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JULY 26th - NEW!!! - Confederate 12 Pounder Shell for Wooden Fuse Adapter

From an Old Gettysburg Collection

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This 12 pounder spherical shell which took a wooden fuse adapter was purchased from a local dealer who acquired it from an old Gettysburg collection.  It appears that there might be old painted writing on one side (often used for identifying relics in old collections) but it has faded and can no longer be read.  The shell is in very good condition with only very light rust and pitting - it may have been an early battlefield pick up.  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting the provenance as it was told to me.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G164

Price - $375.00

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JULY 26th - NEW!!! - Civil War Veteran's Gettysburg Battlefield Pick Up Mushroomed Bullet

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This nice example of a fired mushroomed bullet came from the collection of a Civil War veteran named McPherson who lived in the Chambersburg, PA. area.  The relics in this collection were picked up in the years after the battle and most were identified as having been found in the area of Little Round Top.  The unusual patina on this bullet (unlike one that was dug from the ground) seems typical of a bullet that has been exposed to the elements.  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G163

Price - $22.50

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JULY 26th - NEW!!! - Civil War Veteran's Gettysburg Battlefield Pick Up Bullet

Little Round Top

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This .58 caliber bullet came from the collection of a Civil War veteran named McPherson who lived in the Chambersburg, PA. area.  The relics in this collection were picked up in the years after the battle and most were identified as having been found in the area of Little Round Top.  The unusual patina on this bullet (unlike one that was dug from the ground) seems typical of a bullet that has been exposed to the elements.  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G162

Price - $17.50

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JULY 26th - NEW!!! - Zouave / Ball Button Recovered at Gettysburg by Dean Thomas

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This zouave button (also called a ball button) is 15 mm in diameter.  This button was a part of a New York collection.  Accompanying this button and other relics was a note written by Chet Small of the Horse Soldier indicating that the relics had been recovered by Dean Thomas at Gettysburg.  Dean Thomas is a well-known relic hunter, author and Civil War bullet expert.  There is a push in the button and a small spot of rust near the shank. I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G157

Price -$25.00

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JULY 26th - NEW!!! - Eagle Button Recovered at Gettysburg by Dean Thomas

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This eagle button (20 mm) has a "SCOVILL MFG CO" back mark.  This button was a part of a New York collection.  Accompanying this button and other relics was a note written by Chet Small of the Horse Soldier indicating that the relics had been recovered by Dean Thomas at Gettysburg.  Dean Thomas is a well-known relic hunter, author and Civil War bullet expert.  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G151

Price -$29.50

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JULY 26th - NEW!!! - Eagle Button Recovered at Gettysburg by Dean Thomas

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This eagle button (20 mm) still has some gilt on the face.  This button was a part of a New York collection.  Accompanying this button and other relics was a note written by Chet Small of the Horse Soldier indicating that the relics had been recovered by Dean Thomas at Gettysburg.  Dean Thomas is a well-known relic hunter, author and Civil War bullet expert.  There is a slight push in the button back and there is also glue on the back.  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G158

Price -$25.00

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JULY 26th - NEW!!! - Eagle Button Recovered at Gettysburg by Dean Thomas

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This eagle button (20 mm) appears to have a Scovill Mfg Co back mark, but it is a little difficult to read.  This button was a part of a New York collection.  Accompanying this button and other relics was a note written by Chet Small of the Horse Soldier indicating that the relics had been recovered by Dean Thomas at Gettysburg.  Dean Thomas is a well-known relic hunter, author and Civil War bullet expert.  The button is missing the shank and there is a small glue spot on the back.  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G159

Price -$17.00

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JULY 26th - NEW!!! - Large Shell Fragment with Fuse Hole & Matrix

Recovered at Gettysburg by Dean Thomas

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This large shell fragment (4 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches) shows the threads from part of the fuse hole and still has a small bit of the matrix stuck to the interior side.  This fragment was a part of a New York collection.  Accompanying this fragment and other relics was a note written by Chet Small of the Horse Soldier indicating that the relics had been recovered by Dean Thomas at Gettysburg.  Dean Thomas is a well-known relic hunter, author and Civil War bullet expert.  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G156

Price -$39.00

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JULY 14th - NEW!!! - Gettysburg South Carolina Camp Pistol Powder Flask Half

First Day's Battle

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Half of a civilian style pistol powder flask.  This relic is odd because it looks almost black on the outer side and, there are small holes that appear to be too regular to be from corrosion along the outer edge. This relic is 4 3/4 inches long by 2 7/8 inches wide. It was found in a South Carolina camp that was located west of McPherson's Ridge near Seven Stars.  The site would have been associated with the First Day's battle.  It was found by a local relic hunter on private property with permission.  It is a little bent but is still a nice relic.  I will provide a letter, signed by me, with the provenance information.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G148

