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 22:
Noted Union Drummer Boy Jacket & Kepi Set
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Estimated price :
$5,000 - $8,000
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Noted Union Drummer Boy Jacket & Kepi Set
This is an incredible matching drummer boy tail coat and kepi grouping that is from the ex-Kenneth J. Budny collection. It is prominently displayed on the cover of Budny's 2005 Civil War Headgear book and is well described and takes center stage examination on pages 42-45 . We will have full page photos of the multi-page layout and text to serve as description. Since it left Budny's collection. The jacket's front buttons appear to be all period matching. It also appears to be in the same overall condition today as in 2005. It may be a bit dusty. The green wool has almost a velvet feel. There are some moth tracks and sporadic old period repairs and one 1" green patch repair on left arm bend of the elbow and series of small patch repairs on left middle back. The right sleeve has a bit more fading to the green fabric. The kepi has some fading in color and some of the red piping is frayed. Side buttons match and leather sweatband and hard visor are still tightly in place. There is some expert opinion that the kepi has French characteristics. There is 2" slit to kepi lining. Kepi shows some wear and hair oils on sweatband. We will grade both the kepi and jacket in very good condition. We welcome additional photo requests. This jacket and kepi will include a used copy of Budny's book. This is a chance to get one of the premier published Civil War grouping ever offered.
