8512 South Union Road. Union, IL 60180, United States
This is the most amazing Civil War Collection we've ever seen - even in museums!
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This meticulously curated collection boasts an impressive array of artifacts, weaponry, uniforms, documents, and photography, offering a rare glimpse into the tumultuous era that shaped American history.
Highlights from this Unmissable Collection:
- Weapons of War: A comprehensive selection of firearms, including muskets, rifles, carbines, and revolvers from renowned manufacturers such as Springfield, Sharps, Colt, and Remington. Examine Civil War artillery swords, cavalry sabers, and even a rare LeMat "Grapeshot" revolver with fascinating provenance.
- Uniforms & Headwear: Step into the shoes of Civil War soldiers with an array of uniforms, kepis, hats, and shell jackets. Discover rare pieces like a Union Colored Troop officer cloak, a well-known drummer boy jacket and kepi, and identified kepis from various regiments.
- Everyday Essentials: Explore the personal effects of Civil War soldiers, including canteens, belt buckles, cartridge boxes, cap boxes, bugles, and drums. Uncover unique items like a Civil War stadia range finder, a rare Civil War CSA 5th Texas Cavalry canteen, and a Civil War Black drummer boy captured CSA canteen.
- Faces of the Past: Connect with the individuals who lived through the Civil War through a poignant collection of tintypes, CDVs, and ambrotypes. See a fantastic tintype of a lounging soldier with gear, a cased CDV of Maj. Gen. Geo. H. Thomas, and a tintype & ambrotype of Civil War officers.
- Words of History: Delve into the written record of the Civil War with a selection of autographed documents, including pieces signed by Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee. Discover a Civil War Lincoln signed Major Commission document and a framed Andersonville Prison litho by Thomas O'Dea.
- Flags & Banners: Witness a piece of history with a fantastic large CSA battle flag with documentation and a Civil War Confederate swallowtail guidon pike flag.
- Art & Prints: Admire the artistic interpretations of the Civil War with a selection of framed prints and lithographs, including works by Don Troiani and Donna Neary.
More than just an auction, this is a journey through time.
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LOT 117:
Civil War Union EM 3rd Div. Fifth Corps Kepi-Named
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Estimated price :
$2,000 - $2,900
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Civil War Union EM 3rd Div. Fifth Corps Kepi-Named
This named kepi is 3" tall in front and has no mothing at all. The visor has heavy crazing on both side and has a very stiff upward curvature. The chinstrap and leather and is held by 2 matching chicken neck buttons. The buttons are marked but it is hard to push aside to read without possible damage to chinstrap. We can see "XX" on the back. The lining has sheen brown fabric lining and it has name and address on the inside crown. Most of the writing is hard to read. The only part which is clear is "Boston" at the end. By word structure, it is Name, street address and city. The wool felt 3rd Corps insignia is a very rich and dark royal blue and machine stitched to cap. Bugle insignia has 3 soldered prongs with only the two side ones being used. Overall condition is very good. The name in the lining only needs the right study and investigation to identify the owner.
