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  1. Soon to be married 73 years - Dad is 92 and Mom is 91.  The secret to such longevity begins with a love for life and love for each other as well as dogged perseverance in the face of every challenge life brings.  Instead of "growing old gracefully", they are fighting it each step of the way!

  2. DID YOU KNOW !!  A BLUE WHALE'S "TONGUE"   WEIGHS OVER 5,000 lbs. !!!  THAT IS A WHOLE LOT OF TONGUE !!!

  3. Here is an excellent display of Confederate Central Government plates from the collection of Ronnie Webb, a relic-hunting buddy since we were ten years old.  You won't find a prettier display case of artifacts than this one!!!

  4. A new Civil War collector is born.  Matthew Tucker just received his first Civil War Cavalry saber.  It is a Model 1840 "Old Wristbreaker" heavy Cavalry saber, and he is now officially "one of us", a CIVIL WAR COLLECTOR!!!  CONGRATULATIONS MATTHEW!

  5. Here is an absolutely incredible collection of New Orleans patterned, round loop, Confederate local, two-piece tongue and wreath sword belt buckles.  This collection belongs to Wayne Bryan and features the three classic style round loop buckles being 1) Die Struck Star on disc concentric ring wreath, 2) Die Struck "CS" on disc with concentric ring wreath, and 3) Die Struck Louisiana Pelican disc with concentric ring wreath.  And, added to these basic types are assorted, very rare, solid cast brass variants.  This is no doubt the most complete grouping of the assorted, super rare buckles with the rounded belt loop there is around.  I think you guys will enjoy seeing this grouping as much as I did.  Wayne has for a good many years pursued these type plates and putting this display together, and it is certainly a display anyone would be proud of.  Congratulations to Wayne on methodically running down all these super hard to get plates.

  6. I JUST ROLLED IN, BACK HOME, FOLLOWING THE MARIETTA, GA. CIVIL WAR SHOW AND SALE.  IT IS ALWAYS A HUGE TREAT TO SEE EVERYONE AND "CATCH UP" ON WHO HAS NEW BABIES, GRAND-BABIES, AND WHO HAS FOUND WHAT !!!  A BIG "JOB WELL DONE" SHOUT OUT TO THE NORTH GA. RELIC GUYS !!  WE ALL HAD SO MUCH FUN !

  7. We have just drawn our winner for the 9th Youth Civil War Relic Display.  Our winner is BRIELLE PREBECK of Arlington, Virginia.  Brielle attended Nottingham Elementary School in Arlington at the time of her contest entry.  We are excited to encourage interest in the Civil War Era among young people like Brielle.  Congratulations Brielle!!!

  8. It is time for our first Youth Civil War artifact Give-Away Display of 2023 - "OUR 9TH CONTEST"- and our winner is "BRIELLE PREBECK" !!! This is a beautiful white oak, custom display case with a colorful $5 Civil War Era note in the center, portions of a Spencer and a Burnside cartridge and seven other projectiles, a Confederate "I" (Infantry) uniform button, three Federal Eagle buttons, a brass Cavalry spur part, a portion of a US cartridge box plate, a Kepi chin strap buckle, and numerous other genuine Civil War artifacts including a soldier's pipe bowl.  There are a total of 28 artifacts in a custom-made oak frame.  We plan to have the drawing for this display on June 1, 2023.  We have carried all entries forward, and we invite and encourage any young folks age 14 and under to send us a letter telling us why they would like to win this Civil War display, and we will get you entered into the contest.  The following individuals, along with Nita & myself have contributed artifacts to make these youth relic give-away displays possible: Eric Lawson - Ted and B. J. Campbell- David Hadden - Russ and Dottie Wunker - Jerry Emberlin - Tom Stone - William Briner - Jody Wright - Ed Heck - Charlie Williams - Kenny Brown - Jeff and Theresa Ruth - Gerard Simoneaux - Gary Strobel - Jeff Anderson - Lael Nelson - Ken Fleming, and Justin Simpson.  We sincerely thank you !!!  IF YOU GUYS HAPPEN TO KNOW ANY YOUNG FOLKS THAT REALLY LIKE HISTORY - PLEASE MAKE THEM AWARE OF THESE CONTESTS !!!  I'D REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN SPREADING THE WORD !!! BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE !!!

  9. HAVE YOU NOTICED - That almost everything works better if once in a while you just unplug it and let it sit for a little while, and this includes us !!!

  10. A couple of days ago, we got a visit from someone very special to us.  Lorenzo Grover-Rizzo and his twin brother Iniko apprenticed in the relic shop here for several years.  Lorenzo took a deep interest in Civil War history and military in general.  After reaching 18, Lorenzo joined the military, and to this point is really enjoying the experience.  He was recently home for a few days on Christmas leave and came by to visit.  What a treat it was to get to see Lorenzo and a great opportunity to let him know how proud of him we are.  Salute!!  Lorenzo's twin brother, Iniko, has been on a mission in Georgia (country, not state) and has learned it's language fluently.  We have not seen him recently, but hopefully in the near future, he can return to share his experiences as well.

  11. It is with saddest heart that I pass along the information that lifelong friend and Civil War Relic Icon, Charlie Harris, passed away this morning.  Charlie has been a dedicated student, collector, and author of the American Civil War for almost his entire life.  I first met Charlie 50 years ago when I arrived at Chattanooga, Tennessee, as an algebra teacher and baseball coach at Ringgold Georgia High School.  In all these years, I don't think that I have ever met a more totally dedicated person to Civil War Relic hunting, collecting, and documenting.  Charlie has authored several Civil War reference books including Civil War Relics of the Western Campaigns, and a follow-up book done with Butch Holcombe, Civil War Relics of the Western Campaigns & Beyond 1861 - 1865, which is literally "just being released", and you can see Charlie still signing books until the very end.  The passing of Charlie Harris is going to mean a huge loss of Civil War collecting and identification knowledge.  It has been my privilege to be friends with Charlie and Teresa for all these years.  Rest in Peace in the shade of the trees on the other side.  Goodbye my friend.  On the "Homepage" of this website you will see "my picture" on the cover of a 1987 - FALL "TREASURE FOUND" magazine.  Charlie was the author of the article inside that went with that cover picture.  Amazingly, NOW -- 35 years later, and I still look just the same -- NOT --NOT -- NOT !!!!!

  12. This past weekend (several months ago now !!) -12-3&4-2022, was our annual Civil War Show at Franklin, Tennessee.  Much to my surprise, I received a "Lifetime Achievement" award.  I was pretty much speechless as this award comes from my fellow collectors and dealers.  I truly love what I do and am privileged to get to make a living all the while honoring my heritage.  Love of ones Southern Heritage is taking a beating these days, but as long as I'm alive, I, as well as all of you, will be proud of both our Southern and Northern Civil War Heritage.  I am very proud of my award.

  13. It is throw-back relic time again.  About 40 years ago, we recovered these two buckles from the camp of the 1st Alabama Cavalry that was destroyed in March of 1863 by General David Stanley’s Federal Cavalry out of Murfreesboro, TN.  The 1st Alabama Cavalry CSA was camped near Midland, Tennessee, and in March of 1863, General David Stanley’s Federal Cavalry struck the Confederate Cavalry camp at the break of dawn.  If you’d like to read about this event, you can find it in Volume 23, Part 1 of the Official Records under the heading, “Expedition to Middleton, Tennessee, March 1863”.  The Federal Cavalry surprised and overran the Confederate Cavalry camp and captured or destroyed most of the contents.  These are two of the nearly 20 Confederate buckles that our group found at this site.  I recovered the Alabama “Map on Tree” State Seal buckle, and one of my early hunting buddies found the large oval “AVC”.  In addition to these buckles, we recovered several “egg-shaped” CS oval waist belt plates, several solid-cast Army of Tennessee CS round-corner buckles, one rectangular pewter CSA, and several frame-style buckles.  Those are some WONDERFUL relic hunting memories.

  14. It is time to congratulate our 8th Youth Relic Display winner.  The winner of this display is Delaney Hickox of Arlington, Virginia.  We hope this Civil War artifact display encourages Delaney's interest in heritage and history.  This is an especially nice display including an original, excavated Federal breast plate, an original Confederate $20 note, a nice excavated North Carolina Confederate uniform button, and numerous other genuine Civil War artifacts.  This is a display that even a seasoned adult Civil War collector would be excited to receive.  The collection would have a retail value of somewhere in the neighborhood of $400.  We have carried all entries forward, and we invite and encourage any young folks age 14 and under to send us a letter telling us why they would like to win this Civil War display, and we will get you entered into the contest.  We will draw the winner on August 1, 2022, and best of luck to everyone.  The following individuals, along with Nita & myself have contributed artifacts to make these youth relic give-away displays possible: Eric Lawson - Ted and B. J. Campbell- David Hadden - Russ and Dottie Wunker - Jerry Emberlin - Tom Stone - William Briner - Jody Wright - Ed Heck - Charlie Williams - Kenny Brown - Jeff and Theresa Ruth - Gerard Simoneaux - Gary Strobel - Jeff Anderson - Lael Nelson - Ken Fleming, and Justin Simpson.  IF YOU GUYS HAPPEN TO KNOW ANY YOUNG FOLKS THAT REALLY LIKE HISTORY - PLEASE MAKE THEM AWARE OF THESE CONTESTS !!!  I'D REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN SPREADING THE WORD !!! BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE !!!

