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Item CW02-Civil War canteen with cover and strap! Another hard to find Civil War item. This canteen is complete with stopper and chain. Missing one of the strap holders (rusted off), it still displays quite well. Dated on the spout, Feb. 1865. The real deal --$395--

Item CW03 -Interesting eagle button. This is tunic sized and has a double "V" in the shield. I have seen several dealers state that these were made for veterans of the shortlived Regiment of Voltigeurs formed in the 1840s to serve in the Mexican War. Could also be vor Verteran Volunteers. Not sure. Made by Waterbury. Nice condition, probably unused. --$49--

ITEM CW04 - Original Confederate Infantry script "I" button. Unused and clean. Backmark: "HALFMANN & TAYLOR MONTGOMERY" --$275--

ITEM CW07- Nice flexable union cap box. This is unmarked but is original. Has the wool inside and still even has the nipple pick! Lots of life in the leather with no serious cracks or flaking. --$145--

Item CW08 -I bought several of these a few years back and thought I sold them all. Found this one hidden away. It is, I believe, a 1850s-60s US Militia NCO sword hanger. Cloth belt is adjustable with a shoe lace affair. Leather holder is securely sewn to the belt. This fits a standard US NCO sword quite well but also would work for the 1840s-50s militia NCO sword pictured. Leather is begining to rot/tear/flake where the stress is but it is still great for display. Reasonable price of --$90--

Item CW09 -Nice set of Civil War officer epauletes. These are in a later tin with a missing hinge part. The epauletes are in outstanding condition with no damaged coils. They have hand made infantry pillows for the 2nd infantry regiment. The 1st lieutenant bars are reproduction bullion. There is a clear outline of a lieutenant's bar on the epaulets so the collector I bought these from added reproductions. They are clearly stamped "Scmuyler Hartley & Graham" and "New York" on the brass. A very nice pair of Civil War rank epauletes. --$399--

Item MISC01- Very nice set of reproduction breast cords. These are for the 1880s officer frock coats for mounted officers. These are very high quality repros. With originals going for over $1000, these are just fine until you can afford an orignial set. -- $255--

Item MISC02- Reproduction helmet cords. These are for the 1880s mounted officer helmets. These are very high quality repros that have been aged. Real nice set. -- $155 --

Item MISC03 - 1880s US Army mess kit. Consists of a pan and a plate helt together by the pan handle. I believe this was the first version of the 2 piece mess kits that evolved over the next 100 years. No major dents and it still goes together well. --$85--

Item MISC04-1870s-80s Kings Patent cartridge box. This was one of the cartridge box systems submitted for review to be accepted for active army use. It has an interesting configuration with three rows of loops holding 10 rounds each. The outer row folds down exposing the two additional rows. This sample is in overall good condition. Has all the straps and cartridge loops. The leather straps are dry and one of the side closure straps and the main cover strap are split. The box will display in an Indian War display quite well. These are not very common. Bullets are not included. --$350--

MISC05- Pair of Span Am period artillery captain’s shoulder straps. These are nice bullion ones with the correct wool center field. The outside trim is missing but the set comes with correct replacement bullion wire should you want to replace the trim. --$165--

Item MISC07- 1881 FG Inf officer's plummed dress helmet. It's all original and has a partial Horstmann label inside. It even has the owner's name written inside ("Maj Clark"). The sweatband has been reglued with the addition of a repro silk liner. The only defect, if you can call it that, is the fact that the threaded post that goes through the plume socket and secures the plume to the helmet is two pieces instead of one. This appears to be a fix to repair a broken post. Since it is not visable unles it is removed from the plume holder, I do not think this is a big issue. Helmet has the correct yak hair plume instead of the horsehair plume usually found. The number on the shield is "2". Overall, a very nice named mounted officer's helmet at a reasonable price. --$2410--

Item MISC08- Here is an original New York State Militia busby for the "A" Squadron of NY Cavalry. They were authorised to wear a very fancy uniform including this European style busby. These are not often found and this one is in great condition. --$900--

