I have two dug buttons- both with clamshells on them. One was dug in Chesterfield County, Va,  -22 MM and the other in Dinwiddie County, Va-= 19 MM.  The 22MM button appears to be made from brass or copper and the small button made from lead. Both buttons have the  Confederate crossed bars in a X pattern with clamshells between each bar.  See drawing below- CS=clamshell.   From which state does this originate?  thanks

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i found this knife and have been told its a side fighting knife from the civil war. any other opinions ? its over ten inches in length, has a mother of pearl

handle and siver guard and pommel feel free to cantact me... and yes id be willing to sell it if its important enough for someone who would like to buy it. picture is supposed to be posted at the high road .org

Can anyone identify this old iron object?

This musicians relic is about the size of a nickle. It looks like half of a small two piece buckle. What was it used for?

Found in old barn in NJ - sword type bayonet, overall length 27", blade length 22 5/16", handle (brass with ribs) 4 6/8" long.

The spring is 2" long and the socket (for barrel) is 7/8" dia.

Can't quite make out engraving on hilt, but can see the first 3 letters and they appear to be COLLIN_ _ _ last three letters (I think) are too covered with rust & dirt to read.

Along slot is a number: 3041 and at the base of handle are the letters FCW.

Don't want to buy a book just to find out about this acuisition as bayonets are not my primary interest.

Looking for info or web source with pictures to compare.

Condition seems decent with some niks on blade, but no apparent major damage or broken pieces.

By the way - what weapon was a zouave bayonet used on?  If this is one, I would like to know that too.

been trying to a long time to identify a money box my grandmother had.   She said that southerners would bury their money and other valuables in the fireplace in these money boxes when the Yankees left and leave the chain showing, then dig them up when it was safe.

The box is the size of a shoe box.  it is bronze with diamond-shaped copper inserts.  It is very heavy and has a false bottom, which also has diamond inserts. 

The box has a chain at one end.  I'm wondering if anyone has ever seen anything like this or knows anything about it.

Sue  Pratt

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Does anyone recognize or know anything about this medal?  Any information would be helpful. 

I have this bayonet that belonged to my 2x great grandfather. I have not been able to find one on the internet just like it.

It does appear to be damaged on the musket end. The width of the blade narrows as it connects to to the 90 degree turn which is differant than what I have seen pictures of. I do not really know if it was from the Revolutionary or Civil War. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks!!

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