Blog http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html Blog en Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:18:58 +0000 NEED HELP IDENTIFYING THIS ITEM PLEASE http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=need-help-identifying-this-item-please http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=need-help-identifying-this-item-please This dug item appears to be made of lead.

The piece measures about 1 inch long and has a hollow center.

This item was dug in an area where there were civil war era pieces found in very close proximity.

Any help in identifying this piece will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Dave.

]]> This dug item appears to be made of lead.

The piece measures about 1 inch long and has a hollow center.

This item was dug in an area where there were civil war era pieces found in very close proximity.

Any help in identifying this piece will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Dave.

]]> usahistory76@hotmail.com (dave jeffries) dave jeffries Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=need-help-identifying-this-item-please#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=need-help-identifying-this-item-please Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:18:58 +0000 Authentic Autographs and Auctions http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=authentic-autographs-and-auctions http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=authentic-autographs-and-auctions I am relatively new to Civil War collecting and have a question about the authenticity of real auction houses; specifically RR Auction house. I have purchased an autograph with a Letter of Authenticity from them at an extra cost.  Has anyone heard that this auction house selling "fakes?"  Thanks.

]]> I am relatively new to Civil War collecting and have a question about the authenticity of real auction houses; specifically RR Auction house. I have purchased an autograph with a Letter of Authenticity from them at an extra cost.  Has anyone heard that this auction house selling "fakes?"  Thanks.

]]> todd.sturdivant@gmail.com (Jason Sturdivant) Jason Sturdivant Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=authentic-autographs-and-auctions#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=authentic-autographs-and-auctions Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:07:30 +0000 Battle of Chancellorsville http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=battle-of-chancellorsville http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=battle-of-chancellorsville I have currently been relic hunting on a piece of private property adjacent to Hawkins Farm and the Wilderness Church in Spotsylvania County, VA this photo shows a few items that i have found but not to sure what could be dated to the civil war such as the horseshoe and fork. I believe there is a plethora of good relics on this property as the property is related to Jackson's Flank attack where Howard's Union XI Corps were caught off gaurd as Jackson initiated the attack with Rodes leading the charge through the wilderness. I am sure to have more posts as i continue to hunt this property.

 

 

]]> I have currently been relic hunting on a piece of private property adjacent to Hawkins Farm and the Wilderness Church in Spotsylvania County, VA this photo shows a few items that i have found but not to sure what could be dated to the civil war such as the horseshoe and fork. I believe there is a plethora of good relics on this property as the property is related to Jackson's Flank attack where Howard's Union XI Corps were caught off gaurd as Jackson initiated the attack with Rodes leading the charge through the wilderness. I am sure to have more posts as i continue to hunt this property.

 

 

]]> pbaden@silverco.com (Patrick Baden) Patrick Baden Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=battle-of-chancellorsville#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=battle-of-chancellorsville Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:53:33 +0000 Post civil war button http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=post-civil-war-button http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=post-civil-war-button I recently found several buttons (2 different sizes) in my parents attic.  The front side is the South Carolina State seal (palmetto tree, S-left of tree and the C-right of tree and latin words Animis Opibusoue Parati.  The back mark is Jacob Reeds and Sons Phila.  Thank you for any help in identifing these button would be appreciated.   Anne Renneker

 

]]> I recently found several buttons (2 different sizes) in my parents attic.  The front side is the South Carolina State seal (palmetto tree, S-left of tree and the C-right of tree and latin words Animis Opibusoue Parati.  The back mark is Jacob Reeds and Sons Phila.  Thank you for any help in identifing these button would be appreciated.   Anne Renneker

 

]]> a2663r@yahoo.com (Anne Renneker) Anne Renneker Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=post-civil-war-button#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=post-civil-war-button Sat, 07 Apr 2012 22:23:15 +0000 Bullet Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=bullet-identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=bullet-identification I need help finding out what kind of bullets these are?

Any help would be great

Thanks!

 

]]> I need help finding out what kind of bullets these are?

Any help would be great

Thanks!

 

]]> apandaz@comcast.net (Amanda Zielske) Amanda Zielske Relic Identification Relic Collecting http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=bullet-identification#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=bullet-identification Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:08:44 +0000 Found near louisiana civil war battlefield http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=found-near-louisiana-civil-war-battlefield http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=found-near-louisiana-civil-war-battlefield I Found these relics on or near a known battlefield in Louisiana. The large piece seems to have brittle leather around the circle rivets. It is also of the color green.(Possibly part of a leather belt?) The larger caliber bullet appears to have uniquie carvings on the head. Almost looks like two eyes on it. If anyone can identify or have any knowlege of these items, please respond.

]]> I Found these relics on or near a known battlefield in Louisiana. The large piece seems to have brittle leather around the circle rivets. It is also of the color green.(Possibly part of a leather belt?) The larger caliber bullet appears to have uniquie carvings on the head. Almost looks like two eyes on it. If anyone can identify or have any knowlege of these items, please respond.