  15. DID YOU KNOW - "TO THIS DAY, ROBERT E. LEE YET REMAINS THE ONLY MAN TO GRADUATE FROM WEST POINT MILITARY ACADEMY WITHOUT ONE SINGLE DEMERIT."

  16. Here is a picture sent to us by our buddy, Bob Ward, taken 52 years ago here at the Cemetery at the Battle of Stones River.  The Boy Scouts are still active on Memorial Day here at the Battlefield.  We have taken a current picture in basically the same location as it appears today.  The stone walls around the cemetery remain visible in both images.  We believe this to be especially meaningful now with Memorial Day coming up.  Our thanks to Bob Ward for the photograph.  The last picture is "Decoration Day" in Columbus, Mississippi, many many years ago.

  17. This is a very special "Throwback" relic digging memory.  This was my very first cast brass rectangular "CSA" to recover, and it was a thick, Atlanta style.  I dug this buckle exactly 50 years ago this year.  I dug the buckle on private property literally about 20 steps from Columbia Pike along the route that the Army of Tennessee charged over on November 30, 1864, at the famous Battle of Franklin, Tennessee.  This buckle has never even been under a water faucet and to this day, 50 years later, I could go back to within one foot of the dig hole !!!  What an exciting day !!!

  18. About 40 years ago, my hunting buddy, Claiborne Lytle, and myself were able to find the line of Confederate sharp shooters along the Brentwood hills at the 2nd day Battle of Nashville fighting.  Over a period of a couple of years, I was able to recover 136 dropped Whitworth bullets, and Claiborne recovered a similar number.  There was a point in time that I could spell out "Whitworth Rifle" with dropped Whitworth bullets.  During that era, I had two little girls at home as well as house and shop payment - insurance payment - and lots of other payments.  Every so often "lean months" came along, and I would need to sell a few Whitworth bullets to make that month's payments.  I don't have 136 Whitworths anymore, but I do still have a few and some very exciting memories.  I had one "12 Whitworth" day where they were all dropped in close proximity to each other.  Both Claiborne and myself always wondered why there were over 200 Whitworths lying on the ground rather than fired at the Yankees??  The area now has million dollar homes and electronic gates.

  19. Throw-Back DIGGING Time !!!!  I dug this beauty 42 years ago almost to the day !!!  They sure don't come out of the ground looking like this anymore !!!  I almost needed sunglasses !!!

  20. Here is another "throw-back" relic.  I recovered this WESTERN THEATER type CS "sardine style" waist belt plate at a Confederate hospital site on private property here at Stones River over 40 years ago.  It is absolutely perfect and has all three original hooks remaining intact.  This jewel will rank VERY high on being one of my "Lifetime Best Finds", and was beyond exciting to recover !!!

  21. Here is another "throw-back relic digging" memory.  Back in the fall of 1975, (47 years ago) my buddy Bob Ward and his hunting partner Wayne Read hit this "battlefield clean-up" glory hole.  This was here at Stones River and, at the time, was in a private property rock glade thicket.  The site is unfortunately now under a motorcycle dealership.  This find included seven Union plates, four musket barrels, four bayonets, two canteens, one smashed brass bugle, thirteen artillery shells, and a boatload of bullets.  Finds like this are memories worth their weight in gold !!!  (Second picture is current.)

  22. These are some fun memories from 35 years ago of one GREAT day digging at a newly found "Polk's Corp" Army Of Tennessee 1862 - 1863 winter camp located along the Duck River near Shelbyville, TN.  The day's finds include 2 nice arrow hook "U.S." oval waist belt plates - one C.S. manufacture plain face pewter waist belt plate - one very rare "Rope Border" style C.S. oval waist belt plate - A beautiful Leech and Rigdon style "CS" marked Confederate Cavalry Officer's spur - and over 100 bullets and buttons.  Now those are some priceless memories !!

  23. Last Thursday (now years ago !!) was absolutely beautiful and 67 degrees.  My daughter - Savannah - and I decided that it was a perfect day to play "Hooky" and go relic digging instead of opening the shop.  I had found a small Union camp a few weeks earlier and we decided to see what was there.  We got several bullets - a coat size eagle "I" button - and then I got this nice clear "80" reading on the scale.  At 14 inches deep and under several big roots was a beautiful early style - lead filled - "U.S." oval.  Notice the oval "ghost" where it has been laying in the ground for the last 150 years.  Savannah now has it in her display case to remember the experience !!!!!  {If a guy could bottle the rush that you get from digging a Civil War belt plate - It would put Cocaine right out of business !!}

  24. We first want to send a huge thank you to Robert Hooven of Madison, Alabama, for his hard work and prompt attention to my Great Grandfather's grave stone.  My Great Grandfather is buried in the very old cemetery at the Madison Crossroads Presbyterian Church located near Huntsville, Alabama, near the Tennessee Alabama line.  A while back, one of the pieces of maintenance equipment at the cemetery hit our Great Grandfather's head stone and broke it loose from the base it was anchored to.  Robert was kind of enough to, the very next day, go and find the damaged stone, thoroughly clean and reseat it.  Our entire family send our heartfelt gratitude to Robert for taking care of this for us.  We could sure use more folks like Robert!!!

  25. Huge congratulations go out to 11-year-old Madison Brewer.  Madison is the lucky winner of our 7th Youth Giveaway - A Garrett Ground Hog metal detector.  We hope that it is the beginning of a very enjoyable hobby and that Madison has lots of fun looking for Civil War relics with her Grandfather who has done it for many years.  (This really makes us happy!!!)  Madison is ready to go Civil War relic hunting with her Granddad -- Charlie Adams.  VERY IMPORTANT:  What time is it - what time is it???  It is Youth Relic Giveaway time again.  And this time, we are stepping up our game.  We are giving away a used Garrett Groundhog VLF/TR metal detector complete with a new high fidelity set of headphones and also a new Whites Bullseye pinpointer for locating your target.  This detector is several years old but still works perfectly and even comes with experience as this detector has already recovered a US belt buckle and a Confederate belt buckle.  The "Groundhog" takes some practice in getting used to, but even though it's a few years old, will still dig relics perfectly well.  Several years back, this detector was cutting-edge technology, but today there have been numerous improvements.  It is our hope that this detector will help inspire some young person toward many years of coin and/or relic recovery.  We have carried all entries forward, and we invite and encourage any young folks age 14 and under to send us a letter telling us why they would like to win this Civil War display, and we will get you entered into the contest.  We will draw the winner on October 2, 2021, (my 70th birthday) and best of luck to everyone.  The following individuals, along with Nita & myself have contributed artifacts to make these youth relic give-away displays possible: Eric Lawson - Ted and B. J. Campbell- David Hadden - Russ and Dottie Wunker - Jerry Emberlin - Tom Stone - William Briner - Jody Wright - Ed Heck - Charlie Williams - Kenny Brown - Jeff and Theresa Ruth - Gerard Simoneaux - Gary Strobel - Jeff Anderson - Lael Nelson, and Justin Simpson.  IF YOU GUYS HAPPEN TO KNOW ANY YOUNG FOLKS THAT REALLY LIKE HISTORY - PLEASE MAKE THEM AWARE OF THESE CONTESTS !!!  I'D REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN SPREADING THE WORD !!! BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE !!!

  26. Congratulations to the winner of our 6th Youth Civil War Relic Contest, "Tennessee Smith", of Mineral, Virginia.  This display is in a beautiful walnut display case and consists of an excavated Federal Eagle breast plate, four original Civil War uniform buttons, an original excavated Civil War domino, five different types of Civil War bullets, and an original $100 Bank of Louisiana Civil War note.  We hope this display helps to encourage Tennessee's interest in Civil War artifacts, history, and heritage.  We have carried all entries forward, and we invite and encourage any young folks age 14 and under to send us a letter telling us why they would like to win this Civil War display, and we will get you entered into the contest.  The following individuals, along with Nita & myself have contributed artifacts to make these youth relic give-away displays possible: Eric Lawson - Ted and B. J. Campbell- David Hadden - Russ and Dottie Wunker - Jerry Emberlin - Tom Stone - William Briner - Jody Wright - Ed Heck - Charlie Williams - Jeff Anderson - Gary Strobel - Justin Simpson - and Gerard Simoneaux.  IF YOU GUYS HAPPEN TO KNOW ANY YOUNG FOLKS THAT REALLY LIKE HISTORY - PLEASE MAKE THEM AWARE OF THESE CONTESTS !!!  I'D REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN SPREADING THE WORD !!! BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE !!!

