Battle of Shiloh Captured Confederate Flag Relic

The Battle of Shiloh, also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, was fought April 6-7, 1862, in southwestern Tennessee. A Union army under Major General Ulysses S. Grant had moved via the Tennessee River deep into Tennessee and was encamped principally at Pittsburg Landing on the west bank of the river. Confederate forces under Generals Albert Sidney Johnston and P.G.T. Beauregard launched a surprise attack on Grant there. On the first day of the battle, the Confederates struck with the intention of driving the Union defenders away from the river and...  

The Last C.S.A. Flag to Fly Over the Confederate Capitol

Historic display with an approximate 2 inch wide remnant of the white fabric of the Confederate Stars & Bars flag that flew atop the Confederate Capitol at Richmond, Va. when the city was captured in 1865. Handsomely displayed within double mat boards of cream and red, it also includes a copy photograph of the Capitol with the missing flag, it's empty pole prominently visible at the front center of the roof, with a large American flag waving in the back.

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The Stars and Bars Removed from the...  

Drapery From President Lincoln's Springfield Home

This display includes a remnant from the original parlor drapery from Abraham Lincoln's home in Springfield, Illinois. This remnant was part of a large piece owned by Lincoln's neighbor and friend Harry Wilton who purchased drapery and furniture from the Lincoln's in 1860 when they moved to Washington after Lincoln was elected president. Wilton was the U.S. Marshall in Springfield. Handsome 8 x 10 display incorporating gold filigree and burgundy suede mat boards. The damask remnant is housed at the center of the display with a copy photograph of the...  

Gettysburg Bullets

Pair of bullets found near General George G. Meade's headquarters at Gettysburg. Includes a 3 ring minie, and a round smoothbore musket ball. From a very old local collection that I purchased when I lived in Gettysburg. Comes in a 4 1/4 x 3 1/4, glass faced display case.

General George G. Meade commanded the Union Army of the Potomac to victory in the battle of Gettysburg.
 

Gettysburg Relics

Includes a cuff size button with floral motiff, a brass percussion cap, artillery shell fragment and a round musket ball. All relics were excavated at Gettysburg and come from an old local collection I purchased when I used to live in Gettysburg. Comes in a 4 1/4 x 3 1/4, glass faced display box.  

Gettysburg Bullets

Includes a Sharps carbine bullet, round smoothbore musket ball, and a Sharps ringtail bullet. All 3 bullets were excavated at Gettysburg and come from a very old local collection that I purchased when I lived in Gettysburg. Comes in a 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 display box with glass face.  

Gettysburg Bullets

Includes a 3 ring Minie, a round smoothbore musket ball, and a Confederate Gardner 2 ringer. All 3 bullets were excavated at Gettysburg and come from a very old local collection that I purchased when I lived in Gettysburg. Comes in a 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 display box with glass face.  

Vicksburg, Mississippi Relics

Includes a round smooth bore musket ball, and a cuff size Union eagle button with shank. Excavated at Vicksburg, Miss. Comes in a 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 glass faced display case.
 

Port Hudson, Louisiana Relics

Includes an Enfield musket bullet, and coat size Union eagle button with shank. Excavated at Port Hudson, La. Comes in a 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 glass faced display case.

The Port Hudson, La. campaign was an important part of the Union strategy to gain control of the Mississippi River thus splitting the Confederacy in two, and taking away one of their most vital supply lines. Port Hudson fell on July 9, 1863.  

Artillery Shell Fragment Excavated at Gettysburg

Measures 3 1/4 inches in width. Excavated at Gettysburg. From an old time local collection that I purchased when I lived in Gettysburg.  

Pin Fire Bullet For Revolver Excavated at Gettysburg

MM #116. 7mm pin fire bullet for revolver with copper case. Excavated at Gettysburg. From an old time local collection that I purchased when I lived in Gettysburg.  

Antietam Relics

Includes 3 relics that were excavated at Sharpsburg, Md., including a button and a musket ball. Comes in a 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 display box with glass face. The battle of Antietam took place near Sharpsburg, Md., on September 17, 1862. It is known as "America's Bloodiest Day." The 26,000 plus casualties suffered on this battlefield represent more than on any other single day during the entire Civil War!