]]> mmoonneeyy256@yahoo.com (Mike Burton) Mike Burton Relic Identification Relic Hunting Relic Collecting http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=found-near-louisiana-civil-war-battlefield#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=found-near-louisiana-civil-war-battlefield Sat, 31 Mar 2012 03:09:04 +0000 Possible Civil War Bullet?? http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=possible-civil-war-bullet http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=possible-civil-war-bullet  

      Found this bullet in Louisiana near the Ponchatrain shore line. Any ideas if this is from the Civil War time frame? Also, any ideas as to what kind of bullet this is?

      Thanks,

 

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      Found this bullet in Louisiana near the Ponchatrain shore line. Any ideas if this is from the Civil War time frame? Also, any ideas as to what kind of bullet this is?

      Thanks,

 

]]> markdb353@yahoo.com (Mark Berluchaux Jr.) Mark Berluchaux Jr. Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=possible-civil-war-bullet#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=possible-civil-war-bullet Sat, 24 Mar 2012 23:02:32 +0000 hat insignia? http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=hat-insignia http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=hat-insignia found this digging in my back yard, was right next to the knapsack buckle. any ideas?

]]> found this digging in my back yard, was right next to the knapsack buckle. any ideas?

]]> blueridgecowboy@hotmail.com (adam caldwell) adam caldwell Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=hat-insignia#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=hat-insignia Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:11:11 +0000 Another item that needs to be ID. http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=another-item-that-needs-to-be-id http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=another-item-that-needs-to-be-id I found this in the Fort Mitchell Al. area as well. It is some type of handle with a closed loop or hole on the working end. The other end where you would hold it has been worked to fit the hand perfectly . It is iron and completly hand made. 

 

 

]]> I found this in the Fort Mitchell Al. area as well. It is some type of handle with a closed loop or hole on the working end. The other end where you would hold it has been worked to fit the hand perfectly . It is iron and completly hand made. 

 

 

]]> rickklem911@hotmail.com (Rick Klementovich) Rick Klementovich Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=another-item-that-needs-to-be-id#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=another-item-that-needs-to-be-id Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:25:13 +0000 What is this? http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=what-is-this-5 http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=what-is-this-5 I found this Near Fort Mitchell Al area which is known for civil war items. It's solid brass and has a small hole made into the side. The open end is about 1/2 inch wide.

 

 

 

 

]]> I found this Near Fort Mitchell Al area which is known for civil war items. It's solid brass and has a small hole made into the side. The open end is about 1/2 inch wide.

 

 

 

 

]]> rickklem911@hotmail.com (Rick Klementovich) Rick Klementovich Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=what-is-this-5#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=what-is-this-5 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:18:29 +0000 Is this a cannonball? http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=is-this-a-cannonball-2 http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=is-this-a-cannonball-2 This item was found lodged in the rafters of a house my father was born in.  The house is in Vicksburg, MS.  My father was born in 1904.  The story I was told by my father was that they found it while putting a new roof on the house and they could see the hole where it came through, which had been patched over.

Thinking it was a cannonball and that the round lip was the fuse, I had someone attempt to drill it out and remove the gunpowder.  He just brought it back to me and said he had drilled about half way into the back side and had not found a cavity.  He said he believed it was solid cast iron and did not believe it was a cannonball.

The round lip seems to have some brass inside of it.  I am reluctant to scratch around until I know what it is.

It is approximately 5.4" in diameter and has a raised ring all the way around it.  It is very heavy and I haven't attempted to weigh it.  Any help identifying it would be appreciated.

Pictures can be found at this link:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/40166141/cannonball.jpg

 

 

]]> This item was found lodged in the rafters of a house my father was born in.  The house is in Vicksburg, MS.  My father was born in 1904.  The story I was told by my father was that they found it while putting a new roof on the house and they could see the hole where it came through, which had been patched over.

Thinking it was a cannonball and that the round lip was the fuse, I had someone attempt to drill it out and remove the gunpowder.  He just brought it back to me and said he had drilled about half way into the back side and had not found a cavity.  He said he believed it was solid cast iron and did not believe it was a cannonball.

The round lip seems to have some brass inside of it.  I am reluctant to scratch around until I know what it is.

It is approximately 5.4" in diameter and has a raised ring all the way around it.  It is very heavy and I haven't attempted to weigh it.  Any help identifying it would be appreciated.

Pictures can be found at this link:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/40166141/cannonball.jpg

 

 

]]> mack.ross@rossbsolutions.com (Mack Ross) Mack Ross Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=is-this-a-cannonball-2#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=is-this-a-cannonball-2 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:42:25 +0000 Maybe Requa-Billinghurst Minie? http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=maybe-requa-billinghurst-minie http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=maybe-requa-billinghurst-minie Hi all,

 

We have found a few of these potential Requa-Billinghurst Minies on private property in the last few weeks...

 

I would like some additional input and/or verification as to what they are...before I proclaim we have found Requa Minies...

 

Diamete measurements were obtained by taking 12 seperate measurements and averaging them.  If I eliminate the two lowest and two highest I get a diameter of 0.540".

 

 

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Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!

