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This page last updated February 03, 2012
EMAIL Phone: 804-873-5462
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Plez Bagby
PO Box 6425
Charlottesville, VA 22906
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PC3961
US Cartridge Box Plate
This US cartridge box plate is from the collection of a well known and
highly respected digger, collector, and author of "Plates and Buckles of the
American Military 1795 - 1874". The brass face of the plate shows the
long tall letters "US" on a very pleasing brown patina. The brass has
no cracks, breaks, or repairs. It does, however, have an unusual and
interesting bend above the "U". While I don't know exactly what caused
this substantial bend, one might conclude that it was struck by something
long, long ago given the consistency of the patina in this area and the
curvature of the bend. This bend is definitely not a digger's digging
tool mistake. The lead is also still complete behind the bend as well
as the rest of the rear of the plate. Only one hook remains but it is
solid and straight up. This is clearly an early excavated plate that
is in very good condition. The labels on the rear indicate that it was
recovered from the Hanover Junction / North Anna, VA. area. This plate
will make an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War plate or general
relic collection. Approx. 55 x 85 mm. $150.00
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PC3999
Confederate Lined Infantry Button - P. TAIT
Backmark: * P. TAIT & Co.. / LIMERICK *
Construction: Brass, convex, two-piece
Approximate size: 19 mm.
Condition: Excellent, excavated, floating shank present. This
button has a very nice even brown patina with remaining soil in all the
right places to make it very displayable. It has no pushes, cracks,
breaks, repairs.
Recovered: Richmond, VA area
Reference: Tice CSI206Am1. Albert CS 173.
Price: $230.00
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PC4950
US 3.8 Inch Type I James Shell
This US 3.8 inch type I James shell is in excellent condition and
is from a decades old collection from Northern, VA. The mildly pitted iron has not been treated or
coated and is very stable. The lead and tin sleeve
sabot is no longer present but the rest of the shell, including its brass
anvil cap, is intact. This shell weighs approximately 9.2 pounds, is
approximately 3.67 in diameter and is approximately 7 inches in length. It was
fired from a 14-pounder James Rifle with a 3.8 inch caliber. This
shell will make an excellent addition to any artillery or general relic
collection. This particular artillery shell has been deactivated
and is ready for display. $875.00
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PC3989
Ten Top Grade Mixed Bullets
Here are ten top grade mixed Civil War bullets all in excellent condition,
with beautiful white patinas, from Virginia Civil War battlefields,
campsites, and trails. Included from left to right are: .69 caliber three
ringer, .58 caliber CS Gardner, .58 cal. pistol carbine, .52 cal. Sharps
carbine, .52 cal. Merrill carbine, .44 cal. Colt dragoon, .36 cal. old
pattern Colt, .69 cal. round ball, .54 cal. round ball, and a buck shot for
buck and ball. The ten bullets pictured are the exact bullets you will
receive. $95.00
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PC3951
Heavy Brass US Officer's Stirrup
This heavy brass US officer's stirrup is in excellent condition and was
excavated in Culpeper County, VA in the area of Brandy Station. It has
a very nice green patina and has not been cleaned as there is a light layer
of soil still present. Two examples of the same type of spur can be found
pictured in the fourth printing of Stanley S. Phillip's book "Excavated
Artifacts From Battlefields and Campsites of The Civil War" on page 78 as
items #4 and 5. The spur has no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs and
will make an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War cavalry or
general relic collection. Approximately 5 x 5 1/2 inches.
$175.00
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PC3398
Militia Cuff Button
Backmark: Blank
Construction: Flat, two-piece.
Approximate size: 14 mm.
Condition: Very good, excavated, secure shank present.
This button has a very pleasing brown patina with no cracks, breaks, bends
or repairs.
Recovered: Caroline County, VA.
Reference: Tice: GM206As Albert: Not
Listed
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PC3845
Georgia Ten Dollar Note
This Georgia ten dollar note in good condition and was
issued April 6th, 1864. It appears to be numbered "8356 or 8" and is
hand signed and pictured is Moneta seated by a chest gazing at Georgia coat
of arms. This note has some edge folding and staining. This note will
make an very nice addition to any Civil War currency or general relic
collection.
It will come in a clear acid free envelope for preservation and display.
