THE COLONEL'S CACHE Pre-WW1 Page updated 22 April 2024

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CW00- Original Artillery Hardee hat cord. In nice condition.

--$22 each--


CW07- 1863 dated Light Cavalry Saber with scabbard. In overall good condition with no major dings or issues. Blade is actually quite nice. No wire on the handle but the leather is there. Solid overall. Scabbard is missing the throat piece. The maker name is Emerson and Silver, Trenton, N.J. but is worn badly.

--$699


CW08- Super condition, original Civil War era, rosewood drumsticks. These are a little too skinny to be held in the standard brass drumstick holder. A very solid and nice pair.

--$145--


CW09- St. Paul 1896 20th GAR Encampment Delegate Medal. Four piece bronze and gilt hanger in very good condition. This pattern never had an attached ribbon, so it is complete. A rare version. Comes with 2 tunic sized and 4 cuff sized GAR buttons.

--$159--


CW12- Beautiful Brigadier General s bullion epaulets. These are Civil War to 1890s style. Large silver bullion star applied directly to the gold bullion. Staff buttons . In excellent condition and they come with the tin (the cloth interior has been removed. An awesome set.

--$1399--


CW13- Pre-Civil War militia officer s belt buckle. This is in great condition with no dents. Has the keepers as well. Almost all the gilt remains. Guaranteed original.

--$445--


CW15- Nice leather reproduction colt pistol holster. Appears unused.

--$19--


CW16- Repro leather Civil War pistol cartridge pouch. In excellent condition.

--$19--


CW17- - Rare 1863 Register of Officers for the US Army. Has water staining and a couple of the front pages are slightly loose from the binding. Great reference document. Previous owner has IDd some officer as dead, reassigned or dismissed. Interesting. All the pages are there and I do not see any tears.

--$189--


CW20- Nice Civil War, Union Infantry badge for the top of the kepi. Has both the original loops.

--$45--


CW22-Ladies GAR medal in very good condition with good ribbon.

--$40--


CW23- Original Civil War Union Carbine boot. Heavy harness leather and strap and buckle. In excellent condition. Maker marked METZER, PHILA.

--$79--


CW24- Civil War Union Cap box. Well used but still has the nipple pick and the cotton in it. The closure strap has a missing tip but could still close over the brass finial. One belt strap is broken. The box is maker marked to R.White but I cannot read it all.

--$69--


CW28- Original autograph of General Ben Butler. Professionally matted and sold by Theme Prints Ltd. Measures 9"x 12 ".

--$89--


CW29- Original autograph of General A.E.Burnside. Professionally matted and sold by Theme Prints Ltd. Measures 9"x 12 ".

--$99 --


CW32- Civil War Union back pack. In relic condition with only a single blanket strap as well as a single shoulder strap. Both are very brittle. The sides and cover flap are painted/tarred and are in pretty good shape for a display. Unit marked with number 11 and K 48. The real deal. Often missing from Civil War displays.

--$159--


Item MISC00 -Indian/Spanish American War Federal eagle buttons. These are of various makers. Large tunic sized with straight shanks and no dents. Nice to keep some spares around or just to scatter in displays.

--$2.50 each--


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MISC01-Original 1904 USMC cap insignia, wire prongs. These were also used on the dress uniform shoulder paddles.

--$70 ea.--


MISC02- P1882 NYS Infantry officer's full dress shoulder knots/paddles. Near mint condition. The 32nd Infantry Regiment was deactivated in the 1890s and then merged into the 2nd NYS Regiment. The 2nd NYS Regiment was one of several NYS regiments activated in the SAW.

--$250--


MISC04- P1882 Ohio State Infantry Adjutant officer's full dress shoulder knots/paddles for the 1st Infantry Regiment. Near mint condition made by MC.Lilley & Co. One moth bite on one paddle. The 1st Ohio Regiment was activated for the SAW but did not deploy overseas.

--$265--


MISC05- Unused 1880s full dress Infantry First Sergeant bullion chevron. Has glue and paper residue on the back from a display.

--$190--


MISC06-Cav Set of single chevrons: Sergeant, Corporal, and Lance Corporal. All wool. They have paper and glue on the back where they were removed from a display. Nice set.

--$45--


MISC07- Pair of Cavalry Lance Corporal seam-to-seam chevrons. Unused wool.

