Zouave pattern vest with inset welted pockets, tabs for buttons and trimmed in red braid. The uniform maker is identified on vest’s back white lining to the well-known Union Army contractor “James Boylan / Newark, N.J.” Matching dark blue wool felt fez with tape binding on the bottom edge and yellow wool tassel.

Coat with scattered mothing, light soil, approx. 1 1/4 in. loss to red stitching around neckline, and approx. 2 in. portion of right underarm seam separated. Soil and wear to interior lining of both coat and vest. Vest with one button detached from right shoulder but still accompanying the lot. Fez with scattered mothing and light soil.

[With:] “Gone for a Soldier:” Jerseymen in the Civil War. Morristown, New Jersey: Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 2011. Exhibition catalog produced in conjunction with a New Jersey Civil War Sesquicentennial exhibit at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum. This 35th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry “Cladek Zouaves” uniform, highlighted on page 119 of the exhibition catalog, was previously part of the Jan Gordon Collection.

Alfred T. Brophy (1848-1914) enlisted on 8/31/1864 as a private in Co. K, New Jersey 35th Infantry. He mustered out on 5/30/1865 at Washington, DC. The 35th regiment was widely known as “Cladek’s Zouaves” after its commander Col. John C. Cladek. According to the accompanying catalog, the design of the 35th’s uniform was first worn by the 5th New York Volunteer Infantry (“Duryee’s Zouaves”) in 1861. The 35th regiment fought primarily in the Atlanta Campaign and the Carolinas, and was extensively engaged including at the Battles of Resaca, Kennesaw Mountain, Atlanta, and Sherman’s March to the Sea. $9,000 - 12,000

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371 [CIVIL WAR]. Jacket and kepi of the 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry, “Baxter’s Zouaves,” part of the Philadelphia Brigade.

Dark blue wool jacket trimmed in approx. 1/2 in. wide red wool tape along outer edges and a 1/8 in. worsted wool red tape running slightly apart but alongside the wider trim. Additional trim around the standing collar. Sixteen brass bullet buttons on each front side sewn between the tape bands. Hook and eye closure at neck.

Both non-functional cuffs with two brass bullet buttons. Small slit on each side of jacket posterior connected with small wool extensions. Interior lining intact with one lined interior left breast pocket. Sleeves lined in white cotton with jacket’s right sleeve bearing the stamp “R. & W.” above a red scripted capital letter “B” and below a single stamped black sizing dot. Left sleeve lining with a stamped red number “1.”

Dark blue wool chasseur pattern kepi with narrow band red worsted wool trim and black visor. Measures 3 in. from visor to crown. Interior with brown cotton lining and drawstring closure in the crown. Black sweatband intact with a “5” scratched into the finish at the forehead area.

Coat with scattered mothing, with a small loss particularly evident at right shoulder. Small portions of jacket with loose and missing trim. Some separation of fabric along interior seams. Kepi with some areas of trim loose, missing, or otherwise damaged, but in generally excellent condition inside and out. Overall both pieces in very good condition.

Rockhill & Wilson of Philadelphia served as the clothier for the 72nd PA Zouaves, as well as other Pennsylvania Zouave regiments. Unlike other Zouave regiments, the uniform of the 72nd did not include a tombeau on the jacket and its distinctive sixteen bullet brass buttons down the front of the jacket were not part of the original French Zouave style uniform. Raised in August 1861 and commanded by Colonel DeWitt Clinton Baxter, the 72nd regiment (originally the 3rd California) was recruited from among the firemen of Philadelphia. “Baxter’s Zouaves” or “Baxter’s Fire Zouaves” as they were sometimes called, served for three years as part of the celebrated Philadelphia Brigade. The regiment was steadily engaged throughout the duration of its service including at Savage Station, Malvern Hill, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and in the Wilderness Campaign. The 72nd is most recognized for its role at Gettysburg defending the Angle and repulsing Pickett’s Charge. $9,000 - 12,000 F O R A D D I T I O N A L I M AG E S A N D L O T D E TA I L S V I S I T H I N D M A N A U C T I O N S . C O M

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372 [CIVIL WAR]. Gen’l Recruiting Office for Second Army Corps / No. 416 Library Street. / Head-Quarters Philad’a Brigade! / 69th, 71st, 72d and 106th Regiments.

Philadelphia, PA: King & Baird, ca 1863-1864.

23 1/2 x 31 in. (visible) tri-color, letterpress broadside, framed, 27 1/2 x 35 in. (visually appealing, colors strong, some creasing throughout, unexamined out of frame). Undersigned in type by Recruiting Officer and Captain Richard L.R. Shreve, 72nd Pennsylvania Volunteers. The recruiting broadside boasts of the “Largest Bounties Given!” including an extra $100 for veterans having served nine months or more, and promises that volunteers “will be credited to any ward they may desire.”

Originally formed as a regiment to be credited to the state of California, the Philadelphia Brigade was recruited in the Philadelphia area in 1861 by Oregon Senator Edward Baker. His strong recruiting efforts resulted in a brigade of four regiments, mostly from Philadelphia. Following the death of Baker at the Battle of Ball’s Bluff, PA, Pennsylvania claimed the California regiments as its own and renamed them as the 69th, 71st, 72nd, and 106th Pennsylvania Volunteers. The four regiments were assigned to the Second Army Corps and adopted the “Philadelphia Brigade” nickname.

The brigade fought with the Army of the Potomac in the Eastern Theater for the entirety of its existence, participating in several major battles, including Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and the Overland Campaign. One of the brigade’s most famous actions was at Gettysburg under the command of General Alexander Webb. On 3 July 1863, the brigade defended the “angle” and “copse of trees” on Cemetery Ridge, which was considered the designated point of attack for Pickett’s Charge. Following Gettysburg, the brigade saw action in the Fall campaign as well as Grant’s 1864 campaign against Richmond and Petersburg, suffering significant losses along the way. By June 1864, half of the brigade was mustered out and the remainder was transferred to another brigade. During the war, the brigade lost 3,533 men out of a total 5,320 men who served in the unit, resulting in a casualty rate of 64%.

Richard L.R. Shreve, who is identified as the recruiting officer on the broadside offered here, first enlisted as a private with the 19th Pennsylvania Militia on 5/18/1861. He then enlisted as a 2nd lieutenant with Company I, 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry on 8/10/1861, and was promoted to 1st lieutenant on 5/1/1863, followed by captain on 5/1/1863. Shreve was with the 72nd PA at Gettysburg, and less than a year later, he was KIA at Wilderness, VA, 5/6/1864. Shreve’s rank of “captain” on the broadside indicates that it was produced between May 1863 and early spring 1864 prior to his death. $4,000 - 6,000

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373 [CIVIL WAR]. Sixth plate ruby ambrotype of a Baxter’s Fire Zouave, 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry.

Sixth plate ruby ambrotype seated portrait of a Zouave private with fine hand tinting. (Great clarity, with a few dark spots to upper edge of image; unsealed.)

Housed in a half pressed paper case (general wear throughout). The unidentified subject wears the uniform of the 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry regiment, or “Baxter’s Fire Zouaves” (Zouaves - The First and the Bravest, McAfee, p. 72), including the unit’s distinctive open dark blue jacket having triple lines of thin red braiding around the stand-up collar and down each placket, with a row of typical ball buttons. He rests his arm on table draped with a beautifully tinted American flag featuring gold-highlighted stars.

The 72nd Pennsylvania was raised in Philadelphia from members of the city’s fire companies. Its enlisted fought at Gettysburg and during Pickett’s Charge found themselves “stationed by the stone wall at the Angle” at the apex of the onslaught. $800 - 1,200

374 [CIVIL WAR]. Sixth plate hand-colored tintype of a Zouave officer posed with his sword.

Sixth plate tintype standing portrait of a Zouave officer featuring fine hand tinting. (Minor softening to image focus, with spotting to preserver; unsealed.)

Housed in a floral Union case, Grapes and Grapevine [Berg 2-26] (general wear including nicking and surface soiling throughout). The anonymous company grade officer poses holding the grip of his M1850 Foot Officer’s sword in one hand and sporting gold-highlighted shoulder straps from an undocumented Zouave unit, a distinctive jacket with a solid row of gold-highlighted ball buttons all the way around the edge of the uniform, and the typical fez and baggy trousers associated with the Zouave costume. $600 - 800

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375 [CIVIL WAR]. Albumen photograph of the battle-damaged flags of the 75th New York Infantry.

7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. oval albumen photograph on cardstock mount, housed in 10 x 8 in. frame (toning and fading to image, few surface abrasions to image, some spotting to image and mount, unexamined out of frame). A studio portrait showing the tattered, war-torn flags representing the 75th New York Infantry.

Also known as the “Auburn regiment” or the “Cayuga County Regiment,” the 75th New York was originally mustered in for a three year term on 26 November 1861 and spent its first winter on garrison duty in Florida before seeing action in several battles throughout Louisiana, taking part in the Red River Campaign of 1863 and the Siege of Port Hudson in 1864. It was removed to Virginia in the fall of 1864 and sustained heavy losses at Opequon and Cedar Creek. All told, the regiment lost approx. 198 men during service; 4 officers and 91 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, 103 enlisted men died of disease. $400 - 600

376 [CIVIL WAR]. ELLSWORTH, Elmer E. (1837-1861). Zouave Drill Book.

Philadelphia: King & Baird, 1861.

16mo. Illustrations throughout. (Spotting, small dampstain to title page.)

Original illustrated wrappers printed in blue and red (toned, small dampstain to title, evidence of old adhesive repair to spine).

An illustrated manual of arms for Zouave tactics with an 8-page biography and tribute to Col. Elmer Ellsworth, the first conspicuous death of the Union and popularizer of Zouavism in the United States. The cover features an attractive portrait of the late Colonel with patriotic and martial symbols. RARE: only 1 copy sold at auction in the last 100 years; OCLC locates 14 copies. $200 - 300

377 [CIVIL WAR]. Civil War-era pocket watch adorned with cloisonné Zouave.

[Switzerland?]: Chambaudière à Preuilly, n.d.

Case diam. 1 3/4 in.; overall height 2 1/2 in. Engraved open dial pocket watch with cloisonné enamel (some surface scratches). “Chambaudière à Preuilly” printed to watch face and engraved to back of case under lid.

Inside of lid marked “Argent Fin,” alongside a diamond-shaped hallmark with a bird and the letters “B G,” a mark reading “FR Co.,” and “41920.”

The lid features a Zouave soldier rendered in cloisonné enamels wearing the typical uniform and holding a bayonetted rifle among tall grasses. $1,000 - 1,500

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378 [CIVIL WAR]. Philadelphia Fire Zouaves box plate, ca 1867-73.

2 7/8 x 1 3/4 in. die-struck rolled brass oval cartridge box plate featuring letters “P.F.Z.” on front and brass wire loops soldered on verso (scratching, darkened/discolored patination throughout). Cataloged as Plate 592 in O’Donnell and Duncan Campbell. This style is thought to date from the 72nd PA regiment’s 1867 reorganization.

The 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment became known as Baxter’s Philadelphia Fire Zouaves as the regiment’s enlisted were raised from Philadelphia fire companies and led by Colonel DeWitt Clinton Baxter. $500 - 700

379 [CIVIL WAR]. A group of 2 items mourning the loss of Elmer Ellsworth, incl. gemsized tintype memorial pin and illustrated broadside.

Approx. 3/4 x 1 in. metal pin with enamel; straight pin to reverse (small losses to enamel); 5 x 7 mm tintype of Elmer Ellsworth (some craquelure to surface).

Ellsworth’s portrait is flanked by two American flags and superimposed over an eagle and “Union” shield.

[With:] Ellsworth’s Body Lies Mouldering in the Grave. As Sung by the Philadelphia Fire Zouaves. Philadelphia, PA: Johnson, Song Publisher, [1861]. 5 7/8 x 9 3/4 in. song sheet, top edge partially mounted to board and framed, 12 x 15 in. (loss to top right and left corners, separation at top right corner, scattered spotting). $250 - 350

380 [CIVIL WAR]. Federal percussion cap pouch attributed to Co. C, 165th New York Infantry, “2nd Duryea’s Zouaves.”

Cap pouch with “square” outer flap bearing applied brass letter and numerals “C / 165” (crazing and cracking to leather throughout, with a few punctures to inner flap and pouch; lacking wool and pick). Inner flap unmarked. “61” carved into latch tab. “NY” twice carved into back of pouch. Belt loops, latch tab, and pointed brass finial all present and complete.

The 165th New York Infantry Regiment, or 2nd Battalion Duryea’s Zouaves, was initially recruited for nine months’ service. This term changed to three years, and six companies of men were mustered into service between August and December of 1862. The regiment saw action at Ponchatoula, Port Hudson, Bayou Vermillion, Sabine Cross Roads, Pleasant Hill, Deep Bottom, and Cedar Creek before being honorably discharged and mustering out in September of 1865. $100 - 200

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381 [CIVIL WAR]. Hand-colored albumen photograph of a vivandiere.

7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (visible) albumen photograph, housed in 11 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. oval frame (toning, some surface abrasions near top edge, short edge tear at 11 o’clock, unexamined out of frame; some chipping to frame).

A studio portrait of a young lady wearing a red, white, and blue vivandiere’s outfit complete with a patriotic crown, proudly holding an American flag. $500 - 700

382 [MILITARIA]. French vivandiere’s painted tonnelet / canteen. Ca 19th century.

383 [CIVIL WAR]. Oversize albumen photograph of a Civil War brass band.

10 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 4 in. red, white, and blue painted metal vessel in the form of a barrel, with crossed French tricolors decorating the front (paint chipped in several areas, few holes incl. 1/2 in. dia. hole on left side, heavy surface wear throughout). With 30 in. ln. section of a leather sling partially attached (significant surface wear, partial tearing and several stitched repairs). The top includes a spout with cork plug and chain attached to the body (some oxidation, surface wear).

Visible 7 3/16 x 5 1/4 in. oversize albumen photograph (spotting, some fading); matted and framed to 13 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. (not examined out of frame).

A group of 7 musicians in uniform, four seated and three standing behind, wearing slouch coats and kepis while holding their valve horns. $300 - 400

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384 [CIVIL WAR]. Regulation Horstmann infantry bugle. Philadelphia: Horstmann, n.d.

385 [CIVIL WAR]. Rotary valve trumpet or cornet.

Overall length 20 5/8 in.; bell diameter 5 5/16 in.; floating rim 11/16 in.; mouthpiece 2 3/4 in. Brass infantry bugle with infantry cord with 2 tassels (some dings, spots of tarnish; mouthpiece free; cord faded to mostly cream with traces of original light blue, some fraying to tops of tassels). Stamped “Horstmann / Phila.” to bell.

Overall length 19 1/2 in.; bell diameter 5 3/8 in.; nickel silver floating rim 1 in.; mouthpiece 2 9/16 in. Brass rotary valve horn with nickel silver embellishments and metal mouthpiece (3rd finger button replaced, some dings, spots of tarnishing; mouthpiece and 1 tube free). Engraved at bell mouth: “T. C. Püsold, Fur Lyrd Fleissen i. B.”

$2,500 - 3,500

$1,500 - 2,500

386 [CIVIL WAR]. German silver fife with ID tag dated 1864.

386A [CIVIL WAR]. A group of 3 rosewood fifes.

Approx. 16 in. total lg. fife in German silver (surface wear around finger holes, some scratching throughout). Accompanied by scrap of paper inscribed, “H. Norton, Nov/64,” which consignor relates was originally rolled up inside of the instrument.

16 15/16 in. fife with silver ferrules. -- 15 7/8 in. fife with brass ferrules and lead fipple (“cheater”) with tightener. -- 14 5/8 in. fife with brass ferrules (brass darkened). -- Together 3 fifes, each with a rosewood tube with one embouchure hole and 6 finger holes, condition generally very good, minor surface wear to tubes, some tarnish to ferrules.

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387 [MILITARIA]. Painted Marine Corps drum, possibly Mexican-War. Manufactured by William Ent, Germantown, PA, ca 1840s.

14 3/8 in. height; 15 in. diameter painted maple snare drum (light surface wear), modern replacement hoops and rims painted red, replacement drumheads both present and intact, replacement rope fasteners with braided rope sling, 10 replacement leather tighteners, 6 replacement gut snares with metal hardware. Interior original paper label reads: “Drums, Fifes, / Regimental Colours, / Tambourines, &c. / Made and Repaired by / William Ent, / Germantown, / Philadelphia County, Pa.” One panel painted red with a spreadwinged American eagle with Federal shield and riband reading: “U.S. / Marines.”

Featuring an elaborate tack pattern around the vent hole. $10,000 - 15,000

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388 [MILITARIA]. Pre-Civil War painted drum with pair of maple sticks. Manufactured by John Ashton & Co., Boston, MA, ca 1840-1860.

15 1/2 in. height, 16 in. diameter painted maple drum with hoops and rims painted red (some warping to shell, occasional loss to paint, general surface wear associated with field use), both original drumheads intact (significant tear/loss to lower head), original rope fasteners (some areas with wear or beginning to unravel), 6 original leather tighteners (some losses, stiff leather), bone vent hole.

Interior original paper label reads: “John Ashton & Co. / Music, Umbrella, Parasol, and Cane Store, / No. 197, Washington Street, / Near the Old South Church, / Boston.” With an extensive list of their offerings of musical instruments and other wares. Painted with a spread-wing American Eagle with a Federal shield and a riband reading “E / Pluribus / Unum” against a sky-blue field.

[With:] 16 5/8 in. tiger maple drumsticks (expected dings from field use, attractive patina). $8,000 - 10,000

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389 [MILITARIA] Possibly Mexican War painted drum featuring ornate tack design, with drumsticks.

15 1/16 in. height; 17 3/8 in. maple drum with hoops and rims painted red (surface wear, general signs of field use), one original drumhead (with significant tears/splitting), original rope fasteners, 10 leather tighteners (minor cracking to leather). No label present. Painted floral motif with intricate tack design around the vent hole. One panel painted blue with a black eagle with a drum, shield, musket, and unidentified flag. Possibly the colors of a pre-Civil War militia, possibly from New England, the red flag features a starburst canton and seven smaller stars.

[With:] 15 1/4 in. pair of wooden drumsticks. $8,000 - 10,000

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390 [CIVIL WAR]. Regulation US Infantry bass drum with beater. Manufactured by Horstmann Brothers Co., Philadelphia.

19 1/4 in. height; 27 in. diameter painted maple bass drum with hoops and rims painted red (somewhat splits in shell wood, upper hoop some off-center, general surface wear consistent with field use), both original drumheads intact, replacement rope fasteners and braided strap, 32 replacement leather tighteners, woven carrying strap metal and leather fasteners (partial split, soiling). Interior original printed manufacturer’s label reads: “Manufactured / By / Horstmann Brothers Co. / Military Furnishers, / Fifth & Cherry Streets, / Philadelphia.” Pencil inscription to drumhead reads: “J.M. Bowman / C. Cabins.”

One panel painted blue with a spread-wing American eagle with a superimposed Federal shield, a field of stars, and an unlettered riband.

[With:] 17 3/8 in. length sewn suede and wood beater (some stitching starting to separate, surface wear consistent with field use). $8,000 - 10,000

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391 [CIVIL WAR]. Painted bass drum. Manufactured by George G. Sutherland, Argentine, [MI], 1861.

18 1/8 in. height; 25 3/8 in. diameter bass drum with hoops and rims painted red (mars, dings, and general signs of field use), both original drumheads intact (one head painted and with clear indication of use), original rope fasteners, 6 leather tighteners (some losses, stiff leather with some cracking). Drumhead painted, in red and black: “Clio. L. O. L. No. 393”; and in black: “ Made. and Sold By / Geo-Sutherland. / Argetine. [sic] / 1861.” Interior original manuscript paper label reads: “Manufactured and Sold / by George G. Sutherland / Argentine, June the 4th 1861.” Painted with a spread-wing American eagle perched upon a Federal shield flanked by 4 American flags. A riband held in its beak reads, “E Pluribus Unum.” The celluloid vent hole is surrounded by a painted red circle and 4 stars.

George Sutherland (ca 1826-1896) arrived in the village of Argentine, MI in 1848 and founded his business manufacturing wagons, sleighs, farm machinery framework, and other wooden wares. $8,000 - 10,000

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392 [CIVIL WAR]. Painted regulation eagle drum. Manufactured by Richard Mein, Fordham, NY. 16 3/8 in. height, 17 in. diameter painted maple snare drum with hoops and rims painted red (light scratches, surface wear, and general signs of field use), both original drumheads intact (sewing of natural tear in vellum in lower head separating), original rope fasteners, 9 original leather tighteners (leather stiff, occasional separation, but most in excellent original condition), 5 original gut snares. Interior original paper manufacturer’s label reads: “Rich’d Mein, / Fordham, / Westchester Co. / N.Y.” One panel painted blue with a spread-wing American eagle, a Federal shield, and a riband reading: “Reg. U.S. / Infantry.” $8,000 - 10,000

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393 [CIVIL WAR]. Regulation US Infantry snare drum. Manufactured by C. & F. Soistmann, Philadelphia, PA. 15 5/8 height; 16 3/4 in. diameter painted maple snare drum (minor surface wear), with hoops and rims painted red (repainted or replaced), both drumheads intact, modern rope fasteners with braided rope shoulder strap, 10 modern black leather tighteners, modern gut snares with replaced tightener. Interior original paper manufacturer’s label: “C. & F. Soistmann / Manufacturers of all kinds of / Drums / No. 458 Dillwyn St. / Philadelphia, Pa.” One side features a blue panel decorated with a spread-wing American eagle with a Federal shield and a riband reading: “Reg. U.S. Infantry.”

[With:] 17 1/16 in. pair of wooden drumsticks. $8,000 - 10,000

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394 [CIVIL WAR]. E Pluribus Unum red-painted drum featuring eagle motif, with drumsticks.

14 3/8 in. height, 16 7/8 in. diameter painted snare drum with hoops and rims in a red, white, and blue tricolor (some loss of paint finish, surface scratches, extensive signs of field use), both original drumheads intact (2 short tears to lower head), original rope fasteners, 3 original metal and leather tighteners (losses to leather, 1 lacking metal fitting with near-contemporary cord/string), lacking gut snares. No interior label present. Painted red with spread-wing American eagle with riband inscribed, “E Pluribus Unum.” Hoops are painted in a red, white, and blue tricolor.

[With:] 16 3/8 in. wooden drumsticks (general signs of wear). $8,000 - 10,000

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395 [CIVIL WAR]. Snare drum. Manufactured by Firth, Pond & Co., New York, NY. 13 5/16 in. height; 16 1/2 in. diameter maple snare drum with hoops and rims painted red (mars and digs, general signs of field use), both original drumheads intact (a few short tears at edges), original rope fasteners, 6 original leather tighteners (some losses, cracking to leather), original gut snares. Interior original paper label: “From / Firth, Pond & Co., / Importers, Manufacturers, and Dealers in / Musical Instruments, Publishers of Music, &c. / No. 547 Broadway, New-York.” $1,000 - 1,500

396 [CIVIL WAR]. A pair of rosewood drumsticks and carriage.

Length 17 3/16 in. pair of rosewood drumsticks (light surface scratches).

[With:] 3 18 x 3 9/16 in. brass carriage, with soldered belt hook to reverse (minor tarnish, a few dings). $600 - 800

397 [CIVIL WAR]. Sixth plate ruby ambrotype of a musician with painted drum.

Sixth plate seated portrait of an unidentified musician. (Surface mottling/wear to emulsion and darkening around edges, with oxidation to preserver; unsealed.) Housed in a figural Union case, The Calmady Children [Berg 1-104] (some nicking and chipping to edges and corners, loosening to hinges, and a few light spots of discoloration). Subject wears an infantry shell jacket with cloth epaulettes and gold-highlighted buttons. On one leg he holds a remarkable painted drum complete with eagle and shield motif.

Modern inscription behind image likely erroneously identifies the subject as “Nathan Taylor of Pennsylvania.” An HDS search returned 3 so-named Pennsylvania enlistees, none of whom are recorded as musicians or drummers. $600 - 800

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398 [CIVIL WAR]. Folk art carved Civil War drummer.

399 [CIVIL WAR]. Folk art carved pipe identified to Orren Clark Richards, 3rd Massachusetts Light Artillery.