$35.00
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PC3732
Enfield Bullet from the Blockade Runner "Modern Greece" - Certificate
Included
I am excited once again to
have the opportunity to offer a few more Enfield bullets with wood plugs,
all recovered from the English steamer "Modern
Greece" by diver Bill Epperson of North Carolina. In the early hours of
June 27th, 1862 The "Modern Greece", a blockade runner, was attempting to
deliver weapons and ammunition to the Confederate troops and ran aground off
Fort Fisher, NC while being fired upon by the US Navy. It eventually sank
leaving its cargo resting in only a few feet of water. This bullet,
recovered from this shipwreck, is in
excellent condition with an ashen grey patina and the letter "L"
stamped in
the base. One of the more amazing aspects about this find is the fact that
the wood plugs were also recovered in or about the bullets. This is an
excellent opportunity to own a piece of the cargo from this historic
Confederate blockade runner. This bullet will include a certificate
of authenticity signed by Bill Epperson. Clicking the thumbnail image
to the left will show enlargements of the bullet and its certificate,
pictured with one of the lead ingots, which was also recovered from the
Modern Greece by Mr. Epperson in the mid 1960's. These bullets were
likely produced from lead ingots such as the one pictured prior to being
shipped. To read
more about this blockade runner click on this link "Modern
Greece". The bullet in the picture is the exact bullet you will
receive and it measures approximately .57 x 1.08 inches. Also, to
be clear, the bullet pictured with the certificate as well as the lead ingot
in the additional pictures, is the exact bullet you will receive.
This is done primarily for documentation purposes. I was able to
acquire only a few of these Enfield bullets directly from Bill Epperson so,
if you want additional bullets, each with certificates, in similar
condition, please let me know. $38.00
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PC3465
Post Civil War Military Style Spur
This small to medium size non-excavated military style brass spur is in
excellent condition and has a nicely aged bronze patina. Its rowel is
present but does not move. According to Howard Crouch, author of "Historic American Spurs",
these spurs first appear pictured in the "Ordnance Memoranda No. 29" of 1885.
A similar example can be found in Crouch's book on page 69, item MS3.
On the example offered there appears to be the number "11" stamped on the
inside of one of the arms near the strap plate, which, according to Crouch,
may be an issue number of some type. This is an very nice example and will make an excellent addition to any
1800's spur collection. Approximate width is 2 7/8 inches and length is 4
3/8 inches.
$55.00
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PC3949
Carved Jeff Davis Eagle Hat Insignia
This carved Jeff Davis hat insignia is one of those relics that has the "wow
factor". Soldiers passed there idle time whittling away at wood, lead
bullets, and various accoutrements with much of it turning into works of
art. In this case, with this Jeff Davis hat insignia, the area to
either side of the eagle's neck and head, including everything above,
between the wings has been cut away. Four tiny holes, two up and two down,
were made so that two attachment wires, which are still present, could be
strung though so that the device could be attached to a hat or jacket.
These Jeff Davis hat insignias were proudly worn by the enlisted men.
Click on the on the thumbnail picture to the left, and you will see at the
at the bottom of the page that I have included an image of a similar, but
slightly different, Jeff Davis hat insignia that is complete, for comparison
purposes. (Please note that there were several different dye stamps
producing these insignias all with slight variations). On the rear
side of this insignia, at the base of the shield, are remnants of the solder
that once secured the original wire loops. This example, recovered in the
early 1990's off Lee's Ridge Road in Warrenton, VA., is in excellent
condition, has no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs. Constructed of
brass it has a base brown patina which is still partially covered by a
yellow woodsy type soil layer. It is another great example of soldier
artwork while in the field and this will enhance any Civil War insignia
collection or general excavated relic collection. Approximately 2 x 2
inches. $195.00
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PC2741
Ten .44 Caliber Colt Dragoon Pistol Bullets
These
ten dropped .44 caliber Colt dragoon bullets are in very good dropped
condition and were recovered from the
Brandy Station, VA area. Most of these examples have either white or
dirty white patinas. The 10 bullets pictured are the exact bullets you will
receive. $45.00
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PC3713
Early 1800's Button - Similar to the Light Artillery Buttons used 1808-1821
Backmark: Blank
Construction: Appears to be pewter, one-piece.