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JULY 14th - NEW!!! - Gettysburg Recovered Triangular Bayonet

First Day's Battle - Old Harrisburg Road

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This triangular bayonet was recovered by a local relic hunter along the Old Harrisburg Road at Gettysburg, an area associated with the first day's battle (on private property, with permission).  The blade is 18 inches long.  Sadly, most of the socket has rusted away, but the blade is complete and is solid.  The relic has been cleaned and coated.  I will include a letter, signed by me, with the provenance.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G149

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JULY 14th - NEW!!! - Gettysburg Recovered Rhode Island Button

Lots of Gilt

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This Rhode Island coat button (Albert RI8 - 23 mm) has most of its gilt remaining. It has a "SCOVILL MFG CO. WATERBURY" back mark.  It was found at Gettysburg in the 1960s (on private property with permission).  It still retains much of its gilt, but there is a small push in the face and light pitting on the back.  I will provide a letter, signed by me, with the provenance information.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number -K017

Price - $75.00

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JULY 2ND - NEW!!! - Soldier's Shoulder Scale Picked up by Noah Getz, a Young Boy, at Gettysburg

in the Weeks After the Battle

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This complete shoulder scale was picked up by Noah Getz, a young boy from Lancaster County, PA., who came with his father to Gettysburg in the weeks after the battle to bring supplies to the wounded.  While at Gettysburg, Getz picked up various relics of the battle including bullets, bayonets, artillery items, etc - this shoulder scale was one of the items he recovered.  These relics remained in the Getz family until a few years ago when they were sold with the estate at auction.  They were purchased by a local reputable antiques dealer who was given the story by the family at the time of the auction.  I acquired this item from him in 2004 and has been in my collection ever since.  I recently was in contact with a descendant of Noah Getz who confirmed the story.  The shoulder scale measures 7 inches in length.  It is complete (except for the key), including the lightly rusted iron backing that holds the scales in place.  It is a little bent and dented.  this is a very cool relic with solid provenance.  I will include a letter, signed by me, guaranteeing this provenance and a copy of the portion of the Getz family tree that shows Noah. This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Inventory Number - G147

Price - $195.00

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JULY 2ND - NEW!!! - Gettysburg Recovered Beautiful Massachusetts Button

Loads of Gilt

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This Massachusetts Volunteer Militia staff coat button (Albert MS35 - 22 mm) has most of its gilt remaining. It has a "Waterbury Button Co. Extra" back mark.  It was found at Gettysburg in the 1960s (on private property with permission).  It is in excellent condition with no pushes or cracks.  I will provide a letter, signed by me, with the provenance information.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G148

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JUNE 30TH - NEW!!! -Gettysburg Battlefield Pick Up Model 1840 Cavalry Sword

with Soldier's Initials Etched into the Pommel

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This model 1840 cavalry sword was purchased from a reputable relic dealer who acquired it with the provenance that it was in the estate of a family from Greencastle, Pennsylvania.  The history that the family had on this sword was that it was picked up from the Gettysburg battlefield shortly after the battle.  The light rust on the blade would be consistent with a relic picked up not long after it was dropped.  On the pommel are etched three initials which would, in all likelihood, be the initials of the soldier (see the photograph).  The blade is unmarked.  There is a little damage to the grip, but overall the sword is in very good condition.  There is still an older tag attached to the sword on which is written "Gettysburg Battlefield Recovered".  I will include a letter, signed by me, giving the provenance as it was told to me.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.  I would prefer shop pick up on this item as shipping it would be difficult, however, I will ship the item if all costs are covered by the buyer.  If you want the sword held until it can be picked up at the Antique Center, that can certainly be done.

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Item Number G146

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JUNE 30TH - NEW!!! -Brass Spoon Bowl from a Knife/Spoon/Fork Combination found in a

South Carolina Camp West of McPherson's Ridge - First Day's Battle

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This large brass spoon bowl clearly comes from a soldier's eating combination tool (these included a spoon, fork and usually a knife).  It was found in a South Carolina camp that was located west of McPherson's Ridge near Seven Stars.  The site would have been associated with the First Day's battle.  It was found by a local relic hunter on private property with permission.  It has a few dents in the bowl but is still a nice relic.  I will provide a letter, signed by me, with the provenance information.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G143

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Nice Confederate Heavy Brass Ornate Frame Buckle found in a South Carolina

