M1061.    matched pair of breakaway stirrups, these were patented in June of 1846 by Abraham Pawling, it is rare to find a matched pair, display great

M1060.    G.A.R., Grand Army of the Republic veterans organization stickpin in great shape, measures 3" wide, strong letters against a stippled background, mellow brass patina

M1059.    non-dug brass shoulder scale in very good condition, has a few small dings on the edge of the pan, mellow attic patina

M1057.    fife in very good condition, rosewood, measures 17" long with silver ferrules

M1056.    pair of hi-grade, three tine forks in great shape, 8.5" long with antler handles, these would have been high dollar utentsils in their day

M1053.    embroidered officer's insignia, gold bullion and sequins suspended by twisted bullion from a a three leaf knot, adorned officer's coat skirts in the 1830's and used as a hat insignia in the 1840's &50's, measures 2.7" across by 2" tall on a black felt background, this example is in excellent shape, the reverse has three pieces of felt on it from where it was mounted in a display, rare insignia 

M1052.    Federal regulation "bullseye" canteen mfg by Code, Hopper & Co. of Philadelphia, an act of Congress dated July 17, 1862 required that all goods supplied to the government be maker marked, Code, Hopper & Co. was the first canteen supplier to follow this rule with a contract they received in August 1862, this canteen is stamped on the spout C. H. & Co PHILa, the canteen is very strong and solid, dent free, all seams intact, and retains the free strap brackets

M1049.    Springfield rifle lock plate in good condition, appears to be dated 1863 but the last digit is faint, has the eagle and U.S. / SPRINGFIELD, has a slightly mottled gray patina that would probably clean up if desired

M1048.    G A R in wreath ht pin in very good condition, still has a lot of the silver in the recesses and on the letters, reverse has both attachment tabs

M1046.    GAR membership badge in excellent condition, great detail, slight staining on the ribbon from use

M1041.    Springfield Model 1816 butt plate in great shape, has a clear U S stamping on the tang, rarer to find than the butt plate, it retains both original mounting screws

M1038.    1820's wood snuff box in excellent condition, measures 3.25" long x 1.5" deep x 1" tall, fancy pattern on lid, good hinge, very solid example

M1037.    .40 caliber, brass picket bullet mold in very good condition, casts a conical and round bullet, unique mold to find

M1026. nice powder flask, unusual "medium" size, measures approx. 6.75" tall x 2.75" wide, copper body is in great shape would all seams tight, retains the four suspension rings, the cap is marked JAMES DIXON / AND SONS / SHEFFIELD, the charger works, has rust around the cap that looks like it would clean up, displays well

M519. Model 1859 smoothside canteen in very good condition, only has a couple of very small dents from service, retains all three strap brackets, the soldier carved his name, LONE, into the pewter spout, seams are tight, nice example of one of the soldier's most indispensable pieces of equipment

M1018. here's a relic you seldom see, a map / document tube in great condition, 20.8" long, 2.2" diameter, body is lap seamed, ends are lead soldered on, it has a few small dents from use but is in overall fantastic shape

M1015. brass stencil belonging to Sarah M. Cook, 3" x 2", in very good condition, has an arced line and nine stars along with the name

M1012. brass bullet mold for a .31 caliber Colt, it is in great shape, complete with the sprue cutter, it casts a round and conical bullet and could be used today

M1001. United States Artillery officer's entwined USA bridle rosette in great shape, the face is damage free and has a pleasing mellow brass patina, the reverse has the correct lead backing with brass loop

M1000. U S Model 1859 regulation smoothside canteen in very good condition, it only has a couple of small dents from service, retains all three strap brackets, the pewter spout has slight damage to the rim, seams are tight, very nice example of one of the soldier's most essential pieces of equipment

M999. Model 1859 U S cavalry bit in very good shape, low port style, retains one of the U S bosses, looks to be a barn find, displays well

M994. copper, civilian, rifle or shotgun powder flask in very good condition, large flask measuring 8" tall x 3.25" wide, has an attractive, decorative design on each side, all seams are intact, the style that did not have carrying rings, graduated powder measure on the spout, closure works well, has a pleasing honey patina

M970. French made, three pull field telescope in very good condition, the leather covering is in good shape with the stitching intact, it has good optics, has an internal closure for the eyepiece and a cap for the opposite end, measures 6.25" long closed and 16.75" fully extended