Approximate size: 19 mm.
Condition: Fair, excavated, secure shank present. This
cast button has a ring with, what I am estimating as 16 stars, in a circle
inside the ring. The button has damage to one side, a stress
crack just inside the stars, and is worn.
Recovered: Fort Waccasassa, FL
Reference: Tice: Not Listed Albert:
Similar to AY 43C (without "LA 1")
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PC3923
Confederate Infantry Coat Button - E.M.L & C. Richmond VA.
Backmark: "E.M.L & C. RICHMOND VA." rmdc
Construction: Medium convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 23 mm.
Condition: Very good, excavated, Secure shank present.
Very pleasing woodsy brown-green patina with no pushes, cracks, breaks, or
repairs. A very nice excavated example.
Recovered: Unknown.
Reference: Tice: CSI240A1 Albert: CS181
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PC4043
Kentucky Military Institute Button
Backmark: "W. H. HORSTMANN & SONS / . PHI ." rmdc
Construction: Convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 20 mm.
Condition: Excellent, excavated, secure shank present.
This button has a very pleasing chocolate brown patina and just enough gilt
to highlight the two standing figures shaking hands and the letters "KMI".
These buttons were not heavily gilded to begin with. This button has
no pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Recovered: South of Fredericksburg, VA in the Moss Neck area
over 2 decades ago. It has been in the same collection for at least 20
years.
Reference: Tice: KYS275A4 Albert: SU192
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PC4041
V.M.I. Cartridge Box Plate - 1/3 Portion Excavated
This Virginia Military
Institute cartridge box plate is the union of approximately 1/3 original
excavated plate and 2/3 reproduction plate. The original portion is
the letter "I", including both periods to either side and a portion of the
right side of the "M". There are two examples of VMI box
plates pictured in Steve Mullinax's book "Confederate
Belt Buckles and Plates", 1st edition, on page 216 (also in
"Expanded Edition" of same book on page
240), one with periods in-between the letters and one without periods.
The plate with periods and an iron back, such as this 1/3 portion, is undoubtedly rarer than the lead filled VMI (no periods) cartridge box plate
with only 3 other known examples. Now there are 3 1/3 known examples!
The original portion was recovered in the early 1980's by a gentleman while working in his garden located in
Brownsburg, VA. Brownsburg is situated just north of Lexington , VA,
where VMI is located. Brownsburg was on the back road to Staunton, VA and
was used extensively by the VMI cadets for long marches during training
during the 1840s and 50s, the period this plate was used. It is this same
route used by a portion of Gen. Hunter's army as it marched toward Lexington
intent on destroying the VMI shortly after the CS victory at New Market. In May of 1864, Lt. Col. Scott Shipp,
(age 24) VMI Commandant of Cadets, marched his 257 cadets (ages15-26) 81
miles in four days, from Lexington to New Market, VA to meet up with General Breckinridge's
Confederate force. On May 15 the
Battle of New
Market took place leaving 48 cadets wounded and 10 dead. This
was, however, a Confederate victory. With the exception of Civil
War era VMI buttons, other VMI Civil War artifacts from the war, are nearly
impossible to recover or even find available for collecting. Finding
even a portion of a VMI plate is considered "a find of a lifetime", finding
a complete example is hitting a grand slam in the world series. This
rare piece of VMI Keydet Civil War history will be an excellent addition to
any Civil War plate or VMI collection. Approx. 42 x
71 mm. $635.00
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PC3374
US Cavalry Cuff Button
Backmark: ". SCOVILLS & Co. . / EXTRA" dm
Construction: High convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 14 mm.
Condition: Excellent, excavated, secure shank present.
This very pretty US cavalry cuff button has just enough gilt remaining to
nicely highlight the eagle, arrows, olive branch and letter "C" in its
shield. It has no pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Recovered: Caroline County, VA.
Reference: Tice: CV215A35 Albert: CV1
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PC4044
US Artillery Belt Plate Wreath
This US artillery belt plate wreath is in very good condition and is looking
for a matching tongue with the letters "US". Though the wreath has a
slight inward bend and shows some scars of period use, it is still a very
solid and handsome looking relic with its brown patina. Note the three
dots on the rear of the belt loop in the enlarged images by clicking on the
picture to the left. These dots represented its assembly numbers.
