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DU001 | Backpack Hook - Dug by Tom in Hamilton's Thicket - Comes with notarized letter of provenance. Limited quantity. | $5.00 |
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DU002 | Sabot or Lead Piece with soldier's initials carved - Measures approximately 2.25" x 1". Tom personally dug this in Gettysburg near a tree line where Latimer's Battery was stationed between Old York Road and Hanover Road. It came out of a hole with some lead shavings and a few percussion caps. It is pretty heavy and has the initials "G" and "N" carved into it. I figure some soldier was just sitting there killing time. The patina on this piece is a wonderful eggshell color and is one of the very few personalized pieces that this digger has ever recovered. This will make a gorgeous display piece from Gettysburg and will come with a notarized letter. | $75.00 |
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DU004 | Friction Primers - from Petersburg, Virginia campaign. These friction primers were used in 24 pound Coehorn mortars and are larger than common field artillery friction primers. | $10.00 EACH |
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DU005 | Buckle. Measures approximately 3.0" x 1.875" | $7.00 |
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DU006 | Buckle. Measures approximately 1.625" x 1.0". This is copper or brass. | $7.00 |
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DU007 | Buckle. Measures approximately 2.5" x 1.5". This is cast brass | $65.00 |
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DU009 | Buckle. Measures approximately 2.875" x 1.75". This is cast and is worn at the corner. | $6.00 |
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DU011 | Buckle. This is a light stamped brass buckle. It is made of brass and measures 2 1/2" x 1 1/2". It was recovered on private property at the Wilderness Battlefield, Virginia. The Battle of the Wilderness, fought from May 5 to May 7, 1864, was the first battle of Lt. General Ulysses S. Grant’s 1864 Virginia Overland Campaign against General Robert E. Lee and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. Both armies suffered heavy casualties, a prelude of a bloody war of attrition against Lee's army and, eventually, the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia. The battle was tactically inconclusive, as Grant disengaged and continued his offensive. There is a similar example of this buckle in The Civil War Collectors Encyclopedia, by Francis Lord (see pictures). In his book he describes it as a "Louisiana Buckle", probably because it was recovered at a Louisiana position at Shiloh. Also, in Civil War Relics of the Western Campaigns, 1861 - 1865, by Charles Harris, there is another similar example. in which he describes it as often being associated with Missouri troops. Either way, it is a nice little buckle and in very nice condition with the aged patina. I am listing it with a low reserve, so take advantage to add it to your Civil War collection. | $65.00 |
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DU012 | Buckle. Measures approximately 2.25" x 1.375". This is stamped brass and is lighter than some of the other buckles. It is possible that this is a pre-war buckle. | $8.00 |
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DU013 | Uniform Buckle - I personally recovered these near the site of Point Lookout Prison, Maryland. Most are 1 1/4" x 7/8" although some are a bit larger. Most all of them have a maker mark or are marked "PARIS". These are uncleaned - the only thing I did was brush off the dirt. I have been told that thes are "suspender" buckles but others have said these could be used for any and every thing. They are in very nice condition and will clean up nicely for display. | $6.00 Each |
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DU014 | Candle Holder Fashioned Out Of Bayonet. Measures approximately 3.0" x 3.5". This is one of the most unique pieces I have ever dug. I recovered this in Hamilton's Thicket (Battle of the Wilderness). At first I thought it was just a broken bayonet until I noticed after cleaning that the piece had some wax dripped down the sides. I also took notice of the fact that the piece was altered - i.e. it was cut off flush and filed down by hand to fashion it into a candle holder. It will sit solid by itself with a candle in it and the way it was made one can hold it steady between the thumb and fingers. I was very astonished when I realised what I had dug - imagine the thought put into this by some ingenuitive soldier. This has been on display in my home for over 5 years. This would make an outstanding addition to any Civil War collection. | $150.00 |
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DU015 | Dug Scabbard Tip - I recovered this along Rock Creek in Gettysburg on private property with landowner's permission in January 2008. This is a scabbard tip off of what I believe to be an 1851 Officer's Sword Scabbard, as there is a hole near the top where it would have been fastened to the leather. I have not cleaned the brass and have chose to leave this as dug - you can clean it if you desire. | $50.00 |
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DU016 | Sword Pommel Cap, complete with original wood and part of the twisted wire wrap which would have gone around the handle. This was recovered along South Willoughby Run in Gettysburg along with a pewter canteen spout. I have not cleaned this as I do not want to disturb the original wood which is almost 150 years old and still solid. This was dug from under the roots of a tree and is the only reason I can figure for the wood not to be rotted out. Very unique piece. | $50.00 HOLD |
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DU017 | Carbine Sling Buckle - Dug by Tom in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. This was originally a carbine sling buckle but after it broke, it appears that it was used as a belt or equipment buckle as there was a small piece of cloth attached to it when Tom dug this. He recovered a field made nipple protector no more than 5 yards from where this was dug. Beautiful mellow brass. | $65.00 |
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DU022 | Rosette - This is a bullseye rosette. Normally I recover this particular style in CS positions and is usually associated with Confederates. | $15.00 |
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DU028 | Grommet - This is a tent or poncho grommet with a bit of material still inside and two brass buckles that were all recovered in a dug out hut in Hamilton's Thicket. | $15.00 |
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DU029 | CSA Buckle - Here is a dug CS Buckle of brass with a good solid iron tongue. This was dug in Chancellorsville along with this roller buckle - roller still spins. I didn't clean the dirt but you can if you like. Tom personally dug this so it comes with a letter of provenance. | $30.00 |
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DU034 | Brass Scabbard Tip. I believe this to be a brass scabbard tip from a side knife. Still has mouting holes on two sides and I was not going to attempt to bend it back into shape, so I left it as I dug it. I personally dug this in Antietam. | $10.00 |
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DU036 | Copper or Brass flag staff base. Tom personally reovered this relic in Antietam. At the time, I thought it was a scabbard tip, but then the weight and construction tol me different. It's two pieces with the bottom piece being solid and heavy. It has holes in it where the piece would be nailed onto the wooden staff. Could be either CS or US and is the only one I have ever dug. Nice patina to it. | $20.00 SOLD |
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DU038 | Wonderful grommet set. I just dug these at the site in Gettysburg where Camp Letterman stood to care for wounded from both sides. Two large - one still has what appears to be black rubber in it and the other shows the "teeth" that when pressed held the rubber in place. Also included are three smaller grommets. I don't know if there were for tents, tarps or ponchos but I am selling them in a set because that is how I dug them. I won't be able to dig this site much longer as it is more and more becoming covered in blacktop and shopping centers. | $35.00 |
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