  27. WINNER, WINNER - chicken dinner - We have just had our drawing for the FIFTH Youth Civil War Relic Display Giveaway, and our winner is LILLY HICKOX from Arlington, Virginia.  We send our congratulations to Lilly and we will carry forward all our Youth entries for the next relic display giveaway which will begin soon.  Once again, Congratulations to Lilly !!!  ------  It is once again Youth Relic Display Contest time in Tennessee.  This relic display is, in my opinion, one of the most attractive to this point.  The display consists of a Droop Wing Eagle Confederate Officer's button, a camp site recovered soldier's Crucifix, a very attractive excavated lead-filled Eagle breast plate from here at Stones River, a stamped brass Cavalry rosette with the raised heart, an original pair of soldier's reading glasses, an original 1862 Wilmington, North Carolina, Confederate note, an original Civil War era domino, several bullets, a musket gun tool, a canteen stopper pull, and a coat size Federal Eagle button all displayed in a professionally made oak display case.  This collection is easily worth over $400.  So, young folks, get busy and let me hear from you.  The following individuals, along with Nita & myself have contributed artifacts to make these youth relic displays possible: Eric Lawson - Ted and B. J. Campbell- David Hadden - Russ and Dottie Wunker - Jerry Emberlin - Tom Stone - William Briner - Jody Wright - Ed Heck - Charlie Williams - Jeff Anderson - Gary Strobel - and Gerard Simoneaux.  We will carry forward all entries from the first, second, third, and fourth giveaways.  We encourage ANY other interested youths (14 years of age and younger) who have not yet entered to send a letter telling why you would like to win the Civil War artifact giveaway display, and you will be entered as well.  We want to do our part to encourage our youth to be interested in our heritage.    IF YOU GUYS HAPPEN TO KNOW ANY YOUNG FOLKS THAT REALLY LIKE HISTORY - PLEASE MAKE THEM AWARE OF THESE CONTESTS !!!  I'D REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN SPREADING THE WORD !!!  This contest has ended October 31, 2020.

  28. AND THE WINNER OF OUR FOURTH YOUTH RELIC DISPLAY CONTEST IS JAX BLEVINS (WHO CAN BE SEEN ABOVE WORKING ON HIS LETTER).  We will soon have our fifth Civil War display put together and a new contest underway.  All entries will be carried forward to the next contest, so if you haven't won so far -- Keep the faith - You might very well win the next one !!!  CONGRATULATIONS JAX !!!  IT IS TIME FOR OUR FOURTH YOUTH RELIC GIVEAWAY.  This display contains a genuine, excavated, lead-filled, Federal Eagle breast plate, a brass bayonet scabbard tip, a $15 coupon from a Confederate Loan Bond, an original Civil War domino, a .54 cal., ring tail Sharps Cavalry bullet, a coat size Federal Infantry Officer button, and a gilted cuff size New York State Seal button.  The following individuals, along with Nita & myself have contributed artifacts to make these youth relic displays possible: Eric Lawson Ted and B. J. Campbell- David Hadden - Russ and Dottie Wunker - Jerry Emberlin - Tom Stone - William Briner - Jody Wright - Ed Heck - and Charlie Williams.  We will carry forward all entries from the first, second, and third giveaways.  We encourage ANY other interested youths (14 years of age and younger) who have not yet entered to send a letter telling why you would like to win the Civil War artifact giveaway display, and you will be entered as well.  We want to do our part to encourage our youth to be interested in our heritage.    IF YOU GUYS HAPPEN TO KNOW ANY YOUNG FOLKS THAT REALLY LIKE HISTORY - PLEASE MAKE THEM AWARE OF THESE CONTESTS !!!  I'D REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN SPREADING THE WORD !!!  This contest will end July 31, 2020

  29. AND WE HAVE A WINNER - OUR FIRST YOUNG LADY - MS. CASTIBELLE SCHWEINFURTH !!!  EVEN AT HER TENDER YOUNG AGE CASTIBELLE IS A FAMILIAR FACE AROUND THE CIVIL WAR LIVING HISTORY COMMUNITY, AND THAT IS THANKS TO THE DELIGENT EFFORTS OF HER MOM AND DAD - (BRET AND KELLY).  MY CONGRATULATIONS TO A VERY DESERVING YOUNG LADY !!!  IT IS YOUTH RELIC DISPLAY GIVEAWAY CONTEST TIME AGAIN !!!  This is our THIRD youth relic display give-away, and this beautiful display consists of an original VIRGINIA Confederate note - several bullets - one beautiful gilted Federal Infantry officer button - one bayonet scabbard tip - one sword belt length adjuster - a right and a left Civil War knapsack J-hook - a baggage trunk key - and a harmonica board.  I would like to thank Eric Lawson - Ted and B. J. Campbell- David Hadden - Russ and Dottie Wunker - Jerry Emberlin - Tom Stone - William Briner - Jody Wright - Ed Heck - and Charlie Williams who along with Nita and myself made this display possible.  We encourage ANY other interested youths (14 years of age and younger) who have not yet entered to send a letter telling why you would like to win the Civil War artifact giveaway display, and you will be entered as well.  We want to do our part to encourage our youth to be interested in our heritage.    IF YOU GUYS HAPPEN TO KNOW ANY YOUNG FOLKS THAT REALLY LIKE HISTORY - PLEASE MAKE THEM AWARE OF THESE CONTESTS !!!  I'D REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN SPREADING THE WORD !!!  THIS CONTEST WILL END MARCH 31, 2020.  If any of you old time relic hunter/collectors would like to help support these youth relic give-aways, please just send over any relics to help us out.  Your help will certainly be appreciated and go for a good endeavor !!  TRIVIA QUESTION -- CAN ANYONE GUESS WHY CASTIBELLE IS HOLDING THE CANNON !!!  (HINT -- THE ANSWER IS IN THE QUESTION !!) - (ANOTHER HINT - WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE PART OF THE CANNON THAT CASTIBELLE IS HOLDING !!!)

  30. We just received the most current issue of "North South Trader", and, low and behold, there is Adian on page 19 - Youth Division.  Apparently, when you're hot, you're hot!!!   CONGRATULATIONS!!!  We have just held our drawing for our SECOND Youth Relic Giveaway, and our winner is - ADIAN HARWICK - from Lititz, PA.  Soon after the Thanksgiving holiday, we will begin our third Youth Relic Giveaway, and we will carry forward all entries from the first and second giveaways.  This is a fantastic display, and we congratulate Adian on his win!!!  We appreciate all of the youths who entered the first and second drawings.  We encourage ANY other interested youths (14 years of age and younger)  who have not yet entered to send a letter telling why you would like to win the Civil War artifact giveaway display, and you will be entered as well.  We want to do our part to encourage our youth to be interested in our heritage.  IF YOU GUYS HAPPEN TO KNOW ANY YOUNG FOLKS THAT REALLY LIKE HISTORY - PLEASE MAKE THEM AWARE OF THESE CONTESTS !!!  I'D REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN SPREADING THE WORD !!!  ADIAN - YOUR PRIZE IS ON THE WAY TO YOU !!!

  31. ATTENTION - OUR "FIRST" YOUTH RELIC GIVE AWAY !!! - I was asked by a friend (MR. DICK TIMPANO) to give away this nice starter Civil War Bullet collection to a deserving young collector.  If you are 14 years old or younger and are really interested in Civil War history - please send me a letter as to why you would like to have this collection, and in a couple weeks we are going to have a drawing from all the names of young folks that sent me a letter wanting this collection.  We will show pictures of the drawing and post the WINNER on the page here !!!  GOOD LUCK !!!  SEND LETTER TO:  Larry Hicklen -- 3511 Old Nashville Hwy. - Murfreesboro, TN. -- 37129  (WE ARE GOING TO ACCEPT ENTRIES ARRIVING IN PERSON OR THROUGH MAIL DELIVERY ON OR BEFORE SEP. 30, 2019 !!!)  IF YOU ARE AN OLD SCHOOL CIVIL WAR COLLECTOR AND WOULD LIKE TO DONATE RELICS IN SUPPORT OF THESE RELIC GIVE-AWAYS TO YOUNG FOLKS -- PLEASE LET ME HEAR FROM YOU !!  THIS CONTEST IS NOW OVER AND WE WILL VERY SOON HAVE THE DRAWING.  BUT --- WE WILL SOON ANNOUNCE THE NEXT CONTEST, AND EVERYONE THAT ENTERED INTO THIS CONTEST WILL BE CARRIED OVER, -- SO YOU ARE ALREADY REGISTERED !!  MANY THANKS TO MR. DICK TIMPANO FOR THE ARTIFACTS !!!  AND OUR WINNER IS - JONATHAN PRIOR - 5TH GRADE, AGE 10!!!  CONGRATULATIONS, JONATHAN.

