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PC4902
Iron Musket Butt Plate
This excavated iron musket butt plate was recovered in Caroline County, VA
and is very good condition. This butt plate retains its original shape
and its lower screw is still in place. The iron appears stable and
this relic will be an
excellent addition to any excavated Civil War gun part or general relic
collection. $35.00
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PC4955
Virginia State Seal Cuff Button
Backmark: Illegible.
Construction: High convex, three-piece.
Approximate size: 14 mm.
Condition: Very good, excavated, secure shank, with a tiny bit
of thread, present. A nice example with plenty of gilt, with no
pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Recovered: Spotsylvania County, VA.
Reference: Tice: VA261As Albert: VA 20
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PC4985
Confederate "BABY SIZE" Forked Tongue Belt Plate
This Confederate "baby size" forked tongue belt plate is in good condition
and has an awesome woodsy green patina. When recovered, on the day
before Easter of
this year from Quinton, VA, it was missing its tongue, but the digger kept digging and
recovered it from the same hole a few minutes later. The break in the
stem of the tongue is clearly old damage as there is no bright brass showing
in this area. Also recovered, only few inches away, was a complete
drummers buckle with the same patina. This frame buckle has no cracks,
bends, or repairs, measures approximately 57 x 89 mm., and will be an
excellent addition to any Civil War belt plate or general relic collection.
$750.00
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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
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PC4975
Dug
Relic Colt,
Model 1849 "Pocket" Revolver
This excavated Colt, model 1849 "pocket" revolver is a very cool relic.
This pistol was recovered on top of a Confederate earthwork along the
Howlett Line at Bermuda Hundred in Chesterfield County, VA. It has a 4
inch barrel and a serial number of 130215 visible in a couple of areas which
would indicate a pre-Civil War manufacture date of the late 1850's.
Its trigger guard and backstrap are slightly bent left of the pistol's
center line which appears to be the result of being struck. The spur
of its hammer is missing and the trigger guard is miss-shaped on its lower
edge. This revolver has been in a collection for many years and
appears to have been properly treated with electrolysis at the time of
recovery. This fine relic will be an excellent addition to any Civil
War excavated weapon, battlefield, or general relic collection.
$675.00
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PC4797
McClellan Cape Pin
This excavated General George B. McClellan cape pin is in excellent
condition and was recovered off Route 5 in the area of Malvern Hill, VA.
It is constructed of cast brass which now has a light green patina.
The rear still has its attachment stem with hole and there is still a
portion of the chain attached on the bottom loop. This cape pin has no
cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs and will be an excellent addition to any
Civil War campsite, battlefield, or general relic collection.
Approx. 24 x 37 mm. $425.00
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PC4981
Confederate Script Infantry Coat Button
Backmark:
"S. ISAACS CAMPBELL & Co / LONDON / 71 JERMYN. ST" dm
Construction: Convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 22 mm.
Condition: Very good, excavated, secure shank present. This
button has a very pleasing brown patina, with no pushes, cracks, breaks, or
repairs. The back mark is difficult to see, but is there.
Recovered: Off Flannigan Mill Road in New Kent County, VA.
Reference: Tice: CSI215A2 Albert: CS 177
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PC4923
.69 Caliber French Triangle Base Bullet - from "The John Marks Collection"
This excavated .69 caliber French triangle base bullet, recovered in
Abbeville, Mississippi, is in very good condition and
is from the recently released Civil War relic collection of longtime Tennessee relic hunter
John A. Marks. It is another one of the best documented relics that I
have had the opportunity to offer, and it is with great pleasure that I can
make it available on this website. Mr. Marks relic hunted over a span
33 years beginning on January 11, 1967 and recovered a copious amount of
relics during that time. The meticulous Mr. Marks managed to document
each relic he recovered by marking it with its date of recovery and his
letter and number code indicating area of recovery. Many of the relics
Mr. Marks pulled out of the ground were pristine in condition. Mr.
Marks passed away on March 13, 2000 but what he left the Civil War relic
collecting community, as well as Civil War historians, will be forever
appreciated. DESCRIPTION: This nearly perfectly
formed bullet has a waxy white patina and a visible casting sprue.
The base view of the bullet shows its triangular design and its slightly
out-of-round skirt. On the side of the exterior of the bullet, in
small, nicely printed lettering, is the bullet type, the date of "3-27-87"
and his more exact recovery location code of "AV+7" with the "AV" indicating
Abbeville and the "+7" indicating a more specific area of Abbeville where
this fine relic was recovered. This very nice bullet will be an excellent
addition to any excavated Civil War bullet plate or general relic collection. $45.00
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PC4979
Georgia State Seal Kepi Button
Backmark: Blank
Construction: Convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 13 mm.