8 1/2 in. ht. wooden fullfigure carving, possibly walnut, of a uniformed soldier with drumsticks in hand, playing a drum attached to a sling that hangs around his neck, mounted to 2 1/2 in. stepped wooden base (separation and looseness at the articulation of the figure’s right hand, minor surface wear, round metal hook on reverse added for display purposes). Overall, 11 in. ht.

Folk art carved wood pipe, medium brown in color, overall width 3 1/2 in., bowl height 3 1/2 in., with 7 in. stem fashioned from a twig (used condition, with top of rim and interior of bowl blackened, some surface loss to stem which cannot be removed from the shank). Top front of bowl features a horizontal riband with the soldier’s name “Orren C. Richards” carved in relief. A large crossed cannon is carved in relief at center, with a “3” above and a five-pointed star below, with “Mass” carved near bottom front of bowl. The crossed cannon are surrounded by floral and shamrock motifs.

$500 - 700

Orren Clark Richards (1842-1884) was a painter who studied under George Inness of the Hudson River School, at Medford, MA, prior to the Civil War. At the age of 21, he enlisted as a corporal with the 3rd Massachusetts Light Artillery, mustering in on 9/5/1861. He was discharged for disability on 2/25/1863 at Fort Monroe, VA. During his time with the 3rd Massachusetts Light Artillery, the battery participated in a number of important battles incl. the Siege at Yorktown, Antietam, and Fredericksburg. Following Clark’s discharge, the battery went on to fight with distinction at Gettysburg. $1,000 - 1,500

400 [CIVIL WAR]. Folk art carved pipe featuring the numerals “9” and “2,” referencing the 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry / 92nd Volunteers.

Folk art carved wood pipe, dark brown in color, overall width 4 in., bowl height 3 1/2 in. (used condition, with interior of bowl blackened, some light surface wear throughout). Front of bowl features large numerals “92” carved in high relief within a barbed quatrefoil pocked with a series of small dots. Note that the top curve of the “2” is closed to also form the numeral “9,” which indicates that the pipe represents the 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry, also known as the 92nd Volunteers.

The 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry (92nd Volunteers) was organized in August 1861 at Camp Cameron Near Harrisburg. Between August 1861 and July 1865, this well-respected Union volunteer cavalry regiment saw action at the Battle of Richmond, the Battle of Perryville, the Chickamauga Campaign, Sherman’s March to the Sea, and the Carolinas Campaign. The 9th fought against several famous Confederate leaders including N.B. Forrest, Joseph Wheeler, and John Hunt Morgan, winning most of its encounters with the southern forces. $500 - 700

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402 [CIVIL WAR]. “Five of Hearts” ditty bag.

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401 [CIVIL WAR]. Camp Chase, Ohio folk art carved walking stick. Ca 1862.

Approx. 30 1/2 in. wooden walking stick (missing bottom tip of snake, otherwise general surface wear throughout including discoloration, scratching, and minor cracking to wood; no ferrule present). 4-sided panel below handle features, “J.P. 1862,” “Camp,” “Chase,” “Ohio,” and a 5-point star carved in relief.

Remaining length of cane features the familiar rebel prison motif of a spiraling snake carved in relief.

Approx. 5 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. handsewn ditty bag, framed to 12 x 15 in., appearing to be made of silk with a prominent “Five of Hearts” playing card applique and large red ribbon drawstring (fraying at edges especially to top of playing card, some separation along seams, light soil, unexamined outside frame).

While “ditty bags” are frequently associated with soldiers, women too carried these small bags to house personal valuables. While the meaning of the “Five of Hearts” cannot be definitively determined, heart playing cards have a long association with matters of love, relationships, and marriage. Civil War references to the playing card are scarce, but one source identifies a “Five of Hearts” playing card which was presented to Captain Elmer Ellsworth by a “member of the Albany [NY] Burgess Corps” ca 1861. Though the intentions of maker and wearer cannot be know, the bag itself remains a unique and intriguing Civil War-era remnant. $300 - 400

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403 [MILITARIA]. Militia medal presented by the Savery Artillery to Ph. Hennecker, possibly from New York. June 1859.

3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. pierced and engraved gold star mount holding 1 1/2 in. diameter engraved medal from a repurposed 1845 5 Francs coin, T-bar affixed to reverse (minor surface wear). Engraved: “Presented / From / Savery Artillery / to / Ph. Hennecker. / June 13th 1859 / by Capt. L. Roth.”

In the New York State Annual Report of the Adjutant General for the year 1858, Colonel Richard G. Savery is listed as the commandant of the 46th Infantry, and Lewis Roth is listed as the commandant of Co. C, tentatively identifying the medal to the militia unit. $300 - 400

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404 [CIVIL WAR]. II Army Corps badge presented to Colonel Michael Cotter Murphy, 170th New York Infantry, Medal of Honor recipient for action at the Battle of North Anna River on 24 May 1864, and first New York City Police Commissioner.

Overall approx. 1 5/16 x 3 1/8 in. silver and gilt two-part badge with tricolor silk ribbon; T-bar to reverse (minor tarnishing, small separations to ribbon). Pin bar engraved: “Col. M.C. Murphy. / as a Tribute from your / Private Soldiers, for saving the lives / of 110 of their Comrades / at the disastrous Battle / of North Anna May 24th. 1864 / you risked your Honor and saved / our lives Ireland / May well / Honor you.” Reverse of Corps badge engraved: “North Anna. / May 24th 1864” Michael Cotter Murphy (1839-1903), originally from Ireland, was an early volunteer, enlisting on 20 April 1861 as a captain, mustering into Co. C of Elmer Ellsworth’s 11th New York Infantry, the Fire Zouaves, on 7 May 1861. He transferred into Co. C of the 170th New York Infantry on 7 October 1862, achieving promotion to lieutenant colonel on 4 January 1863. On 24 May 1864, while in command of the regiment at the Battle of North Anna, part of Grant’s Overland Campaign against Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia, Murphy “kept [the regiment] on the field exposed to the fire of the enemy for three hours without being able to fire one shot in return because of the ammunition being exhausted.” (Congressional Medal of Honor citation). For this, he received the Medal of Honor and was also gifted the medal offered here, commissioned by his grateful soldiers.

Shortly thereafter, he was dismissed due to disability. In 1866, he joined the cause of Irish Republicans, becoming a general in the Fenian Brotherhood. This service, however, was short-lived as he returned to New York and became involved in politics, serving in the New York State Assembly. He was appointed by Mayor Robert A. van Wyck on 3 March 1898 as the Commissioner of Health of the City of New York and on 22 February 1901 as New York City’s first Police Commissioner. $7,000 - 10,000

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405 [CIVIL WAR]. Lt. Colonel Thomas Holt, 70th New York Infantry, Sickles’ (Excelsior) Brigade exceedingly rare corps badge.

1 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. silver badge; T-bar and clasp to reverse (some tarnish).

Obverse features crossed sickles with an eagle at center, wings displayed.

Reverse engraved “T. Holt.”

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Thomas Holt (1831-1897) enlisted on 20 April 1861 at Port Jervis, NY as a captain and was commissioned into Co. F of the 70th New York Infantry on 20 June 1861. He was promoted several times throughout the war: to major on 1 November 1861; lieutenant colonel on 1 February 1863, and brigadier general by brevet on 13 March 1865. After the war, he was active in Wadhams Post, GAR #49 in Waterbury, CT. At the outbreak of war, U.S. Representative Daniel Sickles heavily recruited soldiers from New York City, partly in an effort to rehabilitate his image after shooting his wife’s lover and the subsequent trial. He was successful in recruiting thousands which were organized into the 70th, 72nd, 73rd, and 74th New York Infantry regiments which comprised the first Excelsior Brigade.

Appointed as the commander of the brigade, it was frequently known as Sickles’ Brigade, hence the visual pun on display here. The 70th New York was heavily engaged in several key battles including Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and the Overland campaign. $3,000 - 5,000

406 [CIVIL WAR]. Company H, 2nd Maine Infantry badge presented by General John H. Martindale for gallantry at the Battle of Bull Run and Siege of Yorktown.

Overall approx. 1 7/16 x 2 1/16 in. silver two-part badge (minor tarnish); straight pin affixed to reverse; remnants of ribbon. Pin hanger engraved: “Co. H. 2 Maine.” V Corps Maltese cross engraved to obverse: “Presented / by / Genl. Martindale. / 1862.” Reverse: “For / Gallant conduct / at Bull Run and / Siege / of / Yorktown.”

Known as the Bangor Regiment, the 2nd Maine Infantry Regiment was mustered for 2 years service in Bangor on 28 May 1861. It took part in several major battles including First and Second Bull Run (commemorated here), the Peninsula Campaign, Antietam, and Chancellorsville. It was particularly well-regarded as the last regiment to leave the field at the First Battle of Bull Run. John H. Martindale (1815-1881), a lawyer and West Point graduate, was commissioned a brigadier general on 9 August 1861 and assigned to command a brigade in the Army of the Potomac. $1,500 - 2,500

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407 [CIVIL WAR]. Sheridan’s Cavalry, Co. F, 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry, “The Californian Battalion.” Battle of Five Forks commemorative medal.

Diam. 1 3/ 8 in. silver and gilt medal (some tarnish; former collection numbers to reverse). Obverse features five gilt forks arranged to form a star, a visual pun representing the Battle of Five Forks. Engraved around the star points: “Sheridan’s / Cavalry / Co. D Cal. Bat. / Co. F. 2d. Mass / Cav. Res. Brig.”

Engraved at center: “Devin’s / 1st Div. / Carried the / Five Forks / A. Lincoln.” Provenance: Museum of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS), later Civil War Museum of Philadelphia (accession number 86.45.11 to reverse); sold as Lot 647, Portion of the Collection of the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia, Redding Auction Service Inc., 16-17 January 2021 (photocopy of catalogue listing). See also Lot 356, which was from the Collection of the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia.

A group of men known as the “California Hundred” organized in San Francisco on 10 December 1862, sailed to the East Coast and arrived at Camp Meigs in Readville, MA on 4 January 1863. They were designated as Company A in the 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry Regiment and joined by seven companies of Massachusetts men. In February and March, another 400 Californians were recruited to form Companies E, F, L, and M in the 2nd MA Cavalry, collectively known as the “California Battalion.” They were assigned to the XXII Corps, later serving in the Army of the Shenandoah under General Sheridan during the 1864 Valley Campaigns. This medal commemorates their participation in the Battle of Five Forks, an area of supreme strategic importance, during the Appomattox Campaign. $2,500 - 3,500 60

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408 [CIVIL WAR]. Badge identified to Alfred J. Johnson, 1st, 3rd, and 5th Massachusetts Light Artilleries.

Overall approx. 1 3/8 x 3 5/16 in. silver and gilt two-part badge; T-bar to reverse (very minor toning). Crossed cannons and gilt torch with a looped belt engraved: “Battery C / Mass. Lt. Artly.” Lower section a V Army Corps Maltese cross engraved with battle engagements (see below) with the owner’s name and enlistments to the reverse: “Alfred J. Johnson. So. Boston / 1st Enl. Apl. 20.

‘61. / 2d. “ Sept. 5. ‘61. / 3d. “ Feb. 15. 64.”

Alfred J. Johnson was a 20-year-old clerk in South Boston when he enlisted on 20 April 1861 as a private, mustering into the 1st Massachusetts Light Artillery on 18 May for three-month service, mustering out on 2 August at Camp Clare near Baltimore, MD. He re-enlisted, mustering into the 3rd Massachusetts Light Artillery on 5 September 1861, re-enlisting on 15 February 1864, and transferred on 1 September 1864 to the 5th Massachusetts Light Artillery. He mustered out on 12 June 1865 at Camp Meigs at Readville, MA. This finely engraved medal commemorates Johnson’s dedicated service and extensive battle history that occupies both the obverse and reverse of the Maltese cross, obverse: “Yorktown / Han. Ct. House / Mechvle. / Gaines Mill Malvern Hill Bull Run 2d. / Antietam Shepardstown Leestown / Fredbg. Chancellorville [sic] Middleburg / Gettysburg / Rappk. Station / Mine Run.” Reverse: “Wild’ness,Lawe. Hill / Spottsylvania [sic] / N. Anna, Col. / Harbor...Bes. Ch. / Petersburg / Weldon Road / Hatchers Run”

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$2,500 - 3,500

409 [CIVIL WAR]. Provost Guard badge identified to Nelson Chapman, 21st Connecticut Infantry.

Overall approx. 1 7/8 x 1 9/16 in. silver badge; original T-bar and clasp attached to reverse (minor toning and surface wear). Features reticulated star encircled by a 1/4 in. belt and buckle border. Belt engraved: “Nelson Chapman Provo Guard / Vols.” Center star engraved: “Co / C / 21 Conn.” A similar example issued to Isaac Chester of the 173rd Pennsylvania Infantry is illustrated on p. 173 in the Union volume of Echoes of Glory.

Nelson Chapman (1834-1885), of Groton, CT, was enlisted as a private on 14 August 1862 and mustered into Co. C of the 21st Connecticut Infantry on 5 September 1862 and was promoted to corporal on 21 December 1862. He was wounded at the Battle of Proctor’s Creek (also known as Drewry’s Bluff or Fort Darling) on 16 May 1864, receiving a gunshot wound to his right arm and shoulder, with a fractured scapula. Company muster rolls show him as “absent sick from wounds received in action at Dury’s [sic] bluff May 16 ‘64” through May 1865, when he is discharged for disability. He was a patient at DeCamp U.S.A. General Hospital at David’s Island, New York Harbor, and Knight U.S.A. General Hospital in New Haven, CT. $3,000 - 5,000

410 [CIVIL WAR]. CDV featuring a provost guard wearing badge.

2 1/8 x 3 1/2 in. CDV on cardstock mount (significant spotting throughout, with surface soiling and wear to edges and corners). 2-cent revenue stamp affixed to verso with initials and date, “L J S / 186[5?],” inked over it. Seated portrait of a provost guard wearing knee-length leather boots and a XX Army Corps provost guard badge, similar to that featured in Lot 409. His sleeves feature two rows of braiding, likely veteran’s stripes. His late-war headgear bears what appears to be a small company letter, though it is indecipherable.

Not all provost guards wore distinctive insignia nor was there ever any specific regulation provost guard uniform. The XX Corps seems to be unique in that all of the aforementioned badges are based around the star associated with that corps. The XX Corps was formed by order of General Sherman on 4 April 1864 by consolidation of the war-weary XI and XII Corps and contained both eastern and western troops. $300 - 500

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411 [CIVIL WAR]. “Bayard’s Brigade” badge identified to Captain William S. Craft, 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry, WIA Hawes’ Shop, Virginia.

Approx. overall 1 3/8 x 2 7/8 in. gold plated and enamel three-part silver badge; T-bar pin to reverse (some loss to plating, minor surface scratches, small loss to enamel).

A War-era badge designed to commemorate the service of General George D. Bayard’s “flying brigade,” composed of the 1st New Jersey Cavalry, 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry, Kane’s Battalion of “Bucktail” Infantry, and Hall’s 5th Maine Battery. Pin hanger reads “Fredericksburg” which denotes Bayard’s mortal wounding at the Battle of Fredericksburg. The middle section features a silver horseshoe with black enamel reading “Bayards Brigade / Bayard.” The center of the horseshoe is engraved with the 4 regiments beneath crossed sabers. The reverse lists the brigade’s “Roll of Honor” with notable engagements: “Woodstock, VA / Harrisonburg / Cross Keys / Cedar Mountain / Brandy Station / Rappahannock / Thoroughfare Gap. / Gainesville / Bull Run / Warrenton / Fredericksburg.” The lower portion features a McClellan saddle and saddlebag in gold and blue enamel.

Contemporary war-time photographs, including a CDV portrait of Col. John W. Kester of the 1st NJ Cavalry (private collection), show soldiers of the brigade wearing the distinctive badge. The prominence of Fredericksburg indicates that it was likely crafted after this engagement as Captain Craft saw more battles after. Another example of the badge is illustrated on p. 172 in the Union volume of Echoes of Glory.

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Engraved to William S. Craft who enlisted on 12 February 1863 as a sergeant in the Co. H of the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry. He was promoted to first lieutenant on 22 October 1862, and again to captain on 12 February 1863. The Gettysburg monument to Company H notes that they “arrived on field with Sixth Corps...Capt. Wm. S. Craft commanding.” On 28 May 1864, he was shot in the right leg at Hawes’ Shop, VA, requiring amputation. $4,000 - 6,000

412 [CIVIL WAR]. A group of 3 items identified to George J. Putney, Company E, 29th Ohio Infantry, comprised of a silver corps badge engraved with battle honors, embellished canteen, and book taken from wreckage at Bristoe Station.

1 7/8 in. silver badge (some darkening throughout, with some oxidation to “29”). Pierced center engraved with a number “29” surrounded by engraved identification to “Geo. J. Putney / Co. E., 29th O.V.I.,” and battle honors listed near each point of the star, including Winchester (Kernstown), Port Republic, Cedar Mountain, Gettysburg, and Lookout Mountain.

[With:] Model 1858 Bullseye canteen with embellished butternut corduroy cover (body with denting to back side; cover with few spots of wear and discoloration, and some loss to embroidery; sling not present). Spout features initials “G. J. P.” Cover with red and blue embroidered identification reading “G. J. P. / Co. E” and “29th / O. V. I.” above and below white embroidered XII Corps insignia flanked by war dates “1861” and “1865.”

[Also with:] McCLELLAN, George B. (1826-1885). Manual of Bayonet Exercise. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott & Co., 1862. 8vo. Appendix of 24 plates. (Spotting.) Original publisher’s brown cloth (spine leaned, fading, wear to extremities). Ownership inscription by Putney to front free endpaper: “Geo. P. Putney / Co. E. 29th. [illeg.] O.V.I / This book I Took from the Burning / cars at Bristow Station on the / Orage & Alexandria railroad / Sunda morning August 31st/62.” On the evening of 26 August 1862, “Stonewall” Jackson reached the Orange & Alexandria Railroad at Bristoe Station, where he and his men derailed two Federal supply trains and destroyed a quarter mile of track. The book’s inscription indicates that it was taken from the wreckage.

George Jewett Putney (1844-1914) enlisted as a private on 16 September 1861 and mustered into Company E of the 29th Ohio Infantry Regiment later that month. He served with that regiment for three years, mustering out in October of 1864. Putney subsequently re-enlisted in March of 1865, this time mustering into Company D of the 102nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, the unit he served with until the end of the war. The Fremont Tribune remembered Putney as “an old soldier, serving through the Civil War, being in many of the important battles...one of the Gettysburg survivors and though he was not able to attend the reunion last year at Gettysburg, he enjoyed the newspaper reports and had his home decorated with flags during the reunion.” $4,000 - 6,000

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413 [CIVIL ARMY]. Army of the Cumberland 14K gold badge attributed to Major Green Clay Goodloe, 4th Kentucky Cavalry and 23rd Kentucky Infantry.

414 [CIVIL WAR]. Barney Shanker, 26th Kentucky Infantry ID badge in original purchasing box.

Overall approx. 1 3/4 x 3 in. 14K gold badge with tricolor ribbon; original pin to reverse (some discoloration). Pin hanger reads “Army of the Cumberland” encircled by laurels and flanked by pillar forms. Suspended from a contemporary tri-color ribbon is the star-shaped XX Corps star badge superimposed by the IV Corps triangle and the acorn of the XIV Corps. Authorized by General Order 41 on 19 June 1865 from Headquarters in Nashville. Gold for officers, silver for other ranks.

Approx. 1 x 1 1/8 in. engraved silver badge (some tarnish); T-bar pin affixed to reverse; with contemporary green paper-covered box (wear to extremities).

Badge engraved: “B. Shanker / Co. B / 26 Ky. V.I. / War of 1861.” Box stamped: “Frank Curtis Co. / Jewelers & Opticians / Decatur, Ill.”

Attributed to Major Green Clay Goodloe (1845-1917) who originally enlisted with the 4th Kentucky Cavalry Regiment, transferred as a 1st lieutenant, commissioned into Co. I of the 23rd Kentucky Infantry on 16 October 1862, and detailed as an aide-de-camp on staff of General Green Clay Smith. He was discharged on 26 August 1863 to accept an appointment as a cadet at West Point. After the war he was commissioned second lieutenant in the Marine Corps (21 April 1869), promoted to first lieutenant (12 January 1876), and made paymaster (17 March 1877).

Barney Shanker enlisted on 30 October 1861 at Nashville, TN as a private and was mustered into Company F of the 26th Kentucky Infantry on 5 March 1862.

His regiment saw heavy fighting at Shiloh and participated in the Battles of Corinth and Perryville. He re-enlisted on 27 January 1864 and was transferred to Company B on 1 April 1864, dating this badge from between April 1864 and 10 July 1865 when he mustered out at Salisbury, NC. After re-enlistment, they became a mounted unit participated in the charge on Hood’s Army in the Battle of Nashville and served in the protection of Kentucky. $600 - 800

$2,000 - 3,000

415 [CIVIL WAR]. Frame style 1st Division, II Army Corps badge.

416 [CIVIL WAR]. Frame style 1st Division, II Army Corps badge.

1 5/8 x 1 3/4 in. badge comprised of silver silhouette frame with red cloth insert; T-bar and hooks affixed to reverse (some scratching/dark spotting to frame, moth damage to cloth). Clover design with pointed interiors. Provenance: Don Troiani Collection (typed note with badge).

1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. badge comprised of brass silhouette frame with tin clover insert; pin attached to reverse (insert retains nearly all red paint, with some darkened areas throughout). $500 - 700

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417 [CIVIL WAR]. “Hooker’s Old Division” III Corps badge.

418 [CIVIL WAR]. Elisha Rathbun, 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery. V Corps badge.

1 1/4 x 1 11/16 in. metal badge; T-bar attached to reverse (light tarnish, some residue, small hold made at lower corner). Badge text reads: “3D. / Corps / Hooker’s / Old / Division / Army of / the / Potomac.”

1 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. 2-piece silver badge with red silk ribbon; T-bar attached to reverse of suspension bar (surface scratches, minor loss or plating; minor separations to ribbon). Suspension bar engraved: “E. Rathbun [sic] / Co.B. V Corps Maltese Cross badge engraved with “5” and a decorative border.

$700 - 1,000 Possibly identified to Elisha Rathburn (d. 1906) of Groton, CT who enlisted on 22 May 1861 as a private, mustering into Co. D of the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery on the same day. The regiment was attached to the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, V Corps from May to July 1862. He re-enlisted on 11 November 1863 and later transferred to the Navy on 15 April 1864 serving aboard the U.S.S. Dale and U.S.S. San Jacinto. After the war, he was a member of GAR Post #1 (William Logan Rodman) in New Bedford, MA. $800 - 1,000

419 [CIVIL WAR]. Engraved IX Corps badge.

420 [CIVIL WAR]. Frame style 2nd Division, X Army Corps badge.

Approx. 1 1/16 x 1 1/8 in. metal Ninth Army Corps badge; T-bar affixed to reverse (minor tarnishing).

1 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. badge comprised of roll-engraved brass silhouette frame with white cloth insert; T-bar attached to reverse (frame with some scratching and few dark spots, cloth with some light soiling).

Shield-shaped planchet bearing crossed anchor and cannon with decorative border.

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421 [CIVIL WAR]. 1st Division, XV Corps cloisonné enameled badge.

422 [CIVIL WAR]. Enameled XV Corps - 2nd Division badge.

2 x 2 in. silver badge with red cloisonné enamel with black enameled center, T-bar attached to reverse (minor tarnish to reverse).

2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. enameled metal badge with black enameled center; 2 pins soldered at verso (small losses of enamels, some soiling).

Diamond-shaped badge with red cloisonné enamel with black enameled cartridge box at centers reading “40 Rounds” above “U.S.” plate.

Diamond-shaped badge with enameled cartridge box at centers featuring “40 Rounds” above “U.S.” plate.

$500 - 700

$300 - 500

423 [CIVIL WAR]. XXIII Army Corps headquarters badge.

424 [CIVIL WAR]. Sheridan Cavalry Corps badge.

Approx. 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. shield-shape badger with bullion border and wool centers in red, blue, and white, indicating the headquarters of the XXIII Army Corps. Provenance: James Frasca (related by consignor).

Approx. 1 9/16 x 1 5/16 in. cloisonné enamel and metal badge (some enamel loss, tarnish).

Pale blue enamel oval surmounted by crossed sabers.