  32. A little while earlier today (7-12-19), I had a couple of fellows in the shop from near Perryville, Kentucky.  In the course of looking at relics and discussing various battlefields, one of the gentlemen said, "I visit your nature area at the Battlefield of Perryville quite often."  I had absolutely no idea what he was talking about.  A good many years ago (25 to 30 I'd say), I purchased a 54-acre farm on the Battlefield of Perryville, Kentucky, that was in danger of being developed.  I held the farm for several years until the Civil War Preservation Trust was in a position to acquire it.  Little did I know that in appreciation for saving that part of the Battlefield, I have a pond and nature area marked with our family name.  How cool is that!!!

  33. Here is an interesting set of 4 photographs contrasting the panther and the bobcat.  These four photographs were taken by the same game cam at the same location a few days apart.  Notice aside from the obvious (the panther has a long tail and the bobcat has virtually no tail), that they are structurally different as well.  The panther is overall larger, more muscular, especially in the front shoulders, than the bobcat.  The bobcat has a more slender profile with his back legs almost appearing longer than his front legs.  Also, the two cats make very different screams.  On the bright side, one would think that we shouldn't have a mouse problem on the mountain!!!

  34. We are headed to the mountain today, and hopefully there will be some cool new trail cam pictures to share !!  For the past couple of months, our neighbors and ourselves have been hearing the cry of an unusual animal.  About a month ago, I caught sight of what appeared to be a large cat moving through the woods.  Several weeks ago we installed a game cam to be able to see what type animals were passing.  One of the locations of the game camera was where several roads and paths came together.  At this location, we saw more different type animals than any other location of the camera.  We have been scattering corn and cut the Halloween pumpkins into and placed them in front of the camera.  We have seen many different type mountain animals including deer, armadillos, red fox, coyote, and raccoons.  A couple of nights ago, we captured a couple photographs of this huge Mountain Bobcat - (We at first thought Panther, but markings suggest a LARGE male Bobcat rather than Panther.)  As you guys can now clearly see - WE DEFINITELY HAVE A PANTHER (aka Eastern Mountain Lion) - (as well as a Bobcat) !!!  We have no doubt that he was drawn to this location by the smell of the presence of all the other wild animals that had been there eating.  To give a size reference, the pumpkin halves beside the cat are ten inches in diameter.  Notice the power and muscle mass of this big cat.  We will likely think twice now about taking night walks through the woods!!!  A few nights ago our next door neighbor found a deer slain, and litereally shreded - I wonder who might have done THAT !!!  Outside "MAN WITH GUN" - This guy really is "King Of The Woods" !!!

  35. Smokingly beautiful, non-excavated, Richmond Arsenal pattern, CS two-piece sword belt plate with a portion of the original "bullet stitch", brown leather, Confederate belt.  This CS buckle and partial belt is part of a display that also consists of (6)six excellent condition, coat size, Civil War issue, Superior Quality, "C.S.A." uniform buttons and (2) two coat size Federal Staff Officer buttons of the type frequently worn by Confederate Officers.  Also in the display is a $50 Confederate note also from Richmond, Virginia.  This display is in a very nice quality, hand made, 12" by 18" walnut display case.  This would be a beautiful addition to even a museum display.--$6,550.

  36. Excavated, large size, Confederate "fork tongue" waist belt plate frame buckle.  This Confederate buckle was recovered about 30 years ago from a Confederate Infantry camp located along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN.  This is your classic Confederate "Forked Tongue" that was worn by many Confederates in all theaters of the Civil War.--$795.

  37. Super Rare CONFEDERATE MANUFACTURE .58 cal leather cartridge box that was left in an antebellum home that was being used as a "hospital" at the Battle Of Franklin, TN.  The box is in near relic condition, but is 100% THE REAL DEAL !!!  In the rare event that you do see one of these for sale in nice condition, they run MULTI thousand dollars.  The cartridge box still has the original Confederate made cartridge tins inside !!  It has been months since I've even seen one of these offered for sale !!--$795.SOLD

  38. Absolutely beautiful condition, excavated, Richmond Arsenal pattern "CS" tongue and wreath sword belt plate.  The two pieces were dug together by Jerry Headley approximately 40 years ago.  The buckle was recovered from a Confederate Cavalry camp located near Brock Road at the Battle of the Wilderness.  This buckle is a beauty and remains just as dug with no repairs whatsoever.  They just aren't being dug this nice anymore.--$3,250.

  39. Super rare, identified College Hill Arsenal Confederate Foot Officer’s sword and scabbard.  This sword and scabbard is the product of College Hill Arsenal in Nashville, Tennessee.  The sword was carried by Capt. Samuel A. Matthews, Co. E, 16th Regiment Mississippi Volunteer Infantry.  Capt. Matthews served for one year and was with his regiment encamped at Manassas, Virginia, when his term expired.  The sword remains in very nice condition with visible Confederate engraving virtually half the length of the blade and a large engraved “CSA” clearly engraved down the blade.  The sword’s scabbard is complete with all three original College Hill manufactured brass mounts.  On the top mount is engraved “Matt – Co. E 16th Miss”.  This is an extremely rare, firmly ID’d, Confederate Officer’s sword in original scabbard.  It originally came directly out of Capt. Matthew’s family estate.  A 50-page notebook comes with the sword detailing the history of the Regiment and Capt. Matthews.--$14,500.

  40. Excellent condition, thick Atlanta style rectangle CSA on original brown pigskin belt.  The belt remains in complete pliable condition, and the buckle shows nice service wear with all three attachment hooks present.  This is a museum grade Confederate waist belt rig.--$5,750.

  41. Extremely rare and in very nice condition, Confederate manufacture, short Artillery sword.  This style unmarked Confederate sword is a product of "E. J. Johnston & Company" of Macon, Georgia.  This company provided the Confederacy with many different types and models of edged weapons.  A few of the weapons of this type are actually maker marked, but far and away most are unmarked.  This example has a nice, clean blade, gently darkening with age, and the classic concentric ring cast brass guard that has a rich, aged never cleaned patina.  This is a nicer example than what most museums have.--$1,895.

  42. Nice condition, Model 1850, Federal Foot Officer's sword.  The sword still has intricate visible engraving top to bottom and is maker marked, "W. H. Horstman - New York".  The original shark skin grip remains in nice, complete condition with full wire intact.  This sword is actually out of a central Georgia estate and was quite likely to have been Confederate carried.--$650.

  43. Model 1855, .58 cal., Federal cartridge box with an extremely rare “NHSM” (New Hampshire State Militia) cartridge box plate.  The box remains reasonably pliable with both iron roller buckles intact and both belt loops on the reverse.   New Hampshire State Militia boxes are believed to have mostly stayed within the State of New Hampshire during the Civil War years as only a handful have been recovered from camp sites and battlefields outside the state.  This is a very rare cartridge box that most collections are missing.--$850.

  44. Very pretty excavated coat size Confederate "C" (Cavalry) button.  This was recovered from a Confederate Cavalry camp located near Sayler's Creek, VA.  It has a slick brown patina with shank intact, and is backmarked "Superior Quality".--$425.

  45. Very nice condition, regulation issue, large oval, "Puppy Paw" hook pattern, US waist buckle on original issue black leather belt.  The belt remains in nice condition with an inspector's cartouche and brass adjustor still intact.  The original percussion cap box remains on the belt and still has the nipple pick inside.  Also on the belt is a nice condition, .69 cal., Model 1842 Springfield or Harpers Ferry triangular socket bayonet in original leather scabbard.  This belt rig is nicer than most that you see on display in the museums.--$1,250.

  46. Beautiful excavated large size oval "VMM" (Volunteer Maine Militia) cartridge boxplate.  This plate was recovered about 40 years ago on private property near Port Hudson, LA., and has a super pretty uncleaned brown - green patina.  This plate has "full lead", (rather than just enough lead to cover the wire loops.)  It is uncleaned, and still has some of the Port Hudson dirt on it.  The "VMM" letters stand out VERY bold and clear.  The wire loops are rusted away, but remnants are still clearly visible.  Any Civil War collector would be proud to have this plate in their collection.--$1,150.SOLD

  47. Very attractive and quite hard to find, original Model 1855, .58 cal., cartridge box with original box plate and the over-the-shoulder sling and the original breast plate intact.  The cartridge box remains pliable with both cartridge tins intact inside.  Complete Infantry rigs life this one are difficult to come by.  The cartridge box is "Condict New York" maker marked.--$1,150.

  48. I just purchased a collection that had several Civil War stencils as well as one complete stencil kit.  We were able to determine exactly who all of the stencils were for except for this one.  The name is "H. A. Hollinshead" and is quite ornate with the name in a banner.  We were unable to nail down exactly who this stencil belonged to.  We are pricing it "super reasonably" if you are able to solve the mystery.--$89.

  49. Nice condition, excavated, circular, lead-filled, Federal Eagle breast plate.  This plate was recovered about 40 years ago along the Federal line on private property just down the street from the shop here at the Battle of Stones River.  It has nice detail and a smooth, brown patina with full lead and rusty stubs where the iron attachment loops once were.--$150.

  50. Very pretty condition original 2 part "G.A.R." membership badge and ribbon.  This one is as nice as you are going to see.--$150.

