Misc. Dug Items
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Civil War Insignia
This page last updated May 20, 2013
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PC4901 Regimental Number "7" This excavated regimental number "7" is in very good condition and was recovered in New Kent County, VA. While left un-cleaned after its recovery, its brass has a woodsy brown-green patina. Its attachment loops are missing from the rear and there it does have a slight inward bend form the front. This number seven has no cracks, breaks, or repairs and will be an excellent addition to any Civil War insignia or general relic collection. Approx. 15 x 25 mm. $65.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC4961 Company Letter "C" This excavated company letter "C" is in very good condition and is constructed of brass which has aged into a very pleasing woodsy brown-green patina. It is complete with the exception of its attachment loops and it has no cracks, bends, or repairs. Recovered in the area of Richmond, VA., this company letter will make an excellent addition to any Civil War insignia or general relic collection. Approximately 1 inch in height. SOLD |
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PC4899 Light Artillery Dress Cap Insignia This excavated Light Artillery cap insignia is in very good condition and was recovered at an old house site in the Bottoms Bridge area of New Kent County, VA. Constructed of stamped brass, it has a wingspan of approximately 3 1/4 inches. It is solid and has a very nice brown-green patina. There is some bending in this piece, but nothing major. At the top portion of the eagle's right wing, near the shield, is a crease with a small break. There is also a crease and break at the base of the olive branch. It is my belief that these issues are a result of the eagle's right wing and the olive branch being folded over to some extent and re-folded back into position thus also explaining the color difference. Neither of these issues affect the integrity of this fine relic. The rear still has remnants of the attachment devices still present. An example of this insignia is pictured in Campbell and O'Donnell's "American Military Headgear" insignia reference book on page 98, figure 206. According to the authors this insignia is the later version of the 1821 pattern which is believed to have adorned a Light Artillery dress cap, 1861-1865. This very nice eagle will be an excellent addition to any Civil War insignia or general relic collection. Approx. 2 x 3 1/4 inches. $250.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC4791 US Bridle Rosette This very nice excavated US bridle rosette has a very pleasing light dusty chocolate brown patina. Its brass face is just perfect with no cracks or breaks. The rear, while missing its attachment loop, does have its solder backing. This very handsome relic was recovered in the area of New Kent Court House in New Kent County, VA. New Kent was the site of Jeb Stuart's Ride around the Union Army between June 10-16, 1862. This insignia has no bends and has not been repaired. It will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War insignia or general relic collection. Its diameter is approximately 48 mm. SOLD |
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PC4794 Infantry Hunting Horn Hat Insignia - Field Made This very cool relic is a field made infantry hunting horn insignia constructed of what is believed to be lead. It may have been carved but the detail on the front leads one to surmise that the soldier may have melted some lead which was poured into the rear of an actual brass hunting horn in order to mold it. While there is some slight bending in the upper portion of the loop, it is in otherwise good condition. The rear has some interesting lines which appear to have been purposely carved into it. This relic was acquired direct from the digger who recovered it in a Civil War campsite in the Quinton area of New Kent County, VA. New Kent was the site of Jeb Stuart's Ride around the Union Army between June 10-16, 1862. A similar brass example can be found in Campbell and O'Donnell's "American Military Headgear" insignia reference book on page 156, figure 367. This very nice field made hunting horn will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War insignia or general relic collection. Approx. 35 x 53 mm. SOLD |
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PC4136 Artillery Hat Insignia This artillery hat insignia was recovered east of Richmond in New Kent County, VA. The brass is covered in a woodsy green patina and while it has a break at one end, I cannot detect any cracks. There is some slight bending and remnants of the solder that once held the attachment pins. This hat insignia will make an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War artillery or general relic collection. Approx. 1 3/4 x 3 1/4 inches. $165.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC4242 Company Letter "F" This excavated company letter "F" is in very good condition and is constructed of brass which has aged into a very nice brown patina. It is complete with the exception of its attachment loops and it has no cracks, bends, or repairs. There is a minor break in the middle of the top arm of the "F". This company letter will make an excellent addition to any Civil War insignia or general relic collection. Approximately 1 inch in height. SOLD |
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PC4241 Company Letter "D" This excavated company letter "D" is in very good condition and is constructed of brass which has aged into a very nice dusty brown patina. It is complete with the exception of its attachment loops and it has no cracks, breaks, repairs or major bends. This company letter will make an excellent addition to any Civil War insignia or general relic collection. Approximately 1 inch in height. $65.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC646 "Ind 100" Badge This unusual excavated badge marked "Ind 100" is in very good condition and was most likely proudly displayed by a member of the 100th Indiana Infantry. State badges are typically constructed of brass but this one was made of lead which now has a very pleasing white patina. The rear shows two areas where some type of attachment device once was. Little is known about these state pins which have also been referred to as "veteran" pins. But what is know is that these pins have been excavated from campsites and battlefields in various areas of the war. According to a well written article written by Jim Stanley titled "Western Theatre State Pins", found on page 18 of Vol. 32 No. 4 of the North South Trader's Civil War magazine, it is likely that sutlers sold these pins to reenlisting veteran troops as well as to soldiers in the field as a way to designate their home state. State badges or pins are rarely offered for sale and this one is a very fine and unusual example. This one has no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs and will make an excellent addition to any Civil War insignia or general relic collection. Approximately .63 x 1.32 inches. $495.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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