Camp West of McPherson's Ridge - First Day's Battle

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This is a very unusual, fairly heavy brass, ornate gutter back frame buckle.  It is not one of the standard Confederate issue buckles, but is about the same size as a carbine sling buckle.  It measures 2 3/4 x 2 inches.  It was found in a South Carolina camp that was located west of McPherson's Ridge near Seven Stars.  The site would have been associated with the First Day's battle.  It was found by a local relic hunter on private property with permission.  There is a slight bend in the frame, but overall it is in very good condition.  I will provide a letter, signed by me, with the provenance information.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G139

Price - $125.00

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Nice Confederate Soldier's Heel Plate found in a South Carolina

Camp West of McPherson's Ridge - First Day's Battle

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This is a very well preserved iron heel plate that still retains some of the original nails.  It was found in a South Carolina camp that was located west of McPherson's Ridge near Seven Stars.  The site would have been associated with the First Day's battle.  It was found by a local relic hunter on private property with permission.  It has been cleaned and coated.  I will provide a letter, signed by me, with the provenance information.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G144

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Gettysburg Recovered Eagle "I" Cuff Button

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This eagle "I" infantry cuff button (14 mm) has some gilt remaining. There is no backmark.  It was found at Gettysburg in the 1960s (on private property with permission).  It has a nice chocolate patina and is in good condition.  I will provide a letter, signed by me, with the provenance information.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G136

Price - $22.50

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Gettysburg Recovered Eagle Button

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This general service eagle button (20 mm) has no backmark.  It was found at Gettysburg in the 1960s (on private property with permission).  It has a nice chocolate patina - there is a very small push in the face.  I will provide a letter, signed by me, with the provenance information.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G135

Price - $22.50

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Gettysburg Recovered Calvary Cuff Button w Gilt

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This eagle "C" cuff button (14 mm diameter) still has some of the gilt around the eagle. It has no backmark.  It was found at Gettysburg in the 1960s (on private property with permission).  It is in good condition with no pushes or cracks. I will provide a letter, signed by me, with the provenance information.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G130

Price - $37.50

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Gettysburg Recovered Eagle Button

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This general service eagle button (20 mm) has an "EXTRA QUALITY" backmark.  It was found at Gettysburg in the 1960s (on private property with permission).  It has a nice chocolate patina - there are no pushes in the face or cracks.  I will provide a letter, signed by me, with the provenance information.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G131

Price - $22.50

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Gettysburg Recovered Eagle Breast Plate

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This eagle plate was found by a local relic hunter at Gettysburg (the exact location was not given to me, but it was on private property with permission).  It obviously has some damage - the rim is turned up, some of the rim is missing and there are cracks across the face - but most of the lead is on the back and the face, for the most part, has a pleasing green patina.  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance. This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G128

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Gettysburg Civil War Hospital Site Bone Dice

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A very nice pair of small bone dice that were found at the site of one of the Civil War hospitals around Gettysburg (I was not told the specific hospital / farm).  They are slightly irregular and may have been carved by the soldier.  A few of the dots are missing their black color (see the photos), but overall, the dice are in very good condition.  The dice are approximately 7/16 of an inch on a side.  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting the provenance as it was told to me.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G127

Price - $65.00

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Gettysburg Spangler Farm Relic Sword Scabbard

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The relic remains of an iron sword scabbard in two sections - based upon the lack of curvature, I would guess that it was an officer's sword. It was acquired from a collector who "purchased it from an old guy who owned a small shop on Baltimore Street" in the 1990s- the man said that it, and other relics in a group that he was selling, came from the Spangler Family & Farm.  Based upon this description, it seems probable that the man who owned the shop was Barry Snyder.  Snyder was a direct descendant of the Spangler Family and inherited some of the large collection of relics that the family collected from their farm for years after the battle.  The Henry Spangler farm sat near the Emmitsburg Road, south of Gettysburg.  The family's fields were in the heart of the second and third day's battlefields and they were crossed by the Confederates during Pickett's Charge.  Snyder passed away a few years ago and what was left of his collection at that time was sold at auction.  The top section of the scabbard is 6 1/2 inches long and the bottom section is 7 1/2 inches long and it is about 1 3/8 inches wide.  The scabbard has the rust damage that can be seen in the photos, but it is solid as the collector cleaned and coated it.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G106

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Gettysburg Recovered Soldier's Heel Plate  -The Emmitsburg Road

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A soldier's heel plate with octagonal design and etched face that was found by a local relic hunter along the Emmitsburg Road south of the town of Gettysburg (on private property, with permission).  There is a little bit of loss at one corner and along the edge.  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance. This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G091