Item MISC11- The old standard and long lived US Army 5 button wool tunic. Used from the 1870s thru 1909 (for the Coast Artillery). This coat is fully lined and has an inside breast pocket on each side. It is loose on a size 36 maniquine. There are a few very minor snags or moth nips but nothing that detracts from display. --$369--

Item MISC12- Cool early officer's tunic. It has hidden buttons up the front. It has mohair trim all over the front and gilt New York staff buttons for accent. Standing collar with white silk between two bullion trim stripes for infantry. Mohair trim at both sleeves as well as the back. Has has NY buttons at the cuffs. Shoulder straps with the bullion number "1". Also set up for shoulder paddles or straps with embroidered eyelettes for ties to go through. Quilted lining and marked to "Co. B". A sweet eary militia coat that probably dates to the 1870s. Also has a Warner Brothers Wardrobe stamp in the lining. Cool, used in the movies. --$179--

Item MISC13 - Federal Pattern 1879 New York State Company Grade Officer’s Full Dress Frock Coat, Double breasted dark blue wool frock with two rows of 7, New York State buttons down the front. Has two large buttons on the back at the waist and two at the bottom of the skirt. Has 3 small cuff size buttons on each cuff. Has maker’s label inside the collar. Comes with Federal Pattern 1902 New York State Artillery Company Grade Officer’s Full Dress Sword Belt, black leather faced with gold bullion lace with 3 horizontal red stripes. Has no sword hangers. Belt is complete with correct period gilt NY State officer’s buckle. Has pattern 1888 US Army staff officer’s/Adjutant’s shoulder aiguillette. Has a pattern 1872 US Army officer’s full dress breast cord, consisting of gold bullion cords with bullion breast waffles and tassels and a single helmet tassel with metal hook. Has a matched pair of pattern 1872 New York National Guard artillery officer’s full dress shoulder knots. Each knot has a red wool pad with a single embroidered silver bar on each side of a silver embroidered Adjutant’s shield, with the number “13” embroidered in silver below. This entire uniform configuration is for 1st Lt who was the Regimental Adjutant of the 13th Artillery Regiment, NYNG. Each knot has a federal pattern button with an “A” on its shield. Each is marked on their backside, “Warnock, New York”. Entire uniform and accessories are all original and exc. You just do not find these complete sets anymore. --$2375--

Item MISC14- Here is a pattern 1880s officer dress frock. This one is for a regimental adjutant in the New Hampshire National Guard. It is Federal in all respects except the buttons. Wounderful staff paddles with the adjutanat shield in bullion on the wool pad. The coat has no rips, tears, stains or moth damage. It is a larger size too. Maybe a 38 or so. Comes with the bullion, 1870s dress belt with the solid bullion covering. Both saber hangers are there. Some separation of the bullion on the belt but no detraction from display. Has a beautiful buckle. This outfit includes the correct staff shoulder cords in heavy bullion. A super nice grouping..... --$1250--

Item MISC16- Pattern 1885 US Army Artillery enlistedman's dress frock. On a size 36 maniquine. No markings but is a standard federal coat. Heavy wool with Horstmann buttons. The coat has no rips or tears but there are several small scattered moth holes. These really are not a detraction. There is moth tracking at the top front and rear. A nice coat for display. (Belt not included.) --$375--

Item MISC17- Pattern 1885 US Army Infantry enlistedman's dress frock. On a size 36 maniquine. It has federal eagle buttons but the trim on the rear is not federal. Probably a state militia frock.No rips or tears and no moth damage at all. There is a costumer stamp and a name on the left inside sleeve. Very nice example of this post Civil War coat. Would look great with an enlisted spike helmet. (Belt not included.) --$375--

Item MISC18- Pattern 1902 USMC Special Dress tunic. This was worn by marines assigned to the White House, embassies and other places requiring a bit more formality than the dress blue tunic. This is in great condition with no moth damage , rips, tears or stains. Has the correct USMC domed buttons. I think it is a size 34-35 (will not fully button on a size 36 maniquine). The lower hook and eye closure at the neck is missing. Fully lined. Named and it looks like it had a medal on the breast at one time. Dated 1907-08. Nice clean example. --$320--