The approximate measurements are as follows: Belt loop height is 54
mm. (2.14 inches). Its exterior wreath height is 49 mm. (1.94 inches).
The width of the inside border of wreath is 33-35 mm. (1.32 - 1.37 inches).
Any tongue disc measuring approximately 33-34 mm. in diameter should fit
nicely. End to end measures 63 mm. (2.49 inches). This wreath
was recovered over thirty years ago at Chickamauga, TN. and has no cracks,
breaks, or repairs. $365.00
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PC3032
Virginia State Seal Coat Button - From A
Virginia Button Collection
Backmark: ". HORSTMANN & ALLIEN / . N Y ."
Construction: Convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 21 mm.
Condition: Excellent. Non-excavated.
Reference: Tice: VA 229 B1 Albert: VA 15B
Price:
$250.00
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PC3388
North Carolina State Seal Coat Button
Backmark: Illegible. Possibly "W. WILDT & SON / RICHMOND
VA."
Construction: Convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 22 mm.
Condition: Very good, excavated, missing shank. This
button has moderate detail of the state seal and a very pleasing
brown-bronze patina. It has no pushes, cracks, or repairs.
Recovered: Caroline County, VA.
Reference: Tice: NC210 Albert: NC 8
Price:
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PC3920
Confederate Artillery Coat Button
Backmark: Blank
Construction: Low convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 22 mm.
Condition: Good, excavated, shank missing from tinned iron
back. The front of this CS artillery button has an even brown patina
with no pushes, cracks or repairs. The rear has a hole where the shank
once was attached and will make an excellent display piece.
Recovered: Orange, VA.
Reference: Tice: CSA243A1 Albert:
CS 117
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PC3998
US Infantry Button
Backmark: ". SCOVILL MF'G CO, . / WATERBURY" dm
between two rings of dots.
Construction: High convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 20 mm.
Condition: Very good, excavated, secure shank present.
Plenty of gilt highlighting the eagle and "I" in shield and a tiny
bit of thread still around shank. There are no
pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Recovered: Early 1990's off Lee's Ridge Road in Warrenton, VA.
Reference: Tice: GI215A84 Albert: GI 85,
88
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PC3954
Confederate Infantry Button - Lined
Backmark: ". SUPERIOR QUALITY" dm
Construction: Convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 23 mm.
Condition: Excellent, excavated, secure shank present.
Nice medium brown patina with no pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Recovered: Unknown.
Reference: Tice: CSI203A3 Albert: CS 172
Price:
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PC3952
Confederate Infantry Button - Stippled
Backmark: "* H T & B * / MANCHESTER" dm
Construction: Convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 25 mm.
Condition: Excellent, excavated, secure shank present.
Nice dusty green patina with no pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Recovered: Cold Harbor, VA
Reference: Tice: CSI200A1 Albert: CS 171
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PC3880
US Base .58 Caliber Bullet
This excavated
.58 caliber bullet with "US" stamped in the base is from the collection of
Dennis
Irvin. This particular bullet is in good condition with a visible "US"
stamping in the cavity and mold seam . Mr. Irving hunted campsites in
several areas in central Virginia with several important finds coming from
the area of
Brandy Station, VA. These particular finds, on October 29, 1977, are
documented in a chapter from Howard Crouch's book "Relic Hunter" and the
story of these finds can be read by
clicking here. M&M 342 and T&T 152. $60.00
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PC3877
US Cartridge Box Plate
This US cartridge box plate is in very good condition and is complete.
Written on the back of this plate, presumably by the digger, is:
"FOUND MARCH OF 1973 IN THE
WILDERNESS"
and "No. 1" most likely indicating either his first box plate recovery or
his first from the Wilderness. The brass face of this plate,
with its very pleasing even chocolate brown patina, has the big bold letters
"US". The rear has a nearly complete compliment of solder with some
flaking at the edges. Both iron attachment loops are present, complete
and straight up. This plate has no cracks, breaks, bends, or
repairs. $225.00
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PC3975
Confederate Artillery Button - Lined
Backmark: Blank
Construction: Convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 23 mm.
Condition: Excellent, excavated, secure shank present.
