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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE - 'CIVIL WAR' and used through the 'INDIAN-WARS PERIOD' - U.S. OFFICERS - 'GOLD BULLION' - EPAULETS / SHOULDER-BOARDS - Measuring 7-1/4 inches long, 5-1/2 inches wide, 4 inches high (Gold Bullion Fringe) - Additional Photos Below - Item #mi-31 - ($550.)
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE - 1870's - 'INDIAN WARS PERIOD' - U.S. CAVALRY LEATHER BOOTS - Black Leather, Stove-Pipe Style with Knee Shields, - Square-Head Nails on bottom of soles & heals - Measuring: 19 inches high, 10 inches long, 3-3/4 inches wide - Additional Photos Below - Item #mi-32 - ($1,500.)
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, 'CIVIL-WAR' through the 'INDIAN-WARS PERIOD' - U.S. OFFICERS - 'GOLD BULLION' - EPAULETS / SHOULDER-BOARDS - Measuring 8-1/4 inches long, 6 inches wide, 4 inches high (Gold Bullion Fringe) - Additional Photos Below - Item #mi-39 - ($750.)
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, 'INDIAN-WARS PERIOD' - M-1885 First Pattern - U.S. CAVALRY - CARBINE 'BOOT' SCABBARD - Inspector Marked on tip of Attachment Strap as well as a period "XXIV" carved on the Scabbard near the top (as Shown in the Photos below) - Measuring 11-1/2 inches long x 5-1/2 inches wide - Additional Photos Below - (Note: Carbine used as Prop is not included) - Item #mi-60 - ($750.)
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RARE, ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, M-1872 - 'INDIAN WARS PERIOD' - U.S. - BRASS EAGLE - DRESS HELMET PLATE INSIGNIA - with Lead-filled Attachment Wire-Loops on reverse - Measuring 4 inches x 4-3/8 inches - Additional Photos Below - Item #mi-61 - ($350.)
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, 'INDIAN-WARS PERIOD' - "ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL" Marked - U.S. CAVALRY - Model 1887 - CARBINE 'BOOT' SCABBARD with BRASS THROAT - Also Marked with 2-sets of 'Inspector's-Stamps' (as Shown in Photos below) - All Leather Straps Intact - Measuring 13-1/2 inches long x 6 inches wide - Additional Photos Below - (Note: Carbine used as Prop is not included) - Item #mi-63 - (750.)
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, 'INDIAN-WARS PERIOD' - "ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL" Marked - U.S. CAVALRY Model 1887 CARBINE 'BOOT' SCABBARD with BRASS THROAT - Also Marked with various 'Issue-Stamps' (as Shown in Photos below) - All Leather Straps Intact - Measuring 13-1/2 inches long x 6 inches wide - Additional Photos Below - (Note: Carbine used as Prop is not included) - Item #mi-65 - (750.)
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, 'INDIAN WARS PERIOD' - U.S. GENERAL OFFICER'S Beaver CHAPEAU de BRAS HAT - Manufactured by Bent & Bush - Measuring 16-1/2 inches long x 6 inches wide x 6-1/4 inches high - Additional Photos Below - Item #mi-68 - ($950.)
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE - 1872 'INDIAN WARS PERIOD' - U.S. CAVALRY - ENLISTED-MEN'S - BRASS - KEPI HAT INSIGNIA - Lead-filled Attachment Loops on reverse (as Shown in Photo below) - Measuring 2-3/4 inches x 1-3/8 inches - Item #mi-78 - ($95.)
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, - 'CIVIL WAR' - U.S. OFFICER'S - Brass 'WREATH' - KEPI HAT INSIGNIA - with Attachment Pins on reverse - Measuring 2-5/8 inches x 1-5/8 inches - Additional Photo Below - Item #mi-95 - ($85.)
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE, INDIAN WARS PERIOD - Brass U.S. 7th INFANTRY - COMPANY L - OFFICER'S HAT INSIGNIA - with Swivel Attachment Pin on reverse - Measuring 2-1/4 inches x 1-3/8 inches - NOTE: The U.S. 7th Infantry fought at the Famous Battle of the Big Hole (Nez Perce Indian War of 1877), along with the 2nd Cavalry - Additional Photo Below - Item #mi-108 - ($150.)