 

Thanks,
Rick

]]> Hi all,

 

We have found a few of these potential Requa-Billinghurst Minies on private property in the last few weeks...

 

I would like some additional input and/or verification as to what they are...before I proclaim we have found Requa Minies...

 

Diamete measurements were obtained by taking 12 seperate measurements and averaging them.  If I eliminate the two lowest and two highest I get a diameter of 0.540".

 

 

SIDE VIEW

 

BOTTOM VIEW

 

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!

 

Thanks,
Rick

]]> geodiggr@verizon.net (Richard Xedos) Richard Xedos Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=maybe-requa-billinghurst-minie#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=maybe-requa-billinghurst-minie Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:54:31 +0000 Star Based .58 Cal Mini balls http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=star-based-58-cal-mini-balls http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=star-based-58-cal-mini-balls Hi My Fellow TH'ers

Just a question regarding 'Star Based' mini ball .58 Cal bullets.

 

I have searched all the records looking for a reference to Star based .58 cal bullets and where they were produced. The common saying is that they are referred to as being produced at the Washington Arsenal but there is no proof that they were made there.

 

Does anyone have a record of Star based bullets being produced at any arsenal and if so which one.

 

There is no bullet order reference listed in the ORs that I have been able to pull from any reference book so far but there again I do not have every reference book written.

 

Please advise.

Thanks

Dave

'Digger-Dave'

THing4CSA

PS: Remember; Don't leave it in the ground!

]]> Hi My Fellow TH'ers

Just a question regarding 'Star Based' mini ball .58 Cal bullets.

 

I have searched all the records looking for a reference to Star based .58 cal bullets and where they were produced. The common saying is that they are referred to as being produced at the Washington Arsenal but there is no proof that they were made there.

 

Does anyone have a record of Star based bullets being produced at any arsenal and if so which one.

 

There is no bullet order reference listed in the ORs that I have been able to pull from any reference book so far but there again I do not have every reference book written.

 

Please advise.

Thanks

Dave

'Digger-Dave'

THing4CSA

PS: Remember; Don't leave it in the ground!

]]> THing4CSA@yahoo.com (David Mork) David Mork Relic Collecting http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=star-based-58-cal-mini-balls#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=star-based-58-cal-mini-balls Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:44:23 +0000 Civil war letter mentioning Jefferson Davis capture http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=civil-war-letter-mentioning-jefferson-davis-capture http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=civil-war-letter-mentioning-jefferson-davis-capture Hello everyone! I recently discovered an old civil war letter dated may 15, 1865 in which the author mentions Jefferson Davis being captured (was captured may 10) and talks about all of the troops in louisville and indianapolis being mustered out and going home. Its an interesting letter in good shape with the envelope and stamp still intact as well as several locks of hair presumably from the man who wrote the letter (it was to his wife). It appears as though the mans name was John Loopmire. Would a letter like this be worth anything? Thanks! 

]]> Hello everyone! I recently discovered an old civil war letter dated may 15, 1865 in which the author mentions Jefferson Davis being captured (was captured may 10) and talks about all of the troops in louisville and indianapolis being mustered out and going home. Its an interesting letter in good shape with the envelope and stamp still intact as well as several locks of hair presumably from the man who wrote the letter (it was to his wife). It appears as though the mans name was John Loopmire. Would a letter like this be worth anything? Thanks! 

]]> joshzachman@yahoo.com (Josh Zachman) Josh Zachman Relic Identification Relic Collecting http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=civil-war-letter-mentioning-jefferson-davis-capture#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=civil-war-letter-mentioning-jefferson-davis-capture Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:07:40 +0000 Civil war relic hunting spots in ohio http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=civil-war-relic-hunting-spots-in-ohio http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=civil-war-relic-hunting-spots-in-ohio Are there any Civil War relic hunting spots near Lorain County, Ohio? I live only a few streets away from the 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry memorial, so maybe close to there, there might be relics?

]]> Are there any Civil War relic hunting spots near Lorain County, Ohio? I live only a few streets away from the 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry memorial, so maybe close to there, there might be relics?

]]> brandonparker9@gmail.com (Brandon Parker) Brandon Parker Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=civil-war-relic-hunting-spots-in-ohio#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=civil-war-relic-hunting-spots-in-ohio Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:42:03 +0000 What is this?? http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=what-is-this-6 http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=what-is-this-6

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]]> KSHOLLYWOOD@YAHOO.COM (kevin strahan) kevin strahan Relic Identification Relic Hunting Relic Collecting http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=what-is-this-6#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=what-is-this-6 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:02:18 +0000 Is this a cannonball? http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=is-this-a-cannonball http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=is-this-a-cannonball I found this with a bunch of stuff that came out of an old storage building and the other things with it indicated that whoever it belonged to came from Virginia.  

 

I have tried to find out by researching it myself whether or not it is a cannonball and so far I'm still confused.

 

The round indentations on it are exactly opposite of each other and on the ball itself has this:  "8 LB".

 

]]> I found this with a bunch of stuff that came out of an old storage building and the other things with it indicated that whoever it belonged to came from Virginia.  