Phillips quotes letters indicating the badger was established during the winter of 1863-64, worn throughout the Atlanta campaign, and was officially adopted in September 1864. Captain J.M. Marshall, Chief of Staff to General Schofield, recalled the headquarters badge having blue in the upper right and white at the bottom, as this badge does. The form formally adopted reversed this order, however, likely indicating that this was an earlier configuration.

$200 - 300

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425 [CIVIL WAR]. 5th New York Cavalry badge identified to E.W. Whipple.

426 [CIVIL WAR]. 13th Pennsylvania Cavalry badge.

Approx. 1 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. metal shield badge; T-bar attached to reverse (some darkening/tarnishing). Badge engraved: “E.W Whipple / Co. B N.Y. / Cavelry [sic] / 5th.”

Approx. 1 5/16 x 1 3/8 in. metal badge; T-bar affixed to reverse (minor tarnishing at edges). Star-shaped with crossed swords, engraved: “Co. E. 13th. / Pa. Cav.”

E.W. Whipple enlisted at 41 years in Barton, NY on 30 December 1863 as a private, mustering in on the same day into Co. b of the 5th New York Cavalry.

Serving for three years, he mustered out with the company on 19 July 1865 at Winchester, VA. The 5th New York Cavalry was highly regarded for the fighting prowess, serving in important roles at the Battle of Hanover and the Battle of Wilderness and participating in nearly 175 battles and skirmishes, particularly in Virginia, including Gettysburg, Opequon, and Cedar Creek.

Originally organized as the 116th Pennsylvania Volunteers known as the “Irish Dragoons,” renumbered as the 117th Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment, before receiving their final designation as the 13th Pennsylvania Cavalry. They were initially attached to the Defenses of Baltimore and saw action at Second Winchester, Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg. $400 - 600

$500 - 700

427 [CIVIL WAR]. 7th Ohio Infantry rooster badge.

428 [CIVIL WAR]. Unused Civil War soldier’s ID tag. 1861.

Approx. 7/8 x 1 3/16 in. silvered stamped brass; brass hooks soldered to reverse (silvering retained to reverse only).

30 mm dia. brass disc, plain edge, obverse with patriotic “Union” shield surrounded by phrase, “Against Rebellion 1861”; reverse blank. Holed as issued. DeWitt-C-1861-11.

One of the only unit-specific badges worn during the war, the rooster badge is associated with the 7th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, nicknamed “The Roosters. How the regiment received the designation is not entirely clear, but it is reported that their commander Colonel Creighton would crow like a rooster before battle. The 7th Ohio saw heavy action, participating at Second Bull Run, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Chattanooga, and the Atlanta Campaign.

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429 [CIVIL WAR]. National Union League badge.

Approx. 1 x 1 1/16 in. engraved silver badge; T-bar attached to reverse (tarnishing). Engraved: “National / Union / League.” Stamped with eagle grasping American flags.

Union Leagues first appeared in 1863 with significant organizations in Philadelphia, New York, and Chicago. They combatted anti-war and anti-Black Copperheads in the North and engaged in fundraising for organizations such as the United States Sanitary Commission. After 1865, Union Leagues proliferated in the South as a Radical Republican organization advocating for the rights of freedmen. $150 - 250

430 [CIVIL WAR]. Pocket watch featuring portrait of Ulysses S. Grant. Manufactured

by M.J. Tobias, Liverpool, England.

Case diameter 2 1/4 in.; overall height 3 1/16 in. double Hunter case pocket watch (light surface wear, clasping somewhat loose). Inner and both rear lids stamped 34430. Rear lid engraved: “Patent / Full Jewelled / M. J. Tobias / Liverpool.” Front lid engraved with a three-quarter portrait of General Grant.

Reverse engraved with a multi-building villa. $500 - 700

431 [CIVIL WAR]. Civil War-era pocket watch with patriotic motif. [Waltham, MA?]: American Watch Co., ca 1863.

Case diam. 2 1/4 in.; overall height 3 1/8 in. Engraved metal Hunter pocket watch (light surface scratches). Dial face marked “American Watch Co.” Interiors of both lids stamped “A.W.Co.” alongside a lion hallmark, and numbered “3746.”

A Hunter case pocket watch engraved with an American eagle and Federal shield. $150 - 300

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432 [MILITARIA]. Brigadier General Lansing B. Swan archive incl. New York militia frock coat, belt, epaulettes, and daguerreotype.

Double-breasted frock coat with velvet standing collar and matching three-button velvet-trimmed functional cuffs.

Coat buttons spaced in four sets of twos as per regulations for brigadier general officers. Buttons specific to the New York Militia design for general staff and officers as prescribed in 1858, and feature the large eagle with New York Military Shield above the New York state motto “Excelsior.” Backmarks of “Scovill MG Co. / Waterbury.” Both shoulders with permanent brass holders for attachment of epaulettes. Four coat-sized buttons on rear vent at waist and at tails. Black stitch lining at back and white cotton lining in sleeves. One interior left breast pocket and two lined pockets at the tails. Within right sleeve handwritten inked identification of Swan’s name “L.B. Swan” in reverse followed by indecipherable second line. Coat with scattered mothing, wear, and light soil.

Interior lining with wear and torn/frayed/separated areas of lining. Velvet on coat collar heavily worn along top collar edge.

[With:] Cased set of brigadier general epaulettes manufacturer marked “Horstmann Brothers and Co.” New York. Epaulettes housed in tin case with “Swan” etched into black finish below the handle. Each epaulette with gilt bullion tape body, double row of heavy bullion fringe, and gilt brass crescents. Undersides with red silk and red morocco. Brass fasteners marked “Left” and “Right” respectively along with “Horstmann Brothers & Co. / New York.” High relief six-point silver stars. Artillery buttons at edge. Overall wear, especially to underneath red silk and leather, but overall in good condition.

[With:] Early 1840s-1850s militia belt. Gold bullion embroidered velvet with two-piece interlocking eagle tongue and wreath plate buckle. Tongue with spread wing eagle and wreath with oak leaf motif. Two hanging straps with two ornate sword hooks. Belt with wear, some missing and loose threads, but overall in generally good condition. A rare, antebellum militia belt.

[Also with:] A group of three images including: a crisp sixth plate daguerreotype of Swan in civilian attire housed under octagonal mat with paper identification pinned to the purple mat “L.B. Swan / 1848-9”; sixteenth plate daguerreotype of Swan in civilian attire housed in red velvet case; and an albumen photograph in oval frame, 12 1/2 x 15 in, with image of unidentified individual, likely a later image of Swan (wear and losses to frame, image unexamined outside frame). -- A brass name plate stencil “A.B. Swan,” likely having belonged to L.B. Swan’s daughter, Abby (sometimes Abbie) B. Swan.

Provenance: Portions of grouping sold as part of Lot 328 (archive which included General Swan’s frock coat, epaulettes, photographs, and other accouterments), Cottone Auctions, 17 November 2018; James Mountain Antiques; from that buyer to present consignor.

Lansing B. Swan (1809-1861) was born in Onondaga, New York. He founded the “Rochester Union Grays” in 1838 as an independent volunteer military organization, and served as its first captain. He was later appointed a major in the 54th New York regiment. In 1851, he was appointed by Governor Hunt to assume command of the 25th Brigade, 7th Division, State of New York. He held that position until his death on December 20, 1861. $4,000 - 6,000

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433 [CIVIL WAR]. Private purchase officer’s sack coat, kepi, and carpet bag identified to Lieutenant Albert C. Sparks, Co. B, 37th Massachusetts Volunteers.

Commercially made four-button sack coat with second lieutenant of infantry shoulder straps. Narrow black twill trim on the front and lower hem of the coat and collar.

Infantry officer’s eagle buttons with the top button backmarked “Horstmann Bros. & Allen. N.Y.” and the lower three buttons backmarked “Scovill Mf’g Co. Waterbury.” Matched original straps are of high quality and feature lieutenant of infantry double borders. Non-functional cuffs without buttons.

Sleeve, body, and pocket linings in place. Jacket partially lined with polished cotton. White cotton interior sleeves. Interior pocket at right breast which originally housed a small piece of pink paper with later handwritten pencil identification “Albert C. Sparks.”

Coat with scattered mothing, most notably some small holes on lower left cuff, bottom left and right of coat body, middle back shoulder. Interior lining with some separations along seams at left armpit but generally good.

Coat accompanied by an officer’s kepi featuring the identical twill trim and matching quatrefoil indicating that cap and coat were likely purchased as a set. Officer’s kepi measures visor to crown 3 1/2 in. Embroidered 1 7/8 in. gold bullion and sequin infantry bugle insignia on black velvet. Leather sweat band and liner are complete and overall very good condition. Visor split. Velvet trimmed to insignia edge with tarnish/darkening on insignia. Kepi lacking chinstrap and buttons, also with some mothing, light soil, some splits to lining.

[With:] Post-war 3rd Division, 6th Corps, enameled badge with T-bar pin, 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. -- Carpet bag as used by many officers. Approx. 13 x 18 in. with leather looped handles applied to the middle of each side. Generally good condition with worn handles, loose threads, and some fading to color.

[Also with:] BOWEN, James L. History of the Thirty-Seventh Regiment Mass. Volunteers. Holyoke, MA and New York: Clark W. Bryan & Company, 1884. 8vo. Frontispiece and plate. (Light toning.) Original brown cloth with gilt corps insignia and “37” to front board (wear to extremities, some sunning to spine, evidence of previous spine label). FIRST EDITION with history of the regiment including an appendix with Roll of Honor and muster rolls. Book added to original grouping which consisted of the coat, kepi, and carpet bag.

Provenance: Sold to private collector Michael E. Colella at Brimfield Flea Market in July 1992 by Doug Simmonds.

Simmonds’s brother originally owned the Sparks items. Colella sold the grouping to another collector who offered the lot through James Mountain Antiques.

Albert Chapin Sparks (1841-1921) was born in Tyringham, Massachusetts. HDS indicates he was a 21-year-old merchant living in Lee, MA, when he enlisted on 8/11/1862 as a corporal in Co. B, 37th Massachusetts Infantry. Sparks was promoted to 1st Sergeant on 11/10/1862, 2nd Lieut. on 6/3/1863, and 1st Lieut. on 5/15/1864. He was discharged for wounds 9/20/1864 (as 2nd Lieut. of Co. E). The 37th Massachusetts was steadily engaged during its service, most notably at Gettysburg, Spotsylvania Courthouse, Cold Harbor, the Siege of Petersburg, and the pursuit of Lee’s army. While serving as 2nd lieutenant, Sparks was seriously wounded in the chest May 12, 1864, at Spotsylvania Courthouse. He was furloughed on 6/3/1864, with a doctor later certifying that Sparks was “suffering from severe fever, chronic diarrhea and is much emaciated, very weak, [and] has a wound in the right breast....” After his discharge for disability, Sparks remained in Massachusetts and was a member of GAR Post #177. $8,000 - 12,000

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434 [CIVIL WAR]. A collection of items attributed to Thomas W. Johnson, Co. K, 4th Delaware Infantry, incl. frock coat, cap, belt rig, and cartridge box.

Navy blue nine-button enlisted man’s frock coat. General service coat buttons RMDC with Scovill and Waterbury Button Co. backmarks. Both non-functional cuffs with a pair of small general service eagle buttons. Two coat-size buttons at top of rear vent both marked with Waterbury backmark. Interior of coat lined at chest but not back with stitched green cotton lining. Sleeves with white cotton lining. Right sleeve with black stamp “U.S. Inspector / Jos. Jones. / N.Y.” Left sleeve with black stamp “John E. Hanford / New York.” Pockets at the tails.

A few small pin-head sized remnants of the original blue taping still visible along collar. Coat with evidence of field repairs. Coat with scattered mothing and wear.

Approx. 1 3/4 in. tear at back right. Scattered small holes including at right elbow, below third coat button, and bottom front left of skirt. Interior lining with wear, small tears, and some separation along seams.

Dark blue wool forage cap with painted leather visor. Approx. 4 1/4 in. rise at front, and 6 in. rise at rear. Small brass buckle and staff eagle buttons on each side of intact leather strap, appear to be period replacements. No interior leather sweatband, polished cotton lining, or manufacturer’s label. Approx. 3 in. strip of cotton handsewn into cap. Scattered mothing and heavy wear, particularly to interior of cap.

Union infantry belt rig including Model 1855 cartridge box retaining tins and bearing “US” box plate attached with leather thong, sling with eagle breast plate, leather waist belt with oval “US” belt plate with arrow hooks, percussion cap pouch, and bayonet with black leather scabbard and frog with riveted belt look. Bayonet for a .58 cal. rifle musket. Sling original to the box as both sling and box flap have impressed two-line edge. Wear to leather belt, plate is bright. Wear to scabbard, particularly at center length. Expected wear on all components but in overall good condition.

[With:] Two handwritten penciled notes, both post-war date, and original to this grouping. One note, 3 x 2 1/8 in., on back of a receipt, reads: “Grandpa Johnson / (Thomas W.) / carried this / in Civil War” [undetermined which specific piece the note identifies]. Second note, approx. 1/2 x 2 3/4 in., reads: “This pouch was carried / in the Civil War by Phillip / Curtis great Great Grand - / father Johnson / The shot & powder in battles / & powder horn [not included in the grouping] belonged to Phillip Great / Grandfather Holmes.”

[Also with:] Shot and powder, and a decoratively crossstitched housewife. When unrolled, the interior of the housewife features four pockets and patches pinned in at upper portion. Top pocket with a group of seven buttons. Lower pockets with remnants of a note identified in one place with the name “Catharine Reeve” and featuring ornate floral motifs in brown ink.

Consignor relates that the grouping was acquired from a private collector in California who indicated that the lot was originally passed down in a Delaware family. HDS lists 24 Union soldiers named “Thomas W. Johnson,” one of which is from Delaware.

This particular soldier had no residence listed. His estimated date of enlistment was 6/1/1862 at Wilmington, DE, where he mustered in as a private with Co. K, Delaware 4th Infantry. No date and method of discharge was given.

The NPS Soldier & Sailor database notes for this same soldier’s record that he had service in the VRC, or Veteran Reserve Corps, indicating he likely sustained a serious injury while serving. This corresponds to records from the National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers that list an English-born Thomas W. Johnson (1834-1877) of the 4th Delaware, Co. K, as being admitted to the Soldier’s Home in Dayton, Ohio, in 1874. $8,000 - 10,000

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435 [CIVIL WAR]. Identified uniform grouping including cut-down frock coat, vest, and sash of Lt. Colonel John T. Lockman, 83rd and 119th New York Regiments, WIA at Gettysburg.

Navy blue seven-button, double-breasted cut-down frock coat with velvet-lined collar. Non-regulation lieutenant colonel insignia applied to 1 x 3 1/4 in. light blue wool folded over paper backing and sewn to the shoulders. Infantry eagle buttons on coat and cuff backmarked “Extra Quality” and “Waterbury Button Co.” Three-button non-functional cuff. Sleeve approx. 9 1/2 in. width at elbow.

Waist belt loops closed by eagle button at top and right outside pocket added most likely after jacket was cut-down. Sleeve, body, and pocket linings in place.

Coat with tan polished cotton quilted lining and sleeves lined in white cotton.

Coat with interior breast pocket on each side.

Nine-button vest of blue wool with polished cotton belted back and small eagle infantry buttons. Interior of vest with one pocket on the left breast and three exterior pockets. Pocket linings in place. Lining at collar with later inked identification “Lockman / Civil War.” Silk maroon waist sash retaining both 9 in. tassels (tassels faded and more heavily worn than sash itself).

Scattered mothing on jacket with wear and light soil. Strap on right shoulder of jacket is unstitched on one end. Four coat buttons no longer sewn to coat, affixed with pins, and may not be original to jacket. Vest with one button affixed with a pin, wear and fading from use, but generally in good condition.

Sash with several small holes near tassel at one end.

[With:] Rare, early 2 in. cloth XX Corps badge, an approx. 2 1/2 in. ornately embroidered badge-like sequin star, and a Civil War period colonel’s eagle insignia.

The jacket, vest, and sash were previously sold by the Horse Soldier in Gettysburg, PA, whose description indicates that the pieces were acquired at auction in New York City in 2017 from the Dr. Alan York Estate, and that the York collection included “other engraved and stenciled John T. Lockman pieces.”

John Thomas Lockman (1834-1912) enlisted on 5/27/1861 at New York City, NY as a 1st Lieutenant and was commissioned into “H” Co. NY 83rd Infantry. He would serve with distinction for the full duration of the war. He was discharged from the 83rd on 9/22/1862 after being commissioned into Field & Staff NY 119th Infantry. He was mustered out on 6/7/1865 at Bladensburg, MD. HDS indicates he attained the rank of Captain 11/21/1861, Lt. Colonel 8/13/1862 (as of 119th NY Infantry), Colonel 5/2/1863, and Brig. General 3/13/1865 by Brevet for “meritorious services in the capture of Atlanta.” The rank of colonel was achieved at the Battle of Chancellorsville when Lockman succeeded to the command of the regiment upon the death of Colonel Elias Peisner. He was severely wounded at Gettysburg and later led three regiments in an assault on a rebel battery at Resaca. Lockman continued to engage in steady action throughout the remainder of the war. After the war, he resumed his law studies which had been postponed at the onset of hostilities, graduating from Columbia Law School in 1867.

A highly desirable grouping worn by a notable soldier. Civil War ephemera owned

by John T. Lockman, including another uniform, is housed in the collections of the New-York Historical Society. $5,000 - 7,000

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436 [CIVIL WAR]. Private-purchase kepi and painted tintype identified to Henry McCuen, Company D, 14th New York Heavy Artillery.

Visor to crown 3 1/4 in. dark blue wool felt kepi with tall crown, tarred and bound visor with green enamel to underside, leather chinstrap with 15 mm brass eagle “A” buttons, leather sweatband, light brown cotton lining with batting and quilted interior crown (mothing, a few holes with old stitched repair, light soil, some tears to lining, visor reattached at corners); height 1/2 in. die-struck brass company letter “D.” Interior crown with pencil inscribed “14.” A high-grade private purchase hat.

[With:] Visible 5 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. full plate tintype portrait enhanced with paint (flaking, craquelure and cracks), with old gilt mat (dampstains, spotting), 11 x 13 in. contemporary wood frame.

Identified to Henry C. McCuen who enlisted at 19 years old in Schenectady, NY as a private on 23 August 1864. He mustered into Company D of the 14th New York Heavy Artillery two days later. Took part in the battles of Pegram’s Farm and Fort Steadman. He mustered out on 3 June 1865 at Delaney House, Washington, D.C. After the war, he was a member of the GAR at Matherson Post, No. 322, Northville, NY. $1,500 - 2,500

437 [CIVIL WAR]. Union Infantry frock coat identified to Captain W.H. Shuman, Co. I, 178th Pennsylvania regiment.

Navy blue nine-button single-breasted infantry officer’s frock coat and captain’s shoulder straps. Staff officer buttons at front all marked “Extra Quality.” Field made straps are light blue cloth with single gold tape border and gold captain’s bars. Three-button functional cuff. Skirt approximately 18 1/2 in. to rough edge.

Sleeves 9 in. width. Four coat-size buttons on rear vent at waist and tails.

Sleeve, body, and pocket linings in place. Inside coat with stitched green lining and sleeves lined in white cotton. Interior pocket at left breast and pockets at the tails. Ink identification under interior coat hook is partially legible, and reads “[illegible] Shuma[n].”

Coat with scattered mothing, surface wear, and light soil. Approx. 2 in. tear in seam under right arm through to and including the interior lining. Interior lining with scattered tears and small holes, with heavier wear at back, near armpits, and at chest pocket.

[With:] Period handwritten note, 5 x 2 3/4 in., identifying the coat to captain Shuman: “Father Shumans / coat he whare when / he was Captain of the Home Guards of / Brownsville Pa / Emma.”

William H. Shuman (1837-1913) mustered into the 178th regiment as a captain at Espy, Pennsylvania, on 25 November 1862 and mustered out 27 July 1863.

The regiment of drafted militia ‘s nine month service included duty at Newport News and Yorktown, Virginia, reconnaissance to Bottom’s Bridge, a skirmish at Chickahominy, and garrison duty Washington, DC. $3,000 - 5,000

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438 [CIVIL WAR] GILPIN, Levi L. (1844-1931). A group of 3 items identified to Corporal Levi L. Gilpin, 51st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, comprising: Civil War enlisted man’s sack coat or four-button fatigue blouse. Unlined, blue wool, approx. 28 1/2 in. length, 22 1/2 in. sleeves, kidney-shaped left interior breast pocket, roll collar, and split cuffs. Buttons with Union eagle and shield motif. Heavily worn condition indicative of extended wear in the field. Visible hand-stitching and patching. Evidence of entry and exit bullet holes in upper right sleeve.

[With:] Handwritten letter dated 25 September 1929 and signed by Gilpin (“Levi L. Gilpin”) describing his enlistment and gunshot wound: “Levi L. Gilpin went into camp in Camp Meigs in the Tuscarawas County Ohio, Fair Grounds. September 20, 1861 as a Private in Company E. 51st Regiment O.V. Inf. and re-enlisted as a Veteran Volunteer in same company and Regiment January 4th 1864 at Shell Mound, Tennessee, and was soon promoted to Corporal. On June 23rd 1864, in the battle of Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia, I was wounded by a gunshot wound in the right arm about three inches above the elbow joint and was discharged January 10th 1865 because of a permanently crippled right arm....” Housed in modern plastic display case. Light toning and creasing evident, unexamined outside frame.

[Also with:] Charcoal portrait of Gilpin housed in decorative wood frames, 13 1/2 in. x 16 1/2 in. (sight) matted and framed to 26 1/4 x 30 1 4 in. (heavily toned, unexamined outside of frame). Handwritten ink inscription below portrait on period tag affixed to mat reads: “Levi L. Gilpin, Corporal, Company E, 51st Regiment, Ohio Veteran Vol. Inf. / Photographed on his 35th Birthday.” Verso with handwritten summary on wooden board of Gilpin’s Civil War service indicating he was “at the battle of Perryville, Ky. and was actively engaged at the battles of Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, and the engagements of the Atlanta Campaign from Tunnel Hill to Kennesaw Mountain inclusive beside several smaller engagements in Kentucky and Tennessee in which the Regiment lost men or killed and wounded.”

Gilpin and the 51st OVI were steadily engaged throughout much of the war and participated in significant battles of the Western Theater. As described in his letter and on the portrait, Gilpin was shot in his right arm during a skirmish near Kennesaw Mountain on June 23, 1864. Following his discharge in January 1865, Gilpin moved to Indiana to live with his parents and remained in Indiana until his death. Like many soldiers he was justifiably proud of his service. However, unlike many soldiers who returned home and discarded their wartime possessions, Gilpin chose to preserve many of his Civil War accoutrements.

The Gilpin archive is well known in Civil War collecting circles having first been displayed in its original presentation in the early 1980s at the Ashland Civil War show.

Over the past four decades the original Gilpin archive of personal effects was supplemented with other period arms, accoutrements and equipment that were correct and appropriate for the display, but were not part of the original Gilpin archive. The sack coat, handwritten letter, and framed portrait offered here were previously offered by Hindman Auctions, Sale 960, Lot 533, at which time that consignor related that the items were positively identified to Gilpin, and descended directly through the Gilpin family. The lot was acquired by the current consignor at Sale 960. $15,000 - 25,000 F O R A D D I T I O N A L I M AG E S A N D L O T D E TA I L S V I S I T H I N D M A N A U C T I O N S . C O M

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439 [MILITARIA]. Civil War-era enlisted overcoat with modifications.

Enlisted “greatcoat” of sky-blue kersey wool, single-breasted with stand-and-fall collar and attached, over-the-shoulders cape reaching to the elbow. Coat with seven brass general service eagle buttons, the top one loosely sewn with no backmark, then five with backmark of J.H. Wilson of Philadelphia, and the final button with faint backmark of Waterbury Button Co. Sleeves lined in light brown cotton and body from shoulder to waist lined in red wool. Remainder of coat body is unlined.

Cape also lined in red wool with five matching brass general service eagle buttons all bearing the backmark of Scovill Manufacturing. Bottom edge of coat skirt left raw without stitching or hem. Cuffs approximately 4 3/4 in. deep. Vent approximately 14 in. Interior above vent stenciled “6.” Red wool lining at center back with handwritten black “51.”