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SUPERB PAIR of RARE, ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE - CIVIL WAR PERIOD - U.S. BRIGADIER GENERAL'S EPAULETS / SHOULDER-BOARDS IN THEIR ORIGINAL TIN BOX CONTAINER - These Epaulets were in service from the Civil War through the Indian War period. They are in magnificent condition, retaining much of their luster, due to being kept in their original tin case that protected them from dust and damage. Single Embroidered Brigadier General Stars are mounted on a Lined Golden Silk Field, with Eagle Buttons and Gilded Brass Crescents draped with beautiful Bullion. These Are Truly Outstanding! The bottom surfaces are covered in a combination of Red Velvet and matching Leather and have Brass Mounting Plates marked: "Left" and "Right." Stenciled on the inside surface of the Japanned Case Cover are the following markings: "Shannon, Miller & Crane / Military Goods / 768 Broadway / New York." - Epaulets measure 7-1/2 inches long, 6 inches wide, and 4 inches high (including the Gold Bullion) - The Oval shaped Box measures 9-3/4 inches x 7-1/2 inches x 6-1/2 inches - Additional Photos Below - Item #mi-111 - ($2,500.)
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE, - 1890'S - U.S. - MILLS WOVEN, DOUBLE ROW, 100 ROUND CARTRIDGE BELT - with the Wire 'C' Brass Closure - 3 inch wide Belt mounted with a double-row of integral loops, capable of holding a total of 100 Rounds of .30/40 Krag Jorgensen Cartridges. This Belt is one of the First of the Double-Looped type Issued, as it has only one of the Mills Patented Dates (and not a series of later, various patent dates as other Belts will have) - Marked: "10" - "PAT. MAR. 19; 89" on both end Brass Fastener Plates - and is marked "D.12.34" on the inside (all of which are shown in the Photos below) - The Brass strip retainers served two purposes: (1) keeping the folded belt flat and trim on both sides of the Wire 'C' closure, (2) as well as clamping the belt top and bottom and, thereby, reducing the possibility of a fully loaded belt slipping from adjustment - Additional Photos Below - Item #mi-112 - ($475.)
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PAIR of ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE - INDIAN WARS PERIOD - 1880's - U.S. MARINE CORPORAL'S UNIFORM CHEVRONS / INSIGNIAS - Measuring 9 inches x 5-1/2 inches - Additional Photos Below - Item #mi-113 - ($150.)
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PAIR of ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE - INDIAN WARS PERIOD - U.S. INFANTRY BATTALION or COMPANY QUARTERMASTER SERGEANT'S UNIFORM CHEVRONS / INSIGNIAS - (Three Bars with a tie of one Bar) - Measuring 10 inches x 7 inches - Additional Photo Below - Item #mi-115 - ($150.)
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE, 'INDIAN-WAR PERIOD' - Model 1885 - First Pattern - U.S. CAVALRY - CARBINE 'BOOT' SCABBARD - Marked: "ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL' (as shown in Photos below) - This Boot was the first Issued Carbine Boot of this style, and preceded the U.S. Model 1887 Cavalry Carbine Boot with the Brass Throat - Measuring 11-1/2 inches long x 5-1/2 inches wide - Inspector's / Issue Mark on tip of Attachment Strap - This Carbine Boot Accommodated the Springfield, Sharps, Spencer, and other Carbines - Additional Photos Below - (Carbine used as Prop is not included) - Item #mi-119 - ($650.)
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PAIR of ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE - INDIAN WAR PERIOD - U.S. ARTILLERY BATTALION or COMPANY QUARTERMASTER SERGEANT'S UNIFORM CHEVRONS / INSIGNIAS - (Three Bars with a tie of one Bar) - Measuring 10 inches x 6-3/4 inches - Additional Photo Below - Item #mi-122 - ($150.)
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, 1875 - 'INDIAN WARS PERIOD' - U.S. INFANTRY - ENLISTED MEN'S - Brass KEPI HAT INSIGNIA - with Lead-filled Attachment Loops on reverse - In 1875 this 'Crossed-Rifles' Brass Insignia replaced the 'Bugle' Brass Insignia that had been issued from 1872 until 1875 - Measuring 2-3/8 inches x 1-3/8 inches - Additional Photo Below - From a Bannerman's Collection - Item #mi-125 - ($75.)