This button has a brown patina with no pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs.
This button displays much nicer in hand under regular room lighting than is
depicted the high resolution pictures.
Recovered: From a hospital site in Fredericksburg, VA.
Reference: Tice: CSA203A5 Albert: CS 102
Price:
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PC3009
Virginia State Seal Coat Button - From
A Virginia Button Collection
Backmark:
"W.H. HORSTMANN & SONS/ * PHILA * "
Construction: Low convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 22.5 mm.
Condition: Excellent. Non-excavated.
Reference: Tice: VA 206 A6 Albert: VA 4A
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PC3978
North Carolina "Sunburst"
Button
Backmark: Blank
Construction: Low convex, one-piece.
Approximate size: 23 mm.
Condition: Very good, excavated, shank missing. Very
pleasing even brown patina with no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs.
Recovered: Unknown
Reference: Tice: NC242A1 Albert: NC 16
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PC2435
US Belt Plate
This excavated US belt plate
is in excellent condition and was
recovered from
Wilderness, Va. several decades ago by local relic hunter Henry Foster.
The brass face, with its very pleasing brown patina, shows some minor wear
but is otherwise perfect without any cracks or breaks. The rear has
the "puppy paw" belt attachment hooks solidly in place and a nearly full
compliment of solder showing some minor surface flaking in areas around the
rim. This belt plate will be an excellent addition to any Civil War
plate or general excavated relic collection. Approx. 56 x
89 mm. $295.00
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PC3996
Eagle Plate - Carved
This eagle plate, recovered on the outskirts of Richmond, VA., appears to
have been carved upon. The brass face of the plate has a dusty brown
patina with a couple of rust through spots from the rear iron attachment
loops and bars. The rear is missing the attachments loops and the
remaining solder is solid. It appears that a portion of the rim and
triangular section between the eagle's talons were intentionally carved off.
This plate will be an interesting piece to add to any Civil War campsite or
general relic collection. This plate has not been repaired.
Approx. 64 mm. $65.00
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PC3976
Virginia State Seal
Button
Backmark: "* SCOVILL MFG.CO. * /WATERBURY" rmdc
Construction: Convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 22.5 mm.
Condition: Excellent, excavated, secure shank present.
This button has just enough gilt to nicely outline Virtus standing over
Tyranny. It has no pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Recovered: Richmond, Virginia area.
Reference: Tice: VA222A7 Albert: VA 13
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PC3940
Cavalry Watering Bit
This excavated iron watering bit is in excellent condition and was recovered
in the early 1990's off Lee's Ridge Road in Warrenton, VA. All parts,
though rusty, move freely and are complete.
According to Howard Crouch's book "Civil War Artifacts" on page
129, watering bits were used when the horse was at rest and were a specified
part of the trooper's gear. This example will be an excellent addition
to any cavalry or general excavated relic collection. Measures
approximately 11 1/8 inches in length and its ring diameter is
approximately 2 3/4 inches. $45.00
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PC3844
Georgia Twenty Dollar Note
This Georgia twenty dollar note in good condition and was
issued April 6th, 1864. It is hand signed and pictured is Moneta
seated by a chest gazing at Georgia coat of arms. This note will
make an very nice addition to any Civil War currency or general relic
collection.
It will come in a clear acid free envelope for preservation and display.
$45.00
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PC2327
US Belt Plate
This US belt plate was excavated in an area near the battle of
Chancellorsville in Spotsylvania County, VA., by a local relic hunter. The face has a
brown patina with some rim damage at the "S" end. The hooks are
solidly attached in the lead fill which is solid and complete with the
exception of the one damaged end. The plate has not been repaired and
it still exhibits a nice body curve. This US buckle will make an
excellent addition to any excavated relic collection.
Approx. 55 x 85 mm. $215.00
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PC3934
Eagle Plate
This eagle plate is in fair condition and definitely shows the scars of war
and being buried in the ground for nearly 130 years. The plates brass
face, with its brown patina, shows a faded eagle clutching arrows and an
olive branch in its talons. There is clearly rim damage and some of
the original brass showing through on the face if held under lighting.