Item MISC19- Very nice, early pattern 1895 coat. Un named but a superb example of the early coat and insignia. 2nd Infantry false embroidered crossed rifles and matching USs. Pristine 1st lieutenant shoulder straps. Small size. There is some scattered moth damage. Mostly confined to the back. Not bad enough to detract from display. A fine, early example. --$575--

Item MISC20- Nice pattern 1895 infantry officer’s coat. Blue field on these 2nd lieutenant straps. Nice solid bullion boarders. Pin back USs and 1st Infantry regiment insignia. All buttons are present and single hook and eye closure at the neck. Small size, 36ish. No rips, tears or moth damage. --$475--

Item MISC21-Pattern 1895 Infantry 1st lieutenant adjutant coat. This is a named 1st Infantry adjutant's coat and trousers. The brass is the hard to find style with the adjutant's shield under the crossed rifles. Nice 1st lieutenant's shoulder straps. Small size coat and trousers. No major issues with either. Trouser ID tag has been cut to remove the name so I suspect these were matched by the collector. --$479--

Item MISC22-Pattern 1895 blue/black coast artillery 2nd lieutenant's coat. This looks to be named to a NYNG officer but it is all Federal in pattern. Overall good condition with no mothing or stains. The mohair has no snags which is a pleasant suprise. Straps show some wear to the bullion. Nice example of the 95 coat as a dress coat.--$329--

Item MISC23- Pattern 1895 dress coat. For a lietuenant of artillery, this coat is named and dated 1916. No rips, tears, stains or moth damage. One of the 1LT bars has been replaced with a close match. Not a detraction from display. This coat has a unique gook and eye closure set down the front. Easier to work than buttons. Nice. Pin back insignia at the collar. Coat is on a size 36 maniquine. --$355--

Item MISC24- Pattern 1895 coat. Staff officer 1LT straps for a Signal Corps lieutenant. Signal corps wore staff colors until 1902 when they went to the bright orange color. The The coat is displayed on a size 36 maniquine and is not named. Insignia is pinback. The coat has a few scattered pencil tip sized moth bites and a larger one in back of the collar. The right rank strap shows fraying of the bullion boarder. Still displays well. --$349--

Item MISC25-1902 pattern officer's coat. M1902 eagles on the collar. Beautiful staff major's shoulder straps and an awsome high collar. Correct hidden buttons and side slits. Tag at the collar indicates this was made at the West Poinr Cadet Store (USMA). Unfortunatly, it is un named. Small size. Adjutants insignia at the collar. Two pencil tip sized moth holes that do not distract. Nice example and hard to find insignia. --$445--

Item MISC26- Awesome and seldom seen pattern 1895 Engineer officer’s uniform. Tunic and breeches in outstanding condition. The Engineer Corps insignia is the correct silver metal and the lieutenant colonel shoulder straps are the correct staff corps color of black. (Engineers did not wear red and white trim straps until the 1902 regulations). The coat has no flaws that I can find. There is a Philippine Campaign ribbon pinned on the front. Been there a long time. The corduroy breeches are also very nice. Just about 3 pin sized moth nips that in no way detracts. Coat is approx a size 38. Breeches measure 34x27. The name tag in the coat has been cut leaving only the top portion of the name, but with some research, one might be able to figure out who this officer was. Coat was made in Washington DC and with the campaign ribbon, things might be narrowed down. Very few Engineer officers back then. Good research project and a super uniform. --$699--

Item MISC27-Pattern 1895 dark blue/black wool US Army officer sack coat. This has staff lieutenant colonel shoulder straps and Inspector General collar brass. The collar brass is sewn on but the USs are pin-back. The collar lining is mostly loose. The straps are in great condition but one is loose at one corner.Needs to be resewn. The coat is in very nice condition with minor mothing in the back and side that does not detract from display. This coat is unlined in the body but the sleeves are lined. A single inside breast pocket. Un-named. A solid example of this long lived style and a high rank as well. --$450--