--$26--


MISC08- Pair of cavalry corporal chevrons.

--$29--


MISC09 Pattern 1872 Bugler Sergeant chevron, lemon yellow in used condition.

--$99--


MISC10- Pattern 1872 First Sergeant chevron, lemon yellow in used condition.

--$99--


MISC12- Unused, 1890s Cavalry Chief Bugler seam-to-seam chevron.

--$74--


MISC13- 1890s Cavalry Pioneer Brassard. Hard to find.

--$45--


MISC14- Unused, 1890s Band Leader, seam-to-seam chevron.

--$49--


MISC15- - Nice, unused pair of cotton Infantry Sergeant chevrons for the khaki tunic. No problems with these.

--$45--


MISC16- 1880-1902, wool US Army Infantry Supply sergeant stripes. These are unissued wool and are the large, seam-to-seam style. Getting hard to find.

--$55


MISC17- Infantry overcoat chevrons.

--Priced as marked--


MISC18- Artillery wool, unissued chevrons.

--Priced as marked--


MISC19- Pair of Ordnance Corporal chevrons. Unused wool. One has a few light white stains.

--$30 --


MISC20- Unused, 1890-1902 Ordnance Sergeant seam-to-seam chevron. Beautiful example.

--$95--


MISC21- Acting Hospital Steward Chevrons (1901). Beautiful unused pair.

--$26


MISC22- 1901-02 Hospital Steward Chevrons. Unused.

--$49 pair--


MISC23-Brassards, unused.

--As marked--


MISC24-1902 US Army chevrons. Unused.

-- Priced as marked for pair--


MISC25- Unused Quartermaster Corps service stripe pair.

--$23 pair


MISC26- 1902 enlisted specialty chevrons.

--$15 each--


MISC28- P1902/1912 US Army officers full dress shoulder knots.

--$65--


MISC29- PA Mexican border Service medal and ribbon bar in original box. Quite a nice looking medal. Box has some water stains, no impact to inside.

--$39--


MISC30- Pair of 1st Infantry Regimental Quartermaster insignia in very good condition. Pin-back.

--$55 --


MISC32- New York National Guard dress belt buckle. A bit smaller in length than the Federal buckle, this has NY in a wreath on it. A very nice buckle with the keeper.

--$79--


MISC37-- Reproduction P1883 US Navy Captain shoulder straps. This pattern of straps was worn from 1883 to 1912. These have 2 clutch back fasteners. These are in lightly used condition with heavy bullion.

--$25--


MISC38- USN epaulettes for a lieutenant Junior grade for a line officer. Made in France.

--$199--


MISC39-Lightly used USN bullion epaulets for a Lieutenant Commander of the Medical Corps. French made. Other than some light tarnish overall, these have no issues.

--$174--


MISC40- USN epaulettes for a full commander of the Line. These have the correct, larger gallions for commanders and captains. In excellent condition. Made in France and are in the original box. The box shows it's age.

--$325--


MISC43- Child s Navy uniform. Consists of the white trousers, jumper, scarf and brass buttoned p-coat (small Army buttons). In overall fine condition. The left coat sleeve has a loose cuff strap. Do not ask me the size. It if for a very small child. WW1 or earlier vintage.

--$94--


MISC44-Unissued, original 1890s US Army Cavalry plumes in original wrappers dated 1902! Nice if you need one for your helmet.

--$24 each--


MISC45-Unissued, original 1890s US Army black plumes. These were for mounted staff soldiers (Signal Corps, Quartermaster, etc) Nice if you need one for your helmet.

--$29 each--


MISC46- Nice 1902 Infantry enlistedmens blue breast cords. Lightly used and getting hard to find (multiples available).

--$27 ea--


MISC47-Set of 1902 Artillery enlistedmans red breast cords. Good condition with a couple of loose theads.

--$32--


MISC49- Pattern 1895 NYS officer s service cap made by Ridabock. Wonderful bullion eagle on the front. Minty sweatband and tight visor. Some moth tracking and surface wear. Missing a side vent grommet. Nice chinstrap. Really a nice, rare cap.

--$149--


MISC50- Pattern 1895 Connecticut National Guard or Militia Officer's forage cap. In excellent condition, and nicely maker marked, "Bent & Bush, Boston". Complete and correct with Connecticut state buttons and a beautifully bullion embroidered Connecticut state seal.