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PAIR of ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE - INDIAN WARS PERIOD - U.S. CAVALRY BATTALION or COMPANY QUARTERMASTER'S UNIFORM CHEVRON / INSIGNIA - (Three Bars with a tie of one Bar) - Measuring 10 inches x 6-1/2 inches - Additional Photo Below - Item #mi-134 - ($225.)
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE - 'INDIAN WARS PERIOD' - U.S. 2nd INFANTRY BRASS EAGLE DRESS HELMET PLATE INSIGNIA - with one Lead-filled Attachment Loop remaining on reverse - Measuring 4 inches x 4-1/2 inches - Additional Photo Below - Item #mi-135 - ($175.)
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE, INDIAN WARS PERIOD - Brass U.S. 1st INFANTRY - COMPANY A - OFFICER'S HAT INSIGNIA - with Swivel Attachment Pin on reverse - Measuring 2-1/4 inches x 1-3/8 inches - Additional Photo Below - Item #mi-139 - ($150.)
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, 'INDIAN-WARS PERIOD' - U.S. Model 1876 McKEEVER .45 Caliber - LEATHER AMMO / CARTRIDGE CASE - with U.S. - M-1879 Marked BREAK-DOWN TOOL - Case is Faintly Marked: "WATERVLIET ARSENAL", along with Three different 'Issue-Marks', & Inspector's Stamps marked inside (as shown in Photos below) - Measuring 6-7/8 inches wide x 1-3/4 inches thick (including Belt Loops) x 4-1/2 inches high including finial (closed) 6-3/4 inches high (open) - Additional Photos Below - Item #mi-140 - ($250.)
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE - 1880's - INDIAN WARS PERIOD - U.S. INFANTRY BRASS 'EAGLE' DRESS HELMET PLATE - Measuring 4 inches x 4-1/2 inches - Additional Photo Below - Item #mi-145 - ($150.)
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PAIR of ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE - INDIAN WARS PERIOD - U.S. INFANTRY BRASS 'CROSSED-RIFLES' DRESS HELMET SIDE BUTTONS - Measuring 1 inch in Diameter - Additional Photo Below - Item #mi-146 - ($50.)
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PAIR of ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE - INDIAN WAR PERIOD - U.S. INFANTRY BRASS 'CROSSED-RIFLES' SHAKO HELMET SIDE BUTTONS with Hanging-Cord HOOKS - Measuring 1 inch Diameter 1-1/2 inch long with the Hooks - Item #mi-150 - ($75.)
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE, INDIAN WARS PERIOD - Brass U.S. INFANTRY - COMPANY F - OFFICER'S HAT INSIGNIA - with Swivel Attachment Pin on reverse - Measuring 2 inches x 1 inch - Additional Photo Below - Item #mi-152 - ($95.)
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE - 1886 - U.S. BRASS EAGLE 'MEDAL' PIN with U.S. FLAG RIBBON - with Swivel Mounted Attachment Pin, along with a Ribbon Attachment Bar on reverse - Dated: 'PAT. MAY 4. 1886" and "JUNE 22. 1886 - Measuring 1-9/16 inches x 13/16 inches - Additional Photo Below - Item #mi-153 - ($95.)
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, INDIAN WARS - U.S. '12th' INFANTRY - COMPANY 'E' - OFFICER'S - BRASS KEPI HAT INSIGNIA - with Swivel Attachment Pin on reverse - Measuring 2-1/4 inches x 1-3/8 inches - Item #mi-155 - ($150.)
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PAIR of ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE - INDIAN WARS PERIOD - U.S. MUSICIAN'S BRASS 'HARP' DRESS HELMET SIDE BUTTONS - Measuring 1 inch Diameter - (From a Bannerman's Collection) - Additional Photos Below - Item #mi-157 - ($75.)
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PAIR of ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE - INDIAN WARS PERIOD - U.S. INFANTRY - BRASS - 'CROSSED-RIFLES' - DRESS HELMET SIDE BUTTONS - Measuring 1 inch Diameter - ( From a Bannerman's Collection) - Item #mi-158 - ($75.)