Item MISC28- Pattern 1895 officers sack coat. This has the hidden buttons and mohair trim. Un-named. Beautiful bullion full colonel shoulder straps. Black field for staff corps. Inspector General for the state of Massachusetts. Missing three of the buttons and a few minor snags to the mohair. The lining is in good condition with the exception of the sleeve lining at the armpit area. None of these are display issues. The collar brass is pin back. Size is approx. 38 as it is loose on my size 36 mannequin. Nice high ranking officer coat. --$625--

Item MISC30-Hard to find pattern 1895 enlistedman's visor cap. This has the correct chinstrap and insignia. This was a private purchase item from MC Lilley. Visor shows some grazing and a few missing pieces of edging. No mothing or other damage. Full sweatband. Overall, a nice example. --$175--

Item MISC31-New York Militia pattern 1895 enlistedman's visor cap. This has the correct chinstrap with NY buttons. Full sweatband. Visor shows some grazing but is very solid. No mothing or other damage. Full sweatband. Insignia is for the 71st Regiment which was at the Battle of San Juan Hill! Overall, a nice example with no damage. --$245--

Item MISC33-Pattern 1902 bell crown Infantry enlistedman's cap. This cap has seen use but it is still quite displayable. Made by Horstmann Bros. the cap has good form and a solid visor. Chinstrap is good but appears to be a replacement. Still period though. The infantry hat band is not removable. It has some stains and a few moth holes. There is a small section where the top wire spreader is visable. Just below it are a couple, of small moth holes. The sweatband is mostly there but brittle and loose in the rear. There is a 25th Regimental insignia on the front. Black Unit. No name in the cap though. Too bad. No size marking but I would gusess a size 6 3/4 or so. Nice cap with a rare unit insignia. --$175--

Item MISC34-Pattern 1902 bell crown Artilleryman's bell crown cap. This cap body is in great condition. Super form, firmly attached visor and sweatband and original chinstrap. The visor looks like it had serious cracking/grazing but has been somewhat restored with leather dressing(?) to preserve it from further damage. The trim is all there and the underside is fine. Marked as a size 7. the sweatband is excellant. Has Horstmann contract stamping with a May 1907 date and inspector stamping. Overall, one of the nicer caps I have had if you get past the visor. 86th Coastal Artillery badge on the cap. A very displayable cap. --$175--

Item MISC40- NY state 1902 pattern militia infantry dress coat. This is Federal in pattern. The only difference is the NY state seal on the buttons. Very Good condition with no rips, tears, stains, mothing or smells. State ID stamps in the Right sleeve. Contract tag in the lining with 1912 date. The lining is also in excellent condition. Has the breast cord and A company, 3rd Infantry regiment insignia. Needs the NY or US insignia. A real nice representative coat at a reasonable price. --$325--

Item MISC41- Nice Mass.infantry 1902 dress coat. Federal pattern with Federal rimless eagle buttons. Named to a soldier who served during the Span Am war! Has a copy of his record of service card with a transfer from one regt. to another. Coat has 3 service stripes with one a service in war stripe. Corporal stripes. Coat is dated 1906 so it all fits with his enlistment in 1898. While it is state, it is cool with the history. Some wear and some minor mothing with the most on the sides under the sleeves. Would not impact display. Has the usual fraying to the piping at the coller. Matching pair of pin-back, 8th Mass. Infantry insignia. Nice coat with great history....-$425--

Item MISC42- Nice Federal infantry Recruiting Sergeant tunic. Complete with Recruiting Service wreath insignia at the collar as well as the breast cord. Aside from some minor fraying to some of the blue trim, this coat is blemish free. As noted by the service stripe at each sleeve, this soldier did a hitch in the cavalry! Cool. Nice coat with no problems. -$450--

Item MISC43- Very nice Federal 1902 cavalry dress coat. This one is private purchace as evidenced by the scalloping on the front edge of the coat. Fully lined with no rips, tears or stains. Has troop A, 13th Cavalry insignia on one side of the collar and a US on the other. The brest cord is almost gold in color. Like the trooper wanted to make a statement! Nice example and all Federal. --$499-