 

I have tried to find out by researching it myself whether or not it is a cannonball and so far I'm still confused.

 

The round indentations on it are exactly opposite of each other and on the ball itself has this:  "8 LB".

 

]]> sherriehhire1210@gmail.com (Sherrie Holliday) Sherrie Holliday Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=is-this-a-cannonball#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=is-this-a-cannonball Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:00:37 +0000 need help with identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=need-help-with-identification-2 http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=need-help-with-identification-2

 

i found this i button in quincy il with blank back mark and its as round as a nickel can any body tell me witch one this is ive been in the civil war outpost and theres a lot of i buttons in there and can make out witch one this is thanks troy v,,

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i found this i button in quincy il with blank back mark and its as round as a nickel can any body tell me witch one this is ive been in the civil war outpost and theres a lot of i buttons in there and can make out witch one this is thanks troy v,,

]]> troy.voyles@yahoo.com (troy voyles) troy voyles Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=need-help-with-identification-2#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=need-help-with-identification-2 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:43:33 +0000 C.S.A. Belt Buckle http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=c-s-a-belt-buckle http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=c-s-a-belt-buckle           Hi,about 10 years ago I dug a C.S.A. belt buckle about 2 miles in front of Kennesaw Mountain in an area that yielded lots relics. This buckle measures 45X64mm. It has 3 solder spots on the back where apparently hooks were once attached. It appears to be a Rectangular CSA- Atlanta Arsenal style but runs smaller than those in Mullinax's book and no hooks were cast with the buckle.The brass has a fairly nice patina.Has anybody out there come across a similar buckle? Could it be wartime or is it a reproduction? Any feedback would be apprieciated,Thanks,Charles Buckalew.

]]>           Hi,about 10 years ago I dug a C.S.A. belt buckle about 2 miles in front of Kennesaw Mountain in an area that yielded lots relics. This buckle measures 45X64mm. It has 3 solder spots on the back where apparently hooks were once attached. It appears to be a Rectangular CSA- Atlanta Arsenal style but runs smaller than those in Mullinax's book and no hooks were cast with the buckle.The brass has a fairly nice patina.Has anybody out there come across a similar buckle? Could it be wartime or is it a reproduction? Any feedback would be apprieciated,Thanks,Charles Buckalew.

]]> buck195513@yahoo.com (charles buckalew) charles buckalew Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=c-s-a-belt-buckle#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=c-s-a-belt-buckle Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:21:43 +0000 Unknown Brass Tag http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=unknown-brass-tag http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=unknown-brass-tag Several months ago I found this tag at a site along the Hiwassee River where both US and CS cavalry had camped. On the face is text, and what appears to be a date, but I cannot make out what has been stamped. Does anyone know what this is?

 

Thank you. 

]]> Several months ago I found this tag at a site along the Hiwassee River where both US and CS cavalry had camped. On the face is text, and what appears to be a date, but I cannot make out what has been stamped. Does anyone know what this is?

 

Thank you. 

]]> byf43@hotmail.com (Roy Queen) Roy Queen Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=unknown-brass-tag#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=unknown-brass-tag Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:22:04 +0000 Cleaning heavy encrusted buckle http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=cleaning-heavy-encrusted-buckle http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=cleaning-heavy-encrusted-buckle I just found my first buckle (has clips on back), rectagle shaped, but heavily encrusted with rust.  Can someone offer the best way to clean this?  I don't know if it's iron or brass.

Thanks.

]]> I just found my first buckle (has clips on back), rectagle shaped, but heavily encrusted with rust.  Can someone offer the best way to clean this?  I don't know if it's iron or brass.

Thanks.

]]> clayu12@hughes.net (Clay Underwood) Clay Underwood Relic Hunting http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=cleaning-heavy-encrusted-buckle#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=cleaning-heavy-encrusted-buckle Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:34:56 +0000 Civil War relic? http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=civil-war-relic http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=civil-war-relic I found this object in my front yard.  It is 15.4mm and has a green patina.  I believe it is a button, possibly from the civil war era, but I am not certain and would like someone, who knows, to identify this object.

 

Thanks,

Stephen

]]> I found this object in my front yard.  It is 15.4mm and has a green patina.  I believe it is a button, possibly from the civil war era, but I am not certain and would like someone, who knows, to identify this object.