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PAIR of ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE - INDIAN WARS PERIOD - U.S. QUARTERMASTER SERGEANT'S BRASS DRESS HELMET SIDE BUTTONS - Measuring 1 inch Diameter - (From a Bannerman's Collection) - Item #mi-159 - ($75.)
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PAIR of ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE - INDIAN WARS PERIOD - U.S. CAVALRY BRASS 'CROSSED-RIFLES' DRESS HELMET SIDE BUTTONS - Measuring 1 inch Diameter - (From a Bannerman's Collection) - Item #mi-160 - ($95.)
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PAIR of ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE - INDIAN WARS PERIOD - U.S. POST COMMISSARY SERGEANT'S BRASS DRESS HELMET SIDE BUTTONS - Measuring 1 inch Diameter - (From a Bannerman's Collection) - Item #mi-161 - ($75.)
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PAIR of ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE - INDIAN WARS PERIOD - U.S. ARTILLERY BRASS 'CROSSED-CANNONS' DRESS HELMET SIDE BUTTONS - Measuring 1 inch Diameter - (From a Bannerman's Collection) - Item #mi-162 - ($75.)
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OLD, ORIGINAL, 'LUDWIG' REGULATION - Marked - U.S. BRASS BUGLE - Measuring 17-1/2 inches long, with 4-1/2 inch diameter Bell - Additional Photos Below - Item #mi-167 - ($175.)
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE, 'INDIAN WARS PERIOD' - U.S. Model 1873 - .45-70 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE BAYONET with M-1874 SCABBARD - Both Marked: "U.S." (as Shown in Photos Below)- Bayonet also Marked with Unit "5" - Measuring 21-3/4 inches long in Scabbard - Bayonet Measures Approximately 21 inches long - Accommodated the Model 1873 Springfield .45-70 Rifle in 1873 (through the 'Custer Period'), all through the Indian Wars Era until its replacement by the Krag Rifle & Bayonet - Item #mi-168 - ($275.)
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, - INDIAN-WAR PERIOD - OFFICER'S EPAULETS / SHOULDER-BOARDS - Measuring 7-1/2 inches long, 5-1/2 inches wide, with 3-1/2 inch long Bullion Fringe - Item #mi-169 - ($350.)
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OLD, ORIGINAL - U.S. REGULATION - Marked BRASS BUGLE - Measuring 17 inches long, with 4-3/8 inch diameter Bell - Additional Photos Below - Item #mi-170 - ($175.)
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, - 'CIVIL WAR PERIOD' - U.S. ARTILLERY BRASS 'CROSSED-CANONS' HAT INSIGNIA - with Attachment Pins on reverse - Measuring 3-1/4 inches x 1-3/4 inches - Additional Photo Below - Item #mi-187 - ($125.)
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE, 'SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR PERIOD' - U.S. 19th INFANTRY - Company E - DRESS
KEPI HAT - Staff Eagle side buttons - Sweatband intact - Nice Visor
- Item #mi-202
- ($750.)
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ORIGINAL, BRASS CAVALRY BUGLE - Measuring 13 inches long, with 4 inch diameter bell - Item #mi211 - $300.)
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE - LATE 1800'S - 'SPANISH AMERICAN WAR' - U.S. MEDICAL STAFF - UNIFORM CHEVRON INSIGNIAS - and - a PAIR of BRASS U.S. MEDICAL 'COLLAR INSIGNIAS' - Uniform Chevrons measure 9-1/2 inches x 7-1/2 inches - Collar Insignias measure approximately 1 inch x 1 inch - Item #mi-212 - ($225.)
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE, INDIAN WARS - Brass U.S. '3rd' INFANTRY - COMPANY 'D' OFFICER'S HAT INSIGNIA - with Swivel Attachment Pin on reverse - Guaranteed Authentic - Measuring 2-3/8 inches x 1-3/8 inches - Item #mi-218 - ($150.)
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, - 'CIVIL WAR PERIOD' - U.S. INFANTRY Enlisted Men's BRASS 'BUGLE' KEPI HAT INSIGNIA - with Attachment Pins on reverse - Measuring 3-1/2 inches x 1-3/4 inches - Additional Photo Below - Item #mi-228 - ($100.)