  51. Excavated Federal leather percussion cap box with some of the original percussion caps that were in the box.  The remains of this cap box was recovered several years ago in a camp trash pit located near Yorktown, Virginia.  The remains of the leather percussion cap box and original caps are displayed in a glass Riker case.--$75.

  52. Very nice condition, Model 1858, bullseye canteen with original butternut cover, stopper, and linen sling.  This is a Union issued canteen but came out of a Tennessee estate and was most likely Confederate carried.--$425.

  53. Absolutely drop dead perfect and beautiful non-excavated coat size Confederate stippled Old English "E" (Engineer).  This button literally has 100 % bright gold gilt - "H. T. & B. - Manchester" Backmark - and shank straight and intact.  It is "CS153A" in Albert.   I recently saw one of these sell for $2,000. - and was not one bit nicer than this one.--$1,450.

  54. Very scarce to find, Model 1850 "ROBY" Foot Officer's sword and scabbard with bright, crisp, sharp engraving from top to bottom.  It has a beautiful gilted guard with original sharkskin and wire 100% intact.  The original leather scabbard remains with the sword, and is in nice condion as well.  This is grade 8 to 9, and totally museum worthy!!--$1,195.

  55. Beautiful, perfect condition excavated wreath portion of a Civil War State Seal Officer's tongue and wreath buckle.  This is the correct wreath for several different State Seals, and is also correct for several different eagle 2-Piece militia sword belt plates.  Here is your chance to finish out that Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, or even Kentucky 2-Piece sword belt plate.--$850.

  56. Beautiful condition, excavated, Model 1851 Eagle sword belt plate that was recovered over 30 years ago from Camp Stanley here at Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  The plate has a smooth, chocolate brown patina, nice original body curve with both hook and keeper loop intact.  Solder marks can be clearly seen where the applied wreath once was.  Just a really nice one.--$375.

  57. Super nice condition, excavated, large oval US cartridge box plate with rare and desirable "E. Gaylord" marking.  This was recovered here at Stones River about 40 years ago on private property just down the street from the shop.--$375.SOLD

  58. Beautiful condition, excavated, circular Eagle breast plate with "W. H. Smith - Brooklyn" backmark.  This plate was recovered here long ago and is in the condition that we recovered 30 - 40 years ago.--$325.

  59. Really pretty, large size, lead-filled US cartridge box plate that was a local battlefield pick-up found shortly after the battle.  The plate has full lead, and the early block letter "US" face.  Stubs of the wire attachment loops remain on the back of the plate.--$175.

  60. Really cool artillery display from here at the Battle of Stones River consisting of small case shot balls all the way up through 1.5 inch canister balls.  There are seven balls total with each a different size.--$95.

  61. Excavated and seldom recovered, "basket weave" pattern pipe bowl recovered from a Confederate trash pit located along Duck River near Shelbyville, Tennessee.  I have dug many trash pits over the years and have never dug a pipe with this basket weave pattern.  Over two inches of the pipe's steam remains intact.--$95.SOLD

  62. Excavated very RARE cream colored glazed clay pipe bowl with an EAGLE'S CLAW holding the bowl.  This was recovered from a Confederate trash pit located along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN.  It has been quite a while since I've seen one of these!!--$95.SOLD

  63. Original, .69 cal., Harpers Ferry musket that has been converted from flintlock to percussion and shortened from full musket to carbine length for service on horseback.  The Southern Confederacy had far more Cavalry than they had actual Cavalry carbines to arm them.  In order to arm the large numbers of Southern Cavalry, many full length infantry muskets were shortened to carbine length so that they could be used on horseback.  This is a perfect example of that and is out of a deep south estate.  I have no doubt that this .69 cal. Harpers Ferry loaded full of "buck and ball" would have been plenty deadly.  This is a weapon that you can hear "Dixie" coming out of the barrel from across the room!!!--$895.

  64. Really pretty,1862 date, 3-band, Enfield Towers, .577 cal. musket.  This musket is marked with "Sinclair Hamilton" import marks at two different locations.  The musket remains in smooth, chocolate brown patina and is completely untampered with.  Here is your chance to own a 100% pure Confederate marked Enfield at a very fair price.--$3,450.

  65. This just came into the shop yesterday - dark blue Federal frock coat that dates BARELY into the Indian War Era rather than Civil War.  This frock coat has a "raw edge" around the bottom, has a low 1 1/2 inch stand-up collar, and has 8 inches across the elbow sleeves, which are all good Civil War traits.  It does, however, have the pin striped sleeve liner, and also has raised shield Indian War era buttons.  This frock coat literally misses being Civil War by "maybe" 5 to 10 years, and is going to look great on a maniquin all decked out with equipment !!--$650.

  66. Very pretty condition "Haiman" style, Confederate manufactured Dog River Cavalry saber and original brass mounted scabbard.  This saber was carried by a soldier in the 2nd Georgia Cavalry named Sgt. Roberts.  Sgt. Roberts was killed at the Battle of Chickamauga, and his body was buried at a church close to the battlefield by a family friend William Harrison Achey of the 1st Tennessee Infantry.  It remained in the Achey family until the 1980's when it was purchased by Civil War Author and Historian, Charles Harris.  It has been in Charlie's collection until the present time and still has Charlie's personal tag attached.--$4,850.SOLD

  67. Extremely rare Confederate short artillery sword of the style with the "C" on one end of the cross guard and the "S" on the other end.  The blade has a smooth, chocolate brown patina, and the guard has a rich, aged, bronze/brown patina.  The sword is displayed in a professionally made, accurate reproduction wooden scabbard.  You couldn't ask for a prettier condition "CS" marked Confederate short artillery sword.  Some collectors feel this sword could actually be a product of Leech & Rigdon, because the "C" and "S" cast into the guard are of a style used by Leech & Rigdon.--$3,850.

  68. Very pretty condition, 1859 date, $10 Lexington, Bank of North Carolina note.  Note has red over print, and is extremely ornate with a farming scene, and two Southern Belles.--$95.

  69. "March 3, 1863"  3-cent United States Postal Fractional Note redeemable in "Postage Stamps".--$95.

  70. Quite rare to find, and very pretty condition Civil War era "Five Cent" July 17, 1862  "United States Postal" fractional note that was Redeemable for "Postege Stamps".--$95.

  71. Nice, clear, full-standing pose of Col. Charles Griswold of the 56th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.  Col. Griswold was KIA during the Battle of the Wilderness.  He was shot in the neck while rallying his troops.  Col. Griswold is buried in Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts.--$195.

  72. Very nice condition, Model 1842, .69 cal., Austrian four-side bayonet.  These were almost exclusively Confederate used.  It should be noted that this style bayonet was eventually banned from military use as inhumane.  This example remains in excellent condition.--$195.

  73. Nice condition, .577 cal., Enfield triangular socket bayonet.  It has a smooth, gray/brown aged patina and was found in an outbuilding near the battlefield here at Stones River.  It was no doubt a leftover pickup from the battlefield.--$195.

  74. Absolutely mint beautiful condition, Civil War issue, gold gilt Officer's sword knot.  If you have a nice condition Union or Confederate Officer's sword in your collection, this would be a fine compliment to complete your display.--$395.

  75. Excellent condition, unissued set of Civil War Era Infantry Officer's shoulder straps.  You couldn't ask for a nicer set of straps, and the blue velvet (for Infantry) remains bright and vivid without a single moth hole.--$395.

  76. Excavated, single layer of 6 pound smooth bore, Confederate cannon canister balls.  This is a single layer of canister balls measuring 3.67 inches outside to outside of the layer of canister (a 6-pound smooth bore cannon ball measures 3.67 inches in diameter).  These were recovered on private property here at Stones River and were Confederate fired.--$95.SOLD

  77. Excavated, single layer of canister for a 3 inch bore size cannon.  These were recovered on private property here at Stones River and could be either Union or Confederate, because both Union and Confederate projectiles were found in the area.--$95.SOLD

  78. Excavated, large size US oval cartridge box plate.  This plate has a smooth, brown patina on the face and full lead in the reverse.  The wire loops are rusted away, but the stubs remain where they once were.--$165.

  79. Non-excavated, large size, arrow-hook US oval waist belt plate.  The plate has a nice, uncleaned, aged bronze patina on the face with full lead and all three hooks intact on the reverse.  There appears to be soldiers initials cut into the lead on the back side.  This buckle was purchased several years ago out of an Ohio estate sale.--$195.

  80. Beautiful condition excavated coat size solid cast brass Confederate "Cast "I" (Infantry uniform button).  This was recovered about 40 years ago from a lawn along Columbia Pike at the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee, and hasn't even had the dirt washed off.--$165.

  81. Nice condition set of Civil War Era bone dice.  These were very popular around camp sites, and according to a soldier's letter I once had, often got thrown away right before any major battle (couldn't have these being sent home to mamma).--$48.

  82. Beautiful condition, excavated, solid cast brass, coat size CSA.  This button was recovered about 35 years ago from a Confederate camp near Fredericksburg, Virginia.  It has a smooth, brown/green patina with shank intact.--$595.