The single-breasted feature and elbow length cape of this greatcoat are standard for Model 1858 federal issue infantry greatcoats utilized during the Civil War, while the stand-and-fall collar is typical for the Indian War period infantry or mounted from 1872 and later. Photographic evidence from the Civil War period demonstrates that there were state issued greatcoats with a mixture of components and that lacked the federal issue standing collar for infantry.

Provenance: Purchased from John Langellier who identified it as a state issued jacket (as related by consignor).

Condition generally good with light soil, scattered mothing, small rips and evidence of hand repairs. Collar with heavier wear and appears to have been reinforced. $3,000 - 5,000

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440 [CIVIL WAR]. Staff captain’s frock coat.

Navy blue nine-button, single-breasted Captain of Staff frock coat with Captain of Staff shoulder straps, nine Scovill Manufacturing Co. staff coat buttons, and three New York State “Extra Quality” cuff buttons on each non-functional cuff. Velvet stand-and-fall collar. Matched straps are navy blue cloth with single gold bullion border and gold captain’s bars. Sleeves 8 1/4 in. width. Skirt approx. 16 in. Four coat-size buttons on rear vent at waist and tail with Scovill Manufacturing backmark. Sleeve, body, and pocket linings in place. Inside with polished cotton lining and sleeves lined in white cotton. Interior pocket at left breast and pockets at the tails. Leather banded inner belt mechanism with working clasp. Label at top center of lining “Manufactured by / E. Hughes. / Washington, D.C.” The 1864 and 1865 City Directory for Washington, D.C. lists an “E. Hughes / 232 Penn Ave” under “Clothiers and Merchant Tailors.” The only other “E. Hughes” to appear in a Washington, D.C. directory through 1879 is “Emma Hughes,” a dressmaker, indicating that the individual identified on this frock coat was likely not manufacturing coats in the city post-war at least under this coat’s label name.

Coat with scattered mothing and light soil, but in overall good condition. $2,500 - 3,500

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441 [CIVIL WAR]. Union Infantry major’s frock coat.

Navy blue seven-button double-breasted field officer’s frock coat with velvet-lined standing collar and original major’s should straps. Infantry eagle buttons are marked “Extra Quality.” Matched straps are blue cloth with single gold bullion border and a gold embroidered bullion oak leaf. Three-button non-functional cuff. Skirt is approx. 20 in. to rough edge. Sleeves 9 in. width. Four coat-size buttons on rear vent at waist and tails. Sleeve, body, and pocket linings in place. Inside coat with stitched green lining and sleeves lined in white cotton. Interior pocket at left breast and pockets at the tails.

Coat exterior shows some mothing, wear, and light soil. Interior with wear including some small tears on collar, as well as small tears, losses, and discoloration to lining. A few missing or loose threads on straps. Overall coat in good condition. $3,000 - 4,000

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442 [CIVIL WAR]. Union Cavalry enlisted shell jacket.

Regulation US Cavalry enlisted man’s shell jacket of dark blue wool trimmed with yellow worsted wool tape. Complete with twelve button front, two buttons on each side of standing collar, two buttons at each cuff, and two pillows present at lower rear of the jacket. General service eagle buttons appear to be original with backmarks of Scovill Manufacturing and Horstmann. Tan cotton body lining and white cotton sleeve lining. Marked within the right sleeve is a stamp “3X.” Left sleeve with size “3” and stamp “SA” indicating Schuykill Arsenal of Philadelphia. Black paint stenciled block letters and numbers in center of body lining “1732B / 40.”

Exterior blue wool in good condition with scattered mothing and light soil.

Interior lining lightly soiled with some tears and wear, particularly at left shoulder and near left sleeve, and with approx. 2 1/2 in. diameter black residue on back of coat near neck, possibly black paint. Overall coat in good condition for a jacket with period use. $1,500 - 2,500

443 [CIVIL WAR]. 1858 Union Artillery enlisted frock coat.

Artillery enlisted man’s frock coat. Single-breasted of dark blue wool trimmed with red piping. Nine-button front, all unmarked general service eagle buttons.

Left functional two-button cuff with one remaining general service eagle button.

Right functional two-button cuff missing the lower eagle button. Sleeve, body, and pocket linings in place. Inside of coat is quarter lined with dark olive lining.

Sleeves are lined in white and inside right sleeve is marked with the size and manufacturer: “1 / J.B. Boylan, Newark, N.J. / Contract Nov. 3d. 1864.” A second size number “1” appears to the left of the manufacturer identification.

Skirts are full-length and unhemmed. Back of coat has center vent with two buttons at top of vent.

Light overall soil. Slight tarnish to some buttons. Approx. 1 in. of bottom edge of collar unstitched at front. Small separation at seam near back bottom of collar.

Some overall mothing including at back skirts below the waist where two small holes have been repaired and backed. A rare artillery service coat in overall good condition. $4,000 - 6,000

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444 [MEXICAN WAR]. Brigadier general shoulder straps identified to General Lansing B. Swan.

Each 1 1/4 x 4 1/8 in. brigadier general shoulder straps (minor wear/darkening to bullion, some mothing to wool). Straps feature gold bullion borders and silvered star rank device embroidered on black wool felt, twisted brass wire inner and outer borders, paper backs with visible stitching of stars. Please see Lot 432 for an archive related to General Lansing Swain, including frock coat, photographs, and accouterments.

445 [CIVIL WAR]. Major general shoulder straps.

5 x 2 in. triple-bordered major general straps (fading and wear to bullion borders, and wear with few holes to velvet centers). Straps feature gold bullion borders and rank devices, brown velvet centers, and fold over cloth backs with open centers and visible stitching. EXCEPTIONALLY RARE. $800 - 1,000

Provenance: sold as part of Lot 328 (archive which included General Swan’s frock coat, photographs, and other accouterments), Cottone Auctions, 27 November 2018; James Mountain Antiques (sold individually from frock coat and other archive items). $800 - 1,200

446 [CIVIL WAR]. High quality triple bordered brigadier general straps.

447 [CIVIL WAR]. Lieutenant colonel of staff shoulder straps.

Each 1 7/8 x 4 5/8 in. brigadier general shoulder straps (minor darkening and tarnish to bullion, light wear to velvet pile). Composed of triple-bordered gold bullion embroidery and embroidered silver bullion rank device, twisted brass wire outer border, navy velvet centers, and fold-over cloth backs with open center and visible stitching. An example of exceptional quality.

Approx. 3 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. lieutenant colonel straps (bullion unraveling and darkened in some spots, wear to velvet centers). Straps feature gold bullion borders, silver bullion rank devices, navy velvet centers, and black felt backing.

$2,000 - 3,000

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448 [CIVIL WAR]. Major of staff shoulder straps.

449 [CIVIL WAR]. First lieutenant of staff shoulder straps with ink identification.

Approx. 4 x 1 1/2 in. major of staff straps (darkening to bullion in some spots).

Straps feature gold bullion borders and rank devices, black centers, and fold over cloth backing with open centers.

4 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. first lieutenant straps (darkening and slight loss to bullion).

Straps feature gold bullion borders and rank devices, black wool centers, and paper backing. One with applied paper label to verso bearing ink inscription: “First lieutenant shoulder straps used by C.E. Ta[ggert?] in drilling.”

$400 - 600

$500 - 700

450 [CIVIL WAR]. Colonel of infantry shoulder straps.

451 [CIVIL WAR]. A pair of triple border captain of staff shoulder straps.

Approx. 4 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. colonel of infantry straps (some wear to borders, one strap with few spots of discoloration to center). Straps feature finely embroidered bullion borders and 2 1/2 in. eagles, with blue wool centers, and fold over cloth backs with open centers and visible stitching.

Each 2 1/8 x 4 5/8 in. captain of staff shoulder straps (some fraying, loss of bullion, darkening, some loss of pile to velvet). Shoulder straps featuring tripleborders and captain’s rank bars elaborately embroidered in gold bullion. With additional twisted brass wire outer border, navy velvet centers, fold over cloth backs, open centers with visible stitching.

$600 - 800 $600 - 800

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452 [CIVIL WAR]. Captain of staff shoulder straps.

453 [CIVIL WAR]. Captain of infantry shoulder straps.

4 x 1 3/8 in. captain of staff straps (darkening to bullion throughout, one strap with notable spot of loss to velvet center). Straps feature double gold bullion borders and rank devices, dark blue velvet centers, and fold over cloth backs with open centers and visible stitching.

4 5/8 x 1 3/4 in. double bordered captain of infantry straps (some darkening to bullion borders, heavy wear and some discoloration to velvet centers). Straps feature gold bullion embroidered borders and rank devices, blue velvet centers, and open backs with visible stitching.

Likely pre-war to early war.

$400 - 600

$400 - 600

454 [CIVIL WAR]. Insignia attributed to Edward Lounsbery, Company B, 179th New York Infantry, comprising: 1 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. infantry captain’s shoulder straps (bullion darkened with one cord pulled loose, one strap lost velvet pile). Composed of double-border and captain’s bars embroidered in gold bullion with twisted brass wire borders, blue velvet centers, fold-over cloth backs, and open centers with visible stitching.

455 [CIVIL WAR]. First sergeant of infantry chevrons.

Pair of approx. 6 1/2 x 8 3/8 in. light blue first sergeant chevrons and insignia applied on pieces of dark blue felt (chevron cloth with some light fading in places but otherwise in very good shape). $600 - 800

[With:] Approx. 7/8 x 1 in. silver and red enamel IX Corps badge, with T-bar to reverse (lacking pin). -- 17 mm diam. gilt brass with white and blue enamel IX Corps, with T-bar to reverse. -- 23 mm diam. brass New York State button.

Waterbury, CT: Scoville Mfg. Co. Maker’s mark to reverse. -- Approx. 1 3/8 x 2 in. die-struck gilt brass New York State Seal insignia, 3 pins soldered to reverse.

-- 1/2 x 3/16 in. pair of brass rank bars, each with 2 pins to reverse. -- Together, 6 items, condition generally very good to fine, occasional darkening.

Items were acquired from a Brookton, NY house which was owned by Edward Lounsbery until 1906, attributing the items to the veteran. Lounsbery enlisted at 30 years old at Caroline, NY as a private on 31 August 1864, mustering into Company B of the 179th New York Infantry on 1 October 1864. It left the state in detachments throughout 1864 and while initially serving with the XXII Corps, the regiment was with the 1st Division, IX Corps from June 1864, and 2nd Division, IX Corps from September. They participated in several major engagements of the late war including the Battle of Cold Harbor, the Siege of Petersburg, and the Battle of Globe Tavern. Lounsbery was recommended for promotion on 2 April 1865 for his conduct in the Third Battle of Petersburg, perhaps accounting for the captain’s shoulder straps despite never officially receiving the promotion. Lounsbery mustered out with the regiment on 8 June 1865 near Alexandria, VA, having served in the Appomattox Campaign. $400 - 600 80

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456 [CIVIL WAR]. First lieutenant of cavalry shoulder straps.

Each1 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. double bordered first lieutenant of cavalry shoulder straps (darkened, throughout, wear consistent with age and use). Straps feature gold bullion borders and rank devices, twisted brass wire outer border, yellow velvet centers, and fold-over cloth backs with open centers and visible stitching. $600 - 800

457 [CIVIL WAR]. Smith patent colonel of artillery shoulder straps identified to Colonel Charles H. Stewart, 3rd New York Light Artillery.

4 3/4 x 2 in. double bordered colonel of artillery straps (some darkened and oxidation spots to brass borders and eagles throughout, one strap with a few spots of wear/repair to cloth center). Straps feature stamped brass relief borders, silvered stamped brass eagles, red centers, and brass fasteners stamped “James S. Smith” and “Pat June 18’61.” Backs with affixed paper labels bearing ink inscriptions, “Shoulder strap, worn 3 years by Charles H. Stewart while Colonel 3rd N.Y. Light Artillery 1862 = 1863 = 1864. Auburn, NY.” Colonel Charles H. Stewart, 3rd New York Light Artillery, enlisted as a captain in May of 1861. He was promoted to the rank of major that September, lieutenant colonel that December, and finally colonel in May of 1863. Batteries B and F of the regiment took part in operations against Fort Wagner in July of 1863, in support of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. $2,000 - 3,000

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458 [CIVIL WAR]. Captain of artillery shoulder straps and cap insignia.

459 [CIVIL WAR]. Smith patent first lieutenant of artillery shoulder straps.

Each 1 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. artillery captain’s shoulder straps (darkening/tarnish to bullion, velvet faded with significant losses to pile). Composed of double-borders and captain bars embroidered in gold bullion and bordered with twisted gold wire. With red velvet centers, fold-over cloth backs with open centers, and visible stitching.

4 x 1 5/8 in. single bordered lieutenant of artillery straps (few darkened spots, good condition). Straps feature stamped brass relief borders and rank devices, bright red wool centers, and black cloth backing. $300 - 500

[With:] 2 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. 1858 pattern artillery officer insignia (some verdigris, mothing to black wool). Gold bullion embroidered crossed cannons with ring at center on black felt. Red velvet in center with silvered brass regimental number “5.” $500 - 700

460 [CIVIL WAR]. Smith patent second lieutenant of artillery shoulder straps.

3 1/4 x 1 1/8 in. lieutenant of artillery straps (few darkened spots to brass, heavy wear to velvet centers, some loss to cloth backing). Straps feature stamped brass relief borders, red velvet centers, and black cloth backing.

461 [CIVIL WAR]. First lieutenant’s shoulder straps, possible sharpshooter or medical officer.

1 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. shoulder straps (a few spots of tarnish). Consisting of diestruck brass borders and bars with black velvet centers mounted to tin plates with brown cotton backing.

$200 - 400 $500 - 700

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462 [CIVIL WAR]. Second lieutenant shoulder straps with CDV.

463 Hospital steward chevrons featuring gold bullion caducei.

1 1/2 x 4 in. second lieutenant shoulder straps (bullion darkened, brass wire starting to loosen, light mothing). Consisting of embroidered gold bullion single borders with twisted wire inner and outer borders. With blue-green wool felt centers, it is unclear if the green color is original or if is blue sun-faded to green.

With fold-over cloth backs, open centers, and visible stitching. Possibly for a sharpshooter or a medical officer.

Pair of approx. 9 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. green wool chevrons (some darkening and wear to bullion including loss to one full side of dead bullion outline, few spots of wear to wool). Chevrons feature gold bullion embroidered caducei flanked by straight line borders of gold bullion thread outlined by dead bullion, and open backs with visible stitching and remnants of black paper covering. $1,000 - 1,500

[With:] Vignetted bust portrait of a second lieutenant with dark green shoulder straps. Auburn, NY: Harter’s Fine Art Gallery, n.d. 2 1/16 x 3 5/8 in. handcolored albumen CDV on cardstock mount (soiling, a few spots). Green 3-cent revenue stamp affixed to verso. Photographer’s imprint to verso. $400 - 600

464 Medical insignia featuring gold bullion caduceus.

465 Medical cadet insignia.

Approx. 3 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. green velvet insignia (bullion with minor spots of wear and darkening, velvet with significant wear and light fraying to edges). Features gold bullion embroidered caduceus bordered by a dead bullion oval, approx. 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in., and open back with visible stitching and remnants of black paper exterior cover.

Pair of 4 x 1 1/2 in. green velvet insignia (some waviness to borders; worn spots to velvet centers). Each features a full dead bullion border, gold bullion thread bar device, green velvet center, and open back with visible stitching. $800 - 1,200

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466 [CIVIL WAR]. Signal corps embroidered bullion hat insignia.

467 [CIVIL WAR]. Late-war artillery major insignia.

2 3/8 x 2 in. signal corps officer’s insignia (minor tarnish/darkening of bullion, minor loss to velvet pile near edges). Composed of two crossed flags embroidered in gold and silver bullion with red cloth centers on a black velvet oval with 13 silver bullion stars and the silver letters “U S” and a jaceron twisted brass wire border. Polished brown cotton backing over pasteboard stiffener.

1 1/2 x 2 in. artillery major insignia (some tarnish). Comprised of gold bullion embroidered upon red wool. Provenance: Don Troiani Collection (related by consignor). $600 - 800

The rarest of all branches of insignia and known through only a few extant examples and appearance in photographs. The Signal Corps was only established in 1860 with the appointment of one officer and expanded by Congress in March 1863. After the war, the Corps was reduced and their insignia was modified with a torch and replaced in 1872 by the standard general staff wreath with “U.S.” letters. $2,000 - 4,000

468 [CIVIL WAR]. A Pair of New Hampshire officer’s Hardee hat insignia.

469 [CIVIL WAR]. A set of 17th Infantry officer’s Hardee hat insignia.

3 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. 1858 variant officer’s insignia, New Hampshire insignia, gold bullion wreath and silver “NH” embroidered on black velvet, with twisted wire border, mounted to tin plate with cotton backing, two mounting hooks (very minor tarnish to billion, some loss of pile to velvet, cotton starting to separate form plate). Old collection number (“6747”) painted in red to cotton.

4 x 2 1/2 in. hat infantry officer insignia with regimental number, 1858 pattern, ca 1858-1872. Gold bullion looped horn embroidered on black velvet with silvered brass number “17” in the loop. Twisted gilt brass wire border. Mounted to tin plate. A typical regulation insignia for an Infantry officer’s dress hat.

Beginning in 1851, several states began adopting the Army’s 1851 general staff insignia pattern except replacing the “U.S.” for state letters. In 1858, the practice continued in line with the 1858 pattern, with the gold bullion embroidered to velvet. Here is an example of a New Hampshire officer’s badge with “NH” in place of “US.” [With:] 2 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. 1858 pattern officer eagle hat insignia, gold bullion and silver stars embroidered on black velvet oval, twisted brass wire border, tin back plate with cotton backing, mounting hook (some tarnish, losses to velvet pile, lacking one backing hook). Old collection number (“6748”) painted in red to cotton.

[With:] 2 3/8 x 3 in. hat eagle insignia,1858 pattern variant, officer, ca 18581872. (Some losses to velvet pile, a few losses to bouillon on shield). Gold bullion eagle with 13 stars embroidered don black velvet oval, twisted wire border, tin plate inside tarred paper backing, tin wire loops. $400 - 600

Provenance: James Frasca Collection (related by consignor). $600 - 800

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470 [CIVIL WAR]. Federal infantry headgear insignia with regimental number “9.”

471 [CIVIL WAR]. Commissioned oficer’s gold bullion hat cords.

2 1/8 x 1 3/8 in. infantry officer’s embroidered gold bullion horn insignia with embroidered silver regimental “9” (general wear commensurate with age and use, bullion darkened in few areas). Comprised of gold and silver bullion embroidery including sequins and twisted strands upon black cloth. Stitching visible on open back. Regimental number “9” embroidered inside central horn loop.

Approx. fully-extended circumference length 26 in. Double gold bullion hat cord ending in acorns with central slide. For commissioned officers’ slouch hats. $200 - 300

$200 - 400

472 [MILITARIA]. Infantry officer’s tailcoat insignia.

473 [CIVIL WAR]. A set of gold braid eagles from a general officer’s saddle blanket.

2 3/4 x 1 15/16 in. infantry uniform insignia, gold bullion and sequins embroidered on black felt (darkened). Looped horn suspended by twisted bullion from a 3-lear knot. Campbell and O’Donnel note that this insignia “adorned infantry officers’ coat skirts in [the] 1830s and was occasionally worn as a militia cap insignia during [the] 1840s and 1850s. (p. 128, figure 309).

Each approx. 4 x 4 in. gold bullion and sequins federal eagles embroidered to black cloth (minor spots of tarnishing). Provenance: James Frasca (related by consignor). A pair of braid eagles from a general officer’s saddle blanket. $300 - 500

$150 - 250

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474 [CIVIL WAR]. A pair of officer’s eagle head spurs.

475 [CIVIL WAR]. Likely pre-war ornate brass eagle head saddle pommel.

4 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. eagle-form spurs with 30-point rowels that spin freely and leather straps lined with red Moroccan leather (some soiling and oxidation to gilt surfaces; some visible rusting to rowels; few significant cracks and general surface wear throughout leather straps).

3 in. ht. brass eagle head pommel with 1 1/8 to 1 1/4 in. opening at base (wear consistent with age and use, though most articulated features still visible; opening filled with wood). Pommel with what appear to be 4 mounting holes at base for attachment to saddle, though each have been filled with old nails and other material.

$1,000 - 1,500 This style pommel was popular among militia offers in the pre-war period. $300 - 500

476 [AMERICANA]. Civil War-era eagle finial.

477 [CIVIL WAR]. A pair of soldier’s gauntlets.

Classic cast bronze perched eagle flag finial, approx. 6 3/4 height with 6 3/4 in. wingspan (patina, light soil, generally good condition).

13 1/4 in. pair of calfskin gauntlets with 8 1/2 in. wide cuffs lined in leather (wear consistent with field use, with some rips and discoloration throughout, various markings to cuff exteriors and interiors). Interior of each with indecipherable faded red stamp and marked “9.”

$100 - 150

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478 [MEXICAN WAR]. Mexican War-era officer’s sash.

479 [CIVIL WAR]. Civil War-era officer’s sash.

Silk crimson officer’s sash (scattered mothing with losses, some discoloration/fading especially to tassels, several small areas with black residue, small pinholes on sash body).

Approx. length including acorns and tassels 119 in., width approx. 2 3/8 in. at widest point, and tassels each approx. 7 1/4 in.

Silk crimson officer’s sash with open weave (wear, some discoloration/ fading especially to tassels, areas with soil/residue, scattered runs/tears of 1-3 in.). Approx. length 104 in. including acorns and tassels, width approx. 7 1/2 in. at widest point, and tassels each approx. 7 1/2 in.

$300 - 500

$400 - 600

481 [MILITIA]. A group of pre-Civil War items, including ca 1850s militia belt and belt plate, officer’s sash, and epaulettes.

480 [CIVIL WAR]. Civil War-era officer’s sash.

Silk crimson officer’s sash (scattered mothing, some discoloration/fading especially to tassels, areas with black residue, small pinholes on sash body, minor pulling on tassels). Approx. length 113 1/2 in. including acorns and tassels, width approx. 4 in. at widest point, and tassels each approx. 8 in. $400 - 600

Approx. 33 x 1 3/4 in. blackened leather belt with 2-piece gilt cast brass tongue and wreath buckle and brass adjuster buckle (leather with crazing to blackened surface, darkening to tongue and wreath pieces, approx. 1 1/2 in. tear in leather resulting in near complete separation).

O’Donnell and Duncan Campbell describe this elaborate Victorian design as being worn extensively by independent companies, bands and firemen during the 1840s and 50s, primarily New England troops (Plate 329, p. 216).

Pre-Civil War crimson officer’s sash (wear, fraying particularly along edges, tear at center running the width of the sash, discoloration/fading especially to tassels, areas with scattered runs/ tears). Approx. length 108 in. including acorns and tassels, width approx. 4 in. at widest point, and tassels each approx. 9 in.

Set of pre-Civil War dress uniform epaulettes each with gilt bullion tape body, double row of heavy bullion fringe, embroidered crescents, and button-hole Undersides with yellow silk and padded backing still remaining. (Heavy wear and some losses to underneath yellow silk on both epaulettes, particularly near button-side where gilt bullion tape is partially detached from board.

Loose embroidery threads and some pulls on fringe.) $1,000 - 1,500

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482 [MEXICAN WAR]. A pair of US infantry colonel’s dress epaulettes.

Infantry colonel’s epaulettes each with silver brocade body piped in silver twisted wire, silver crescent, triple row of heavy silver wire fringe, and hand embroidered gold eagle. Eagles retain embroidered silver wreath at chest and red cotton eye and tongue. Top of boards with small eagle infantry “I” button.

Undersides with white silk and padded backing and white securing laces. (Light soil, wear and some losses to white silk on both epaulettes, particularly near button-side. Loose embroidery threads and some pulls on fringe, but overall good condition given age and wear.) $500 - 700

483 [MILITARIA]. Model 1851 epaulettes and original case identified to Captain John C.E. Hinrichs, Co. E, 47th New York regiment, New York National Guard.

Cased set of captain’s epaulettes housed in tin case with “Capt. J.C.E. Hinrichs” painted onto black finish below the handle. Each epaulette with gilt bullion tape body, triple row of heavy bullion fringe, and gilt brass crescents. Undersides with red silk and red Moroccan leather.