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE, CIVIL WAR PERIOD - Brass 'FALSE EMBROIDERED U.S. INFANTRY - OFFICER'S - KEPI HAT INSIGNIA - with Lead-filled Attachment Wires on reverse - Measuring 3 inches x 1-1/2 inches - Item #mi-230 - ($150.)
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, - 'CIVIL WAR PERIOD' - 69th NEW YORK IRISH BRIGADE - Army of the Potomac KEPI HAT INSIGNIA - with 2-Lead-Filled Attachment Wires on reverse - Measuring 1-3/4 inches x 2 inches - This Insignia comes from a Bannerman Collection and is in Near Mint Condition - Additional Photo Below - Item #mi-246 - ($150.)
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE - CIVIL WAR - U.S. - BRASS EAGLE - 'JEFF DAVIS' - HARDEE HAT - PLATE / PIN - Retaining both Lead-Filled Attachment Wires on reverse - Measuring 1-7/8 inches x 1-1/2 inches - (From a Bannerman's Collection) - Additional Photo Below - Item #mi-247 - ($150.)
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OLD, ORIGINAL, IRON CALTROP 'ANTI-CAVALRY' & 'ANTI-INFANTRY' DEVICE - Measuring 3-1/4 inches wide x 2-7/8 inches high - Additional Photos Below - Item #mi-252 - (not for sale at this time)
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, - U.S. ARTILLERY - Canvas HAVERSACK - with Issue-Markings: "2" - "C" - "40" - "79" - Measuring 12-3/4 inches wide x 13-1/4 inches high - Additional Photo Below - Item #mi-254 - ($75.)
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OLD, ORIGINAL BRASS BUGLE with EXCELLENT PATINA - Measuring Approximately 16-1/2 inches long, with 4-3/8 inch diameter Bell - Item #mi-259 - ($175.)
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE, - INDIAN WAR - U.S. ARTILLERY COLONEL'S EPAULETS / SHOULDER-BOARDS - Measuring Approximately 3-1/2 inches x 1-1/2 inches wide - Item #mi-262
- ($300.)
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE, - INDIAN WAR - U.S. MAJOR on GENERAL'S STAFF EPAULETS / SHOULDER- BOARDS - Measuring Approximately 3-1/2 inches x 1-1/2 inches wide - Item #mi-263
- ($350.)
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE, CIVIL WAR PERIOD - U.S. FEDERAL CAVALRY CARBINE SOCKET / THIMBLE / BOOT - Was actually used by the U.S. Cavalry for over 20-years (from 1860 to 1880) - Carried extensively by Mounted Troops in the West, this Carbine Socket, or Thimble, or Boot provided a simple means of carriage. Constructed of heavy harness leather, the socket itself is double-layered and flared at top and bottom for ease of insertion and withdrawal of the carbine barrel. The mounting strap of bridle-leather is riveted and sewn at the center of the socket and mounted with a double-frame bridal buckle of japanned iron. - Measuring 2-1/2 inches in diameter - Item #mi-265 - ($275.)
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE, INDIAN WAR PERIOD - Brass U.S. ARTILLERY ENLISTED MAN'S HAT INSIGNIA - with Lead-filled Attachment Wires on reverse (one missing as shown below) - Measuring 2 inches x 1-1/4 inches - Item #mi-278 - ($100.)
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ORIGINAL U.S. CAVALRY - Indian Wars Period - .45-70 CARTRIDGE BELT with SABER HANGER with BRASS Dismounted SABER HOOK - Belt Measures 3 inches wide x 45 inches long (Rare by end of Belt not being shortened as seen in most Books, Museums, etc.) - with 45 Cartridge Loops to accommodate the .45/70 Cartridges for the U.S. Springfield Cavalry Carbine (Prop Items: Saber, Bugle, & Cartridges not included) - Item # mi284 - ($1,200.)
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE, 'CIVIL WAR' and 'INDIAN-WAR PERIOD' - U.S. CAVALRY CARBINE SADDLE RING SLING ATTACHMENT with SNAP- HOOK - Maker-Marked: O.B. NORTH & CO. - NEW HAVEN - CT. - Measuring 6-5/8 inches long overall - with 2-7/8 inch wide Swiveling Roller-Strap Attachment, with 4-3/16 inch long x 1-5/8 inch wide 'spring-loaded' Hook - #mi-288 - ($275.) * Additional Photos to be Posted Soon *
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, NAVAL ADMIRAL'S CHAPEAU DE BRAS HAT - Measuring 17-3/4 inches long, 6-3/4 inches wide, 5-3/4 inches high - Additional Photos Below - Item #mi-298 - ($950.)