Item MISC45- Nice 1902 Artillery enlisted coat. 1910 date on the tag in the lining. Typical heavy padding at the shoulders and chest. Minor fraying to pne shoulder strap. Has 24th Coast Artillery, pin-back insignia and USs on the collar. Gunner's rank on each sleeve and rimless eagle buttons. Has one pencil-tip size moth bite on the left sleeve that does not detract from display. Pretty nice artillery branch brest cord. Overall, a very nice coat. --$400--

Item MISC46- Nice 1902 Artillery enlisted coat. Tag indicates it is a size 36. No date but the buttons are the rimmed eagle, 1910 style. Nice material. One tiny moth nip on the left rear sleeve and a pin size one on the back. Not a detraction. Only the slightest fraying on one shoulder strap. Also, not an issue. No rips, tears or stains, nor does it smell. Has pin back gilt artillery crossed cannons and pin-back US's. Nice brest cord included. --$375 --

Item MISC51- Here is a very nice M1902 Dress coat for a Staff Officer. Sleeve insignia indicates this officer was a lieutenant colonel in the Inspector General's Corps. The buttons are state of Penn but the coat is Federal in every other aspect. The shoulder knots are newer but still bullion wire, not nylon. No rips, tears. mothing or smells. A very nice example of a tough-to-find coat. --$495--

Item MISC57- Nice state of Mass., Federal pattern 1902 captain's dress coat. No rips, tears, stains or smells. Just the slightest separation of some of the silk on the collar. Gilt, pin-back Second Infantry Regiment insignia at each sleeve. The knots are later but still wire thread, not nylon. Clearly named and a good research project. The only difference between this and a federal coat is the buttons. Very nice example. Measures 39 inches at the chest, 36 at the waist and 32 at the sleeves. --$399--

Item MISC58- Pattern 1902 Medical Officers' dress frock coat. This has been updated to the 1911 style with rimmed eagle buttons and the insignia of rank pinned to the shoulder knots. This belonged to long serving regular army doctor. From the US Army Register of Officers, I was able to find that Dr. John R. McKnight was born in PA , 1880 and graduated Jefferson Medical College in 1906. Then from the US Army Medical School in 1911. This uniform dates from that time when he was commissioned as a 1lt. He moved thru the ranks until he was promoted to full colonel March 1937. He retired 30 June 1944. This uniform is in very good condition. It is small. Will not fit my size 36 maniquine. Comes with black breeches. Button fly with buckle back. A very nice set. --$499--

Item MISC59- Very nice, blemish free pattern 1902 Artillerty officer's frock. Named to a MASS NG CAC officer, this coat is Federal in every way. The only difference is the state buttons. Period shoulder knots with the post-1912 regulation rank on the boards. Sleeve insignia is 1920s style. Very nice coat, small size. --$425--

Item MISC60- Pattern 1902 special evening dress coat for a major of the field artillery. This has early rimmed eagle buttons so has been updated. Nice set of bullion shoulder knots. There is some damage to the exterior at the cuffs. Not a detraction as the rest of the coat has no rips, tears, stains or mothing. The lining has a seam separation. The sleeve lining has come loose and needs to be reattached. The lining of the tails is in very good condition. This has been displayed as is for many years. It is named to J.R. Cygon and dated 1911.Joseph Ray Cygon graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1911! He resigned and took a commission in the US Army. Retired after 23 years of active duty and died October, 1979. The The coat is displayed on a size 36 maniquine. --$225--

Item MISC61- Indian Wars period New York National Guard officer's kepi. Overall in very nice condition. Visor is tight, sweatband in place, and no moth damage except a couple of spots on the insignia backing. Made by military outfitter, Shannon Miller & Crane of New York. Small size but great for display. --$430--

Item MISC62- Very rare felt covered pattern 1885 officer's summer white helmet. Made by Henry V. Allen, this is finished with infantry side buttons. It has had a helmet plate on it at one time so there are some holes there. There are a few other very minor pin sized holes in the fabric as well as a few stains or rub marks. Not a detraction from display. Full sweatband and all the white leather trim is intact. A very nice example of this not often found officer headgear. --$475--

