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CSB02.  RARE SMOOTH WREATH "ARTILLERY" COMFEDERATE 2-PIECE SWORD BELT BUCKLE: This is a rare "Artillery" style buckle you don't see every day. The pattern is illustrated as palte #051 in the Confederate belt buckle book by Steve Mullinax.  He lists the wreath as a rarity of 9 out of 10.  The wreth is in fine shape and is accompanied with an excellent original "CS" toungue that is like that illustrated as plate #032 in the same book.  This is the Memphis designed tongue with a Leech & Rigdon wreath.   There are absolutely no repairs whatsoever, no damage, no nicks or scratches.  They fit well together, and have a great matching green deep-woods patina.   These are found within camps of the Army of Tennessee predominantly, with a few found down here in Mississippi.  The buckle is accompanied by the original listing fromShiloh CivilWar Relics. $2500.00

U227.  ANTIETAM WALKING STICK: This cane belonged to a Private Joseph B. Goshorn of “B” Company, 107 Pennsylvania Vol. Infantry.  He enlisted 2/6/1862 and was discharge 10/23/1862 for disability as a result of an injury received in battle.  One reads “J B GOSHORN Co B 107 Regt Pa. Vols” and the other “Antietam Sept 17 1862.”  In the period of time Goshorn was with the unit the 107 saw action at Cedar Mountain, Thoroughfare Gap, 2nd.  Bull Run, Chantilly, South Mountain and Antietam.  During the 2nd. Battle of Bull Run Private Goshorn was struck in the face by an instrument like a butt of a Musket which caused his disability.  Records indicate he was in the hospital at the time of the battle of Antietam, so I do not know if he was on this field at that time or  his association to this pivotal engagement.  Many canes like this were carved by soldiers while recovering from battle injuries using wood from the associated battle field. This cane is 35” long and has two silver plaques on it and has some minor repair at its base.  $1350.00

PO05:  RARE CIVIL WAR MARINE DAGUERREOTYPE:  Here is unquestionably the very best image of a Civil War Marine Corps enlisted man.  The subject of this Daguerreotype Plate Sizes Sixth plate 2-3/4" x 3-1/4" is carefully posed in his Pattern 1859 regulation dress tunic with its fringed brass epaulets.  He wears white dress gloves and his regulation white buff leather waist belt with its plain rectangular brass belt plate is clearly visible.  The buttons, epaulets and belt plate are all pleasingly tinted gold and there is a touch of pink on the cheeks.  The composition and sharpness indicate this was obviously taken by an accomplished photographer.  The image itself is in exceptional, untouched condition and still has the original tissue wraps completely intact that hold the image, mat, glass and backing together! The original floral pattern gutta purcha case is in similar condition, showing only the slightest wear.  The label inside identifies the case to Littlefield, Parsons & Company.  That company name dates between 1857 to 1866 when the company name was changed.  With an authorized strength during the Civil War of only 3000 men, any Marine Corps image is almost impossible to find, especially a Daguerreotype. One of this quality is exceedingly rare and will be the highlight of any collection of the Corps, the Civil War or fine American photography. A real gem in a multitude of ways! $3500.00

BL04.  S-SNAKE BUCKLE & BROWN  BELT:  This is not a Civil War belt & buckle, but one that dates to the late 1880's early 1900’s.  The buckle is of high quality indicating an early example, and the belt is in outstanding condition.  $250.00

CN03.  CONFEDERATE WOOD CANTEEN:  This Confederate Wood Canteen is featured in the book "Collection the Confederacy" on page 59.  The capitol letters “CSA” are deeply carved into the canteens face, and it has the original owner’s initials “LHR” carved into the side slats. Unfortunately three initials are not enough information to identfy the soldier.  This canteen is in excellent condition!  $3750.00

PO02.  9TH PLATE IMAGE OF CS SOLDIER:   This is a 9^th Plate image of a Confederate Soldier in a beautiful "Cherub" Hard-Case.  The soldier is wearing a regulation Kepi and an "Alabama Commutation Jacket" style uniform and quite possibly is an Alabama Soldier.  The hard case is beautiful with "romantic" styled cherub with horn scene There is a beautiful deep forest-green padding opposite the image inside the case. Everything is original and untouched.  $495.00