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE, SMALL SPY BINOCULARS - Small Binoculars such as these were often used by Military Officers, Scouts Lawmen, Outlaws, Trail-Drivers, & Others, as their lightweight and small size allowed easily carriage and concealment, yet their fine-quality granted "that extra edge" - Measuring 4-1/2 inches wide x 2 inches thick x 3-1/4 inches long (4-1/2 inches long when Fully Extended) - Excellent working Condition, with clear optics (as Shown in the Photos below) - Manufactured by Bullock's - Los Angeles - Item #ow-111 - ($150.)
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE, MODEL 1832 U.S. - AMES - FOOT ARTILLERY & INFANTRY SHORT SWORD - DATED "1833" on one side of the Blade near Ricasso, and "AMES" - "SPRINGFIELD" being visible on the other - Brass Guard is Marked: "S. Huse" & "NEWBURYPORT" - and Marked with Initials "DJ" - "JM" (as Shown in Photos Below) - Measuring 25 inches long, with 19 inch long Double-edge Blade, with 3 Separate Fullers on both sides - Item #wea-155 - ** Note: Price & Additional Photos of this Sword Shown in the 'WEAPONS' Gallery - Room 7 - " U.S. Swords"
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, - MODEL 1832 - U.S. - AMES - ARTILLERY & INFANTRY SHORT SWORD with BLACK LEATHER & BRASS SCABBARD - Blade Marked: "U.S." - "A.D.K." - "1855" on one side, and "AMES MFG CO" - "CHICOPEE" on the other - Brass Guard Inspector Marked: "A.D.K." & "R.K.K.W." - Measuring 26 inches long in the Scabbard, Sword: 25-1/4 inches long, with 19-1/8 inch long Double-edge Blade, with 3 Separate Fullers - Item #wea-207 - ** Note: Price & Additional Photos of this Sword Shown in the 'WEAPONS' Gallery - Room 7 - " U.S. Swords" **
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC - MODEL 1832 - 'MEXICAN WAR PERIOD' - U.S. - N.P. AMES - FOOT ARTILLERY & INFANTRY SHORT SWORD with WHITE BUFF BELT, FROG, and BLACK LEATHER & BRASS SCABBARD - Blade Marked: "N.P. AMES" - "SPRINGFIELD" on one side, and "1842" on the other (as Shown in Photos Below) - Measuring 26 inches long in the Scabbard, Sword: 25-3/8 inches long, with 19-1/4 inch long Double-edge Blade, with 3 Separate Fullers on both sides - Item #wea-160 - ** Note: Price & Additional Photos of this Sword Shown in the 'WEAPONS' Gallery - Room 7 - " U.S. Swords"
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, HORSTMANN 1835 'INDIAN PRINCESS' U.S. OFFICER'S SWORD - Complete with Decorative BRASS SCABBARD - The lovely square Fluted Bone Hilt is proudly Crowned with an 'Indian Princess' Pommel (representing Pocahontas) - as well as having the U.S. Eagle on both Languets - and Mounted with an Ornate Knuckle-Guard - The Decorative Brass Scabbard bears the "HORSTMANN" Mark as well as the production number "424" - Measuring 37-1/8 inches long overall in the Scabbard, Sword measures 35-9/16 inches long, with 30-3/16 inch long Engraved Fullered Blade enhanced with Gold Motifs - Item #wea-114 - ** Note: Price & Additional Photos of this Sword Shown in the 'WEAPONS' Gallery - Room 7 - " U.S. Swords" **
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, HORSTMANN - 'INDIAN PRINCESS' - 1835-1840 - U.S. OFFICER'S SWORD - Complete with Decorative BRASS SCABBARD - Model 1835 U.S. Officer's Sword by W.H. Horstmann, dating to 1840. Mounted with a beautifully etched blade that measures 30 3/4 inches in length. The blade is engraved on one side "W.H.H." and "Philadelphia" on the other side. The Beautiful, square Fluted, Bone Hilt is proudly Crowned with an 'Indian Princess' Pommel (representing Pocahontas) - as well as having the U.S. Eagle on both Languets - and Mounted with an Ornate Knuckle-Guard - The Decorative Brass Scabbard bears the "HORSTMANN" Mark as well as the production number "425" being Classically Engraved, having an old repair and a few dents - Overall measuring 38 inches in length. - Item #wea-220 - ** Note: Price & Additional Photos of this Sword Shown in the 'WEAPONS' Gallery - Room 7 - " U.S. Swords" **