Condition: Very good, excavated, secure shank present.
This fine kepi size button has plenty of gilt with no pushes, cracks,
breaks, or repairs.
Recovered: Augustus Smith camp, New Kent County, VA
Reference: Tice: GA200Cs4 Albert: GA 1
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PC5010
State of New York Belt Plate
This State of New York belt plate is in good condition and was excavated in
the area of
Bermuda Hundred, VA. The brass face of the plate showing the
letters "SNY" has aged into a very pleasing brown patina and is basically
flawless with the exception of a nearly invisible hairline crack below the
"N" which is recognizable under a strong light and magnifier. The rear
has both puppy paw attachment studs but is missing its belt hook which may
explain why it was left behind. There is a full complement of solder
and the plate has no major bends or repairs. This belt plate
will be an excellent addition to any Civil War belt plate or general relic
collection. $550.00
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PC4914
Five High-Grade Williams Regulation Bullets
These
five high-grade Williams regulation bullets all were recovered in the area of
Culpeper, VA. All are in excellent dropped condition and all with very nice
white patinas. According to Dean Thomas' bullet reference book "Round
Ball to Rimfire Part One" these bullets were produced by the E. D. Williams
& Co. of New York City. These examples and will be a great addition to any
Civil War bullet or general relic collection. The bullets
pictured are the exact ones you will receive. $55.00
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PC4889
Sword Scabbard Mounts
These excavated sword scabbard mounts are constructed of brass and were
recovered together off Old Union Road in Charles City County, VA.
These mounts were originally parts of a leather scabbard for a model 1850
foot officer's sword. Both are in very good condition, with a very
pleasing brown-green patina, and neither have been repaired. A section
of leather is still visible inside each mount and they will be an excellent
addition to any Civil War campsite or general relic collection.
$175.00
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PC4931
Maine State Seal Cuff Button
Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G. CO. / WATERBURY" dm
Construction: High convex, three-piece.
Approximate size: 15 mm.
Condition: Very good, non-excavated, secure shank present.
A nice example with no
pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Reference: Tice: ME200As5 Albert: ME 1
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PC5015
.50 Caliber Wilkinson Bullet
This
.50 caliber Wilkinson bullet is in very good condition and has a very
pleasing white patina. It has a visible mold seam with no digger
damage. Approximately .497 inches in diameter and .939 in length.
This bullet will be an excellent addition to any Civil War bullet or general
relic collection. $55.00
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PC4700
US Artillery Coat Button
Backmark: ". SCOVILL MF'G CO . WATERBURY"
dm
Construction: High convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 21 mm.
Condition: Excellent, non-excavated, secure shank present.
This button has a dull brass patina and has no pushes, cracks, breaks, or
repairs.
Reference: Tice: AY215A Albert: AY 78, 79
According to Tice, production of this button type began around 1845, and
lasted beyond the Civil War.
Price: $50.00
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PC4978
South Carolina State Seal Coat Button
Backmark: " . CANFIELD BRO & CO. . / BALTIMOR" dm
Construction: Convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 22 mm.
Condition: Excellent, excavated, secure shank present. A
near perfect example with ample gilt, strong back mark, with no
pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Recovered: Highland Springs, VA.
Reference: Tice: SC244A1 Albert: SC 11
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PC4980
Confederate Script Infantry Coat Button
Backmark: Blank
Construction: Convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 22 mm.
Condition: Very Good, excavated, secure shank present.
This button has an even brown patina and with no pushes, cracks, breaks, or
repairs.
Recovered: Off Flannigan Mill Road in New Kent County, VA.
Reference: Tice: CSI215B3 Albert: CS 177
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PC4990
VMI Cadet Coat Button
Backmark: "R & W. ROBINSON" dm on ribbon with an eagle between
the swalllowtail ends.
Construction: Low convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 22 mm.
Condition: Excellent, non-excavated, secure shank. This
button is excellent in all facets. It has a beautiful toned patina
with no pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Reference: Tice: VAS294B1 Albert: SU 408
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PC4879
Confederate 2.9 Inch Archer Artillery Bolt
This excavated Confederate 2.9 inch Archer bolt is in very good condition.