Brass fasteners marked “Left” and “Right” respectively. Pair of high relief captain’s bars indicating rank along with regimental number “47” on circular blue field. Eagle buttons at edge function as unlocking pins to hold epaulettes in place. Overall wear, especially to underneath red silk and leather, loose embroidery threads, and some pulls on fringe, but overall in good condition. Black tin case retains wire handle, though lock mechanism no longer functioning. Case with wear, scattered scratches to finish, and indentations.

John C.E. Hinrichs (1843-1880), Captain of Co. E, 47th regiment of infantry, date of rank May 26, 1875, as per the 1876 register of military forces listed in the “Annual Report of the Adjutant-General of the State of New York.” HDS does not list a John C.E. Hinrichs as serving during the Civil War in any of the New York 47th infantry regiments (3 years, 3 months, or 30 days service). The May 10, 1880, issue of the New York Times indicates that Hinrichs was a 38-year old civil engineer when he was hit and killed by a locomotive in New York City. His funeral services are described as having “a delegation of the officers of the Forty-seventh regiment, the members of Co. E” present. $500 - 700

484 [MILITARIA]. Model 1851 lieutenant colonel’s epaulettes and original case.

Cased set of lieutenant colonel’s epaulettes housed in tin case with partial handwritten identification “Lieut. Col. C.[?]” on paper adhered onto black finish below the handle. Each epaulette with gilt bullion tape body, double row of heavy bullion fringe, and brass crescents. Undersides with red silk and red Moroccan leather. Brass fasteners marked “Left” and “Right” respectively. Each epaulette with a high relief silver lieutenant colonel’s oak leaf indicating rank along with regimental number “9” on circular red field. Eagle buttons at edge function as unlocking pins to hold epaulettes in place. Heavy wear and some losses to underneath red silk and leather on both epaulettes. Loose embroidery threads, insignia pinned to secure in some places, and some pulls on fringe. Heavy tarnish to crescents. Black tin case retains wire handle, though lock mechanism no longer functioning. Case with exterior wear, scattered scratches to finish, and indentations. Interior compartment of case detached from case bottom, and rear divider also separated from case. $500 - 700

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485 [CIVIL WAR]. Model 1839 US company officer’s shoulder belt plate.

2 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. gilt cast brass plate with integral rounded end hooks on verso (some wear, darker patination in spots). Plate features die-struck silver plated letters and wreath soldered onto face. This exact variant is not featured in O’Donnell and Campbell. $1,000 - 1,500

486 [CIVIL WAR]. Pre-war militia belt equipped with tongue and wreath eagle plate.

Ca 1845-1860.

Approx. 33 x 1 3/4 in. blackened leather belt with 2-piece gilt cast brass tongue and wreath buckle and brass adjuster buckle (leather with crazing to blackened surface, scratching and intentional punctures in spots throughout; some darkening to tongue and wreath pieces).

O’Donnell and Duncan Campbell describe this elaborate Victorian design as being worn extensively by independent companies, bands and firemen during the 1840s and 50s, primarily New England troops (Plate 329, p. 216). $300 - 500

487 [CIVIL WAR]. Fragment of belt with Model 1839 “US” plate, identified to 2nd Maryland Infantry Regiment.

Approx. 8 1/4 x 1 7/8 in. buff leather belt fragment with die-struck brass “US” belt plate having round studs and maker stamp “W.M. Mayer, 1861” on verso (buff leather with soiling and discoloration throughout; plate with heavy discoloration, a few dings, and letters carved into verso). Belt features stenciled identification on interior: “H. Stewart / 2nd MD. Inf.” An HDS search returns 4 enlistees matching these initials who served in the 2nd Maryland Infantry or the 2nd Maryland Eastern Shore Infantry, including Harry H. Stewart, KIA at Antietam. $500 - 700

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489 [CIVIL WAR]. Sword belt equipped with Model 1851 enlisted sword belt plate and holster.

488 [CIVIL WAR]. Model 1851 cast brass eagle belt plate with ID on verso.

3 1/4 x 2 in. cast brass eagle plate with 3-piece applied silver wreath and narrow tongue (upper right piece of wreath with tip missing, surface soiling throughout). Verso with carved identification, “A J Hull,” and stamped bench number, “494.”

Approx. 35 in. folded and sewn leather belt with brass keeper and 3 1/4 x 2 in. cast brass eagle plate with narrow tongue and 3-piece silver wreath (belt with one loop fully separated, general wear to leather surface throughout; plate with some spotting; no bench numbers present).

Belt includes both hanging straps with brass sword snap hooks, leather uniform protector, brass scabbard support hook, and leather holster likely made to fit a Colt 1860 Army or Remington New Model Army. $700 - 900

An HDS search returned 5 persons matching the initials and surname featured on this belt, including Non-commissioned Officer Alonzo J. Hull, who enlisted as a private in August of 1862, mustered into Company E of the 2nd Connecticut Heavy Artillery the following month, was promoted to corporal in February of 1864, and was killed in action at Cold Harbor nearly four months later on 1 June 1864. $500 - 700

490 [CIVIL WAR]. Officer’s sword belt equipped with Model 1851 belt plate.

491 [CIVIL WAR]. Officer’s sword belt equipped with Model 1851 belt plate.

Approx. 30 in. folded and sewn leather belt with brass keeper and 3 1/4 x 1 7/8 in. cast brass eagle plate with 1 in. wide tongue (leather very pliable, with surface wear throughout, and some separation to a section of stitching on belt interior; plate with light oxidation spotting; bench number represented as roman numeral “XXIII” cut into plate edge). Belt features fine swirl stitching, and includes both hanging straps with brass sword snap hooks, leather uniform protector, and brass scabbard support hook, but lacks D-ring for over-the-shoulder support strap.

Approx. 27 1/2 in. folded and sewn leather belt with brass keeper and 2 x 3 1/8 in. cast brass eagle plate with narrow tongue (leather pliable, with crackling throughout and some spots of loss to black surface; plate with few minor spots of oxidation; no bench numbers present). Belt includes both hanging straps with brass sword snap hooks, leather uniform protector, and brass scabbard support hook, but lacks D-ring for overthe-shoulder support strap.

$400 - 600

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Plate style cataloged as Plate 634 in O’Donnell and Duncan Campbell. $400 - 600

492 [CIVIL WAR]. Noncommissioned officer’s belt equipped with a Model 1851 enlisted sword belt plate and cap pouch, identified to Company G, 17th Regiment, Invalid Corps.

Approx. 33 in. blackened buff belt with brass keeper and 3 3/8 x 2 in. cast brass eagle plate with 3-piece applied silver wreath and narrow tongue (generally light wear to leather; plate with some loss to silver wreath and spots of oxidation throughout; bench numbers do not match, 658 and 224).

Identification stenciled to belt interior: “Co. G. 17th. Regt. I.C. No. 37.”

Cap pouch with outer flap bearing applied brass numerals reading “17” and integral latch tab (crackling and surface wear including some loss and spots of separation to leather throughout, specifically to latch tab; missing wool and pick). Inner flap stamped, “E. Gaylord, Chicopee, Mass.” Belt loops and pointed brass finial present and complete.

493 [CIVIL WAR]. Non-commissioned officer’s belt equipped with a Model 1851 enlisted sword belt plate and cap pouch.

Approx. 36 1/2 in. blackened buff belt with brass keeper and 3 1/4 x 2 in. cast brass eagle plate with 3-piece applied silver wreath and narrow tongue (general wear and spots of discoloration to leather; significant oxidation to plate; bench numbers do not match, 357 and 92). This plate style cataloged as Plate 621 in O’Donnell and Duncan Campbell.

Cap pouch with outer flap bearing C.R. Lyon’s inspector stamp and integral latch tab (cracking and significant surface loss to leather throughout; missing wool and pick). Inner flap retains partial C.R. Storms stamp. Belt loops, latch tab, and pointed brass finial all present and complete. $400 - 600

$300 - 500

494 [CIVIL WAR]. US Model 1851 enlisted cavalryman’s sword belt equipped with a Model 1851 enlisted sword belt plate.

Approx. 30 1/2 in. blackened buff leather belt with brass keeper and 3 1/4 x 2 in. cast brass eagle plate with 3-piece applied silver wreath and narrow tongue (leather remains supple with some fading and loss to blackened finish on exterior; bench numbers match, 333). Belt includes both hanging straps and brass scabbard support hook, but is not equipped with the D-ring for over-theshoulder support strap. $800 - 1,200

495 [CIVIL WAR]. Model 1851 cavalry sabre belt by W. Kinsey retaining shoulder strap and equipped with Model 1851 enlisted sword belt plate, maker marked cartridge box, and maker marked cap pouch.

Approx. 29 1/2 in. blackened buff belt with brass keeper and 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in. cast brass eagle plate with narrow tongue and 1-piece applied silver wreath (general wear with spots of discoloration to leather; some spotting to plate; bench numbers do not match, 523 and 914). Belt interior bears ink stamp, “W. Kinsey / Newark,” with hole and stain obscuring “N.J.” Belt includes cross strap with brass hook, both hanging straps with brass sword swivel snap hooks, and brass scabbard support hook.

Carbine cartridge box with 6 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 2 in. drilled wooden block with capacity to hold 20 cartridges and inner flap stamped “Made By / J.I. Pittman” (some cracking and surface wear to leather throughout). Belt loops, buckles, latch tab, and brass finial all present and complete.

Cap pouch with outer flap bearing maker and inspector stamps: “E.A. Crossman & Co., Newark, N.J” and “J.C. M[il]ler, U.S, Ord. Dept. Sub Inspector,” and with integral latch tab (some cracking and surface wear to leather throughout, with a bit of separation to inner left ear; wool and pick present). Belt loops, latch tab, and pointed brass finial all present and complete. $800 - 1,200

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496 [CIVIL WAR]. Belt equipped with a Model 1851 officer’s sword belt plate.

Approx. 43 in. blackened leather belt with brass keeper and and 3 1/4 x 2 in. cast brass eagle plate featuring the spread eagle holding a riband reading “E Pluribus Unum” (patina, leather with heavy wear, stiffness, and completely separated at center). Faint lettering inscribed on interior of belt at back, possibly “C.C. Ca[illegible].” $250 - 350

497 [CIVIL WAR]. US 1858 Pattern enlisted infantryman’s belt equipped with 1839 Pattern “US” belt plate, socket bayonet, scabbard, and Watertown Arsenal cap pouch.

Approx, 40 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. leather belt with 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in. die-struck brass “US” plate with arrow hooks and verso stamped, in part, “B&D[?] / SNY[?]” (leather pliable, with crazing and surface wear throughout; plate with heavy nicking, denting, and significant spots of oxidation especially to arrow hooks; lacking keeper). Belt exterior retains traces of mostly indecipherable embossed stamp reading, in part, “York.”

Cap pouch with outer flap having integral latch tab (some crazing and cracking to leather throughout; significant oxidation to brass fittings; retains wool, lacking pick). Inner flap stamped “Watertown / 1863 / Arsenal.” Belt loops, latch tab, and brass finial all present and complete.

Model 1855 socket bayonet with approx. 18 in. blade and crisp “U.S.” stamped on ricasso (surface wear throughout including some scratching and light nicking). “C” stamped on elbow, “A” stamped on socket. Accompanied by leather scabbard with frog, collar, and brass endmount (surface wear to leather throughout, with surface cracking to frog and collar; endmount missing one rivet). $400 - 600

498 [CIVIL WAR]. Enlisted infantryman’s belt equipped with Model 1839 “US” belt plate and cap pouch.

39 3/4 in. leather belt with die-struck rolled brass Model 1839 “US” plate with arrow belt hooks (crackling and surface loss to belt leather throughout, especially to latch tab; surface wear including light oxidation to plate). Belt exterior retains partial stamp, possibly for a Pittsburgh maker. Interior with partial inscription reading, “John c.” Plate style cataloged as Plate 506 in O’Donnell and Duncan Campbell.

499 [CIVIL WAR]. Model 1839 “US” cartridge box plate.

3 7/16 x 2 1/4 in. die-struck “US” box plate (mostly dark patination, with few tiny areas retaining gilt finish; dings and nicks to both sides, with deeply carved lines to back). Lead-filled back with iron wire loops for attaching to box flap. $200 - 400

Cap pouch with “square” outer flap (significant surface wear to leather throughout including cracking and some surface loss; missing wool, retains pick). Belt loops, latch tab, and pointed brass finial all present and complete. $200 - 400 92

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500 [CIVIL WAR]. Enlisted waist belt equipped with 1839 “US” belt plate.

501 [CIVIL WAR]. Carbine sling, possible composite.

Approx. 38 3/4 x 1 7/8 in. blackened buff leather belt with brass keeper and 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in. die-struck brass “US” plate with arrow hooks (leather pliable, with some loss to blackened finish; plate retaining some gilt finish, with spots of darkening and some nicks to edges throughout).

54 x 2 3/8 in. blackened leather carbine sling with possibly replaced brass adjustment buckle, brass tip, and steel snap swivel stamped “O.B. North & Co / New Haven-Ct.” (cracking to leather throughout, some light rusting to metal, with wear consistent with use).

$200 - 300

$500 - 700

502 [CIVIL WAR]. Carbine sling, possible composite.

503 [CIVIL WAR]. Colt dragoon flap holster. Manufactured by E. Gaylord, Chicopee, MA.

Approx. 53 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. blackened leather carbine sling with likely replacement or reproduction brass adjustment buckle and tip. Steel snap swivel stamped for maker and inspector: “Gaylord, Chicopee [Ma]ss” and “T.J. Shepard, US” (cracking to leather surface throughout, some oxidation to buckle and rivets, and light rusting to steel; inspector mark partially cut off). $400 - 600

Approx. overall 7 x 16 in., holster height 10 3/4 in. leather gun holster with toe plug and large flap, latch-tab riveted to flap, belt loop to reverse secured with three rivets (some cracking to leather, heavy scuffing to holster consistent with field use, separation on one side of latch tab hole with repair to reverse). Belt loop stamped: “E. Gaylord / Chicopee. / Mass.” $600 - 800

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504 [CIVIL WAR]. A group of 2 holsters, comprising: Overall approx. 7 1/4 x 13 in., holster height 11 3/4 in. leather holster with toe plug and flap, latch-tab riveted to flap, belt loop to reverse secured with three rivets (seam opening, heavy oxidation to rivets, cracking and loss to leather). A late-war production U.S. military pattern holster probably fitted for a Colt Army or Navy.

[With:] One-piece flap and tab leather holster. Overall approx. 5 x 12 1/2 in., holster height 7 1/4 in. leather holster with toe plug with tab integral to the flap, belt loop to reverse secured with three rivets (heavy cracking and loss of finish, white residue). Probably for a Colt pocket revolver. $400 - 600

505 [CIVIL WAR]. Union officer’s haversack.

506 [CIVIL WAR]. US issue haversack with New York Depot inspector stamp.

Black leather exterior featuring embossed floral motif framing a patriotic shield on the gently flared front flap. Two rows of decorative stitching edge the entirety of the flap. Approx. 11 1/2 in. tall x 13 1/4 in. wide with 1 1/8 in. adjustable leather carrying strap. Double bag interior of tarred linen. (Missing closure at base of front flap, black leather with cracks and losses, heavy wear to interior).

Tarred canvas haversack with fixed shoulder strap. Flap secured by a leather fastening strap and small roller buckle. Fastening strap stamped with rare inspector’s stamp: “Inspected / US Depot / New York.” Removable interior liner no longer extant but 3 tin buttons remain. (Wear to tarred surface, slight tears/ loss at top of flap along fold line, evidence of manual repair on one side at shoulder strap base, but overall good condition). A rare surviving example of an essential soldier’s accouterment.

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507 [CIVIL WAR]. Knapsack with contents carried by Private Charles L. Taylor, Company K, 16th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry.

Painted canvas knapsack with leather straps identified on exterior flap in stenciled letters “16th Regt. / C. T.” and with attached tag, 3 x 1 3/8 in., on which appears period handwritten inked identification “Charles L. Taylor / Bristol / Conn.” Contents, no longer housed in knapsack, include the following: a red oval-shaped, twopieced tin, approx. 3 1/4 x 1 3/4 in., containing a rolled bandage and a matching tin containing a Civil War tourniquet accompanied by original paper directions on use of the device; a small paper box, approx. 2 5/8 x 2 3/8 in., with identification on lid “[C.] L. Taylor,” containing an assortment of more than 20 buttons including general service buttons and a coatsize infantry “I” button along with regimental insignias “1,” “6,” and “K”; a small housewife with patches, needles, and thread; a spoon; a tarred, waterproof folding packet identified to “C.L. Taylor” housing period toilet tissue; a metal folding pocket/shaving mirror; a money belt; a leather glove; a forage cap with company “K” and infantry horn insignia; a small wrench; and a “G. Youle / N. York” patent shot bag. The knapsack offered here is a very rare example of personal items carried in a backpack that have not been assembled after the fact. (Knapsack brittle with wear and some losses; forage cap heavily damaged due to rodent or insect exposure and in fragile condition; tourniquet beginning to disintegrate and was not removed from tin for closer inspection; other contents with wear but in generally good condition given age and use.)

Significantly, the knapsack is accompanied by red and white fabric remnants, one with a “C.L. Taylor” ink identification on it, and a blue tassel, all of which are likely portions of the 16th C.V. regimental flag which was ordered shredded by a commanding officer just before the entire regiment was captured at the Battle of Plymouth, North Carolina, 20 April 1864. According to a history of the 16th CT’s colors as published in History of Battle Flag Day, Sept. 17, 1879, “The colors of the Sixteenth regiment were torn from their standards at the fall of Plymouth, N.C. April 20, 1864, and in part distributed among the officers and men, while the remaining portions were burned to prevent them from falling into the hands of the rebels. The pieces that were saved were carried through the military prisons at the South, and finally, ... were brought home. The few shreds of the old colors ... have been kept as sacred souvenirs by their possessors.” Though Taylor was not present at the capture of the garrison during the Battle of Plymouth, he remained in Connecticut after the war and participated in regimental reunion activities, where he likely acquired the regimental flag remnants accompanying his knapsack.

[With:] An assortment of war-date documents and ephemera including: Special Order No. 82 (Extract) issued 16 April 1864 relieving Taylor from duty as a clerk at Headquarters US Forces “Near Portsmouth, VA” and returning him to his regiment stationed at Plymouth, N.C.; approx. 25 printed General Orders spanning November 1863 - June 1865; countersigns for US forces “Near Portsmouth, VA” for the weeks of 21 Feb. 1864 and 28 Feb. 1864; military passes issued to Taylor; correspondence regarding a furlough request; a small group of clipped signatures from army and navy commanders including Naval Officer Henry K. Davenport, Brig.

Genl. George W. Getty, Major General John Peck, and Brigadier General Charles A. Heckman; the Old Dominion newspaper of Portsmouth, VA, 23 October 1863; a small envelope containing “Roses from Kingston N.C. / April 1st 1865”; and “The Soldier’s Hymn Book” published by the Boston Young Men’s Christian Association, Fifth Edition [ca 1864]. -- Post-war items include: a group of 3 cabinet cards of unidentified individuals, with one possibly being a later image of Taylor; small pamphlet “Souvenir of Excursion to Antietam and Dedication of Monuments, of the 8th, 11th, 14th, and 16th Regiments of Connecticut Volunteers,” October 1894; and 16th Connecticut Volunteers Secretary’s Roster for 1892 listing Taylor.

Provenance: Don Troiani collection (Illustrated on p. 222-223 of Don Troiani’s Civil War Soldiers).

Charles Lyman Taylor (1837-1909) of Bristol, CT, enlisted on 7/29/1862 as a sergeant. HDS indicates he mustered into Co. K, CT 16th Infantry on 8/24/1862, was reduced to ranks becoming a private on 4/2/1863, and mustered out on 6/24/1865. Initially, Taylor served in the field. He was present at the Battle of Antietam during which the 16th CT, which had only been in the field for three weeks, suffered heavy losses. Months later Taylor and the rest of his regiment fought at Fredericksburg before participating in the “Mud March” and the Siege of Suffolk. In August 1863 Taylor was detached to serve as a clerk in division headquarters under General George W. Getty, while the 16th CT remained in the field and was eventually assigned to garrison at Plymouth, NC. On April 17, 1864, the day after Taylor received special orders to rejoin his regiment at Plymouth, the Federal garrison there was engaged by the Confederates in an operation deemed one of the most effective Confederate combined-arms operations of the Civil War. From April 17-20 the Battle of Plymouth was waged resulting in a surrender of the 16th CT and all Federal troops at the garrison, many of whom were transported to the infamous Andersonville Prison. Taylor had arrived on April 20th and in time to see his regiment captured, but escaped the fate of his regiment. He spent the remainder of the war as a clerk in the 18th Army Corps Headquarters at New Bern, NC. Given the unusually intact nature of the contents of the knapsack, many of which would not have been utilized by a soldier serving in a clerk’s role, it is believed that Taylor intentionally preserved the knapsack and its contents. Presuming he packaged the knapsack to be sent home after the war, the Adams Express Company freight bill accompanying the knapsack and issued at “Newbern, N.C” for “1 Box Value 10.00” may have been the one issued to Taylor at that time. The receipt is addressed to Taylor’s wife “Mrs. H.W.T. Taylor” (Harriet Winslow Tuttle Taylor), and dated 11 April 1865, just two days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. $5,000 - 7,000

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508 [CIVIL WAR]. John H. Slade, Company G, 2nd Georgia Infantry, DOW Antietam, temporary burial marker and telegram home.

Approx. 4 1/2 x 6 1/8 in. wood burial marker (weathered, former nail holes). Inscribed into wood: “J. Slade / 2d. Ret / Geo Vols.”

[With:] Telegram with news of Slade’s demise. Richmond, VA, 25 September [1862]. 7 9/16 x 4 15/16 in. partially-printed telegram completed in manuscript (two dark stains affecting ink color, toned).

Signed “Dixon” (there were four soldiers in the 2nd Georgia with the last name Dixon), with a brief report from Antietam, notably: “I enquired about the Guards & Slade is certainly mortally wounded.”

Provenance: Don Troiani Collection (related by consignor) J[ohn] H. Slade was a resident of Muscogee County, GA, and enlisted in the early days of the war on 16 April 1861 as a private, mustering in on the same day into Company G of the 2nd Georgia Infantry. Company G was known as the Columbus Guards and was led by Captain Roswell Ellis. Come 1862, the regiment began to see heavy fighting including Seven Days Battles, Garnett’s Farm, the Battle of Malvern Hill, and Second Bull Run. At Antietam in the afternoon of the first day, the 2nd as part of Toombs’ Brigade defended Rohrbach’s Bridge, the southern-most crossing of the Antietam and now most frequently remembered as “Burnside’s Bridge” due to the notoriety of the battle for the crossing. Union forces led by the 51st New York and 51st Pennsylvania (on the promise of a reinstated whiskey ration) with artillery support captured the bridge on the third attempt. Simultaneously, Toombs’s forces were being flanked and ammunition was running low, forcing a retreat. Federal forces had more than 500 casualties, the Confederates with 160, including Slade who was wounded and listed as a prisoner of war. A newspaper article “From the Columbus Guards” reports that “Poor Johnny Slade died the day after the battle. He was buried as decently as circumstances would allow. His grave is marked, so that it can be identified.” (Photocopy of the article included). $3,000 - 4,000

509 [CIVIL WAR]. Confederate canteen captured by Alfred H. Van Vliet from Jefferson Davis’s escort, 11 May 1865.

7 3/8 in. dia. x 2 3/8 in. dp. wooden drum canteen with iron hardware and approx. 5 ft. x 7/8 in. cotton sling (some scratching and surface cracking to body, with some chipping to and gapping between staves; some pitting to iron; heavy discoloration and spotting throughout sling, with full separation in one spot). Spout not present. Applied paper label on one side of canteen reads, “Captured May 11th 1865. near Washington / Georgia. with Cavalry escort of ‘Jeff Davis.’ / under Maj Gen’l Howell Cobb.

C.S.A. / A.H. Van Vliet. / Adjutant 11th Mich Cavalry / Actg Asst Adjt General 2nd Brigade / 1st Cavalry Division Army of the Cumberland.”

At the close of the Civil War, the 11th Michigan Cavalry made their way from South Carolina into Georgia in May of 1865, first moving to Carnesville, then to Athens. Continuing southward, the regiment captured the cavalry escort of Jefferson outside of Washington on the 11th, just one day after another Michigan cavalry regiment, the 4th, captured Jefferson himself near Irwinville.