 

Thanks,

Stephen

]]> sehandler@yahoo.com (Stephen Handler) Stephen Handler Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=civil-war-relic#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=civil-war-relic Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:55:57 +0000 a short thank you http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=a-short-thank-you http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=a-short-thank-you I almost never write blogs, and certainly never blogs of adulation, but for the public record and to other collectors of civil war relics out there, this is a note complimenting barry on the professional appearance of his website, his selection of relics for sale, and the precision of detail in the descriptions of those relics.  thank you. steve from montana 

 

]]> I almost never write blogs, and certainly never blogs of adulation, but for the public record and to other collectors of civil war relics out there, this is a note complimenting barry on the professional appearance of his website, his selection of relics for sale, and the precision of detail in the descriptions of those relics.  thank you. steve from montana 

 

]]> swallowmeadow@imt.net (Stephen Robbins) Stephen Robbins Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=a-short-thank-you#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=a-short-thank-you Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:34:57 +0000 Locationof narrow guage railroad on 1287 dorset road http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=locationof-narrow-guage-railroad-on-1287-dorset-road http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=locationof-narrow-guage-railroad-on-1287-dorset-road I live at 1287 dorset road in powhatan . about 150 ft from dorset road there is a deep revene running across the back of the property. Does anyone know if this was the location of the narrow guage railroad or old dorset road. About 50 ft from dorset road into my driveway there is a large amount of large gravel for no apparent reason. Are there any historical maps that may show what was at this location. I found a quartz arrow head laying on top the ground on the back of the property.

 

]]> I live at 1287 dorset road in powhatan . about 150 ft from dorset road there is a deep revene running across the back of the property. Does anyone know if this was the location of the narrow guage railroad or old dorset road. About 50 ft from dorset road into my driveway there is a large amount of large gravel for no apparent reason. Are there any historical maps that may show what was at this location. I found a quartz arrow head laying on top the ground on the back of the property.

 

]]> siberbunny888@yahoo.com (joseph popynia) joseph popynia Relic Hunting http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=locationof-narrow-guage-railroad-on-1287-dorset-road#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=locationof-narrow-guage-railroad-on-1287-dorset-road Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:59:49 +0000 Help with Buckle ID http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=help-with-buckle-id http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=help-with-buckle-id Hi, does anyone know what this buckle was for? Some say its a saddle buckle and some say its bed roll buckle. I know they are found on many civil war sites but I don't know what it was used for. Any ideas?

]]> Hi, does anyone know what this buckle was for? Some say its a saddle buckle and some say its bed roll buckle. I know they are found on many civil war sites but I don't know what it was used for. Any ideas?

]]> relicdigger3@yahoo.com (Michael Pacheco) Michael Pacheco Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=help-with-buckle-id#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=help-with-buckle-id Sat, 20 Aug 2011 19:08:55 +0000 Help with fuse ID http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=help-with-fuse-id http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=help-with-fuse-id Hello everyone, I recently found this fuse at a skirmish site I frequently dig in TN. Can anyone tell what kind of fuse this is and what it was used for? Can anyone verify if it even is a fuse? Thanks, Mike. 

]]> Hello everyone, I recently found this fuse at a skirmish site I frequently dig in TN. Can anyone tell what kind of fuse this is and what it was used for? Can anyone verify if it even is a fuse? Thanks, Mike. 

]]> relicdigger3@yahoo.com (Michael Pacheco) Michael Pacheco Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=help-with-fuse-id#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=help-with-fuse-id Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:19:37 +0000 Corsan Denton Burdekin & Co http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=corsan-denton-burdekin-co http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=corsan-denton-burdekin-co This knife has been puzzling us for a some time now.  I've searched quite a while for specific info on this interesting knife and each answer leads to more questions.

 

I've found a fair amount of information about the knife's manufacturer: Corsan Denton Burdekin & Co made lots of knives, saws and razors near Derbyshire/Sheffield England in the 1850's it seems.

 

Republica Mexicana implies it was Spanish military I understand?

 

When I add "Calafornia Knife" to my searches though, I come up with nothing but blanks and typos.

 

Any help identifying or pricing this nifty relic would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks!

]]> This knife has been puzzling us for a some time now.  I've searched quite a while for specific info on this interesting knife and each answer leads to more questions.

 

I've found a fair amount of information about the knife's manufacturer: Corsan Denton Burdekin & Co made lots of knives, saws and razors near Derbyshire/Sheffield England in the 1850's it seems.

 

Republica Mexicana implies it was Spanish military I understand?

 

When I add "Calafornia Knife" to my searches though, I come up with nothing but blanks and typos.

 

Any help identifying or pricing this nifty relic would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks!

]]> admiral_otto@yahoo.com (chris mcgrady) chris mcgrady Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=corsan-denton-burdekin-co#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=corsan-denton-burdekin-co Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:40:59 +0000 Unidentified Shell http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=unidentified-shell http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=unidentified-shell Hello--Can anyone identify this shell?  I have tried comparing it to others on the net with no results.  It stands 5 1/2" high and is made of lead and brass.  Any info. would be greatly appreciated.   Thanks very much

 

]]> Hello--Can anyone identify this shell?  I have tried comparing it to others on the net with no results.  It stands 5 1/2" high and is made of lead and brass.  Any info. would be greatly appreciated.   Thanks very much

 

]]> r-r-7@hotmail.com (Rick Cherrepica) Rick Cherrepica Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=unidentified-shell#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=unidentified-shell Sun, 17 Jul 2011 17:28:10 +0000 C.S. Storms tag dug http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=c-s-storms-tag-dug http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=c-s-storms-tag-dug

 

This tag was dug on private property in Gettysburg.

Any information on it would be appreciated.

It is about an inch and a half wide - an inch in height.

I was also told that it could be quite a rare item.