Item MISC63- Hard to find, pattern 1895 officer's cap. Made by MC Lilley Co., this cap is Federal in all respects. Staff buttons at the chinstrap. Firm visor, full sweatband and a beautiful bullion eagle. No mothing but there are a number of snags/holes in the mohair band. Still displays quite well. Some typical grazing to the visor. Tagged as a size 7 1/8. Hard to find cap. --$375--

Item MISC64-Pattern 1902 US Army officer's dress cap. This has the blue band signifying infantry branch. The band is faded and there is a bit of damage along the back seam where it has split and been repaired, after a fashion. Displays well. Could use some polish on the visor. Chinstrap has a frayed pull. Nice embroidered eagle. No mothing and the sweatband is there. --$165--

Item MISC66- Here is a pattern 1911 Artillery company grade dress visor cap. Has a georgeous embroidered eagle, firmly attached visor and original chinstrap and side buttons. There is a tiny moth nip, a seam separation in back and a few minor worn spots on the silk hat band. The visor surface is rough and looks like some of the finish wore off. It has been somewhat restored through polish and displays well.The sweatband is there and loose in spots. Overall, a nice, hard to find cap. Would work on a 1902 dress coat as well as a 95 coat used as a dress coat post WW1. --$225--

Item MISC67- Pattern 1902 officer cap. There are a couple of small moth nips scattered about but nothing that really stands out. Nice bullion eagle and a firm visor. The sweatband is held in only at one point. Needs restitching or glue. While the cap is Federal in all respects, it has MASS buttons for the chinstrap. Nice cap for display. --$265--

Item MISC68- Real nice pattern 1902 officer's service cap. Worn with the pattern 1895 coat, this cap has a great bullion eagle. Visor is nice and firmly attached. Body shows no moth damage or staining. The mohair is in very good condition as well. The trim on the top has three minor areas of material loss. Clear SN Meyer mark on the inside lining. Sweatband is in good condition with a few missing pieces. This cap comes with the original rain cover! No damage to this either. Overall, a very nice cap that would be hard to upgrade. --$325--

Item MISC71- 1890-1930 US Army officer’s blue wool trousers. These have the wide white stripe down each leg to denote Infantry branch. Button fly, with side buckle and strap adjusters. These have two front and two rear pockets. Measure 32x30 inches. Some scattered mothing but no big spots. Very displayable pair. These would go with the pattern 1895 coat all the way thru the 1930s with the dress blue uniforms. -- $125 --

Item MISC69 - Pattern 1912 Private Purchase Campaign hat, “J.B Stetson” name and logo marked on sweatband. Has red field artillery hat cord. Has two rows of stitching on the brim. Reproduction chin strap. Exc. --$65--

Item MISC84- Pattern 1907 wool officer's tunic. This coat is made by Redabock & Co. and is clearly named both on the tag and in the coat itself. Good size too. Mabe a 38. Light wool with the correct stand and fall collar and mohair officer stripe at each cuff. This has a few scattered moth nips but nothing big or that distracts from display. Nice infantry and US pin-back insignia. Along with the officer's name in the coat lining, he added 71st Infantry which was a NY national guard unit. So while this might have belonged to a National Guard officer, it is Federal in all respects. Hard to find officer service tunics from this period. --$399 --

Item MISC85 - Pattern 1907 US Army Officer’s OD Wool Service Coat and matching mounted breeches, Single breasted, 4 pocket, 5 button sack pattern with a sand-fall collar, choke bellow pockets and ½” wide OD mohair braid on each cuff. No insignia on the coat but it is maker marked with a collar tag which reads, “The MC. Lilley, Co, Columbus, Ohio”. There is a lining seam that is separating on the inside of the collar. Not a detraction from display and an easy fix. Breeches have the distinctive reinforced seat and inner legs and belted back. Nice clean uniform. $460.00

Item MISC87 - Pattern 1912 US Army Enlisted Man’s OD cotton service coat, single breasted, 4 pocket, 5 button sack pattern. Has a pair of hard to find pre-1918 Stable Sgt chevrons, with correct opposite facing horses heads. These are apparently collector applied, but still appropriate for the coat as well as original specimens and well worth the price. Has pattern 1912 bronze general service buttons and US and Artillery collar discs. The contract label inside is marked “Oct, 1917”. Hook and eye collar closures missing. --$245--

