Misc. Dug Items
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Civil War Misc. Excavated Items
This page last updated June 30, 2009
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PC2533 Brass Shoe Buckle This brass shoe buckle was recovered from a Civil War camp in western Hanover County, VA in the area of the battle of North Anna. This ornate buckle has no cracks, breaks, bends or repairs and will make an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War relic collection. Approximately 45 x 51 mm. $25.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2542 Saddle Shield - 11 1/2 Inch Seat This excavated brass saddle shield is in excellent condition, with a very nice chocolate brown patina, and was recovered in western Hanover County, VA in the area of the battle of North Anna. These shields were ornaments affixed to McClellan saddles which, according to Howard Crouch's book, "Civil War Artifacts" were "preferred by the Southern troopers". Stamped in the middle of the shield is ""11 1/2 INCH SEAT" indicating the saddle's size. An example of this shield can be found on page 138, as plate # 4 of this book. It has no cracks, breaks, bends or repairs and will make an excellent addition to any collection. Measures approximately 1.5 x 1.7 inches SOLD |
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PC2543 Brass Instrument Mouthpiece This brass mouthpiece possibly for a bugle or other brass instrument was recovered from a campsite by a local relic hunter in the area of the battle of North Anna located in western Hanover County, VA. This relic has a very nice green patina which is still partially soil covered. It measures approximately 3 1/2 inches in length and the mouthpiece diameter measures 1 1/4 inches. It will make an excellent item to add to any campsite collection. SOLD |
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PC2540 Brass Heel Plate This brass heel plate is in excellent condition and was recovered in western Hanover County, VA in the area of the battle of North Anna. This example has a light brown green patina and measures approximately 1.7 x 1.8 inches. It has no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs and will make an excellent addition to any excavated relic collection. $35.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2536 Brass Spur - Small Size This small size brass spur is clearly in "dug relic" condition. It does have a very nice light green patina that is not yet fully uncovered since there is still dirt clinging to much of this piece. This spur was recovered in western Hanover County, VA in the area of the battle of North Anna. A small portion of the iron rowel is still present and one of the arms has a slight crack at a bend. This example will display very nicely in any excavated relic collection. $35.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2480 Excavated Bullets with Cloth Pouch This is a find you don't see every day. Excavated in 1978 in Sutherland, VA., just west of Petersburg, this group of 16 Williams type III cleaner bullets were recovered surrounded by what I believe to be the remnants of a cloth pouch as seen in the additional pictures. It is still amazing to me that some materials can still be recovered after withstanding decades of being buried. Still surrounding some of the bullets and scattered in the display are remnants of the paper cartridge along with at least one percussion firing cap. Also still present and clearly visible at the top of several bullets is the cartridge tie string. This group bullets and, presumably their pouch, will make an excellent display in any bullet or excavated relic collection. The glass top display case, with closing hasps, is included and measures 1.5 x 8 x 12 inches. $165.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2492 Mainspring Vice Gun Tool This excavated iron mainspring vice gun tool was used by the soldier to remove the tension from the gun lock so as to allow its internals to be cleaned or repaired. This unusual and possibly rare example is smaller than the vice used for Civil War rifle-muskets. It could have been used for a model 1855 pistol carbine or other military firearm with smaller locks such as a cadet musket. This relic was recovered by Paul Irvin of Virginia. Paul Irvin and his brother, Dennis, hunted campsites in several areas in central Virginia with several important finds coming from the area of Brandy Station, VA. These particular finds, which were recovered on October 29, 1977, are documented in a chapter from Howard Crouches book "Relic Hunter" and the story of these finds can be read by clicking here. This odd size main spring vice is an excellent piece to add to any excavated campsite relic collection. $55.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2460 Heel Plate This heel plate has a very nice light brown patina and the wear shown in the upper left of the picture surely indicates some soldier did some hikin'. These were affixed to the heels of the soldiers footwear and the worn edge to the upper right is most definitely consistent with regular use. This piece was excavated from an old house site in the town of Culpeper, VA. by none other than Earl Keys, relic hunter extraordinaire. Culpeper is just 8 miles southwest of the Brandy Station battlefield. Approximately 1.6 x 1.7 inches. $25.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2489 Iron Round Ball Mold This iron mold for round ball is rusty and pitted but still complete. Locked into its current position from rusting, it is still open enough to view the size ball it would have produced. It appears to have made a ball about the size of a buckshot. The best measurement of the interior of the mold, I could obtain, was about .30 inches in diameter. This relic was recovered by Paul Irvin of Virginia. Paul Irvin and his brother, Dennis, hunted campsites in several areas in central Virginia with several important finds coming from the area of Brandy Station, VA. These particular finds, which were recovered on October 29, 1977, are documented in a chapter from Howard Crouches book "Relic Hunter" and the story of these finds can be read by clicking here. This bullet mold is an excellent piece to add to any excavated campsite relic collection. $55.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2488 Pewter Canteen Spout This pewter canteen spout is in very good condition. This relic was recovered by Paul Irvin of Virginia. Paul Irvin and his brother, Dennis, hunted campsites in several areas in central Virginia with several important finds coming from the area of Brandy Station, VA. These particular finds, which were recovered on October 29, 1977, are documented in a chapter from Howard Crouches book "Relic Hunter" and the story of these finds can be read by clicking here. This canteen spout, that once aided in quenching the thirst of a tired soldier, is an excellent piece to add to any excavated campsite relic collection. $20.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1220 Allegheny Arsenal Marked US Spur This US "ALLEGHENY ARSENAL" number "2" marked spur is in very good condition and was excavated in the middle Tennessee area. It has a nice brown patina and the outer strap plate is marked "ALLEGHENY ARSENAL" and also with the number "2" which indicates size. The rowel is missing but this excavated relic has no cracks, breaks, or repairs. This marked spur will make for a great addition to any excavated Civil War cavalry or general relic collection. $215.