Additionally, what was this attached to and what is it valued at?

Thank you & happy July 4th

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This tag was dug on private property in Gettysburg.

Any information on it would be appreciated.

It is about an inch and a half wide - an inch in height.

I was also told that it could be quite a rare item.

Additionally, what was this attached to and what is it valued at?

Thank you & happy July 4th

]]> jasonsavitt@gmail.com (Jason Savitt) Jason Savitt Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=c-s-storms-tag-dug#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=c-s-storms-tag-dug Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:03:01 +0000 1864 Richmond Feb 17th 500 confederate http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=1864-richmond-feb-17th-500-confederate http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=1864-richmond-feb-17th-500-confederate I have an old confederate 500 dollar bill and I did not know how to tell if it is real or not. I also did not know the worth of one if it was real. If someone could help me out it would be greatly appreciated.

 

]]> I have an old confederate 500 dollar bill and I did not know how to tell if it is real or not. I also did not know the worth of one if it was real. If someone could help me out it would be greatly appreciated.

 

]]> dukcy77@hotmail.com (Britnie Banja) Britnie Banja Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=1864-richmond-feb-17th-500-confederate#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=1864-richmond-feb-17th-500-confederate Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:21:36 +0000 Fire Department Button http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=fire-department-button http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=fire-department-button I bought an "FD" button at a flea market for 50 cents and I knew it was either Civil War or Post Civil War, but it was worth the gamble for only 50 cents. When I started researching information about it, I found out that it's dated anywhere between 1865-1882, but that's the only information I could find. The back mark reads "M.C. Lilley & Co. Columbus O", and the front has the letters "F.D." surrounded by a wreath. I was wondering if there was a way to determine the exact year of this button or any other information. Any help would be much appreciated. (Sorry for not including pictures, it wouldn't let me upload them)

 

]]> I bought an "FD" button at a flea market for 50 cents and I knew it was either Civil War or Post Civil War, but it was worth the gamble for only 50 cents. When I started researching information about it, I found out that it's dated anywhere between 1865-1882, but that's the only information I could find. The back mark reads "M.C. Lilley & Co. Columbus O", and the front has the letters "F.D." surrounded by a wreath. I was wondering if there was a way to determine the exact year of this button or any other information. Any help would be much appreciated. (Sorry for not including pictures, it wouldn't let me upload them)

 

]]> mcschmitt@cox.net (Michael Schmitt) Michael Schmitt Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=fire-department-button#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=fire-department-button Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:34:26 +0000 Star button identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=star-button-identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=star-button-identification I was metal detecting a road construction site in greenwood indiana and found a North Carolina button,brass bridal ring and a small star button.I need help identifying the star button.It has no back.

]]> I was metal detecting a road construction site in greenwood indiana and found a North Carolina button,brass bridal ring and a small star button.I need help identifying the star button.It has no back.

]]> twiser63@comcast.net (thomas wiser) thomas wiser Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=star-button-identification#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=star-button-identification Sat, 11 Jun 2011 19:04:16 +0000 Cannonball Identification help........ http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=cannonball-identification-help http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=cannonball-identification-help   My friends dad found the on the banks of the Patapsaco river back in the seventies.The spot is just south of Baltimore,Md. and not too far away from Ft.McHenry.Its about 7.5 inches across and pretty heavy.It has a few dimples in it that look to be from when it was made.

 It was found about a mile away from Ft.Armistead and Ft. Carroll also....

I'm not sure if its from the war of 1812 or the Civil War.

]]>   My friends dad found the on the banks of the Patapsaco river back in the seventies.The spot is just south of Baltimore,Md. and not too far away from Ft.McHenry.Its about 7.5 inches across and pretty heavy.It has a few dimples in it that look to be from when it was made.

 It was found about a mile away from Ft.Armistead and Ft. Carroll also....

I'm not sure if its from the war of 1812 or the Civil War.

]]> jschumaker@atlanticbb.net (JOHN SCHUMAKER) JOHN SCHUMAKER Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=cannonball-identification-help#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=cannonball-identification-help Sun, 15 May 2011 12:59:05 +0000 Help Identify this Bullet http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=help-identify-this-bullet http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=help-identify-this-bullet Hi All,

 

I am a collector of all things unusual and know nothing about Civil War Relics. I was told that this was an authentic "field fired" Civil War Bullet from Port Hudson, LA.  Can someone look at this and identify what type of bullet it is? Which side used it...etc....(or even if it's real). Any information would be greatly appreciated. It has a damaged top, two rings at the bottom and what appears to be a "horseshoe" or "U" on the bottom but - but I'm not sure about that last part and may just be seeing things there (lol).  Thanks!

 

]]> Hi All,

 

I am a collector of all things unusual and know nothing about Civil War Relics. I was told that this was an authentic "field fired" Civil War Bullet from Port Hudson, LA.  Can someone look at this and identify what type of bullet it is? Which side used it...etc....(or even if it's real). Any information would be greatly appreciated. It has a damaged top, two rings at the bottom and what appears to be a "horseshoe" or "U" on the bottom but - but I'm not sure about that last part and may just be seeing things there (lol).  Thanks!