Alfred H. Van Vliet (d. 1919) enlisted as a private in April of 1861, mustering into Company E of the 2nd Michigan Infantry Regiment the following month. He detailed into the Veterans Reserve Corps in May of 1863, and thereafter was commissioned First Lieutenant of the 11th Michigan Cavalry on 1 June 1864 and served with that regiment for over a year until he resigned in July of 1865 due to physical disability.

Throughout his service, Van Vliet was treated at various times for diarrhea and remittent fever, and a medical certificate dated 22 June 1865 cited general debility caused by attacks of bilious and remittent fever and exposure from field service in a malarial climate. According to a report from the House of Representatives’ Committee on Pensions, Van Vliet filed a claim through his conservator in 1898 alleging that he was struck in the back of the head by a spent ball while on duty near Marion, VA in about December of 1864, resulting in insanity. He also claimed that he received a shell wound to his right hip while at Fairbanks, VA on 20 May 1862. The report notes not only the physical, but also the mental suffering Van Vliet experienced throughout his post-war life, including despondency, lapses in consciousness, and at least one suicide attempt. The report ended with a recommendation that an increase in pension for Van Vliet be approved. $4,000 - 6,000 96

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510 [CIVIL WAR]. Confederate canteen captured at Port Hudson by Sergeant Charles F. Waldron, Co. C, 24th Maine Infantry Regiment.

7 1/4 in. dia. x 2 1/4 in. dp. wooden drum canteen with iron hardware and carved body (scratching and surface cracking throughout, with some chipping to and gapping between staves; even pitting to hardware and missing two of three retaining loops; sling not present). Canteen retains separately carved wood spout, though mounting hole has loosened too significantly to retain it. One side with artistically carved identification, “Chs. F. Waldron / Co. C. 24th Regt. Me. Vols. / Port Hudson, / LA. / July 8th. 1863.”

Charles F. Waldron of Canaan, Maine, enlisted as a sergeant on 13 October 1862, and mustered into Co. C, 24th Maine Infantry Regiment that same day.

The 9-month regiment was ordered to Port Hudson in May of 1863 and participated in the entirety of the lengthy siege to regain command of the Mississippi River. The regiment was ordered home on 24 July, and mustered out in August. $4,000 - 6,000

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511 [CIVIL WAR]. Confederate canteen identified to James T. Johnson, Co. D, 11th Tennessee Infantry Regiment and previously owned by Private John F. Wichterman, Co. G, 49th Ohio Infantry Regiment.

7 1/4 in. dia. x 2 3/8 in. dp. cedar canteen with iron hardware and carved body (some scratching throughout, with chipping to staves including spout mounting piece and gapping between some staves; sling not present). Canteen retains threaded iron spout with tompion style brass top on cork stopper, though it fits loosely due to age and chipping. One side with artistically carved identification, “James. T. Johnson / Co. D / 11th Regt Tenn / Vol.” The other side with crudely carved initials, “J.F.W.” Provenance: John F. Wichterman, by descent, purchased from descendants by Advance Guard Militaria (AGM listing).

James Johnson enlisted as a private and mustered into Company D of the 11th Tennessee Volunteers in May of 1862. A company muster roll for September and October of 1863 remarks of Johnson, “Deserted while on picket Nov. 12.1863,” while the following roll remarks, “Deserted at Missionary Ridge, 12 Nov., ‘63.” Johnson was captured in Chattanooga and confined at the Federal Military Prison in Louisville, KY before being released north of the Ohio River in late November, having taken an oath of allegiance to the United States.

Though it is unclear exactly how Private John F. Wichterman of the 49th Ohio came to acquire the Confederate private’s canteen, their regiments did engage at both Stone’s River and Chickamauga, and were in close proximity in Chattanooga in November of 1863 when Johnson deserted. $3,000 - 5,000

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512 [CIVIL WAR]. Confederate canteen identified to S. D. Smith, Co. A, 7th Mississippi Infantry Battalion.

7 3/8 in. dia. x 2 1/4 in. dp. wooden drum canteen with iron hardware, carved body, and approx. 4 ft. x 1 in. cotton sling (some scratching throughout body, with light chipping to staves including spout mounting piece and minor gapping between staves; some pitting to iron bands; discoloration and fraying to sling).

Spout not present. Canteen carved “SD Smith Co A / SD Smith / SD Smith” on one side, and on the other, “SD Smith / Co. A 7th Batt / Miss Vol / SD Smith.”

An HDS search of personnel serving in the 7th Mississippi Infantry Battalion returned one S. D. Smith, who enlisted in May of 1862 as a private, mustering into Company A. The 7th participated in the Battle of Corinth after which it reported 65 casualties. When Vicksburg fell in the summer of 1863, much of the unit was captured, and those remaining went on to serve in Mackall’s and Sears’ Brigade. $3,000 - 5,000

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513 [CIVIL WAR]. Commemorative Confederate battle flag possibly made by CSA veteran Thomas Alexander Brander, Artillerist in the Virginia Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia, for 7th Virginia Cavalry Colonel Richard H. Dulany.

44 1/4 x 40 in. worsted wool flag, entirely machine sewn (small holes throughout). The Saint Andrew’s cross is machine stitched to each side of the red field, with “7th” stenciled above the cross and “VA” stenciled below. White cotton fimbriation outlines the cross and is attached using one line of stitching (some soiling). 13 cotton stars are machine stitched to each side (some stars with small holes and soiling). The cotton hoist is inscribed “7th Va. Ca[v?]” and initialed “R.H.D.” (hoist with small pinholes throughout, soiling, some tearing and loss). The fimbriation is inscribed with the names of at least four Civil War engagements in which the 7th Virginia Cavalry fought, including “Kernstown,” “Buckton Sta.,” “Winchester,” and presumably “Harrisonburg” (with loss to majority of inscription). Indeed, all four honors were for significant engagements for the 7th Virginia Cavalry especially “Harrisonburg” where then commander (and Chief of Cavalry for Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson) was killed in June 1862. Colonel William “Grumble” Jones took command of the regiment after this. The 7th Virginia Cavalry were raised in the Shenandoah Valley and served with Jackson almost from inception and later became part of the famous Laurel Brigade and served until the end of the war.

Accompanied by modern documentation from a previous seller indicating that the flag was made for Colonel Richard H. Dulany of Welbourne, located near Middleburg, VA, whose name corresponds with the initials “R.H.D.” written on the hoist. Colonel Dulany assumed command of the 7th VA Cavalry after Colonel William E. “Grumble” Jones was promoted to brigadier general in October 1862. The document notes that flag historian Howard Madaus previously reviewed the flag, commenting that it “was a known pattern of Confederate Veteran’s battle flag from an unidentified flag maker in and around Richmond, the bunting used to construct these flags was like that used in the 1861-1865 period.” Since that time, a small number of UCV battle flags identical in construction have been discovered, including an example owned by the Virginia Military Institute, and are identified as having been possibly made by ex-Confederate artillery officer Thomas A. Brander (1839-1900). If Brander did not make these then he had something to do with their creation. Flag historian Greg Biggs has previously examined the flag offered here and believes that it was likely made by or ordered by Brander based on the characteristics the flag shares with the other known examples. To date four flags of this style have been discovered and while the sizes of the flags differ somewhat they bear the same construction characteristics: no exterior border; white hoist edge; a single line of stitching down the near center of the white fimbriation (typically the fimbriation featured a line of stitches on each of its edges).

Of the four known flags of this pattern that exist, two of them bear Brander’s name on the hoist edge. First is the flag held by VMI (which also has the price of $2.00 on the hoist edge) and the other is in private hands. Thomas Brander served with the Virginia Letcher Light Artillery, participating in most of the major battles fought under Robert E. Lee, including Gettysburg, where a plaque observes his position. He was also active in post-war Confederate Veteran commemorations, serving as Major General and Commander of the Virginia division of the United Confederate Veterans at the time of his death. It was possibly during his time as state UCV commander that Brander made or had made these flags for presentation to Virginia units.

RARE: Only one of four known commemorative Confederate Veteran battle flags made by or associated to Thomas A. Brander.

Our sincere thanks to Greg Biggs for his detailed analysis of the flag. $4,000 - 6,000

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514 [CIVIL WAR]. Model 1858 Federal New York Depot smoothside canteen.

515 [CIVIL WAR]. Model 1858 Federal New York Depot smoothside canteen.

Oblate spheroid canteen with faded blue wool cover and approx. 5 ft. x 1/2 in. folded canvas sling (body with denting to both sides; cover with some spots of loss and discoloration; sling possibly separated and knotted in two places with very heavy wear throughout including fraying, twisting, and discoloration). Jack chain unattached to bracket.

Oblate spheroid canteen with faded sky blue wool cover and approx. 5 ft. x 5/8 in. folded and sewn linen sling (body with denting to both sides; cover and sling with heavy wear including spots of discoloration, fraying, and loss). Likely midwar. $300 - 500

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516 [CIVIL WAR]. Model 1858 Federal New York Depot smoothside canteen.

517 [CIVIL WAR]. Model 1858 Federal New York Depot smoothside canteen.

Oblate spheroid canteen with brown wool cover and approx. 5 ft. x 3/4 in. folded and sewn linen sling (body with some denting to both sides; cover with significant areas of loss and fraying; sling with heavy wear throughout and fully separated in one spot). Cover marked “E / 4” on one side, and “E” with indecipherable letters/numbers below on the other.

Oblate spheroid canteen with faded sky blue wool cover and approx. 5 ft. x 3/4 in. folded and sewn linen sling (body with denting to both sides; cover and sling with heavy wear including loss, discoloration, and fraying; sling fully separated and stitched back together in one spot). $300 - 500

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518 [CIVIL WAR]. Model 1858 Federal New York Depot smoothside canteen.

Oblate spheroid canteen with brown jean cover and 5 ft. x 3/4 in. folded linen sling (body with denting to both sides; cover and sling with soiling throughout, spots of discoloration, and wear consistent with age and use). Sling with remnant of inspector stamp, “T.F. Bayles / [indecipherable].” $300 - 500

519 [CIVIL WAR]. Model 1858 Federal smoothside canteen.

Oblate spheroid canteen of likely Cincinnati or Philadelphia Depot manufacture, with brown jean cloth cover and approx. 5 ft. x 1/2 in. folded and sewn linen sling (body with few minor dents and some rusting; cover with areas of loss throughout; sling with spots of discoloration, twisting throughout, and fully separated and stitched back together in one spot). Applied tin spout. Cover marked “2” on one side, and with additional illegible regimental or company markings on other side. $300 - 500

520 [CIVIL WAR]. Model 1858 Federal Philadelphia Depot bullseye canteen.

Bullseye canteen with brown wool cover and approx. 4 ft. folded and sewn linen sling (body with denting to both sides; sling with heavy wear including fraying and discoloration; cover with some areas of loss). Twine replaced. Spout retains traces of Joseph Hall Rohrman’s Philadelphia maker’s mark.

Rohrman was contracted to produce canteens for the military in 1863 and 1864. $300 - 500

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521 [CIVIL WAR]. Cartridge box by B. Kittredge & Co, Cincinnati, OH.

522 [CIVIL WAR]. Model 1857 cartridge box with sling and plates.

Brass cartridge box with rolled top stamped, “B. Kittredge & Co Cin. O. / Patented. Jan. 27. 1863 / Reissued Apl. 14. 63.” (general wear including surface scratching, spotting, minor dents and dings, and some separation along side seams). Brass belt loops (with some bending) and flat, hooked iron spring present on back of box.

Federal cartridge box with approx. 7 x 6 x 1 1/2 in. internal box containing original magazine tins, inner flap stamped, “J. Boyd [& S]ons / Manufacturers / Of Army / Accoutrements / Boston,” implement pouch, and outer flap bearing 1839 Pattern die-struck brass “US” box plate attached with leather thong through metal hoops (box leather appears to have been treated, some stitching missing to right side of implement pouch, and surface wear to leather throughout; plate with light oxidation in spots).

Belt loops, buckles, latch tab, and brass finial all present and complete.

“Kittredge boxes” held .44 caliber rimfire cartridges and were associated with Henry rifles and Frank Wesson carbines, carried by many western cavalry units. $800 - 1,200

Approx. 70 x 1 3/4 in. shoulder sling with 1826 Pattern die-struck brass eagle shoulder belt plate attached with leather thong through metal hoops (leather with a few cracks and general crazing and wear throughout; plate with scattered dings). $600 - 800

523 [CIVIL WAR]. Model 1855 pistol carbine cartridge box by H.A. Dingee, New York.

Federal pistol carbine cartridge box with 6 1/4 x 4 x 1 1/4 in. internal box containing original magazine tins, inner flap stamped “H.A. Dingee / N-York,” and 7 x 5 in. outer flap bearing “US” box plate (crazing and surface loss to leather in spots throughout, with some separation to internal box at back left seam and loss to both bottom front corners; plate attached only by one loop as other has come detached from back). Belt loops, latch tab, and brass finial all present and complete. $500 - 700

524 [CIVIL WAR]. Model 1861 cartridge box by Watertown Arsenal with sling and plates.

Federal cartridge box with 7 1/8 x 5 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. internal box containing original magazine tins, inner flap stamped “Watertown / Arsenal / 1863,” implement pouch, and 8 x 6 5/8 in. outer flap bearing 1839 Pattern die-struck brass “US” box plate (some crazing and surface wear to leather throughout; date double-stamped; plate with spots of discoloration and a bit of loss to right edge). Belt loops, buckles, latch tab, and brass finial all present and complete.

Approx. 52 x 2 in. shoulder sling with 1826 Pattern die-struck brass eagle shoulder belt plate attached with leather thong through metal loops (leather with some wear including scratching, crazing, a few punctures, and areas of discoloration; plate with some spots of discoloration). $400 - 600

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525 [CIVIL WAR]. Model 1864 cartridge box.

526 [CIVIL WAR]. Confederate cap pouch with carved initials.

Federal cartridge box with 7 x 5 1/2 x 1 1/2 internal box containing original magazine tins, inner flap stamped “F.A. Sniffen / U.S. Ord Dept / Sub I[nspector],” implement pouch, and approx. 8 x 7 in. outer flap bearing embossed “US” (some crazing and crackling to leather throughout, with heavy surface wear in some spots and small bits of loss to belt loops). Belt loops, buckles, latch tab, and brass finial all present.

Cap pouch with “square” outer flap bearing carved initials “STC” (crazing, cracking, and general surface wear throughout, loss to stitching on outer flap and few other spots; lacking latch tab, wool, and pick). Single belt loop and lead finial (with some loss) present. $800 - 1,200

$200 - 300

527 [CIVIL WAR]. Federal percussion cap pouch with “US” plaque, identified to Robert B. Robinson, Co. K, 5th Vermont Infantry Regiment.

528 [CIVIL WAR]. Federal percussion cap pouch with “US” plate by S.H. Young, Newark, NJ.

Cap pouch with outer flap bearing 1 1/4 in. dia. “US” plaque and integral latch tab (significant crazing and surface loss to leather throughout; retains wool and pick). Underside of outer flap inscribed, “R B Robinson / Co K 5th Reg[?] / V[t].”

Belt loops, latch tab, and brass finial all present and complete (one belt loop appears to have been reattached at bottom with wire).

Cap pouch with outer flap bearing 2 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. “US” plate and integral latch tab (crazing and cracking with some surface loss to leather throughout, and two puncture marks to back of pouch; retains wool and pick). Inner flap stamped “S.H. Young & Co., Newark, N.J.” Belt loops, latch tab, and pointed brass finial all present and complete.

Robert B. Robinson enlisted as a sergeant in August of 1861, mustering into Company K of the 5th Vermont Infantry Regiment the following month. As the regiment engaged in heavy battle at Savage’s Station on 29 June 1862, Robinson became one of its many casualties. He was recorded as captured and wounded on the day of battle, and was subsequently paroled on 22 July. He was thereafter discharged for wounds on 20 October of the same year.

$200 - 300

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529 [CIVIL WAR]. Federal percussion cap pouch by J.B. Sickles, St. Louis, MO.

530 [CIVIL WAR]. Pistol cartridge box by J. Davy & Co., Newark, NJ.

Cap pouch with “square” outer flap bearing carved initials “EWM” (crazing and cracking to leather throughout; lacking wool, retains pick). Inner flap stamped “J.B. Sickles, St. Louis MO.” Belt loops, latch tab, and brass finial all present and complete.

Federal pistol cartridge box with approx. 7 x 4 3/4 in. outer flap stamped, “J. Davy & Co / Newark N.J.” and sewn and riveted latch tab (some cracking and surface wear to leather throughout, with typical asterisk marks in a few spots, and remnant of a streak of light paint to outer flap). Interior box with leather flaps fitted to hold cartridge packs in place. Belt loops, latch tab, and pointed brass finial all present and complete.

$100 - 200

$100 - 200

531 [CIVIL WAR]. A pair of military-issue brogans with a pair of Civil War-period socks.

Sole length 10 3/4 in., overall height approx. 6 3/4 in. military issue leather brogans (surface wear and minor residue to leather). With square toes, nailed stacked heels, soles pegged in a double row, each side with 4 unreinforced eyelets.

532 [CIVIL WAR]. Pair of officer’s boots.

Approx. height 15 in., sole length 10 7/8 in. stiff black leather boots (some surface cracking, light soil). With square toes, sewn soles, stacked heels, partially-lined with tan/cream morocco, two multi-color woven cotton ribbon pulls sewn to each boot. $300 - 500

[With:] Pair of Civil War-era cotton socks. Each approx. 3 3/4 x 15 in. white cotton socks (some light soil and stains). $2,000 - 3,000

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533 [CIVIL WAR]. Mason’s [Challenge] Blacking, Original & Genuine. Boot polish tin.

Philadelphia: Mason, n.d.

Diameter 3 1/2 in. boot polish tin with printed paper label (staining, heavy spotting, tin oxidized).

A Civil War-era tin of boot polish featuring an illustrated label with a Black child shining a boot next to a dog, a pair of boots, and a white child. The label notes, “to prevent COUNTERFEITS, we have changed the Style of our large Label.” $100 - 150

534 [CIVIL WAR]. Crutch with carved initials and boot.

Approx. length 50 in. wooden crutch with remnants of fabric pad (general surface wear). Initials “G.H.R.” carved into stock.

[With:] Approx. 10 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 14 1/4 in. leather boot (small separation, leather stiff, expected wear). $300 - 500

535 [CIVIL WAR]. Crutch with padding constructed from frock coat lining.

Overall length 48 1/2 in.; crutch pad width 6 3/4 in.; frock coat padding width approx. 5 in. (mothing, some separations, surface scratches, and expected wear).

A Civil War-period wooden crutch enhanced by a makeshift frock coat pad. $300 - 500

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536 [CIVIL WAR]. War-period amputation kit by H. Hernstein, New York.

Velvet-lined wooden box with brass fittings and unmarked cartouche, 17 1/4 x 6 1/4 x 3 in. (one tool missing from slot; general wear including light denting and nicking to case, wear with some tearing to velvet, occasional patination to brass fittings). Kit includes 6 scalpels of varying sizes, bone forceps, needles, a tenaculum, amputating saw, Hey’s saw, conical crown trephine, trephine or bone brush, tourniquette, and other instruments, many having wooden handles.

Most tools stamped for Hernstein, one includes his address at 393 Broadway.

Hermann Hernstein operated under that name at 393 Broadway prior to and for some time during the Civil War before adding his son to the business in 1862.

Hernstein was a supplier of contract ordered surgical sets during the war. $1,000 - 2,000

537 [CIVIL WAR]. Gastric syringe and pump kit.

Velvet-lined wooden case with brass fittings and unmarked cartouche, 11 7/8 x 6 x 2 1/2 in. (tube attachment fully separated in multiple places; general wear including some scratching to case, fading to velvet, and patination to brass fittings). Kit includes a brass enema pump with bone attachments, varied tubing, and wooden accoutrements.

During the Civil War, stomach pumps and enemas were used to treat dysentery, administer anesthetics and liquid diets, clean the bowels, and for other medical purposes. $400 - 600

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538 [CIVIL WAR -- MEDICINE]. Government issued quinine tin.

539 [CIVIL WAR -- MEDICINE]. Government issued quinine tin.

1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. (not including spout) japanned tin container bearing paper label identifying contents: “Pilulæ Quiniæ Sulphatis. / Each containing three grains Sulphate of Quinia. / Prepared at the U.S.A. Medical Purveying Depot, Astoria, L.I.” Container with significant surface wear throughout; label with some loss and significant discoloration. Remnants of cork stopper present.

1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. (not including spout) japanned tin container bearing paper label identifying contents: “Pilulæ Quiniæ Sulphatis. / Each containing three grains Sulphate of Quinia. / Prepared at the U.S.A. Medical Purveying Depot, Astoria, L.I.” Container with significant surface wear throughout; label with some areas of loss. Partial cork stopper present.

$250 - 500

$250 - 500

540 [CIVIL WAR -- MEDICINE]. Government issued “Cholera Mixture” tin.

541 [CIVIL WAR -- Medicine]. Government issued whiskey tin.

2 x 2 x 3 1/2 in. (not including spout) japanned tin container bearing partially inscribed paper label identifying contents: “Cholera Mixture / Comp[ound] Laudanum & Rhubarb. - equ[al pa]rts / Dose / 46 drops - as occasion requ[ires] / Charles M. Howe. / State Purveyor of Massachusetts, / Boston, Mass.”

Container with significant surface wear throughout; label with some darkening and discoloration throughout. Partial cork stopper present.

5 x 2 3/8 x 4 in. (not including spout) japanned tin container bearing pictorial paper label identifying contents: “USA Medical Dept / Put up at the U.S.A. Laboratory / Philadelphia, P.A., 1865 / Spiritus Frumenti.” At center is the Medical Corps coat of arms complete with ribbon at bottom reading “Experientia et Progressus.” Top of container features inscribed numeral “11.” Container with significant surface wear and some denting throughout; label with small areas of loss and discoloration throughout. Partial cork stopper with pull ring present.

$250 - 500 $250 - 500

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542 [CIVIL WAR]. Caricature CDV of soldier eating hardtack. 1861.

543 [CIVIL WAR]. Civil War hardtack in original makeshift newspaper mailing envelope. June 1863.

2 3/8 x 4 1/8 in. printed image on thin cardstock featuring a wide-eyed Union soldier eating a huge piece of hardtack (soiled, light crease). Pencil inscription above illustration reads “General.” No backmark. Provenance: James Frasca (sold Hindman, 12 November 2021, lot 34).

The number “61” is visible on the soldier’s forage cap, most likely designating the start of the war - 1861.

3 x 3 in. cracker housed in its original makeshift newspaper envelope with postage and cancellation still intact and visible, indicating that the cracker was sent from Washington, DC to Delaware County, OH in June 1863. Provenance: James Frasca (sold Hindman, 12 November 2021, lot 30). $800 - 1,000

$200 - 300

544 [CIVIL WAR]. Framed hardtack with tri-color ribbon, dated 1862-1863.

545 [CIVIL WAR]. A piece of hardtack.

3 x 3 in. hardtack mounted diagonally (some losses at surface and corners) with 1 1/2 x 1 in. tricolor ribbon (minor fading/discoloration); mounted to ivory silk inscribed “1862-63” (a few splits, top edge threadbare). In nearcontemporary, possibly original, shadowbox-style wood frame 8 9/16 x 8 9/16 in. (not examined out of frame).

3 x 3 1/4 in. hardtack (some deterioration). $150 - 250

A tag on the frame notes that the item was “bought from estate sale in Media, PA” and attributes the hardtack to Jesse Darlington of the 124th Pennsylvania Infantry. $300 - 400 F O R A D D I T I O N A L I M A G E S A N D L O T D E TA I L S V I S I T H I N D M A N A U C T I O N S . C O M 109

546 [CIVIL WAR]. A group of 5 camp items, incl. Union mess kit, tin cup, and other utensils.

8 in. fork, knife, and spoon combination set patented by W.H. Richards (significant rusting to knife piece, some spots of rusting and overall dark patination to spoon/fork piece).

Both pieces stamped “W.H. Richards / Patent July 23 1862 / Boston.” Interlocking pieces slide together lengthwise until secured by tension from wrap around flaps on either utensil.