Price - $25.00

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Gettysburg Recovered Soldier's Heel Plate with Heart Design -

The Emmitsburg Road

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A decorative soldier's heel plate with heart design that was found by a local relic hunter along the Emmitsburg Road south of the town of Gettysburg (on private property, with permission).  The heel plate measures 1 9/16 inches across and is just about the same length as well. There is a little bit of loss on the rounded edge.  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance. This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G083

Price - $42.50

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A Confederate Sword Guard Piece -

Possibly from a Rare James Conning Sword

From the Area of the First Day's Battle at Gettysburg

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This is a small portion from the guard / hilt of a sword.  This relic was found by a local relic hunter in an area just west of McPherson's Ridge on the First Day's battlefield at Gettysburg (on private property with permission). The decoration on this relic would indicate that the sword was probably an officer's sword and, after examining examples of Confederate swords, the specific marks look like those found on swords made by James Conning of Mobile, Alabama (see Figure 22, p. 31 - Albaugh, Confederate Edged Weapons).  This relic is 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches and it still has a little of the gilt left.  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance.

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Item Number -  G081

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Remains of Two Company Letters - "A" & "K"

 Found Near the Round Tops at Gettysburg

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Most of a company "A" hat insignia (missing the lower left leg) and the leg of a company "K".  These were found in an area along the Taneytown Road near the Round Tops at Gettysburg by a local relic hunter (on private property, with permission).  The attachment wires are missing on both. I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance.

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Item Number - G070

Price - $30.00

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A Regulation Sword Hanger Found on

the First Day's Battlefield at Gettysburg

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This regulation brass sword hanger was found by a local relic hunter in an area west of McPherson's Ridge at Gettysburg (on private property, with permission).  This relic has a brownish red patina and it is complete. I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance.  This item may be seen in case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G059

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Gettysburg Dug Confederate Raking

Spur - Found near the First Day's Battlefield

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Half of a raking spur that almost certainly saw Confederate use which was found by a local relic hunter in a Confederate area near the Chambersburg Pike that was occupied on the first day of battle at Gettysburg (on private property with permission).  The brass spur is of a much lighter construction than a regulation spur.  It is just over 4 1/2 inches in length from the rowel to the end of the branch that remains.  The branch is slightly twisted and a portion of the strap loop is missing.  Despite the fact that it is incomplete, this is still a nice Gettysburg relic.  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting the provenance as told to me.  This item may be seen in Case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number G051

Price - $75.00

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An Open Fire Cooking Pan Handle Recovered

from a Confederate Camp West of Gettysburg

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A hand-forged iron long handle to a frying pan that would have been used over an open fire.  This neat item was recovered by a local relic hunter from one of the Confederate camps just west of Gettysburg.  It is 14 inches in length.  It has been cleaned and coated and is in solid condition.  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting the provenance as stated here.

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Gettysburg Recovered Cavalry Carbine Sling Swivel Snap Hook

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This is a carbine sling swivel snap hook that would have been used to attach the carbine to the shoulder belt.  It was found by a local relic hunter in a site at Gettysburg, but the exact location is unknown to me (it was on private property, with permission). It measures  4 3/8 inches in length.  It is missing the belt attachment loop and the snap bar is frozen in the position that you see.  It has been cleaned and coated and is in solid condition.  I will include a letter, signed by me, noting the Gettysburg provenance.  This item may be seen in Case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number - G023

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Confederate Artillery Shell Fuse Picked up by Noah Getz, a Young Boy, at Gettysburg

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This Confederate artillery shell fuse for a spherical shell was picked up by Noah Getz, a young boy from Lancaster County, PA., who came with his father to Gettysburg in the weeks after the battle to bring supplies to the wounded.  While at Gettysburg, Getz picked up various relics of the battle including bullets, bayonets, artillery items, etc - this fuse adapter was one of the items he recovered.  These relics remained in the Getz family until a few years ago when they were sold with the estate at auction.  They were purchased by a local reputable antiques dealer who was given the story by the family at the time of the auction.  I acquired this item from him.  I recently was in contact with a descendant of Noah Getz who confirmed the story.  The fuse measures 1 1/8 inches in length and 1 1/8 inches in diameter across the base. The rim is a little bent and there are some marks from impact, but overall it is in good condition.  There are also some scratches on the base that look like they have made when or before the fuse was inserted into the shell.  I will include a letter, signed by me, guaranteeing this provenance and a copy of the portion of the Getz family tree that shows Noah.  This item may be seen in Case 63 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Inventory Number - G018

Price - $110.00  REDUCED TO $90.00

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