--$225--


MISC51- P1912 USMC company grade officer's blue wool undress cap. Worn from 1912 to 1922, this rare cap is in near mint condition. Maker marked inside, "Horstmann Co, Philadelphia, PA". An example of this cap pattern is shown on pages 274 and 275 of Alex S; Tulkoff's book, "Equipping the Corps". The EGA is original to the cap and correct for the period. See pages 82 through 90 of Frederick Briuer's book, "United States Marine Corps Emblems, 1804 to World War I". You will be hard pressed to find a finer, more pristine specimen of this cap anywhere.

--$2225--


MISC65- Rain cover for a 1902 bell crown. Small size with snap closure.

--$25--


MISC71-NYNG s famous A Squadron officer s pattern 1902 dress frock. A super nice and rare item. The A Squadron was an elite cavalry unit made up from many well-to-do volunteers. They were even authorized to wear special uniforms for parade. They did performed well in WW1. This frock is for a Captain with A Squadron cavalry insignia at the cuffs. Other than that, the coat is federal in all respects. No rips, tears, stains or mothing. No name. Small size, maybe a 35.

--$499--


MISC75- 1902 Army Dress frock for a Lieutenant Colonel of the Inspector General Corps of the State of Pennsylvania. Federal in all respects except the buttons which have the State seal on them. Nice black grosgrain silk between the bullion on the collar indicating Staff branch. Clearly named and also stamped to Western Costume that supplied many real uniforms to the movies. This is quite loose on a size 36 mannequin. The knots look to be new but are not nylon. No rips, tears, stains or mothing to this frock. Outstanding example of a field grade officer frock.

--$399--


MISC76-Pattern 1912 Artillery officer s Full Dress frock coat owned by BG Herman Beukema, West Point Class of 1915. Commissioned a 2LT of Artillery and assigned to the 3rd Field Artillery, Beukema served on the Mexican border. During WW1 he was a battalion commander and was wounded in 1918. By 1928 he was an instructor at West Point becoming the History Department Head in 1930. Served in that role until 1954 when he retired as a Brigadier General. The uniform is in outstanding condition with sewn on sleeve insignia for the 3rd Field Artillery. No rips, tears or stains. Good bullion shoulder knots. Clearly named to Beukema in the left breat pocket. Purchased at the West Point Cadet Store.

--$399--


MISC79- Nice unlined sack coat for a lieutenant colonel of the Inspector General s corps. This is displayed on a size 36 mannequin. It has no buttons and is closed by a series of loops and hooks. Some light scattered mothing. One inside pocket. No name in the coat. Beautiful bullion shoulder straps.

--$374--


MISC80- Very nice Spanish Americn War period, cavalry khaki tunic and breeches for a Cavalry sergeant. The tunic has some snag holes on the left sleeve. No other issues. The breeches show use but are solid. Buckle back and reinforced seat. Zinc buttons. The breeches are stmped inside to the Warner Brothers Wardrode. Quite a nice displaying set.

--$749 --


MISC81- Minty 1906 khaki US Army enlisted bugler tunic. Pointed cuff and stand 8Th Infantry /A Company and U.S. Collar insignia. Has bugler rank on both sleeves. No rips, tears, stains or other issues. Stand and fall collar with 2 hook and eye closures. Has a Henderson Ames manufacture tag in the collar.

--$399--


MISC82- Awesome and minty pattern 1902 khaki vizor cap for an enlisted soldier. This has an 8th Regiment K Company bugler insignia. Marked to a costume company but military issue. (I had this displayed with MISC81).

--$375--


MISC89-Nice set of 1902 US Army Silver Engineer Officer insignia. Full sized, pin-back with good pins and catch. These were used on the sleeves of the 1902 Dress Frock coat as well as the collar of the pattern 1895 white service coat. Hard set to find. Good for display or use.

--$54


MISC90-Signal Corps officer s saddle blanket chevrac insignia. False bullion brass with 3 screw posts for attachment to the blanket. Measures 3"x 2 1/8".

--$99--


MISC91-Early USMC officer trousers. No rips, tears or stains. Some very minor mothing around the button up fly.

--$99--


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MISC92- Blemish free USMC enlisted frock coat. This is dated 1909-1910 and is a nice size 36. No rips, tears, stains or moth damage. Missing two of the USMC domed buttons on the back. These frocks were issued to select marines for special duty like White House, Staff, or Embassy type duties. Tough to find and this is one of the nicer ones I have had.