  83. Absolutely beautiful condition, excavated, lead-filled, circular, Eagle shoulder belt plate (breast plate).  This plate was recovered on private property here at Stones River about 40 years ago and is in nice enough condition to literally go back on a cross belt.  The plate has a reflective, slick, brown patina on the face, full smooth lead on the reverse, and both iron attachment loops perfectly intact.  They just don't get any better.--$250.

  84. Quite rare "gem size" tintype of Homer E. Stone of Co. B, 4th Massachusetts Cavalry.  He enlisted 1-27-1864 and was fatally wounded at Broadway Landing, Virginia, on July 24, 1864.  The poor guy was only in service a few months.--$125.

  85. Very nice condition, small 1/9th plate size, red/brown "genuine improved Union Case - S. Peck & Co. Manufacturers".  If you have a "exceptionally nice 1/9th plate tintype or ambro.", here is your chance to pick up a very nice case for it.--$150.

  86. Super nice condition, non-excavated, Model 1851 solid cast brass Officer's Eagle sword belt plate with integrally cast wreaths retaining lots of original bright gold gilt.  This buckle has the medium width tongue which is correct Civil War production for this plate.  This buckle came out of an Orange County, Virginia, estate sale many years ago and could very easily have been Confederate worn, but we have no way to know for sure.--$350.

  87. Original, unopened packet of ten percussion caps as issued with a ten-round, paper-covered block of projectiles.--$48.

  88. Quite rare to find complete as these ribbons are silk and quite fragile.  This is an 1874 Reunion of the Connecticut Cavalry Association ribbon with the tassel still intact.  The Reunion was held at Hartford, Connecticut, August 18, 1874.  In almost 50 years, I've only had a couple of these, and this is the nicest condition one I have ever had.--$95.

  89. Very pretty framed print "Our Heroes and Our Flags".  This 12 x 15 inch print was first released in 1896 and then it was released as a fundraiser by the Museum of the Confederacy in 1986.  This is the 1986 release as a fundraiser by the Museum of the Confederacy and has been hanging in the local collection for 37 years.  It is in nice condition and ready to hand.--$45.

  90. Very pretty, excavated, coat size, Mississippi "I" (Infantry).  This button was recovered about 50 years ago from Camp Withers which was a Mississippi Brigade camp located along the Elk River here in Middle Tennessee and occupied during 1862.  This button is slick as can be with gold around each letter, around the star, and completely filling the "I" in the center.  It has the normal "Hyde & Goodrich - NO" backmark.  This is an artifact that will be a compliment to any collection.--$595.

  91. Absolutely SMOKINGLY BEAUTIFUL excavated GILTED coat size Confederate 23mm "CS-7" Staff Officer's button.  This is a truly fantastic button with a "W. Dowler/Superior Quality" backmark.  It has the shank intact, and was recovered many years ago from a Confederate camp near Fairfax, VA.  In an entire Relic Hunting career, you will be able to count on your fingers the number of Confederate buttons that you recover this nice.--$875.

  92. Extremely rare to recover - "Rope Border" style C.S. oval waist belt plate.  This plate was recovered by one of my digging buddies about 35 years ago from an 1863 Army of Tennessee Confederate infantry winter camp located along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN.  This was Polk's Corp Confederate winter camps occupied Jan. 3, 1863 through June 25, 1863.  I have a "Rope Border" in my own collection that I recovered about 50 yards from this one.  This is a very pretty plate, but was cracked above and across the "S" when found as this style plate often is.  It was beautifully restored years ago by Robert McDaniel (the best around), and displays SUPER WELL !!!!--$2,450.

  93. Absolutely drop dead perfect and beautiful non-excavated coat size Confederate stippled Old English "E" (Engineer).  This button literally has 100 % bright gold gilt - "H. T. & B. - Manchester" Backmark - and shank straight and intact.  It is "CS153A" in Albert.   I recently saw one of these sell for $2,000. - and was not one bit nicer than this one.--$1,450.

  94. Just in out of a local estate, very nice condition, Model 1851, .36 cal., Colt 6-shot Navy Model revolver.  This revolver has a smooth, gently aging, gray patina with barrel markings of, "Address Col Saml Colt - New York - US America".  The cylinder retains about 50% original engraving, and the revolver has an all-matching serial number (even the wedge) of 130947, which is most desirable 1862 - 1863 mid-war production.  The revolver has crisp, perfect action - original walnut grips - and would be a fine addition to any Civil War collection.--$2,450.

  95. Very nice condition, Confederate 12 pound size, wood drive-in fuse type cannonball that was recovered over 30 years ago from the King farm located just in rear of where Mendenhall had all the Union cannons masked for the Confederate charge by Breckenridge on January 2, 1863, here at Stones River.  In this charge, the Confederates ran into 58 cannons that were hidden just out of view, and in this charge over 1800 Confederates were killed in just one hour.  This is known to history as Breckenridge's Charge at Stones River, and according to folklore, caused Stones River to run red for an hour.  The cannonball is disarmed, cleaned, coated, and ready for display.--$295.

  96. Drop dead perfect, excavated, puppy-paw hook, large size US oval waist belt plate.  The face has a slick, uncleaned chocolate patina, and the reverse has full lead and all three attachment hooks remaining intact.  This one was recovered from private property near Shiloh.--$325.

  97. Beautiful condition, excavated, lead-filled, large size US oval cartridge box plate.  This plate was recovered many, many years ago on private property here at the Battle of Stones River.  You couldn't ask for a more beautiful excavated cartridge box plate.  The face has a near reflective brown/green patina, and the reverse has full lead with both iron loops remaining perfectly intact.  This is a beauty!!!--$250.

  98. Absolutely mint beautiful condition, excavated, large oval, lead-filled, US oval waist belt plate with early puppy-paw style hooks.  This buckle was recovered on private property here at Stones River over 40 years ago.  It has a mirror slick, chocolate brown patina, full lead, and all three hooks perfectly intact.  US buckles found these days just do not look like this.--$325.

  99. Excavated, cast brass, Model 1851, Eagle sword belt plate.  This buckle was recovered on private property here at Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  The buckle and matching keeper were recovered together and both have a bench mark "#10" stamped on them.  The plate is missing the applied wreaths which almost always are missing.  The buckle is still covered with woods mulch and has never even been washed off.--$395.

  100. Excavated, circular, lead-filled, Federal Eagle cross belt plate.  This plate was recovered on private property here at Stones River.  It has a slick, chocolate brown patina on the face with excellent detail and has full lead in the reverse with 1 1/2 of the iron attachment loops remaining intact.  This is the kind of quality we were recovering here 50 years ago.--$195.

  101. Absolutely beautiful condition, non-excavated, coat size, Federal Cavalry Officer's Eagle "C" button.  This button has near 100% bright gold gilt and a quite rare "Thomas W. Dale & Co. - New York" makers mark.  The shank remains perfectly intact and straight.--$95.

  102. Beautiful condition and SUPER RARE, "early production" Nashville Plow Works, Confederate Cavalry Officer's saber and scabbard.  This Nashville Plow has the capstan nut at the pommel cap which is a carryover trait from the Sharps and Hamilton production sabers from this Nashville facility.  From what I can learn, there are less than twenty of these early production Nashville Plows surviving.  It is very likely this example is one of the top three in condition.  The scabbard has a smooth, uncleaned, chocolate patina with classic brass mounts and "canoe shaped brass throat".  The grip retains original leather, and the blade is complete and very nice with a gently aging, gray/brown patina.  This is the hand selected Nashville Plow Works Cavalry Officer's saber out of Dr. Joe Boyd's personal collection and is his personal pick out of nearly 50 years looking.  It is very possible that you will never see an early production Nashville Plow in this condition for sale again.--$14,850.SOLD

  103. Beautiful condition, solid cast brass, Army of Tennessee (C.S.) round corner, Confederate waist belt plate on original brown pigskin belt.  This buckle has a beautiful, aged, never cleaned patina with lots of remaining residue of original black enamel.  All three hooks remain intact on the reverse, and the belt remains complete without a single break.  This Confederate belt rig deserves to be in a museum or a high grade collection.--$7,950.SOLD

  104. Nice condition original Civil War artillery "Lanyard".  It has signs of being somewhat cruder than most that I'm used to seeing, and think that it very well could be Confederate.  It shows clear signs of actual field use.--$375.

  105. Absolutely beautiful condition, nicely gilted, excavated LA8 Confederate local, coat size Louisiana State Seal uniform button.  This button was recovered about 40 years ago from a Confederate Louisiana camp site located near Tullahoma, Tennessee.  It is a smoking beauty with shank intact.--$475.

  106. Very nice condition, excavated, large size, arrow hook pattern, lead filled, US oval waist belt plate.  This plate was recovered about 40 years ago on private property here at the Battle of Stones River.  All three hooks remain intact on the reverse.--$275.