 

]]> bvaar@yahoo.com (Barb Ward) Barb Ward Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=help-identify-this-bullet#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=help-identify-this-bullet Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:12:36 +0000 cannonball carrier? http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=cannonball-carrier http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=cannonball-carrier I have this forged iron item that resembles a post hole digger, thought it might be a blacksmiths carrier of a large cannonball, around 10". It has a hook for an overhead hoist?, and a bronze oval shaped ring that holds the handles so the ball cannot fall out. The 2 ends are shaped like a cannonball, with a curve, and open to 11", closed it is 8". Works opposite a post hole digger....opens when handles are apart, and it closes when handles are together. It is 40" long.

]]> I have this forged iron item that resembles a post hole digger, thought it might be a blacksmiths carrier of a large cannonball, around 10". It has a hook for an overhead hoist?, and a bronze oval shaped ring that holds the handles so the ball cannot fall out. The 2 ends are shaped like a cannonball, with a curve, and open to 11", closed it is 8". Works opposite a post hole digger....opens when handles are apart, and it closes when handles are together. It is 40" long.

]]> nontoxicasbestos@msn.com (brian everswick) brian everswick Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=cannonball-carrier#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=cannonball-carrier Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:55:46 +0000 lead ingot http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=lead-ingot http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=lead-ingot  I saw a pic of a lead ingot for making bullets on this web site does this look like it might be one?

 

 

 

 

]]>  I saw a pic of a lead ingot for making bullets on this web site does this look like it might be one?

 

 

 

 

]]> kkm111@aol.com (kevin morgan) kevin morgan Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=lead-ingot#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=lead-ingot Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:01:47 +0000 Civil War artillery? http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=civil-war-artillery http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=civil-war-artillery Found in backyard along Vermillion Bayou.  Poss. from Battle of Vermillion Bayou.  Is it a Civil War artillery shell?  If not, what might it be?

 

]]> Found in backyard along Vermillion Bayou.  Poss. from Battle of Vermillion Bayou.  Is it a Civil War artillery shell?  If not, what might it be?

 

]]> ndedo@cox.net (n dedo) n dedo Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=civil-war-artillery#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=civil-war-artillery Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:30:37 +0000 What are these combs? http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=what-are-these-combs http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=what-are-these-combs Found these relics last weekend. I'm hoping someone can identify the top two items that look like combs.

]]> Found these relics last weekend. I'm hoping someone can identify the top two items that look like combs.

]]> imahokiefan@yahoo.com (Laura Cook) Laura Cook Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=what-are-these-combs#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=what-are-these-combs Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:00:19 +0000 button info help http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=button-info-help http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=button-info-help i have a button that i am lookin 4 some info...the button is  apprx.,1 inch wide, on the face is a droop wing eagle, head facing left, with 13 stars around the bird...no lettering....the back has a large standing loop...any help would be nice....thnx

 

]]> i have a button that i am lookin 4 some info...the button is  apprx.,1 inch wide, on the face is a droop wing eagle, head facing left, with 13 stars around the bird...no lettering....the back has a large standing loop...any help would be nice....thnx

 

]]> rocky.walter@yahoo.com (rocky walter) rocky walter Relic Identification Relic Hunting Relic Collecting http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=button-info-help#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=button-info-help Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:22:28 +0000 CSA buckle http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=csa-buckle http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=csa-buckle Trying to find out any info I can on this CSA Buckle. Having trouble posting picture. Here is a link http://history-sites.com/cgi-bin/bbs53x/cwaemb/webbbs_config.pl?noframes;read=4165 . It is an oval buckle with CSA on it. I would appreciate Any info. My brother found it in my great aunts house in the 1970's. My great aunts father was in the 20th alabama infantry . He was a private so I doubt it was his. The house is in Wilcox county Alabama . Let me know if u can't see the http://usera.ImageCave.com/williamss33/bucklefront.jpg. Thx

]]> Trying to find out any info I can on this CSA Buckle. Having trouble posting picture. Here is a link http://history-sites.com/cgi-bin/bbs53x/cwaemb/webbbs_config.pl?noframes;read=4165 . It is an oval buckle with CSA on it. I would appreciate Any info. My brother found it in my great aunts house in the 1970's. My great aunts father was in the 20th alabama infantry . He was a private so I doubt it was his. The house is in Wilcox county Alabama . Let me know if u can't see the http://usera.ImageCave.com/williamss33/bucklefront.jpg. Thx

]]> stevenswilliams1967@gmail.com (Steve Williams) Steve Williams Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=csa-buckle#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=csa-buckle Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:22:33 +0000 Confederate Bullet ID http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=confederate-bullet-id http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=confederate-bullet-id I found this button near an 1865 Confederate winter camp in the Shenandoah Valley. Someone suggested it is probably modern due to the style of the cannelure - the crimps in it . . . ? Any thoughts, positive ID? Thanks!