Though missing its lead sabot, the iron is in great shape and there is a
visible mold seam. This bolt was recovered from the area of White Oak
Swamp in eastern Henrico County, VA. An
example of this bolt can be found in Dickey and George's "Field Artillery
Projectiles of the American Civil War" on page 72 of the 1980 edition and on
page 78 of the 1993 edition. It weighs approximately 6.8 pounds and
measures approximately 2.94 inches in diameter and 5.97 inches in length.
This Archer bolt will be an excellent addition to any Civil War
artillery or general relic collection. $850.00
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PC4939
Confederate Selma Arsenal Lube Groove Bullet
This Confederate Selma Arsenal lube groove bullet is in excellent condition.
It has a grey patina, 3 rings, and has a plug type cavity. These
bullets were manufactured at the Selma Arsenal in Selma, Alabama and will be
an excellent addition to any Civil War bullet or general relic collection.
$25.00
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PC4924
Confederate
Selma Arsenal Lube Groove Bullet "BLOW-THROUGH"
This excavated Confederate Selma Arsenal lube groove bullet is a rare an
unusual find and is an excellent example of a blow-through. The
blow-through is a result of a weakness in the walls of the upper body of the
bullet formed during the manufacturing process. As you can see from
the additional picture enlargements, the blast from being fired caused the
upper body lead to be nicely splayed out to one side. These
Confederate bullets were manufactured at the Selma Arsenal in Selma,
Alabama. Typically, blow-throughs are found in Confederate Gardner
bullets and this is the first lube groove bullet I have seen with a
blow-through. Normally these bullets measure approximately 1 inch in
length. This example now measures 1.5 inches in length. This
bullet will be an excellent addition to any Civil War bullet or general
relic collection. Measures approximately .571 x .991 inches.
$65.00
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PC5012
Malvern Hill Commemorative Brick
As a small child I remember a Malvern Hill brick resting near the fireplace
of my family home. To me it represented a great war fought long ago,
but only a few miles down the road. After the battle the Union troops would
rest in tents in the farm fields just steps away from my back door. I
never asked my father about the brick as it didn't need much explanation, I
knew, however, that he was very proud of it, even though our ancestors had
fought for the south. I suppose, like many of us, I wish I had asked
him more questions. I eventually found out that these bricks were
produced at a brick kiln at Malvern Hill, VA after the war and were sold as
commemorative pieces. Though this example has some chipping on the bottom
edge, this particular brick is in much better condition than my father's as
this one has no cracks and no repairs. This would be a very cool item
to use either as a bookend or even inserted as part of the bricks of a
fireplace. The scene on the front of the brick clearly shows a cannon and
the following lettering "Malvern Hill Jul 1st 1862" The overall condition
is very good with some chipping and wear. Approx. 1 1/2 x 4 x 8 1/2
inches. $265.00
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PC3591
.58 Caliber Skin Cartridge
This .58 caliber skin cartridge is in excellent condition and was
excavated in the area of Cold Harbor, VA. The bullet has a very
pleasing white patina and its skin cartridge, which is still nicely rounded
and not crimpled, has no cracks, holes or repairs. The skin is still
solidly attached and, if gently shaken, one can still hear the 150 year old
gun powder inside. These cartridges are rarely, if ever, excavated
with the skin cartridge still present or attached due to ground action.
This cartridge is one of the best examples I have come across and it will be
an excellent addition to any Civil War bullet, cartridge, or general
excavated relic collection. $50.00
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PC4969
Grape Shot -
Cold Harbor
This 1.5 inch grape shot is in good condition and its accompanying old typed
label indicates that it was recovered from "Cold Harbor May 1966".
This piece of artillery will be an excellent addition to any Civil War
artillery or general relic collection. $55.00
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PC5005
Confederate Officer Button
Backmark: "EXTRA RICH / TREBLE GILT" dm
Construction: Convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 24 mm.
Condition: Excellent, non-excavated, secure shank. This
button is excellent in all facets. It has a beautiful toned patina
with no pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Reference: Tice: CS205A5 Albert: CS 5
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PC3498
Ten High-Grade .69 Caliber Round Balls
These ten high grade .69 caliber round balls all were recovered in
the area of
Brandy Station, VA area. All are in excellent dropped condition and with
very nice white patinas. The round balls pictured are the exact ones
you will receive and they will be an excellent addition to any excavated
Civil War bullet or general relic collection. $55.00
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PC4718
Pre-Civil War US Infantry Coat Button
Backmark: "SCOVILLS & CO / WATERBURY" rmdc
Construction: Convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 19 mm.