  107. Recently brought in by a local family, this is a 1940's era, WWII, dark blue, Federal "Pea coat".  This coat was manufactured by Jacob Reed & Sons of Philadelphia and remains in overall nice, stable condition.  This coat was worn by an ancestor of the "Pierce" family from near Bradyville, Tennessee, and still has his name inside.  It isn't my era, but some young military collector will likely enjoy having it.  According to a 1975 edition of The Mariner's Mirror, the term "pea coat" originated from the Dutch or West Frisian word pijjekker or pijjakker, in which pij referred to the type of cloth used, a coarse kind of twilled blue cloth with a nap on one side. Jakker designates a man’s short, heavy coat.--$175.

  108. Very nice condition, non-excavated, "high-port" regulation Federal Cavalry bit.  The bit has both cast brass rosettes perfectly intact as well as the intertwined brass curb chain.  The bit has the military inspector's initials, "S.S.T."  It could very well be used today.--$295. complete with curb chain.

  109. Super nice condition, non-excavated, Model 1851 solid cast brass Officer's Eagle sword belt plate with integrally cast wreaths retaining near 100% bright gold gilt.  This buckle has the medium width tongue which is correct Civil War production for this plate.  I don't think you will see a nicer one.--$375.

  110. Quite rare to come by -- Beautiful military commission from the governor of the State of New York to Henry C. Roome as "Lieutenant Colonel" of the 89 Reg. New York Infantry.  The interesting thing is that this Commission is dated May 15, 1865, AFTER THE END OF THE WAR, but perfect to receive a pension (with an extremely LOW RISK of being injured or killed !!)  Really nice frameable New York Commission.--$125.

  111. Beautiful condition, excavated, Federal Cavalry Enlistedman's cast brass, Model 1851, Eagle sword belt plate.  This buckle has a beautiful, brown/green patina and excellent detail.  The buckle was recovered about 40 years ago from Camp Stanley (the Army of the Cumberland's 1863 winter Cavalry camp) here at Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  The camp was named for the Federal Cavalry commanding General David Stanley.  The buckle was recovered with the original brass belt keeper intact with the buckle.  This is a first class example.--$395.

  112. Smoking beautiful cartridge display assembled about 75 years ago and consisting of 117 different cartridges, many of which are Civil War Era.  Some of the cartridges represented are the Burnside, Spencer, Henry, Smith & Wesson, all the different pin fire sizes, Maynard, and numerous Derringer, and even pin fire shotgun.  This display will need to be picked up at the shop, because I don't believe it can handle all the bouncing around from being shipped.  There are several near $100 cartridges in the display.--$550. for the entire display.

  113. Excavated Officer's variety of the Model 1851 sword belt plate.  This buckle was recovered many years ago here at Stones River and has the characteristic integrally cast wreath around the Eagle and finely detailed casting.  The plate remains in excellent condition with everything completely intact.--$325.

  114. Absolutely beautiful condition, excavated, coat size, Mississippi "I" (Infantry) uniform button.  This button was recovered from Camp Withers which was an 1862 Mississippi Infantry camp located near Estill Springs, Tennessee.  The button has a slick, chocolate brown patina with nice gold gilt in the "I" and around the stars and letters of Mississippi.  The shank is intact on the reverse with a "Hyde & Goodrich N. O." backmark.  You couldn't ask to dig a prettier one.--$475.

  115. Excellent condition, unused Union Patriotic cover picturing the "Liberty Bell" with the caption, "Proclaim Liberty throughout all the land - unto all the Inhabitants Thereof".--$48.

  116. Nice clear CDV of Civil War musician, Frank H. Emerson, from Brattleboro, Vermont, and a member of Co. H, 7th Vermont Infantry.  The image was taken by "C. L. Howe - Union Block - Brattleboro, VT".--$55

  117. Excavated, 1854 half-dime.  The coin shows circulation and was recovered from an 1863 Confederate camp near Shelbyville, Tennessee.--$45.

  118. Beautiful condition, excavated, circular, lead-filled, Federal Eagle breast plate.  This plate was recovered during the early 1970's from near Fredericksburg, Virginia, and about couldn't be nicer.  The face has a near reflective, brown patina, and the reverse has full lead and both loops intact.--$225.

  119. Excavated, .56 cal. Spencer carbine/rifle cartridge.  This cartridge was recovered many years ago from the position held by Wilder's Lightning Brigade at Hoovers Gap, Tennessee.  Excellent to display with your Spencer rifle or carbine.--$45.

  120. 1/6th plate tintype of a seated Federal soldier.  He is wearing a 4-button sack coat and a Patriotic scene can be seen behind him.  This image was purchased years ago from a Central Ohio estate sale, so it is very likely that he is an Ohio Volunteer Infantry soldier.  The image remains clear, but is slightly darker than perfect.--$150.

  121. Excellent condition, very ornate, cast brass, middle mount to an upper grade Federal Field & Staff Officer's sword.  The mount has a rich, never cleaned, aged brown patina.  It is quite hard to find a loose officer grade brass middle mount.--$65.

  122. Beautiful condition, unopened red packet of "Great Mogul" Superior playing cards.  This packet still has the complete original wrap which is extremely rare to find.--$395.

  123. Beautiful condition, cuff size, 1820 era Federal Militia button.  These buttons are often recovered from Confederate camp sites, but this example was recovered from an 1820 - 1830 era fort site in Florida.  It has a slick, reflective, green patina and shank intact.--$65.00

  124. Beautiful condition, Union Patriotic cover picturing an America Patriot carrying the US Flag forward.--$48.

  125. Non-excavated, "1842" date large cent.  This was found among items in a Confederate estate in Tennessee.--$38.

  126. SUPER RARE -- Confederate "College Hill Arsenal" - Nashville, TN. made Rebel Foot Officer's sword.  This is the sword only -- out of scabbard.  The blade has an aging grey patina, and a "faint hint" of Confederate engraving remains nearly the full length of the blade.  The leather grip is original, and really nice.--$4,850.SOLD

  127. Just brought in - Model 1840 Import Heavy Cavalry Saber, and Scabbard.  This saber is out of a local Southern estate and was almost surely Confederate carried.  Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest himself carried a similar saber at the beginning of the Civil War.  This saber has a bright clean blade, and the 3-branch brass guard has a "near chocolate" brown/bronze patina.  The grip was down to wood when it was brought in, and we have had Jeff Leathers restore it, and it looks great !!  The scabbard is really nice with an uncleaned grey/brown patina.  If you have always wanted a Confederate carried saber over your mantle, here is your chance !!--$895.

  128. Absolutely beautiful non-excavated Model 1851 cast brass eagle sword belt plate.  Although clearly manufactured a Union sword plate, this plate is out of a Southern Tennessee estate, and was almost surely "C.S." used.  It has a knee deep, never been cleaned patina.  I will pass along the Confederate soldier's name that likely wore it to the buyer.--$395.

  129. Very attractive, excavated, cast brass, Confederate manufactured Cavalry spur.  This style spur is sometimes associated with Mississippi Cavalry.  From the wear pattern, it appears to have been worn on the left boot.--$395.

  130. Super nice condition, non-excavated, Model 1851 solid cast brass Officer's Eagle sword belt plate with integrally cast wreaths.  The plate has a bench mark of #13 stamped into the reverse of the plate.  It has super nice detail, and you can see where the plate was actually worn.  It would be hard to find a nicer example.--$375.

  131. Original musket mainspring vise.  These are sometimes called a "Sergeant's Tool", because it was often the Sergeant's job to carry the mainspring tool for replacing broken mainsprings.  This is a non-excavated example retaining about 80% original bluing.  This would be a fine compliment to any Civil War firearms display.--$89.

  132. Regulation, Federal, leather sword knot with crisp, clear "E. Gaylord - Chicopee Mass" makers mark.  The sword knot remains reasonably pliable and would be a very nice addition to someone's 1840 or 1860 Federal Cavalry saber.  The only negative is that some of the leather tassels at the very end have broken off due to age.--$195.

  133. Unusual Union Patriotic Cover picturing Jeff Davis in a most decrepit state.  It carries the caption, "General agent of the Southern Confederate's Loan".  This Patriotic Cover was printed by "Proctor and Clark - 290 Washington St. - Boston".  This is one you do not see very often.--$55.

  134. Really pretty, Federal Patriotic Cover picturing a red white and blue bonnet with the caption, "The New Quaker Bonnet - 1861", a very colorful and seldom encountered Patriotic Cover.--$48.

  135. SUPER NICE example non-excavated Model 1851 cast beass sword belt plate with applied silver wreath.  This is the style with one-piece applied silver wreath, and has rays that go all the way around the plate.  It has a rich aged patina, and shows nice deep wear indicating lots of service.  It has a small "D50" benchmark.  The applied silver wreath remains 100% intact.--$375.

  136. Perfect condition non-excavated large size lead filled U.S. oval waist belt plate with arrow type hooks.  This buckle looks as nice now as it did when issued 160 years ago !!--$295.

  137. Early War Union Patriotic cover (envelope).  The logo has crossed Federal flags surrounded by all "34" (early War) States with the logo "WE ARE ALL HERE".  You don't see this one very often !!--$48.