[With:] 7 1/2 in. spoon stamped “Pat. Oct. 27 57 & Sept. 2[8] 59” (general surface wear including scratches and dings throughout). “A M Plimpton” scratched into handle. An HDS search returns one individual matching those initials and surname: Sergeant Albert M. Plimpton of Company K, 107th New York Infantry Regiment.

-- And 2 wood-handled steel forks. -- Together, 3 individual utensils.

547 [CIVIL WAR]. Period Federal issue blanket.

51 x 80 3/4 in. Federal issue wool blanket (uneven edge, a few areas with hand-stitched repairs). Grey with three light blue stripes, possibly indicating use by infantry. Hand-embroidered outlined “US” at center. Edges unbound. $1,500 - 2,500

[Also with:] Tin cup measuring 4 1/8 in. ht. and 4 1/4 in. dia. (heavy rusting and wear throughout). $100 - 200

548 [CIVIL WAR]. Ketchum’s patent hand grenade.

549 [CIVIL WAR]. Minié ball lodged in fragment of fence.

3 pound hand grenade, approx. 11 in. overall ht. (fins replaced, plunger intact).

Patented on 20 August 1861 by William F. Ketchum of Buffalo, New York, the Ketchum grenade came in 1, 3, and 5 pound varieties. The internal plunger was designed to strike a percussion cap upon impact, igniting the gun powder inside.

Approx. 19 in. lg. wooden fence fragment, lacquered (bottom edge appears to retain some non-lacquered surface; back of fragment features two metal loops with hanging wire attached in between). Visible near the bottom of the cut portion of the fragment is a Minié ball, part of which is obscured beneath the surface of the wood.

$1,000 - 1,500

$200 - 300

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550 [CIVIL WAR]. Canister round and grapeshot cannonball.

551 [CIVIL WAR]. Artillery grease bucket.

Height 9 in., approx. diameter 3 in. metal grapeshot canister, painted black, with wooden sabot at end (some loss to paint, surface scratches).

Approx. 8 in. dia. x 7 in. ht. iron bucket with separately applied top and bottom pieces riveted in place, and pivoting domed lid attached to a riveted stud at one end to allow it to cover and uncover the 3 1/2 in. dia. top hole at will (pockmarked and pitted throughout, with some rusting and significant flaking and wear to black paint surface). Bucket retains original chain link handle with 2 in. dia. O-ring allowing the bucket to be hung from the bottom of the limber or cannon, but lacks the “T” shaped toggle. Chain is attached at either side of the bucket by sturdy panels secured with 3 rivets each.

[With:] Approx. diameter 3 in. round shot (surface mars and nicks). $100 - 200

An important piece of an equipment carried by an artillery gun crew, the grease or tar bucket held the grease used to lubricate the axles of the carriage. $200 - 300

552 [CIVIL WAR]. [LEE, James Kendall]. The Volunteer’s Hand Book.

Richmond, VA: West & Johnston, 1860. Unrecorded early printing.

16mo. (Toned, spotting.) Original brown cloth wrappers with gilt lettering and illustration of a soldier armed with a rifle (some discoloration, small losses to spine, sewing a bit loose).

Provenance: R. Henry Glenn (gift inscription; ownership inscription dated August 1860 to Preface). On the front free endpaper, the gift inscription to Glenn reads, “R. Henry Glenn / Aug. 1860 / Kempsville, P. Anne Cty: Va. / From his friend Capt. J. Vickery / N.L.A. Blues / 4th Regmt Artillery.” The Norfolk Blues Light Artillery was formed in 1828 as both a militia and an exclusive social club. They were mustered into Confederate service in April 1861 originally as Company H of the 16 Virginia Infantry, transferring to an artillery unit in 1862.

Captain Jacob Vickery, Jr. (1816-1887) enlisted on 18 April 1861 as a captain in the newly designated unit, before resigning on 21 December 1861 due to ill health. R. Henry Glenn appears to have served as a corporal in Company A of the 3rd Virginia Local Defense Infantry.

An early, possibly first, printing unrecorded in Parrish & Willingham. All copies listed name Lee as the author, variously as James K. Lee, Capt. J.K. Lee, or Jas. K. Lee. This copy lists the author on the title page only as “An Officer of the First Regiment of Virginia Volunteers.” The First Regiment of Virginia Volunteers is listed as a militia organized as early as 1858. The August 1860 ownership and gift inscriptions, the 1860 date on the title and copyright pages, the lack of author name, and the lack of any printing designation all suggest that this is a very early, pre-secession, possibly first printing of the popular tactical handbook. Including an abridgment of Hardee’s Tactics, it was reprinted at least 6 times by 1861.

RARE: only 3 copies, all 1861 editions, have sold at auction in the last 40 years. This edition not listed in Parrish & Willingham (see 4906-4911). $500 - 700

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553 [CIVIL WAR]. HARDEE, William J. (1815-1873). Hardee’s Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics. New York: J. O’Kane, 1862.

16mo. Illustrations demonstrating firing techniques. (Spotting, page edges worn.) Original color-illustrated wrappers (minor toning, expected wear to extremities).

“Watson’s Edition,” a northern war-date issue of the popular tactical guide.

Hardee was a West Point graduate and Mexican-American War veteran who joined the Confederacy at the start of the war. $200 - 400

554 [CIVIL WAR]. Hymn-Book for the Army and Navy. New York: American Tract Society, ca 1863. [With:] Small star from a flag identified to Private David Bennet, 1st Maryland Cavalry.

32mo. (Dampstaining.) Original illustrated paper on board (rear wrapper mostly removed from board, soiling). Provenance: David Bennett (ownership inscriptions).

A soldier’s small hymn book with a small star from a flag. The inscription indicates, “Co. A 1st Regiment Ca.,” likely identifying the book to Private David Bennet who enlisted on 28 September 1861 and mustered into Company A of 1st Maryland Cavalry on the same day. He was wounded in action at Deep Bottom Run, VA on 18 August 1864 with a severe wound in his left arm that required amputation. he was discharged for wounds on 2 February 1865. RARE: OCLC locates only 4 copies. $300 - 500

555 [CIVIL WAR]. Songs for Our Soldiers and Sailors. N.p.: United States Christian Commission, [1864?].

556 [CIVIL WAR]. German political cartoon lambasting Copperheads. Copperheads und Soldaten [Copperheads and Soldiers]. Philadelphia: King & Baird, ca 1860s.

32mo. (Some spotting, occasional damp spots.) Original illustrated wrappers printed in red and blue.

2 7/8 x 4 1/4 in. printed illustrated handbill (some soiling).

A small pamphlet with patriotic verse. The cover features four small vignettes of soldiers and sailors at war. RARE: online records indicate no copies sold at auction; OCLC locates only 2 copies. $300 - 500

A small illustrated card criticizing the Copperheads for their attitudes toward soldiers. The recto features a Copperhead about to stab a marching soldier and reads, “Stellung der Copperheads während des Krieges” [Position of the Copperheads during the war] with anti-war and anti-Lincoln quotes from their platforms. The verso shows a Copperhead with a knife behind his back giving attention to a veteran with an amputated leg with the text reading, “Stellung der Copperheads nach dem Kriege” [Position of the Copperheads after the war] with a quote praising the “brave men of our arm” from the Democratic Platform given on March 5 in Harrisburg. RARE: No other copies located at times of cataloging. $400 - 600

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558 [CIVIL WAR]. Early war-date letter referencing the dead along the road following the Battle of Bull Run. Letter from Asahel C. Wallace, Co. G, 24th New York Infantry Regiment. Arlington Hills, Virginia, 9 August 1861. Addressed to Miss Mary Parmenter of Sandy Creek, Oswego County, New York. 4pp, 8 vo (light soil, creasing at folds) on “United States Capitol” lettersheet with envelope handstamped “Washington, DC” 6 August 1861.

557 [CIVIL WAR]. Illinois Volunteers appointment for Sergeant Edwin W. Ross, Battery B, Illinois 2nd Light Artillery.

Partially printed document 11 x 17 5/8 in. (sight), framed to approx. 12 1/2 x 19 1/4 in., Springfield, Illinois, 3 April 1863. Signed (“Richd Yates”) by Richard Yates (1818-1873) as Governor of Illinois. Appointment of Sergeant Edwin W. Ross as “Senior Second Lieutenant of Company B Second Regiment Light Artillery Illinois Volunteers.”

HDS identifies an Edward W. Ross who enlisted on 8/29/1861 at Martinsville, IL as a Quarter Master Sergeant and mustered into Battery B Co. IL 2nd Light Artillery. He was promoted to 2nd lieutenant as of 12/9/1862 and resigned on 6/20/1864. Battery B of the IL 2nd Light Artillery fought at Shiloh, First and Second Corinth, and served in the defenses of Memphis.

Writing from near Washington, DC, Wallace recounts his march through Virginia in the days immediately following the First Battle of Bull Run which occurred on July 21, 1861, and was the first major battle of the Civil War. After receiving orders “to pack up & take nothing but our blankets & one Shirt [&] two days rations,” Wallace departed. He writes that “all along our march we saw thousands of the soldiers that had been in the battle the day before retreating back & and lo[a]ds of dead officers & the wounded but we kept a stiff upper lip & marched on....”

Asahel Charles Wallace (1843-1879), an eighteen-year-old private, enlisted with the New York 24th Infantry Regiment on 5/7/1861 at Sandy Creek, NY and mustered into Co. G. He mustered out at Elmira on 5/29/1863. The 24th, known as the “Oswego County Regiment,” was organized at Elmira, NY, and participated in major engagements of the war including the 2nd Battle of Bull Run, Battle of South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville. $150 - 250

$150 - 250

559 [CIVIL WAR - AFRICAN AMERICANA]. Partially printed pass issued to “Watt’s Negro man Henry.” Norfolk, VA, 11 June 1862.

560 [CIVIL WAR]. A.E. Brevard, Company E, 1st Kentucky Infantry discharge document. Richmond, VA, 14 May 1862.

Approx. 7 3/8 x 3 in. partly-printed pass (minor toning, some old ink stains, unevenly cut, old creases).

8 1/4 x 9 3/8 in. partly-printed Soldier’s Discharge document completed in manuscript (old creases and folds with occasional separations, toned).

Signed by Provost Marshall Captain C. T. Christensen, the pass alerts guards to allow “Mr. Watt’s Negro man Henry to Portsmouth and return without molestation or interruption, until revoked.”

A.E. Brevard enlisted on 23 April 1861 at Hickman, KY as a corporal, mustering in on the same day into Company E of the 1st Kentucky Infantry (Confederate).

He was reduced in ranks to private on 20 July 1861 on account of ill health.

This document records his discharge “by order of Sect of War” on 14 May 1862.

Signed by Company E’s commander Captain A.J. Lawson.

$150 - 300

[With:] Sheet of 12 uncut blue 10-cent Confederate stamps. Richmond, VA: Archer Bank Note Engravers, ca 1864-1865. Overall sheet 5 11/16 x 2 9/16 in. printed uncut sheet (adhesive to verso has browned). $100 - 150 F O R A D D I T I O N A L I M A G E S A N D L O T D E TA I L S V I S I T H I N D M A N A U C T I O N S . C O M 113

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Guide for Prospective Sellers and Buyers GUIDE FOR PROSPECTIVE SELLERS Evaluation of Property If you have property you wish to sell, please call our Consignment Department at 312.280.1212 to arrange for a consultation. At that time, you may make an appointment to bring your property or photographs, along with any other pertinent information, to Hindman LLC and we will be happy to provide you with complimentary estimates and advice. If you have a large collection, an appointment may be made to evaluate the property on-site. Fees for on-site visits may vary.

Standard Commission Rates Our standard rate of commission is equal to ten percent (10%) of the hammer price on each lot sold for $5,001 or more; and twenty-five percent (25%) of the hammer price on each lot sold for less than $5,001, with a minimum commission of $75 per lot sold. If your property fails to reach the reserve price agreed upon between you and Hindman LLC, you may be obligated to pay a reduced commission rate of five percent (5%) of the reserve price.

Shipping Arrangements Hindman LLC can advise you as to how to have your property delivered to our galleries. Packing, shipping and insurance are payable by the seller. In certain instances, packing and shipping costs may be paid by Hindman LLC and deducted from the proceeds of the sale. We may recommend packers and shippers, but we are not responsible for their acts or omissions.

Appraisals Appraisals can be arranged for insurance, donation, estate tax, family division or other purposes. Appraisal fees vary according to circumstances.

Please contact our Estates and Appraisals Department at 312.334.4232 for further information.

GUIDE FOR PROSPECTIVE BUYERS Conditions of Sale All bidders with Hindman LLC must read and agree to Conditions of Sale posted in this catalogue prior to bidding at an auction.

Viewing Auction Items It is highly recommended that all prospective bidders either view the sale via our online catalogue or contact Hindman LLC for further images or to schedule an appointment to view objects in person.

Estimates Hindman LLC provides catalogue descriptions and pre-auction estimates for each lot included in the sale. These estimates are a guide for prospective bidders. They are not definitive. All pre-sale estimates are subject to revision.

Condition Reports We are happy to provide a condition report for lots with a low estimate of $300 and above. Nevertheless, intending buyers are reminded that condition reports are statements of our opinion only, and that each lot is sold “AS IS,” per our Conditions of Sale, as outlined in the back of this catalogue. All lots should be viewed personally by prospective buyers or their agents to evaluate the condition of the property offered for sale due to the highly subjective nature of condition reports.

Bidding at Auction The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to pay Hindman LLC a buyer’s premium as well as any applicable taxes.

Bidding Increments Bidding generally opens at half the low estimate and advances in the following order, although the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction.

The standard bidding increments are: $0 - $500 ........................................ $25 $500 - $1,000 ..................................... $50 $1,000 - $2,000 ................................... $100 $2,000 - $5,000 ................................... $250 $5,000 - $10,000 ................................. $500 $10,000 - $20,000 .............................. $1,000 $20,000 - $50,000 .............................. $2,500 $50,000 - $100,000 ............................ $5,000 $100,000 - $200,000 .......................... $10,000 Above > $200,000 .... At Auctioneer’s Discretion

In-House Bidding Our auctions are free and open to the public with no obligation for attendees to bid. Registration requires your full contact information, photo identification, credit card information, your signature and agreement to the Conditions of Sale.. If you are the successful bidder, your paddle number and the hammer price will be announced by the auctioneer.

Live Bid Online Hindman LLC allows absentee and live bidding through our website at hindmanauctions.com as well as absentee and live bidding through third party online bidding providers which vary by sale. For more information regarding online bidding please visit our website at hindmanauctions.com.

Absentee Bidding If you are unable to attend an auction, you may place an absentee bid, either through our website at hindmanauctions.com or through the bid form provided at the back of this catalogue. An absentee bid is the highest price you are willing to pay exclusive of buyer’s premium and applicable sales tax. Hindman LLC will exercise absentee bids at no additional charge. Absentee bids are always confidential, and bids are executed at the lowest price possible by the auctioneer according to reserves and competing bids.

Telephone Bidding You may register telephone bid requests either through our website at hindmanauctions.com or through the bid form provided at the back of this catalogue. Upon registering for a telephone bid, you will be called on the day of the auction by a Hindman representative approximately five lots before your item is scheduled to be sold. They will communicate to you the bidding activity and will relay your bids to the auctioneer at your discretion. Please note we can only accept telephone bids for lots with a low estimate of $300 or above unless otherwise noted online. Telephone bids may be requested up to 2 hours prior to the auction start time.

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Conditions of Sale These Conditions of Sale set out the terms upon which Hindman LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) sells property by lot in this catalogue. You agree to be bound by these terms by registering to bid and/or by bidding in our auction.

A. BEFORE THE AUCTION 1. LOT DESCRIPTIONS AND WARRANTIES Our description of a lot, any statement of a lot’s condition, and any other oral or written statement about a lot—such as its nature, condition, artist, period, materials, dimensions, weight, exhibition or publication history, or provenance— are our opinion and shall not to be relied upon by you as a statement of fact.

Except for the limited authenticity warranty contained in paragraphs E and F below, we do not provide any guarantee of our description or the nature of a lot.

2. CONDITION The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold “AS IS,” in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot’s condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition and may not include all faults, inherent defects, restoration, alteration, or adaptation. Likewise, images in our catalogue may not depict a lot accurately, as colors and shades may appear different in print or on screen than on physical inspection. We are not responsible for providing you with a description of a lot’s condition in the catalogue or in a condition report.

3. VIEWING LOTS We offer pre-auction viewings, either scheduled or by appointment, that are free of charge.

If you believe that the catalogue description or condition reports are not sufficient, we suggest you inspect a lot personally or through a knowledgeable representative before you bid on a lot to make sure that you accept the description and its condition. We recommend you hire a professional adviser if you are not familiar with how to address the nature or condition of an object. Hindman has several salerooms throughout the country and the location of sales, or individual items may vary. It is important to check with our website and be aware of where each lot is located, for both viewing and for shipping purposes.

4. ESTIMATES Estimates of a lot account for the condition, rarity, quality, and provenance of the object and are based upon prices realized for similar objects in past auctions. Neither you nor anyone else may rely on our estimates as a prediction or guarantee of the actual selling price of a lot or its value for any other purpose.

Estimates do not include the buyer’s premium, any applicable taxes, and any other applicable charges.

5. WITHDRAWAL We may, in our sole discretion, withdraw a lot from auction at any time prior to or during the sale and shall have no liability to you for our decision to withdraw.

B. REGISTERING TO BID 1. GENERAL We reserve the right to reject any bid. By participating in the sale, you represent and warrant that: (a) The bidder and/or purchaser is not subject to trade sanctions, embargoes or any other restriction on trade in the jurisdiction in which it does business as well as under the laws and regulations of the United States, and is not owned (nor partly owned) or controlled by such sanctioned person(s) (collectively, “Sanctioned Person(s)”); (b) Where you are acting as agent, your principal is not a Sanctioned Person(s) nor owned (or partly owned) or controlled by Sanctioned Person(s); and (c) The bidder and/or purchaser undertakes that none of the purchase price will be funded by any Sanctioned Person(s), nor will any party be involved in the transaction including financial institutions, freight forwarders or other forwarding agents or any other party be a Sanctioned Person(s) nor owned (or partly owned) or controlled by a Sanctioned Person(s), unless such activity is authorized in writing by the government authority having jurisdiction over the transaction or in applicable law or regulation.

2. NEW BIDDERS New bidders must register at least twenty-four (24) hours before an auction and must provide us with documentation of their identity. (a) Individuals must provide photo identification (driver’s license, non-driver ID card, or passport) and, if not shown on the photo identification, proof of current address (a current utility bill or bank statement). (b) Corporate clients must provide a Certificate of Incorporation or its equivalent bearing the company’s

name and registered address, together with documentary proof of directors and beneficial owners. (c) Trusts, partnerships, offshore companies, and other business entities must contact us in advance of the auction to discuss our requirements. If we are not satisfied with the information you provide us in our bidder identification and other registration procedures, we may refuse to register you to bid, and if you make a successful bid, we may cancel the contract for sale between you and the seller. New bidders may be required to provide us with a financial reference and/or a deposit before we allow them to bid.

3. RETURNING BIDDERS If you have not bought anything from us recently, then we may require you to register as a new bidder, as described in the paragraph above. Please contact us at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the auction.

4. BIDDING FOR ANOTHER PERSON If you are bidding as an agent on behalf of another person, your principal must be a registered bidder and must provide us with written authorization allowing you to bid. You, as the agent, shall accept personal liability to pay the purchase price and all other sums due unless we have agreed in writing before the auction that you are acting as an agent on behalf of your principal and that we will only seek payment from your principal.

5. BIDDING IN THE SALEROOM If you wish to bid in the saleroom, you must first acquire a bidding paddle at least thirty (30) minutes before the auction.

6. OUR BIDDING SERVICES We offer the following bidding services as a convenience to our clients, subject to these Conditions of Sale. We shall not be responsible for any error, omission, or failure, human or otherwise, in providing these services. (a) Phone Bids: You must contact us at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the auction to arrange a phone bid. We will accept bids by telephone for lots only if our staff is available to take the bids. We agree that we may record telephone bids. (b) Internet Bids: You can bid in our live sales via our bidding platform or through third-party bidding sites. (c) Written Bids: You can find a Written Bid Form at the auction location, or online at www.hindmanauctions.com. We must receive your completed Written Bid Form at least twenty-four (24) hours before the auction. We will endeavor to execute written bids at the lowest possible price consistent with the reserve.

If you make a written bid on a lot that does not have a reserve and there is no higher bid than yours, we will bid on your behalf at approximately fifty percent (50%) of the low estimate or, if lower, the amount of your bid. The first written bid we receive of those for identical amounts will be given priority over other bids.

7. CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION HOLD When you register to bid you may be asked to provide us with a valid credit card number. You authorize us to verify the validity of the credit card by placing a temporary authorization hold on the card that will remain until it falls off, usually within 2 to 7 days.

C. DURING THE AUCTION 1. BIDDING IN THE AUCTION (a) Live Auctions. We will appoint an individual auctioneer to administer a live auction. The auctioneer may accept bids from (a) written bids left with us by bidders before the auction; (b) bidders in the saleroom; (c) telephone bidders; and (d) Internet bidders, including bidders through third-party bidding sites.

Bidding generally starts below the low estimate and increases in steps, called bid increments. The auctioneer will decide at his/her sole option where the bidding should start and the bid increments. Bid increments may vary from auction to auction. You shall comply with all laws and regulations in force that govern your bidding. (b) Online Auctions. The auctioneer will accept bids from Internet bidders, including bidders through third-party bidding sites. Bidding generally starts below the low estimate and increases in steps, called bid increments. The auctioneer will decide at his/her sole option where the bidding should start and the bid increments. Bid increments may vary from auction to auction. You shall comply with all laws and regulations in force that govern your bidding. (c) Timed Auctions. Bids may only be submitted on our website between the dates and times specified in the lot’s description. Your bid is submitted once you place and confirm your bid amount. You agree that a bid is final once it is placed and that you may never amend or revoke your bid. You are fully responsible for any errors you make in bidding. Bidding generally opens at or below the low estimate and increases in steps (bidding increments) to be determined in Hindman’s sole discretion.

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2. AUCTIONEER’S DISCRETION The auctioneer shall have absolute discretion to (a) admit a bidder into or remove a bidder from the saleroom or online auction; (b) accept or refuse any bid; (c) change the order of the lots in the auction; (d) move the bidding backward or forward; (e) withdraw any lot from the auction; (f) divide any lot or combine any two or more lots; (g) reopen or continue the bidding even after the hammer has fallen; and (h) continue the bidding, determine the successful bidder, cancel the sale of the lot, or reoffer and resell any lot in the event that there is an error or dispute related to bidding or the application of the reserve, whether during or after the auction. You must provide us with written notice within three (3) business days of the date of the auction if you believe that the auctioneer has accepted the successful bid in error. The auctioneer will consider the claim and decide in good faith if the sale of the lot is final, whether he/she will cancel the sale of the lot, or whether he/she will reoffer and resell the lot. The auctioneer’s decision in exercise of this discretion is final. This paragraph does not in any way affect our ability to cancel the sale of a lot under other applicable provisions of these Conditions of Sale, including the rights of cancellation set forth in sections B(1), D(6), E(2), and G(1).

3. BIDDING ON BEHALF OF THE SELLER The auctioneer may, at his/her sole option, bid on behalf of the seller up to one bidding increment before the reserve by making either consecutive or responsive bids. The auctioneer will not identify these as bids made on behalf of the seller.

If a lot is offered without reserve, the auctioneer will open the bidding at a set increment lower than the lot’s low estimate and will solicit higher bids from that amount. If there are no bids on a lot, the auctioneer may deem the lot unsold.

4. SUCCESSFUL BIDS AND INVOICES Subject to paragraph C(2), the contract of sale between the seller and the successful bidder is formed when the final bid is accepted and the auctioneer’s hammer strikes. The successful bid price is the hammer price, and we will issue an invoice only to the registered bidder who made the successful bid. While we send out invoices by mail and/or email after the auction, we shall not be responsible for telling you whether your bid was successful. You should contact us immediately after the auction to find out the success of your bid in order to avoid having to pay storage charges. Please note that Hindman will not accept payments for purchased lots from any party other than the purchaser, unless otherwise agreed between the purchaser and Hindman prior to the sale.