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2381 Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword Scabbard Parts This brass drag and mount for a model 1850 foot officer's sword scabbard were recovered together in Chancellorsville, VA. Both parts are in very good condition and both have a smooth brown patina with gold gilt still remaining. The brass sword hanger, which was not recovered with them, was added to the display and will be included. This group makes an excellent display and will enhance any excavated relic collection. $195.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2370 Iron Rowel for Spur This iron rowel was recovered by Dennis Irvin in the area of Culpeper, VA. It is in good condition showing traces of a very light layer of clear coating that had been applied long ago. Got Spur? Need Rowel? Here's your chance. Mr. Irvin hunted campsites in several areas in central Virginia with several important finds coming from the area of Brandy Station, VA. These particular finds are documented in a chapter from Howard Crouch's book "Relic Hunter" and the story of these finds can be read by clicking here. Approximately 1.1 inch in diameter. $55.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2147 Heart Shaped Badge or Emblem This heart shaped badge or emblem was excavated from Harrison's Landing, VA by Brian Cooley. The device is made of brass and has two attachment clasps on the rear. It has a very pleasing chocolate brown patina with beveled edges and measures approximately 1 inch x 1 inch. It may have adorned a uniform, hat, saddle, some other equipment. This beautiful campsite find will make a wonderful addition to any collection. $165.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1851 US Bridle Rosette This excavated US bridle rosette is an absolute beauty. The majority of the face has a very pleasing yellowish brown patina which beautifully highlights the letters "US". The rear is lead filled and the attachment hook is missing. A similar example of this rosette is pictured as #9 on page 80 in the book "Excavated Artifacts From Battlefields and Campsites of the Civil War 1861-1865" by Stanley S. Phillips. This rosette has no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs and will make a excellent display piece. Approx. 49 mm. $225.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC1805 Iron Heel Plate This iron heel plate is in very good relic condition. According to the old tag that accompanies it, it was recovered from the Wilderness. It has no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs and will make a very nice addition to any relic collection. $45.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC1780 Cape Pin "Unknown Soldier" This excavated cape pin is a rare piece. According to Howard Crouch's book "Civil War Artifacts" on page 173, item #1, this particular pin is that of the unknown soldier. This small relic of the war was proudly worn by a soldier who most likely had acquired it from a sutler as these were not government issue items. The overall condition of the pin is very good. On the front, angled under a good light, the details of the soldiers jacket are visible. The digger lightly clear coated the front and back, most likely, as a measure to preserve it. I believe the material to be brass as most of these pins I have encountered are. This fantastic little personal item was recovered by the late James Renfrow Sr. at Harrison's Landing in Charles City County, VA. James was a hunting buddy of the renowned relic hunter Gene Cooley. This device measures approximately 1.3 inches from top to bottom. $365.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1603 Colt .44 Caliber Bullet Mold This excavated iron Colt .44 caliber bullet mold is complete and in very good condition. The iron has been clear coated so as to prevent further deterioration. Due to the fact that the coating was added 20+ years ago, there are a couple of areas that need touching up. The action of this mold has been sealed closed due to rust. This piece is solid and would make for a very nice display piece in an excavated Colt relic collection. This relic was excavated, with permission, at Harrison's Landing (Berkeley Plantation) in Charles City County, VA., by Gene Cooley. Mr. Cooley is in his mid 80's and still relic hunts today. To read more about Mr. Cooley please click here. Approximately 4 3/4 inches in length. $120.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1601 Engineer Dividers These engineer dividers measure approximately 4 1/2 inches in length, are in good excavated condition, and are not functional. The action of the dividers is sealed closed due to rust. An example of these can be found as item 6 on page 60 of Howard Crouch's book "Civil War Artifacts". This relic was excavated, with permission, at Harrison's Landing (Berkeley Plantation) in Charles City County, VA., by Gene Cooley. Mr. Cooley is in his mid 80's and still relic hunts today. To read more about Mr. Cooley please click here. $75.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1568 US Combination Gun Tools These two US combination gun tools are in very good condition. The bottom style is the open end style and, the top example, which can still move, is the closed end style. Both of these appear non-excavated but the bottom example does not move and is somewhat pitted. Both of these are from a collection out of New Market, Va. and are approximately 3.5 inches in length. $75.00 for both. Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1443 Small Camp Axe Head This camp axe head is in very good condition and is from the collection of Richard E. Clem of Maryland. It has been nicely preserved with a very light clear coating and it displays beautifully. A relic hunter since the early sixties Mr. Clem dug these items in various battlefields and campsites in the area of Berryville, VA as well as Charles Town, WV. For more information about relic hunter Richard Clem click the link on his name above. $35.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC898 Model 1861 Musket Ram Rod This excavated model 1861 musket ram rod, with tulip nose and bulge near top, is complete but in two pieces. It was unfortunately broken in transit several years ago. This relic will still display very nicely. One section is approximately 20 1/2 inches and the other section is approximately 16 3/4 inches. $55.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC639 Austrian Lorenze Rifle Tool This multifunctional iron gun tool for the Austrian Lorenz rifle was excavated at Cold Harbor, VA. in the early seventies. It has been cleaned and very lightly clear coated for preservation. This would compliment any gun display. Approx. 3 x 4 1/4 inch. $65.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC640 Mainspring Vise Gun Tool This mainspring vise is in excellent excavated condition and has been cleaned and very lightly clear coated for preservation. This excavated relic was used by the soldier to remove the tension from the gun lock so as to allow its internals to be cleaned or repaired. Excavated in Cold Harbor, VA. in the early seventies. $45.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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