--$299--


MISC100-Set of 8 rimless eagle buttons for the Pattern 1902 US Army overcoat. Mixed backmarks but straight shanks on the back. Enough buttons for the front and back or nice to have some spares.

--$30--


MISC101- Nice, used, 3rd Infantry, I Company star vent hat. This has the rolled edge with double row of stitching. Full sweatband with PHIL DEPOT stamp. Also has the hard to find white infantry hat cord. While it is used it is still in good condition. Other than the little bow on the hat band missing, no major issues but it does have that Salty look. Has the correct grommet holes for the shoestring chinstrap. Has a chinstrap but it is broken but both pieces are there. Overall, a nice, hard to find hat.

--$875--


MISC102-Early set of binoculars/field glasses. Made in Paris, these are in very good condition with the leather wraps and good glass. No problems with these. Great for Civil War or Indian war displays. Reasonable price too.

--$35--


MISC103- Original Cavalry leather picket pin scabbard. Complete with straps, buckles and metal loop to secure it to the saddle. It is old and somewhat dry but has lots of life left in it.

--$74--


MISC105- Pre-WW1 US Army mess tin. In good condition but there are 2 screw holes in the bottom. I guess it was in a display. Date is unclear.

--$39--


MISC106-Enameled graniteware cup tested in 1903 and found to be poisonous when used with acidic foods. Has US stamped on the bottom. RARE!

--$95--


MISC107-- US Army M1909 aluminum cup. Another short-lived cup superseded by the 1910 cup that fit into the canteen cover and held the now familiar M1910 cup.

--$90--


MISC108- Nice pair of 1908 canvas leggings with the straps. These are very hard to find anymore. In excellent condition.

--$75--


MISC109-1870s canteen with strap. Not marked but military in appearance and style. Looks like a model 1874 with a non-adjustable canvas strap. In very good condition.

--$149 --


MISC110- 1880s US Army canteen. Painted brown and has a leather strap and hook to attach it to a cavalry saddle. In good condition.

--$69--


MISC111- 1880s US Army canteen. In good condition. Has US on the front and R.A.V on the back. Good overall form to the sides. No strap

--$89--


MISC114- Minty pattern 1902 leather and brass saber hanger.

--$85--


MISC115- Interesting officer’s leather belt with a single sword hanger. Not sure if it had a second hanger. Nice stamped buckle and solid leather that shows age.

--$190--


MISC116- Very hard to find early officer leather belt and clip pouch and saber hanger. Leather shows its age but is not falling apart. The clip pouch has rimless eagle snap button. It is marked to Rock Island Arsenal and dated 1913. The sword hanger is complete but the leather flap is loose on one side.

--$199--


MISC118- Post Civil War US Army cavalry saber hanger. Leather shows use and age but is quite displayable and complete.

--$99--


MISC119- 1880s US Army enlisted leather belt with repro buckle. Belt is in good condition.

--$115--


MISC120- Span-Am period 100 round Krag ammo belt. This displays well but has some serious rot issue on the left side. A fair amount of the belt has rotted away in a small area. Still holds together but not suitable for use. The brass shows green corrosion as well. It is what it is.....

--$65--


MISC131-45-70 bayonet and scabbard. Model 1873 bayonet in very nice condition. Some rust but lots of blue left. Clear US. Fits on a rifle with no issues. Good scabbard with leather frog.

--$129


MISC132- Nice early 1900 haversacks. These have the two compartments but are missing the little bag that attaches to the two metal buttons in the main compartment. These are in good serviceable condition with no rips or tears. One is lightly marked to a NY medical unit and the other is marked to an artillery unit.

--$34 each--


MISC133- 1898 dated US Krag bayonet and scabbard. Nice solid bayonet. Has some rust staining and appears to have been sharpened a bit. Still, a nice blade with out dings. Clear date. A real, Spanish American War period bayonet.

--$199--


MISC136--Nice Rimless eagle snap button ammo belt. This is marked to the 302nd Cavalry, Troop D. Some minor stains and a little fraying to the edge. Not a detraction from use or display.

--$174--


MISC138- Pre-WW1 era shovel cover. In very nice condition with the hanger for the 45-70 or Krag ammo belt. Hard to find. The unit ID has been painted over. Good leather.

--$99--