Condition: Excellent, non-excavated, secure shank present.
This button has ample silver plate remaining and still has a portion of the
coat string attached to its shank. It has no pushes, cracks, breaks,
or repairs.
Reference: Tice: GIUNCL18 Albert: GI 82
Price:
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PC4858
Sword Hand Guard
This excavated heavy solid brass sword hand guard was recovered in the area of City Point, VA which was
the site of
Ulysses S. Grant's Headquarters in 1864-65. Measuring
approximately 3 x 6 inches at its widest width and length, it is crudely
made, and there is some unusual bending. This device was designed
to protect the hand from blows from other swords in combat. With
its dirty brown-green patina, this handsome relic that will be a very nice
addition to any Civil War campsite, battlefield, or general relic
collection. $95.00
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PC4928
Pre-Civil War US Artillery Coat Button
Backmark: ". R & W. ROBINSON . / EXTRA RICH" dm
Construction: Low convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 19 mm.
Condition: Excellent, non-excavated, secure shank present. This
beautiful button has no pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Reference: Tice: AY206A6 Albert: AY71
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PC4872
US Belt Buckle
This excavated US belt plate is complete ands was recovered in Culpeper
County, VA. Its brass face has a very nice green-brown patina and is
in good condition with the exception of a small break in the rim above the
letters "US". This break does not appear to be recent as there is no
bright brass showing in this area, otherwise, the face has no cracks or
other damage. The rear is solid with all three belt attachment hooks
in place and a full complement of solder with the exception of a small
amount at the area of the aforementioned rim break. This plate will be
an excellent addition to any Civil War belt plate or general relic
collection. Approx. 54 x 85 mm. $250.00
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US Rifleman Coat Button
Backmark: Blank
Construction: High convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 20 mm.
Condition: Very good, excavated, secure shank present. This
button has an overall chocolate brown patina with no pushes, cracks, breaks,
or repairs.
Recovered: Varina, VA.
Reference: Tice: 212/215A61 Albert: RF 17
& 19
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PC4883
Confederate Copper Time Fuse Adaptor
This excavated Confederate copper time fuse adaptor is in excellent
condition and was for use in rifled artillery projectiles. This fine
artillery relic was acquired direct from the digger who recovered it decades
ago from
the Fort
Brady area of Henrico County, VA. It was here that the Union Army
engineers constructed a fortification overlooking the James River in late
1864 which prevented movement of Confederate gunboats.
If you like that fresh out of the ground appearance, then is for you, as it
has had little or no cleaning. What is even more amazing is the fact
that a portion of its paper time fuse is still visibly lodged in place. This adaptor is constructed of copper
which has a woodsy green patina. The two
spanner holes visible on the top of the adaptor were used to screw it into
the shell. A paper time fuse, of varying burn times, would be inserted
into the larger center hole. The head of this adaptor measures
approximately 1.25 inches in diameter and its length measures approximately
1.39 inches. The threads are in very good condition and this adaptor
has no cracks, breaks, or repairs. It will be an excellent addition to
any excavated Civil War artillery or general relic collection.
$75.00
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PC4359
Sunburst and Crown Device
This interesting two-piece
stamped brass ornament was excavated in the Hampton Rhodes, VA area in the
1970's. My limited research on this piece has not produced any
concrete evidence as to what period in history it is from. When it was acquired
from the family of the digger, it accompanied numerous other Civil War
artifacts all recovered by the digger, and both portions were displayed together
in a small Riker display case. The patinas of both pieces match and
the attachment bar of the crown certainly corresponds with the two slots in
the middle of the sunburst indicating to me that the crown did indeed attach
to the sunburst as I have displayed. It is definitely a unique piece
that at first glance screams Colonial but the construction of the device may
state otherwise. The sunburst portion is approximately 64 mm. in diameter and
the crown measures approximately 30 x 36 mm. $150.00
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PC4702
US Artillery Coat Button
Backmark: ". Wm. SMITH & CO . / NEW-YORK" rmdc
Construction: High convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 22 mm.
Condition: Excellent, non-excavated, secure shank present.
This handsome button still has a portion of the coat string attached to its
shank and has no pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Reference: Tice: AY215A72 Albert: AY 78, 79
According to Tice, production of this button type began around 1845, and
lasted beyond the Civil War.
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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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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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
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