The rear iron loops are missing and the solder fill is thin in in areas of
the rim. This plate was recovered off Lees Ridge Road just south of
Warrenton, VA in the early 1990's. This plate will be an excellent
addition to any excavated Civil War relic collection. Approx. 63
mm. $60.00
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PC3987
Huge Shell Fragment - 15 Inch Shell
This huge shell fragment, weighing 17.6 pounds, is a section of a 15 inch
shell likely fired from a Dahlgren smoothbore gun. It was recovered in
the area of Malvern Hill, VA and is still in "as dug" condition. The
15 inch shell weighing in at 331 pounds, was one of the largest round balls
to be lofted from Navy gunboats such as the Monitor. The one inch high
.69 caliber three ring "fat boy" bullet is pictured alongside to give some
idea of the enormity of this piece of history. This fine artillery
relic will be an excellent display piece in any excavated Civil War
artillery or general relic collection. Measures approximately 6 x 8
inches at its widest points. $75.00
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PC3887
Louisiana State Seal Coat Button
Backmark: "HORSTMANN'S / NY. & PHI." dm
Construction: Convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 22 mm.
Condition: Good, excavated, secure shank present.
Handsome gilt covered complete button with moderate push to front. No
cracks, breaks or repairs.
Recovered: Fauquier County, VA - DFD (direct from digger)
Reference: Tice: LA223A2 Albert: LA 7
Price:
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"Civil War Artifacts - A Guide For The Historian"
by Howard R. Crouch - 6th Edition
Brand New and Signed by the
Author
This book is a comprehensive collection of photographs and captions of
excavated Civil War relics and is absolutely essential for any collector or
enthusiast. Originally published in 1995 with 238 pages covering nearly
everything a Civil War relic hunter/collector could expect to find from
buttons, bullets, bottles, swords, buckles, plates, guns, badges, uniform
items, canteens, horse equipment, stencils, camp items etc..... it still
remains today an extremely useful tool in identifying those relics recovered
from the backyards, trails, farm fields, woodlands, and most anywhere the
Civil War took place. Click on the thumbnail image to the left to see a
small sampling of some of the pages. While this magnificent book
doesn't cover every relic associated with the Civil War, it does provide a
broad look at what a relic hunter/collector might bring home after a day of
hunting. The best part of this book for me is the fact that with its shear
volume of items, I can never manage to see everything in it. Each time I
pick it up, to either ID an item that I am researching or just to thumb
through, my attention will inevitably be drawn to yet another relic that I
failed to see during a previous reading. I will then spend another
half hour pondering that piece forgetting about what I was originally
looking for! What I am offering is a hard bound copy which is brand new and
is personally signed by Howard Crouch. It measures approximately 8 3/4 x
11 1/4 inches and has 238 pages with photographs and captions on nearly
every page. $49.50
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North
South Trader Magazines
Available North South Traders, Volumes XXII -
XXXII have just been listed as "available". A
listing of the Table of Contents for each of these issues is forthcoming.
Available for sale are copies of North South Trader magazines.
What I have currently listed are Volumes I - XXXII ranging in very good to near mint condition. I will entertain offers for entire
volumes or will sell them individually according to price list. Not only is this publication an excellent reference source
for Civil War history and relics but nearly all of the front covers are a
work of art. This offering is an excellent opportunity to obtain that
hard to find copy, or copies, that are missing from your collection, or to
simply begin a new collection.
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North South Trader Magazine
“Founders Collection”
A Complete Near Mint Unsold Set of the first 11 Volumes (67
issues) 1973 - 1984
Virginia
Relics has acquired a limited number of
complete unsold sets of the first eleven volumes of the North South Trader magazine
directly from the magazine's founder and original publisher, William Mussenden.
These volumes were all produced during his time as owner and publisher from May 1973
until October 31, 1984. The
1st eleven volumes includes 67 issues, (includes the 1979 Price Guide),
which have all been properly stored in William Mussenden's personal collection since they
were printed. All are original issues and are in unread,
excellent condition. THESE ISSUES WERE NEVER SOLD or made available,
until now. Once these few "Founder's Collection" sets are sold there will be no more available. This never before sold Founder's Collection
including all of the early and rare issues, plus the first and second price
guides, is now available for only
$495.00. PRICE INCLUDES SHIPPING WITHIN THE
U.S.
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Charlottesville, VA 22906
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