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, 'Civil War - Indian Wars Period' - MODEL 1840 - HEAVY CAVALRY SABER with METAL SCABBARD - Often referred to as 'wrist-breakers', these Heavy, Unmarked, Sabers were commonly used by Confederate Cavalry men during the Civil War - Measuring 42-1/2 inches long in the Scabbard (Straight-Line Measurements), Saber: 41-1/4 inches long, with 36 inch Blade - Item #wea-203 - ** Note: Price & Additional Photos of this Sword Shown in the 'WEAPONS' Gallery - Room 7 - " U.S. Swords" **
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, 'Civil War - Indian Wars Period' - MODEL 1860 U.S. CAVALRY - 'MANSFIELD & LAMB' - SABER with METAL SCABBARD - Saber Marked: "U.S." - "C.E.W." (Inspector's Stamp) - "1863" on right side of ricasso; and "MANSFIELD & LAMB - FORESTDALE, R.I." on left side. - Measuring 42-1/2 inches long in the Scabbard (Straight-Line Measurements), Saber: 41-1/8 inches long, with 35 inch Blade - Item #wea-211 - ** Note: Price & Additional Photos of this Sword Shown in the 'WEAPONS' Gallery - Room 7 - " U.S. Swords"
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, 'Civil War - Indian Wars Period' - MODEL 1860 U.S. CAVALRY - 'AMES' SABER with METAL SCABBARD- Saber Marked: "U.S." - "G.W.S." (Inspector's Stamp) "1864" - on right side of ricasso; and "AMES" - "CHICOPEE, MASS." on left side. - Overall: 42-1/2 inches long in the Scabbard (Straight-Line Measurements), Saber: 41 inches long, with 35 inch Blade - Item #wea-204 - ** Note: Price & Additional Photos of this Sword Shown in the 'WEAPONS' Gallery - Room 7 - " U.S. Swords"
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ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, - MODEL 1906 - U.S. CAVALRY - 'AMES' SABER with METAL SCABBARD - Saber Marked: "A.S.Co." - "Flaming Bomb" - "1906" on right side of ricasso; and "U.S." - "J.H.C." (Inspector's Stamp) on left side. - This is the last Model of Curved-Sabers produced for the U.S. Cavalry, being very similar to the Model 1860, with the exception of having an Iron Guard instead of Brass - Measuring 42-1/4 inches long in the Scabbard (Straight-Line Measurements), Saber: 40-3/4 inches long, with 35 inch Blade - Item #wea-167 - ** Note: Price & Additional Photos of this Sword Shown in the 'WEAPONS' Gallery - Room 7 - " U.S. Swords" **
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, MODEL 1913 'PATTON' U.S. CAVALRY SWORD with SCABBARD - (Designed by General George Patton, himself a master of the saber) - Marked: "L.F. (Ordnance Bomb) & C." - "1918" on Ricasso, obverse, and "U.S." - "Eagles Head" on reverse - Measuring 43 inches long overall, Sword: 42 inches long, with 35 inch Blade - #wea-185 - ** Note: Additional Photos of this Sword Shown in the 'WEAPONS' Gallery - Room 7 - " U.S. Swords" **
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ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, SEALED (un-opened) BOX of 20 - CALIBER .45 REVOLVER BALL CARTRIDGES, Model of 1909. For Colt's DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER, Model of 1909. Smokeless Powder - Muzzle velocity 725 + feet per second. R.S.Q. Lot No. 4. of 1911 - Manufactured at FRANKFORD ARSENAL. - Class47, Division 1, Drawing 3. - Measuring 5-1/2 inches x 1-3/4 inches x 1-1/8 inches - Additional Photo Below - Item #mi-299 - ($350.)
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