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Category: Non-excavated Items
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US 9th Army Corps Carved Hatchet
Super cool 9th A.C. hatchet carved with site names from the 1864 Petersburg campaign 'Fort Hell' and Lee's retreat route from Richmond/Petersburg in April of 1865. It measures 13 1/2 inches X 4 3/4 inches and was probably made under goverment contract. It is interesting that the soldier who carved it mispelled Burkeville as 'Burksville' and Farmville as 'Farmsville'. Both are along Lee's April '65 retreat route.
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Sheridans Cavalry Corps Gold Ring
Attractive Sheridan's Cavalry corps veterans gold ring in the well known form of Sheridan's wartime cavalry corps badge. The device is 1 inch long and 1/2 inch wide. A very attractive ring. It is hallmarked '14k'. Guaranteed to be gold.
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Named Southern Cross of Honor for Confederate Engineer
Rare exquisitely engraved Southern Cross of Honor awarded to: Capt. Engineers C.S.A . I have no information regarding Chichester's home state or birth date but I do have a complete copy of his compiled service record as researched by the horse soldier. Chichester serves with distinction as Engineer to D.H. Hill at Fredricksburg. Later while serving in Rhodes division he is captured at Leesburg, Virginia and is confined to Point Lookout, Maryland. More research needs to be done for this Confederate Engineer.
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Heckman's Brigade Shooting Prize Awarded in the Field to New York Trooper
A wonderful large silver shooting badge awarded to a 3rd New York Cavalry trooper, Corporal George W. Reitzel. The medal is accompanied by a full plate tintype of Corporal Reitzel wearing his prized medal. The 3rd New York Cavalry was attached to Heckman's Brigade, part of the 18th Army Corps, Portsmouth, Va., Dept. of Virginia and North Carolina, from January to April, 1864. The shooting competition must have been held during this period. One can only imagine the chagrin of the infantry units of the brigade being out shot by a cavalryman. Reitzel enlisted on 10/17/1861 at Darnestown, MD as a Private and mustered into "K" Co. NY 3rd Cavalry. He Re-enlisted on 12/16/1863 whereupon the 3rd New York Cavalry was designated a 'Veteran Volunteer' unit. Reitzel's medal is made of silver and measures 2 ½ inches in diameter. Obverse is engraved with a flag and the following legend: Target Prize 1864 George Reitzel Company K 3rd Regiment New York Cav It is framed in a 19th century frame that measures 12 x 10 inches. The matting is decorated with attractive calligraphy and geometric designs. It bears the following legend: Presented to Corpl G.W. REITZEL Company "K" 3d NEW YORK V.V. CAVALRY The full plate tintype of Reitzel shows him seated in uniform with his corporals chevrons visible. His medal is painted into the image with silver paint and this is just the way it was bought from the family. Some of the emulsion was removed from the background revealing the grain of the metal plate and creating a sharper outline of Corporal Reitzel. Shooting medals and awards are quite collectible with wartime examples rarely seen.
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Scarce Union Medical Officer's Sword Belt Sash
Scarce emerald green Union Medical Officer's Sword Belt Sash. Guaranteed Civil War or just before. Nice green color with tight knots. Unfortunately it was ripped at some point and re-sewn. Priced at about half of what a perfect one should bring. One of the scarcest types of sash.
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US Model 1855 Rifleman's Belt - Complete
Complete, Near Mint, US M1855 Rifleman's Belt/ Equipment Set. Belt is excellent with all correct buckles, keepers, and adjusting loops. There is a tear on one of the one adjusting tab where it connects to the inside of the belt but no loss, minor. The bayonet suspensions and frog with textured finish but excellent. Brass handled sword bayonet for the M1855 rifle marked "C 28" on the flat of the grip and 'H' just behind muzzle ring. No rust or pitting, just some minor staining. Cartridge box about mint with correct original single tin. J. I. Pittman maker's mark on the inside. An exceptional example of this scarce regulation US issue equipment set.
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Union General's Sword Belt Sash
Scarce cream colored Union General's Sword Belt Sash. Some staining and a little fraying near the top of one tassle. Otherwise very nice. Approximately 12 feet long.
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Fine Silver Identification Shield Inscribed to Massachusetts Soldier
Samuel F. Pearson was a 21-year-old butcher from Springfield, Mass. when he enlisted as a private in the 40th Mass. Vol. Inf. in September 1862. His classic, stamped silver identification badge features a raised spread-winged eagle and crossed flags at the top under which is skillfully etched in elaborate lettering "S. F. PEARSON/ Co. G/ 40th Reg't/ Mass. Vol." The reverse is missing its t-bar pin fastener, but otherwise the piece is in excellent condition. Pearson saw action during the Peninsular Campaign before his unit was transferred to South Carolina. He was discharged for disability in January 1864.
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3rd Delaware Silver ID Pin
Attractive jeweler made and engraved silver shield ID pin for a member of the 3rd Delaware Volunteer Infantry. This pin is unusual in that it has a 'safety pin' feature as a backup to the typical 'T-bar' attachment pin. Scarce Delaware related Civil War item. Jacob Hanna enlisted as a sergeant in the Third Delaware Infantry (3-YEARS). Third Infantry. -- Cols. William 0. Redden, Samuel H. Jenkins; Lieut.Col., William B. Dorrell; Majs., Arthur Maginnis, James B. Marr, Frederick Hackett, James E. Bailey. The work of forming this regiment, for the term of three years, was begun late in 1861, but was not actively pushed until the spring of 1862. As many of the men were from the central and southern parts of the state a rendezvous was established at Camp Fisher, near Camden, where the recruits were drilled and prepared for service in the field. The regiment moved from Camp Fisher the latter part of May 1862, proceeded to Harper's Ferry, and was engaged near Charlestown the 28th, intercepting the northward march of Stonewall Jackson. Thence it was successively engaged at Sulphur Springs, Chantilly and at Antietam. In the spring of 1864 it became a part of the 3rd brigade, 2nd division, 5th army corps, and participated in all the movements of that army. At the battle of Cold Harbor, Adjt. Purnell I. Pettijohn was killed, and Lieut.-Col. Darrell fell while leading a charge on the enemy's works at Petersburg on June 18. On June 26 Capt. Stewart, of Co. I, was wounded. The regiment was also in the battles before Petersburg at the explosion of the mine on July 30, and the Weldon railroad in August, invariably acquitting itself so as to reflect credit upon the state and the Union which it served. After the surrender of Lee, its recruits were transferred to the 1st Del. infantry and those who had enlisted in the earlier stages of its organization were mustered out on June 3, 1865, proceeding home with the 4th regiment. Source: The Union Army, vol. 1, p. 523
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Named West Virginia Veterans Medal - 1st Infantry
West Virginia Veterans Medal named to Private John Hays of company E, 1st WV Infantry. Medal is about mint and complete with original ribbon. Name and regiment are clearly stamped around the outer edge of the drop.
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