D. AFTER THE AUCTION 1. THE BUYER’S PREMIUM In addition to the hammer price, the successful bidder agrees to pay us a buyer’s premium on the hammer price of each lot sold. On all lots, we charge twenty-five percent (25%) of the hammer price up to and including $400,000; twenty percent (20%) of any amount in excess of $400,001 up to and including $4,000,000; and twelve percent (12%) of any amount in excess of $4,000,001. If the bidder bids through a third-party platform the bidder agrees to pay us a surcharge equal to the fee levied by the third-party platform. The third-party platform fee is in addition to the buyer’s premium.

2. TAXES The successful bidder is responsible for any applicable taxes, including any sales or use tax or equivalent tax wherever such taxes may arise on the hammer price, the buyer’s premium, and/or any other charges related to the lot. A sales or use tax is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to, our volume of sale and the place of delivery of the lot, regardless of the nationality or citizenship of the successful bidder. The applicable sales tax rate will be determined based upon the state, county, or locale to which the lot will be shipped or where it is picked-up in person. We collect sales tax in states where legally required.

3. MAKING PAYMENT (a) Immediately following the auction, you must pay the purchase price, consisting of the hammer price, plus the buyer’s premium, plus any applicable duties and sales, use, or other applicable taxes. Payment is due no later than by the end of the seventh (7th) calendar day following the date of the auction, which we refer to as the due date. (b) We will only accept payment from the registered successful bidder. Once issued, we cannot change the buyer’s name on an invoice or reissue the invoice in a different name. (c) You must pay for lots in US dollars in one of the following ways: (i) Wire transfer. (ii) Bank checks: You must make these payable to Hindman LLC, and we may impose other conditions. Once we have deposited your check, property cannot be released until five (5) business days have passed. (iii) Personal checks: You must make these payable to Hindman LLC, and they must be drawn from US dollar accounts from a US bank. The property will not be released until the check has cleared and the funds are received by us. (iv) Credit card: Credit card payments may not exceed $10,000 and a

convenience fee of 3% will be added to each credit card payment. (v) ACH Bank Transfer (d) You must quote your invoice number when making a payment. All payments sent by post must be sent to Hindman LLC, 1338 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607, ATTN: Client Accounting Department.

4. TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP TO YOU You will not own the lot and title will not pass to you until we have received full payment in good funds of the purchase price, even in circumstances where we have released the lot to you.

5. TRANSFERRING RISK TO YOU Unless we have agreed otherwise with you, the risk in and responsibility for the lot will transfer to you from whichever is the earlier of the following: (a) when you collect the lot; or (b) the end of the thirtieth (30th) day following the date of the auction or, if earlier, the date the lot is taken into care by a third-party warehouse.

6. YOUR FAILURE TO PAY If you fail to pay us the purchase price in full in good funds by the due date, we will be entitled to do one or more of the following (as well as enforce any other rights and remedies we have by law) at our sole discretion: (a) We can charge interest from the due date at a rate of up to one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month on the unpaid amount due. (b) We can cancel the sale of the lot and sell the lot again, publicly or privately, on such terms as we believe appropriate, in which case you must pay us any shortfall between the amount you owe us and the resale price, plus all costs, expenses, losses, damages, and legal fees we incur due to the cancellation. (c) We can pay the seller the amount due to them, in which case you acknowledge and understand that we will have all the seller’s rights to pursue you for such amount. (d) We can hold you legally responsible for the amount you owe us and bring legal proceedings against you to recover the amount owed by you, plus other losses, interest, legal fees, and costs as allowed by law. (e) We can reveal your identity and contact details to the seller. (f) We can reject any bids made by or on behalf of you in future auctions or require you to provide us with a deposit before accepting any bids. (g) We can exercise all the rights and remedies of a person holding security over any property in our possession owned by you, whether by way of pledge, security interest, or in any other way as permitted by the law of the place where such property is located. You will be deemed to have granted such security to us and we may retain such property as collateral security for your obligations to us. (h) We can take any other action we deem necessary or appropriate.

7. SHIPPING, COLLECTION, AND STORAGE (a) You must collect purchased lots within thirty (30) days of the auction. We can assist in making shipping arrangements by suggesting art handlers, packers, transporters, or experts, but you must arrange all transport and shipping with them, and we are not responsible for their acts, failure to act, or neglect.

Hindman has several salerooms throughout the country and the location of sales, or individual items may vary. It is important to check with our website and be aware of where each lot is located, for both viewing and for shipping. (b) If you do not collect any purchased lot within thirty (30) days following the auction, we may, at our sole option, (i) charge you storage and insurance costs; (ii) move the lot to another Hindman location or to a third-party warehouse, whereupon we will charge you transport costs, insurance costs, and administration fees for doing so, and you will be subject to the third-party storage warehouse’s standard terms and responsible for paying its standard fees and costs; or (iii) sell the lot in any commercially reasonable way we think appropriate. (c) In accordance with applicable state law, if you have paid for the lot in full but you do not collect the lot within the time specified by the law of the state where the auction takes place, we may charge you state sales tax for the lot. (d) Nothing in this paragraph is intended to limit our rights under paragraph D(6).

8. EXPORTING, IMPORTING, AND ENDANGERED SPECIES (a) The shipping of a lot is affected by United States export laws or the import laws of other countries. If you are outside the United States, then local laws may prevent you from importing a lot. You alone are responsible for seeking advice prior to bidding and meeting the requirements of any law or regulation applying to the export or import of a lot. (b) Lots made of or including (regardless of the percentage) endangered and other protected species of wildlife—such as, among other things, ivory, tortoiseshell, crocodile skin, rhinoceros horn, whalebone, certain species of coral, and Brazilian rosewood—may be subject to export controls in the US and import controls in other countries. You should check the relevant wildlife laws and regulations before bidding on any lot containing wildlife material if you plan to export the lot from the United States, import the lot into another country, or ship the lot between states. Your purchase of a lot containing endangered and other protected species of wildlife is at your own risk, and you shall be

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responsible for any scientific test or other reports required for export from the United States or for shipment between states. We will not cancel your purchase and refund the purchase price if your lot may not be exported, imported, or shipped between states, or if it is seized for any reason by a government authority. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy the requirements of any applicable laws or regulations relating to import, export, and/or interstate shipping of a lot containing endangered and other protected species of wildlife.

E. WARRANTIES 1. SELLER’S WARRANTIES For each lot, the seller gives a warranty that the seller (a) is the owner of the lot or a joint owner of the lot acting with the permission of the other co-owners or, if the seller is not the owner or a joint owner of the lot, has the permission of the owner to sell the lot or the right to do so by law; and (b) has the right to transfer ownership of the lot to the buyer without any restrictions or claims by anyone else. If either of the above warranties are incorrect, the seller shall not have to pay more than the purchase price (as defined in paragraph D(3) above) paid by you to us. The seller will not be responsible to you for any reason for loss of profits or business, expected savings, loss of opportunity or interest, costs, damages, other damages, or expenses. The seller gives no warranty other than as set out above, and as far as the seller is allowed by law, all warranties from the seller to you, and all other obligations upon the seller that may be added to this agreement by law, are excluded. No employee or agent of Hindman is authorized to make a representation or provide other information, whether orally or in writing, that amends the seller’s warranties or creates an additional warranty on behalf of the seller with respect to a lot. Any such representation, other information, or additional warranty shall be null and void.

2. OUR LIMITED AUTHENTICITY WARRANTY Our limited authenticity warranty, which lasts for one (1) year from the date of a live auction or three (3) months from an online only auction, is that the lots in our sales are authentic as defined in paragraph H, below. You must notify Hindman regarding concerns of authenticity in writing within one (1) year of the date of a live auction or within three (3) months of the date of an online only auction. Following receipt of that written notification, subject to the terms below, Hindman will refund the purchase price paid by the client. The terms of this limited authenticity warranty are as follows: (a) It will be honored for claims notified in writing within a period of one (1) year from the date of a live auction or three (3) months from an online only auction.

After such time, we will not be obligated to honor the limited authenticity warranty. (b) It is given only for information shown in UPPERCASE type in the first line of the catalogue description (the Heading). It does not apply to any information other than that in the Heading, even if it is shown in UPPERCASE type. (c) It does not apply to any Heading or part of a Heading that is qualified.

“Qualified” means limited by a clarification in a lot’s catalogue description or by the use in a Heading of one of the terms listed in the definition of “qualified” provided in paragraph H, below. Qualified Headings are not covered at all by this limited authenticity warranty. (d) It applies to the Heading as amended by any saleroom notice. (e) It does not apply where scholarship has developed since the auction, leading to a change in generally accepted opinion. Further, it does not apply if the Heading either matched the generally accepted opinion of experts at the date of the auction or drew attention to any conflict of opinion. (f) It does not apply if the lot can only be shown not to be authentic by a scientific process that, on the date we published the catalogue, was not available or generally accepted for use, was unreasonably expensive or impractical, or was likely to have damaged the lot. (g) Its benefit is only available to the original buyer shown on the invoice for the lot, issued at the time of the sale, and only if, on the date of the notice of claim, the original buyer is the full owner of the lot and the lot is free from any claim, interest, or restriction by anyone else. The benefit of this limited authenticity warranty may not be transferred by the original buyer to anyone else. (h) In order to make a claim under the limited authenticity warranty, you must (i) give us written notice of your claim within one (1) year of the date of a live auction or three (3) months from an online only auction ; (ii) at our option, pay for and provide us with the written opinions of two recognized experts in the field, mutually agreed upon by you and us, confirming that the lot is not authentic (we reserve the right to obtain additional opinions at our expense); and (iii) return the lot at your expense to the saleroom from which you bought it in the condition it was in at the time of sale. (i) Your only right under this limited authenticity warranty is to cancel the sale and receive a refund of the purchase price paid by you to us. We will not, under any circumstances, be required to pay you more than the purchase price, nor will we be liable for any loss of profits or business, loss of opportunity or value, expected savings or interest, costs, damages, other damages, or expenses. (j) No employee or agent of Hindman is authorized to make a representation or provide additional information, whether orally or in writing, that amends the limited authenticity warranty or creates an additional warranty with respect to a lot. Any such representation, other information, or additional warranty shall be null and void.

3. ADDITIONAL WARRANTY FOR BOOKS If the lot is a book, then we give an additional warranty to the original buyer shown on the invoice for the lot issued at the time of the sale in the following circumstances: (a) We will refund the purchase price to the original buyer if we, in our sole discretion, are convinced that the book is defective in text or illustration, subject to the following terms: (i) This additional warranty does not apply to (A) the absence of blanks, half titles, tissue guards, or advertisements; or damage in respect of bindings, stains, spotting, marginal tears, or other defects not affecting the completeness of the text or illustration; (B) drawings, autographs, letters or manuscripts, signed photographs, music, atlases, maps, or periodicals; (C) books not identified by title; (D) lots sold without a printed estimate; (E) books that are described in the catalog as sold not subject to return; or (F) defects stated in any condition report or announced at the time of sale. (ii) To make a claim under this additional warranty, you must give written details of the defect within twenty-one (21) days of the date of the sale and return the lot within twenty-one (21) days of the date of the sale to the saleroom at which you bought it in the same condition as at the time of sale. (iii) Paragraphs E(2)(b), (c), (d), (e), (h), and (i) also apply to a claim under this additional warranty. (c) No employee or agent of Hindman is authorized to make a representation or provide other information, whether orally or in writing, that amends the additional warranty for books or creates an additional warranty with respect to a lot. Any such representation, other information, or additional warranty shall be null and void.

4. JEWELRY (a) Colored gemstones (such as rubies, sapphires, and emeralds) may have been treated to improve their appearance through methods such as heating and/or various clarity enhancements. These methods are considered common by the international jewelry trade but may make a gemstone more fragile and/or cause the gemstone to require special care over time. (b) All types of gemstones may have been improved by some method. You may request a gemological report for any item that does not have a report if the request is made to us at least three (3) weeks before the date of the auction and you pay the fee for the report. (c) We do not obtain a gemological report for every gemstone sold in our auctions. When we do get gemological reports from internationally accepted gemological laboratories, such reports are described in the catalogue. Reports from American gemological laboratories describe any improvement or treatment to the gemstone. Reports from European gemological laboratories describe any improvement or treatment only if we request that they do so, but they do confirm when no improvement or treatment has been made. Because of differences in approach and technology, laboratories may not agree on whether a gemstone has been treated, the amount of treatment, or whether that treatment is permanent.

The gemological laboratories only report on the improvements or treatments known to them at the date they make the report. (d) For jewelry sales, estimates are based on the information in any gemological report. If no report is available, assume that the gemstones may have been treated or enhanced.

5. WATCHES AND CLOCKS (a) Almost all clocks and watches are repaired in their lifetime and may include parts that are not original. We do not give a warranty that any individual component part of any watch is authentic. Watchbands described as “associated” are not part of the original watch and may not be authentic. Clocks may be sold without pendulums, weights, or keys. (b) As collectors’ watches often have very fine and complex mechanisms, you are responsible for any general service, change of battery, or further repair work that may be necessary. We do not give a warranty that any watch is in good working order. Certificates are not available unless described in the catalogue. (c) Most wristwatches have been opened to find out the type and quality of movement. For that reason, wristwatches with water-resistant cases may not be waterproof, and we recommend you have them checked by a competent watchmaker before use. (d) Many of the watches offered for sale in this catalogue are pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile skin. When straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. We may remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site.

Please check with the department for details on a lot with such a strap.

6. YOUR WARRANTIES You warrant to us and the seller that (a) the funds you use for payment are not connected with any criminal activity, including tax evasion, and neither are you under investigation, nor have you been charged with or convicted of money laundering, terrorist activities, or other crimes; (b) where you are bidding on behalf of another person, (i) you have conducted appropriate customer due diligence on the ultimate buyer(s) of the lot(s) in accordance with all applicable anti-money

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laundering and sanctions laws, you consent to us relying on this due diligence, you will retain for a period of not less than five (5) years the documentation evidencing the due diligence, and you will make such documentation promptly available for immediate inspection by an independent third-party auditor upon our written request to do so; (ii) the arrangements between you and the ultimate buyer(s) in relation to the lot or otherwise do not, in whole or in part, facilitate tax crimes; (iii) you do not know, and have no reason to suspect, that the funds used for payment are connected with or the proceeds of any criminal activity, including tax evasion, or that the ultimate buyer(s) are under investigation for, or have been charged with or convicted of, money laundering, terrorist activities, or other crimes.

F. OUR LIABILITY TO YOU (a) We give no warranty in relation to any statement made, or information given, by us or our representatives or employees about any lot other than as set out in the limited authenticity warranty or in the additional warranty for books, and as far as we are allowed by law, all warranties and other terms that may be added to this agreement by law are excluded. The seller’s warranties contained in paragraph E(1) are their own, and we do not have any liability to you in relation to those warranties. (b) We are not responsible to you for any reason (whether for breaking this agreement or for any other matter relating to your purchase of, or bid for, any lot) other than in the event of fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation by us, or other than as expressly set out in these Conditions of Sale. (c) WE DO NOT GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR GUARANTEE OR ASSUME ANY LIABILITY OF ANY KIND IN RESPECT OF ANY LOT WITH REGARD TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, DESCRIPTION, SIZE, QUALITY, CONDITION, ATTRIBUTION, AUTHENTICITY, RARITY, IMPORTANCE, MEDIUM, PROVENANCE, EXHIBITION HISTORY, LITERATURE, OR HISTORICAL RELEVANCE. EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL LAW, ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND IS EXCLUDED BY THIS PARAGRAPH. (d) Our written and telephone bidding services, online bidding services, and condition reports are free services, and we are not responsible to you for any error, omission, or failure of these services. (e) We have no responsibility to any person other than a buyer in connection with the purchase of any lot. (f) If, despite the terms in paragraphs F(a)–(e) or E(2)–(3) above, we are found to be liable to you for any reason, we shall not have to pay more than the purchase price paid by you to us. We will not be responsible to you for any reason for loss of profits or business, loss of opportunity or value, expected savings or interest, costs, damages, or expenses.

G. OTHER TERMS 1. OUR ABILITY TO CANCEL In addition to the other rights of cancellation contained herein, we can cancel a sale of a lot if (i) any of your warranties in paragraph E(4) are not correct; (ii) we reasonably believe that completing the transaction is, or may be, unlawful; or (iii) we reasonably believe that the sale places us or the seller under any liability to anyone else or may damage our reputation.

2. RECORDINGS We may videotape and/or audio record proceedings at any auction. We will keep any personal information confidential, except to the extent that disclosure is required by law. If you do not want to be videotaped, you may decide to make a telephone or written bid or bid online instead. Unless we agree otherwise in writing, you may not videotape or record proceedings at any auction.

3. COPYRIGHT We own the copyright in all images, illustrations, and written material produced by or for us relating to a lot, including the contents of our catalogues, unless otherwise noted therein. You cannot use them without our prior written permission. We make no representation and offer no guarantee that the buyer of a lot will gain any copyright or other reproduction rights.

4. ENFORCING THIS AGREEMENT If a court finds that any part of this agreement is invalid, illegal, or impossible to enforce, that part of the agreement will be treated as being deleted, and the rest of this agreement will not be affected.

5. TRANSFERRING YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES You may not grant a security over or transfer your rights or responsibilities under these terms unless we have given our written permission. This agreement will be binding on your successors or estate and anyone who takes over your rights and responsibilities.

6. PERSONAL INFORMATION We will hold and process your personal information in line with our privacy policy at www.hindmanauctions.com.

7. WAIVER No failure or delay to exercise any right or remedy contained herein shall constitute a waiver of that or any other right or remedy, nor shall it prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy.

8. LAW AND DISPUTES This agreement, and any noncontractual obligations arising out of or in connection with this agreement, or any other rights you may have relating to the purchase of a lot will be governed by the laws of Illinois. You and we agree to try to settle the dispute by mediation submitted to JAMS, or its successor, for mediation in Illinois. If the dispute is not settled by mediation within sixty (60) days from the date when mediation is initiated, then the dispute shall be submitted to JAMS, or its successor, for final and binding arbitration in accordance with its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures or, if the dispute involves a non-US party, the JAMS International Arbitration Rules. The seat of the arbitration shall be Illinois, and the arbitration shall be conducted by one arbitrator, who shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after the initiation of the arbitration. The language used in the arbitral proceedings shall be English.

The arbitrator shall order the production of documents only upon a showing that such documents are relevant and material to the outcome of the dispute.

The arbitration shall be confidential, except to the extent necessary to enforce a judgment or where disclosure is required by law. The arbitration award shall be final and binding on all parties involved. Judgment upon the award may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof or having jurisdiction over the relevant party or its assets. This arbitration and any proceedings conducted hereunder shall be governed by Title 9 (Arbitration) of the United States Code and by the United Nations Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards of June 10, 1958.

H. GLOSSARY authentic: a genuine example, rather than a copy or forgery of (a) the work of a particular artist, author, or manufacturer, if the lot is described in the Heading as the work of that artist, author, or manufacturer; (b) a work created within a particular period or culture, if the lot is described in the Heading as a work created during that period or culture; (c) a work of a particular origin or source, if the lot is described in the Heading as being of that origin or source; or (d) in the case of gems, a work that is made of a particular material, if the lot is described in the Heading as being made of that material. buyer’s premium: the charge the buyer pays us along with the hammer price. catalogue description: the description of a lot in the catalogue for the auction, as amended by any saleroom notice. due date: has the meaning given to it in paragraph D(3)(a). estimate: the price range included in the catalogue or any saleroom notice within which we believe a lot may sell. Low estimate means the lower figure in the range, and high estimate means the higher figure. The mid estimate is the midpoint between the two. hammer price: the amount of the highest bid the auctioneer accepts for the sale of a lot.

Heading: has the meaning given to it in paragraph E(2). limited authenticity warranty: the guarantee we give in paragraph E(2) that a lot is authentic. other damages: any special, consequential, incidental, or indirect damages of any kind or any damages that fall within the meaning of “special,” “incidental,” or “consequential” under local law. purchase price: has the meaning given to it in paragraph D(3)(a). provenance: the ownership history of a lot. qualified: has the meaning given to it in paragraph E(2), subject to the following terms: (a) “Cast from a model by” means, in our opinion, a work from the artist’s model, originating in his circle and cast during his lifetime or shortly thereafter. (b) “Attributed to” means, in our opinion, a work probably by the artist. (c) “In the style of” means, in our opinion, a work of the period of the artist and closely related to his style. (d) “Ascribed to” means, in our opinion, a work traditionally regarded as by the artist. (e) “In the manner of” means, in our opinion, a later imitation of the period, of the style, or of the artist’s work. (f) “After” means, in our opinion, a copy or after-cast of a work of the artist. reserve: the confidential amount below which we will not sell a lot. saleroom notice: a written notice posted next to the lot in the saleroom and on www.hindmanauctions.com, which is also read to prospective telephone bidders and provided to clients who have left commission bids, or an announcement made by the auctioneer either at the beginning of the sale or before a particular lot is auctioned.

UPPERCASE type: type having all capital letters. warranty: a statement or representation in which the person making it guarantees that the facts set out in it are correct.

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HALF PLATE TINTYPE SHOWING COMPANY D, 2ND TENNESSEE CAVALRY REGIMENT. TO BE OFFERED JUNE 21, AMERICAN HISTORICAL EPHEMERA & PHOTOGRAPHY, LOT 37.

Upcoming Auction Schedule SALE 1039 SPORTS MEMORABILIA JUNE 6-7 | CHICAGO | ONLINE

SALE 1045 ASIAN WORKS OF ART JUNE 23 | CHICAGO | ONLINE

SALE 1003 ETHNOGRAPHIC & TRIBAL ART JULY 13 | CHICAGO | ONLINE

SALE 1052 FRONTIER FIREARMS FROM THE LIFETIME COLLECTION OF LARRY NESS JUNE 8 | CINCINNATI | LIVE + ONLINE

SALE 1044 PROPERTY FROM AN ELEGANT TEXAS LADY JUNE 24 | CHICAGO | LIVE + ONLINE

SALE 1119 PALM BEACH COLLECTIONS JULY 14 | PALM BEACH | LIVE + ONLINE

SALE 1053 NATIVE AMERICAN ART: THE LIFETIME COLLECTION OF FORREST FENN, PART I JUNE 9 | CINCINNATI | LIVE + ONLINE

SALE 1047 AMERICAN HISTORICAL EPHEMERA AND PHOTOGRAPHY TIMED ONLINE JUNE 28 | CHICAGO | TIMED ONLINE

SALE 1040 FINE ART & DESIGN SELECTIONS JUNE 10 | CHICAGO | ONLINE SALE 1042 NATIVE AMERICAN ART JUNE 20 | CINCINNATI | TIMED ONLINE SALE 1046 AMERICAN HISTORICAL EPHEMERA & PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURING THE CIVIL WAR AND AMERICAN MILITARIA COLLECTION OF BRUCE B. HERMANN

JUNE 21-22 | CINCINNATI | LIVE + ONLINE

SALE 1048 ESSENTIAL JEWELRY JUNE 29 | CHICAGO | ONLINE SALE 1061 ARMS & ARMOR JULY 6 | CINCINNATI | TIMED ONLINE SALE 1117 FINE ART COLLECTIONS JULY 7 | CHICAGO | ONLINE SALE 1043 NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY JULY 12 | CINCINNATI | ONLINE

SALE 1127 PALM BEACH COLLECTIONS JULY 15 | PALM BEACH | TIMED ONLINE SALE 1062 EUROPEAN FURNITURE & DECORATIVE ARTS JULY 19-20 | CHICAGO | LIVE + ONLINE SALE 1064 EUROPEAN FURNITURE & DECORATIVE ARTS JULY 21 | CHICAGO | ONLINE SALE 1065 SUMMER FINE JEWELRY & WATCHES JULY 27 | CHICAGO | ONLINE SALE 1051 COOL FOR THE SUMMER JULY 28 | CHICAGO | LIVE + ONLINE

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American Historical Ephemera & Photography JUNE 17-28, 2022 TIMED ONLINE AUCTION KATIE HORSTMAN Senior Specialist, American Historical Ephemera and Photography 513.666.4958 katiehorstman@hindmanauctions.com HINDMANAUCTIONS.COM ELMES, Willard Frederic, artist. Mather Work posters featuring circus acts involving animals.

Chicago: Mather & Co., 1929. (1 of 2)

T HE CIVIL WAR & AMERICAN MILITARIA COLLECTION OF BRUCE B. HER MANN | 22 JUNE 2022

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