RR Auction: Military and the Cold War

Maine-born Union major general (1828-1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. ALS sig

Small fragment of dark blue cloth attributed to a flag of the 89th Illinois Volunteer Infantry ("Railroad Regiment"), measuring approximat...

Civil War-era 'housewife' sewing kit affiliated with the 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, famously called 'Rush's Lancers,' as...

Remarkable oversized autograph book containing over 295 signatures on cards, predominantely comprising generals, admirals, and politicians of the Civi

Civil War-era hardtack biscuit brought home by Almon Gould, a corporal in the NY 109th Infantry, after the Civil War. The cracker measures 3" x...

Civil War-dated ALS signed "Nell W. Rebee," three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, February 9, 1865. Handwritten letter from "Ca...

Civil War-era 'housewife' sewing kit identified to Confederate soldier Robert Banks of Co. D, 6th Virginia Infantry Regiment. The dark brown...

Civil War-era Confederate belt with an original, two-piece, circular "CS" and wreath clasp measuring 1 13/16" in diameter. The brass ...

This grouping has four non-dug, two-piece "CSA" brass buttons measuring just under 7/8" in diameter. Three of the buttons are in unis...

Historically significant red swatch of the Confederate flag removed from the Marshall House by Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth during the Union's advanc...

Three Items:Â Â (1) War Date ALS, April 28, 1863, 1-1/4 pages, 7.75 x 9.75, Richmond, Virginia, C.S. Senate, written by CSA Senator and
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ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, June 21, 1861. Anonymous handwritten letter to "His Excellency," South Carolina Governor ...

Appealing original ninth-plate-size tintype (2" x 2.5") of a Confederate soldier in his standard shell jacket, posing with his revolver ac...

Miniature example of the Confederate 'Third National' flag from a Confederate veterans' reunion, circa 1900. The flag measures approxima...

Union general during the American Civil War (1819-1893) who commanded forces at the battles of Stones River, Chickamauga, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbo

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 6 x 9.5, July 20, 1883. Handwritten letter to John W. Daniel. In part: "I have often seen statements w...

Complete issue of Harper's Weekly from May 27, 1865, fifteen pages, 11 x 15.5, featuring a story on the "Capture of Davis" and an illu...

Partial ALS signed "J. A. Early," one page, 8 x 7.5, no date. Conclusion of a letter to Allen Thorndyke Rice, editor of the North American...

Confederate general (1816-1894) who led troops at Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and Spotsylvania. Ink signature, "J. A. Early, Lynchb...

Confederate general (1821-1877) who earned a reputation as the greatest cavalry officer of the Civil War. DS, signed "N. B. Forrest," one ...