Item MISC88 - Pattern 1912 US Army Enlisted Man’s OD wool service coat Single breasted, 4 pocket, 5 button sack pattern. Has a pair of very slightly missmatched pre-WWI Sgt chevrons on the sleeves. Has pattern 1912 bronze general service buttons. The contract label inside is marked as follows: “Sigmund Eisner, Red Bank, N.J., Contract Nov, 25, 1914”. Exc. Throughout. --$275--

Item MISC100- Nice early 1900 haversack. This has the three compartments and utencil pockets. Marked to an artillery unit, the bag shows use but appears to be quite servicable/displayable. There is a 1 1/2 inch hole in the bottom right corner. Looks like a mouse worked it. Does not detract from display. --$34--

Item MISC101- 1880s style blanket bag with leather straps. This was used up to the First World War. Blanket, overcoat, groundcloth mess kit and clothing could all fit in the bag. I always loved the little strap on the bottom, used to hold the soldier's coffee cup! This one is marked US on the flap. The inside has a clear Rock Island stamp. This pack has the two leather straps but they are held on with rawhide. The loops and brass fasteners are gone. There is also a hole in the back. This bag would work well for display as the front of the bag is nice and the hole would not be seen. Nice display item. --$45--

Item MISC102- 1880s style blanket bag with leather straps. This one is marked to the 60th Coast Artillery. Nice marking. The straps look nice but are a bit dry. One of the fastener hooks has come loose from the leather. Does not impact the display of the bag. The canvas is in very good condition. Showing little wear. I think this bag was only lightly used. Nice one for --$75--

MISC104- Indian War-Span-Am war 45-70 rifle bayonet and scabbard. Bayonet is stamped "US" and is in great condition. No rust or dings. The scabbard is the type with the brass hook to go thru a Mills belt cartridge loop. The scabbard has a rust patina but has no dents. --$150--

MISC105- Indian War-Span-Am war canteen and strap. The canteen is not dented or damaged and the cover is in good solid condition. The US id still visable. The cork stopper is stuck in the mouth and the loop has come loose. This could be repaired if you wish but it displays just fine as is. The strap is the rare wide version that tapers at the ends. It shows it's age but is still pliable. --$175--

MISC106-Early McKeever cartridge boox. This one has the brass reinforcments at the sides and strap. All the loops are sturdy. Embossed "US" is bold and clear. Stitching throughout is good. Box shows it's age with wear but is still a very displayable example. --$79--

MISC107- Nice early US Army messkit tin. I believe this style was used during th Spanish American War up to WW1. Outside is missing most of the tin plate but much remains on the inside. Marked "US'. No date. Not banged up at all. Nice kit. --$75--

Item MISC109 - Field made rimless eagle snap bandoleer. This is a cool item. Field expedient bandoleet made from a standard ammo belt. One buckle has been removed and a strap and hoo/snal has been sewn on the end. This is then used as a standard bandoleet. Probably a development that led to the creation of the acuual US Army bandoleer. Overall in good condition with a few minor stains. all the snaps are in good working order. A rare find for the cavalry collector. Marking on the back to Troop L, 301st Cav (301st Cavalry Organized 3 Feb 1918 at Camp Fremont, CA.). --$115--

Item MISC110 - Nice 1904 rimless eagle snap cavalry ammo belt. This has the leather and brass device for hooking a sword hanger on. Good condition with typicl age stains. Has markings on the back that could indicate HQ Troop, 7th Cavalry. --$150--

Item MISC112 - Mills 10 pocket ammo belt. Shows a lot of fraying on some of the pockets but all the snaps are solid. No major stains. Equipment tag is stamped: "US.24.E" and "70" over the crossed infantry rifles. --$90--

Item MISC113 - 10 pocket, rimmed eagle snap, OD ammo belt. This is in great condition with only two pockets showing minor fraying. One of the snaps has been worn or polished to where the eagle is almost worn away. Unit marking have been pained over. Nice belt. --$125--

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