]]> I found this button near an 1865 Confederate winter camp in the Shenandoah Valley. Someone suggested it is probably modern due to the style of the cannelure - the crimps in it . . . ? Any thoughts, positive ID? Thanks!

]]> stonewallbook@yahoo.com (Richard Williams) Richard Williams Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=confederate-bullet-id#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=confederate-bullet-id Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:43:21 +0000 Serpent medallion http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=serpent-medallion http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=serpent-medallion I was metal detecing near Cold harbor where i found a soilders thimble a 3 ringer and this serpant looking medallion. This is the exact same on the opposite side. Can anyone be able to tell me what this might be? Thank you very much for your time

Robert

 

]]> I was metal detecing near Cold harbor where i found a soilders thimble a 3 ringer and this serpant looking medallion. This is the exact same on the opposite side. Can anyone be able to tell me what this might be? Thank you very much for your time

Robert

 

]]> RKPD83@AOL.COM (robert Debes) robert Debes Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=serpent-medallion#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=serpent-medallion Tue, 15 Feb 2011 01:23:34 +0000 Real civil war frock coat? http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=real-civil-war-frock-coat http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=real-civil-war-frock-coat Hello

 

Anybody can tell me if it's a real civil war period frock coat. The announce say it's a Massachusetts Militia unit coat.

 

http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300509147112&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT


Thanks.

]]> Hello

 

Anybody can tell me if it's a real civil war period frock coat. The announce say it's a Massachusetts Militia unit coat.

 

http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300509147112&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT


Thanks.

]]> irish034@hotmail.fr (Jeremy JOUVE) Jeremy JOUVE Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=real-civil-war-frock-coat#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=real-civil-war-frock-coat Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:38:28 +0000 Confederate Seal Ring http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=confederate-seal-ring http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=confederate-seal-ring I have a Confederate States of America ring but have been unable to find any information on it online.  Would this be used for a stamp or would a member of a military have this type of ring?

 

I intend to take it to a trade show to get more info but if you have any info on this, I'd really appreciate it.

 

]]> I have a Confederate States of America ring but have been unable to find any information on it online.  Would this be used for a stamp or would a member of a military have this type of ring?

 

I intend to take it to a trade show to get more info but if you have any info on this, I'd really appreciate it.

 

]]> dollatyme@gmail.com (Kevin Beall) Kevin Beall Relic Identification Relic Hunting Relic Collecting http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=confederate-seal-ring#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=confederate-seal-ring Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:46:39 +0000 What is this? http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=what-is-this-4 http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=what-is-this-4 I found this button in Maine and so far it has stumped all who gaze upon it.

]]> I found this button in Maine and so far it has stumped all who gaze upon it.

]]> ckrudlock@earthlink.net (Chris Kruska) Chris Kruska Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=what-is-this-4#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=what-is-this-4 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:42:59 +0000 what kind of bayonet is this http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=what-kind-of-bayonet-is-this http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=what-kind-of-bayonet-is-this markings on bayonet are p.112. 1920. on blade spine is a crown then the letter w followed by 17 and i think there is a crown above and below.made by ernstbusch solingen.length of blade is14.50 overall length is 19.75 it looks german or prussian. can get pics if it helps thanks any help is appreciated.

]]> markings on bayonet are p.112. 1920. on blade spine is a crown then the letter w followed by 17 and i think there is a crown above and below.made by ernstbusch solingen.length of blade is14.50 overall length is 19.75 it looks german or prussian. can get pics if it helps thanks any help is appreciated.

]]> david33frantz@yahoo.com (david frantz) david frantz Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=what-kind-of-bayonet-is-this#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=what-kind-of-bayonet-is-this Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:59:58 +0000 Antietam Button - Unknown Origin http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=antietam-button-unknown-origin http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=antietam-button-unknown-origin Bought this button in an auction from Antietam battlefield, but Tice's book has no reference for it.  Does anyone have an idea of what origin this button is?

 

]]> Bought this button in an auction from Antietam battlefield, but Tice's book has no reference for it.  Does anyone have an idea of what origin this button is?

 

]]> jennyreb26thnc@comcast.net (Jennifer Rasavage) Jennifer Rasavage Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=antietam-button-unknown-origin#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=antietam-button-unknown-origin Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:12:36 +0000 Spurs http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=spurs http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=spurs can anyone help identify these spurs??? They were dug near Brentwood tennessee

]]> can anyone help identify these spurs??? They were dug near Brentwood tennessee

]]> deliakiley@msn.com (mark stinso) mark stinso Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=spurs#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=spurs Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:53:52 +0000 Also this....... http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=also-this http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=also-this

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]]> jefg231@aol.com (Jeff Gardner) Jeff Gardner Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=also-this#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=also-this Mon, 03 Jan 2011 21:44:44 +0000 Please help! Are these buttons? http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=please-help-are-these-buttons http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=please-help-are-these-buttons

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]]> jefg231@aol.com (Jeff Gardner) Jeff Gardner Relic Identification http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:post=please-help-are-these-buttons#comments http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/25.html?m9:feed=rss2;post=please-help-are-these-buttons Mon, 03 Jan 2011 21:16:20 +0000