Union Civil War officer's frock coat. This rare uniform retains all nine uniform buttons and, while stained, is complete. Officer's were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms, and CW-era frock coats could be distinguished from later patterns by anun-hemmed skirt and widened elbows. It contains a breast pocket, quilted interior, and two pockets at the rear.
Red silk officer's sash, which was wound around the waist several times and worn under the sword belt.
Civil War officer's infantry shoulder boards.
Model 1858 "Hardee Hat," worn by a cavalryman. The gold cord and numerals represent the cavalry branch, while the crossed sabers device is missing.
1858 model forage caps, which was standard issue to Union officers and enlisted men in the Civil War.
Civil War officer's sword belt with 1851 regulation buckle.
Civil War-era leather gauntlets, as often worn by officers and cavalrymen
Infantry cap device
Binoculars marked to the US Signal Service
M1850 Officer's sword and Remington "Old Army" revolver from 1861. These were carried by an Illinois pastor that raised a volunteer force of volunteers from Montgomery County, IL in 1862. They became Company F, 126th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. This veteran was mustered in as their Captain. He was wounded at Vicksburg and mustered out due to wounds in January, 1864.
Civil War drum, hanger, and drumsticks.
Union Cavalry shell jacket.
Union Artillery shell jacket.
Civil War artillery gunner's accessories: fuzes, leather pouch, gimlets, cap cords, and powder bag
Shaving kit and watch chain identified to General Conrad F. Jackson. Jackson was killed at the Battle of Fredericksburg on Dec. 13, 1862
Model of 1861 rifled musket as used by Union forces in the American Civil War. This .58 caliber weapon was manufactured in 1863 by Springfield.
Three Civil War carbines, which were popularly issued to mounted units. From top: Sharps carbine, Smith carbine, and Burnside carbine
M1840 "Wristbreaker" cavalry saber. This is a model imported from Germany--both North and South imported blades during the war.
1860 Model Light Cavalry sword. This was lighter and easier to use than the m1840 Dragoon Saber it replaced.
M1840 NCO Sword with scabbard
M1860 Navy Cutlass. This 1862 dated example was made by Ames and issued to troops in New Jersey. It is complete with its original leather scabbard.
Imported Prussian M1809 bayonet for the Potsdam rifle
Carpet bag that belonged to a veteran of Company H, 15th New Hampshire Volunteers. He was mustered in as a Private on October 1, 1862, and with the regiment went on to serve in the Mississippi River Campaign. He was severely wounded in the thigh in the assault on Fort Hudson on May 27, 1863, resulting in the amputation of his right leg. He died of complications of his wound a month later, on June 30, 1863.
Three types of Civil War era boots, as worn by officers and cavalry.
Union belt and buckle from the Civil War.
1851 regulation officer belt and buckle.
Remington "Old Army" revolver, a .44 caliber mainstay of the Civil War. The patent for this example is 1861.
1863- patented .32 caliber rimfire revolver by Pond.
Colt 1860 Army revolver, from 1863.
Civil War cap pouch for percussion weapons. It would be worn on a belt.
Percussion cap tins for rifles and pistols
Civil War canteen with Union blue cover.
A variety of different types of ammunition were used in the Civil War. The selection above includes a minie ball, round musket ball, and a Williams "cleaner" bullet.
Civil War ammunition. Shown here are cartridges for carbines, rifles, and pistols.
Militia knapsack, likely from New York.
Union Navy sailor's shaving/soap dish with mirror inside lid.
Early American powder flask
Confederate artillery fuze plug
Artillery friction primer, which was used to fire a cannon
1864 Model cartridge box and strap, with emblem bearing the Federal eagle. This late Civil War box was used to carry cartridges and had an embossed "US" emblem on the flap, instead of a separate brass plate like earlier versions.
Starr revolver, an early double-action piece. Its patent date is 1856.
Colt 1849 Model pocket revolver.
.58 cal rifle bayonet and scabbard
Revolver holster.
1851 pattern NCO sword belt.
Iron knuckles, dating to the Civil War period. These were popular personal weapons for soldiers on both sides of the conflict, not to mention urban streets in the years since.
Federal issue knapsack. This opened and allowed for storage in both halves.
Unfired cartridge for the .58 cal rifle
Leather sling for carbines. The clip enabled the carbine to be carried and keep the hands free.
Ground-dug Union cartridge box and strap devices.
Union artillery fuzes for cannonballs
10 pound Parrott artillery shell in relic condition.
A single-shot pistol, similar in design to the one used by Booth to assassinate President Lincoln. This is a Civil War-era production copy of the popular Derringer pattern pistol.
Collections of Civil War era carte de vista (CDV) cards showing images of various soldiers--from enlisted men to President Lincoln.
Interesting CDV of John Burns, who is noted for being a civilian who took up arms for the Union Army at Gettysburg. He was a veteran of the War of 1812 and volunteered for the Mexican-American War and Civil War. He walked onto the field and fought with the Iron Brigade. Left on the battlefield with several wounds, he eventually escaped and recuperated at home. He was present with Lincoln during the Gettysburg Address and personally conveyed him around the battlefield.
Very rare mourning ribbon of Confederate General Stonewall Jackson, who died in 1863.
Brass NCO uniform scales
Infantry and Cavalry manuals of drill and regulations from the Civil War years
1864 cartridge box
"Snake Clasp" belt hook that was popularly used by Confederate troops, and continued in use by other countries throughout the 19th century.
Civil War era pistol cartridge pouch.
Carbine cartridge box
Private-purchase folding cup, marked to the famous 20th Maine Infantry. The 20th Maine held Little Round Top at Gettysburg under Joshua Chamberlain.
Prayer book carried by a Kenosha native, who enlisted for 100 days as an officer in the 39th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. He later went on to serve as Kenosha's mayor, a judge, and US Senator.
Post Civil War cards showing "Old Abe the War Eagle," the mascot of the 8th Wisconsin. Named after Lincoln, the eagle was purchased by the regiment in 1861 and participated with them in every battle before being mustered out in late 1864. He lived in the Wisconsin capitol until his death in 1881.
Caltrops, which could be scattered to injure horses
Leather ring for suspending a carbine from a saddle
Civil War period tall bear skin cap, as popularized by President Lincoln
1863-dated folding camp chair