  138. Group of assorted excavated Confederate Cavalry relics consisting of a portion of a brass cavalry spur, and two portions of brass stirrups.  These were recovered from a Texas cavalry camp site located near Unionville, TN.--$75. for all

  139. PAIR of excavated "cast brass" Confederate Cavalry Saber scabbard ring mounts.  These were recovered from an 1863 N. B. Forrest Confederate Cavalry camp located near Spring Hill, TN.  These are VERY hard to find when you need one !!--$150. for both

  140. Nice display recovered here at Stones River consisting of an IRON Confederate knapsack triangle, and a brass Union knapsack triangle.--$25.

  141. Smoking Pretty excavated rectangular Louisiana lead filled Confederate waist belt plate.  This beautiful Confederate State Seal waist belt plate was recovered several years ago from an 1863 Confederate winter camp located just South of Fredericksburg, VA.  The plate has a smooth chocolate patina, and super nice detail on the Pelican, nest, and babies.  The plate has full lead and all 3 attachment hooks intact.  When the plate was recovered there was some damage to the very tip of the lower left corner of the plate, and that has been professionally restored.  You literally can't see it !!!  This Louisiana State Seal would be "KILLER" in any museum or private collection.--$3,450.SOLD

  142. Very nice condition non-excavated 7 Ring Model 1858 Federal "Bullseye" canteen.  The canteen still has the original stopper and chain, as well as a portion of the original linen sling.  The pewter spout appears to have some initials on it, but I can't fully make them out.  Although this is clearly a Federal manufactured canteen - it came out of a local TN family, and was quite likely Southern carried.--$295.

  143. Absolutely beautiful, non-excavated, Model 1851 Officer's Eagle sword belt plate with integrally cast wreaths.  Although non-excavated, this buckle has an aged chocolate patina rivaling many excavated examples.  It has crisp detail and nice wear marks around the hook, indicating lots of actual field service.  It has such a beautiful, chocolate patina that the plate would nicely fit into either an excavated or non-excavated Civil War artifact collection.--$375.

  144. Quite rare bust view CDV image of Confederate General Sterling Price.  General Price served with distinction in numerous Trans-Mississippi Battles.  This image has a crisp "Anthony of New York" backmark.--$275.

  145. Very nice condition, Model 1864, Federal belt rig complete with belt, US buckle and brass keeper, US marked percussion cap box with percussion caps still inside, and very nice condition, Model 1864, .58 cal. cartridge box with embossed US oval, "Oliver - PA." makers mark, and original tins inside.  It is rare now to find a Federal belt rig complete with both boxes.--$1,250.

  146. Original, 7-ring, Model 1858, "Hadden - Porter" Federal bulls eye canteen.  This was recently purchased out of an Ohio estate and shows nice, honest wear.--$195.

  147. Very nice cased pair of Civil War 1/9th plate images.  One image is an ambrotype of a young, Federal Infantry soldier wearing 9-button, Federal Enlistedman's frock coat.  The second image is an older gentleman that we think to likely be his father.  The images were purchased years ago from a Central Ohio estate sale.  Case and both images--$250.

  148. Nice condition, non-excavated, "Colt" patent marked, double cavity, folding type iron bullet mold.  The mold has an elongated projectile of .318 caliber for the Pocket Model revolver, and a .36 caliber ball for the Model 1851 Colt Navy revolver.--$150.

  149. Excellent condition, small size powder flask with pewter body of clamshell design.  This flask would be a perfect compliment to display with your Civil War Era single-shot boot pistol or small caliber revolver.--$95.

  150. Drop-dead beautiful condition, 1/9th plate, molded thermoplastic image case.  This case has the very ornate outer cover with the Eagle perched atop of the Constitution and surrounded by stars with the American Shield above.  It is dated 1857 and is maker marked, "Littlefield, Parsons, & Co. - Manufacturers of Daguerreotype Cases".  This will be perfect if you have a super nice 1/9th plate image needing a case.--$195.

  151. Very nice condition, original GAR Membership Badge complete with American Flag ribbon and Infantry Lieutenant Crossbar.  It is rare to find this pin with the original American Flag ribbon.--$95.

  152. Extremely rare, large 1/4th plate, fully cased, outdoor multi-subject ambrotype.  In this image, you can see eight adults, one horse and bridle, and two children.  Two of the adults appear to have on military coats, and four of the adults have on tall, "stove pipe" hats.  There are buildings and a fence in the background.  This is a very cool image considering the number of subjects being outside and containing a horse in harness.--$550.

  153. Quite rare, 1/6th plate, fully cased tintype of a New York Zouave wearing his red cap with tassel.  He is also wearing a 4-button Union sack coat.  The image is cased in a scarce, molded thermoplastic "S. Peck & Co." improved "Union" case with an intricate military motif.  The image is somewhat dark but you can clearly see the subject.  The case is in very nice condition except does have one piece approximately 1 1/2 inch missing along one edge.  I do have a contact for restoring this break if wanted.  This is both an image and a case that you rarely see.--$395.

  154. Excellent condition unopened packet of Frankford Arsenal 20 Sec. Artillery Time Fuzes.  This is an original blue-green packet clearly marked "Frankford Arsenal - 1864 - 20 Second Fuzes".  This packet was in a museum at one time, and would be an excellent addition to any Civil War Artillery Collection.--$115.

  155. Extremely rare, fully cased, 1/4 plate ambrotype of two seated Confederate Cavalrymen.  One has a Colt Army across his chest, and the other has a Colt Pocket model across his chest.  Both are wearing bow ties and high top Cavalry boots and spurs.--$1,150.

  156. This was brought in by a local family that had an ancestor that served in the Confederate Cavalry.  The weapon is an import single shot horse pistol with a Southern conversion hammer like you have NEVER seen before.  The horse pistol has a hand crafted Southern lanyard ring to boot.  Hold this jewel up to your ear and all you hear is "Dixie" playing.--$895.

  157. Extremely rare, Leech & Rigdon, Memphis, Tennessee, Confederate manufactured Foot Officer's sword.  This is the Confederate sword along with a partial leather scabbard.  The blade remains clean, just beginning to darken with age.  It has the typical Confederate unstopped fuller.  The cast brass guard is 100% Memphis Novelty Works all the way with the distinctive Leech & Rigdon Officer's sword motif on both top and bottom.  This is a super rare Confederate Officer's sword, and in nearly 50 years, I could count the number of these that I have had on my two hands.  Better not let this one get away, because it could be many years before you see another one.--$5,950.

  158. Excavated .44 cal. Remington 1858 New Model Army revolver.  This was recovered many years ago among the limestone outcroppings on private property here at Stones River.  There have only been a small number of weapons recovered here over the years.  This one was recovered by Wade Buchanan during the 1970s.--$425.

  159. Beautiful photographic estate of Lt. Dan McConnell of the 99th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.  In this grouping is a crystal clear, fully cased, 1/6th plate tintype of Lt. McConnell.  This is a bust view, seated waist up, showing his frock coat, shoulder straps, and kepi with French Horn Infantry hat insignia.  Together with excellent military photograph of Lt. McConnell, there is additionally a fully cased 1/9th plate ambrotype of Lt. McConnell in civilian clothing.  In addition to these pictures is a half-cased ambrotype of Lt. McConnell in civilian clothing with his wife.  Also, there is a 1/6th plate ambrotype of Lt. McConnell's mother in a half-case.  In addition, there is a 1/9th plate ambrotype of a baby which we assume to be his child.  The 99th Ohio served all through Tennessee being at Stones River, Chickamauga, the drive toward Atlanta, and the Battles of Franklin and Nashville.  I purchased this group directly out of the family just days ago.--$495. for the entire five photograph estate.

  160. Very nice condition, Model 1851, Federal Cavalry belt rig with original buff belt and original cast-brass, Model 1851, Eagle sword belt plate with applied silver wreath.  The buff, leather belt is complete and remains soft and pliable with no breaks or repairs.  The cast-brass Eagle sword belt plate has a rich, aged patina with the silver wreath remaining 100% intact.  This is a nicer than usual Federal Cavalry belt rig.--$695.

  161. Absolutely beautiful condition large size lead filled S.N.Y. (State of New York) waist belt plate on the original arsenal black leather waist belt with the brass adjuster remaining intact.  They just don't get nicer than this one is, and any museum would be pleased to have it.--$1,150.

  162. Excellent condition small size pre-Civil War "militia" canteen complete with original butternut wool cover, and original linen sling.  This canteen has the original "tin spout" intact.  We recover remnants of these canteens in the 1863 Army of Tennessee Confederate winter camps here.  They are almost exclusively found in Confederate sites.  The canteen remains in excellent, museum grade condition.--$795.

  163. Beautiful condition, "Haiman" style, Confederate Dog River Cavalry saber and scabbard.  This saber is the is the style manufactured in Georgia by Haiman and has a very nice, never cleaned, unstopped fuller Confederate blade and a high copper content Confederate made guard and pommel cap.  The grip remains 100% intact and still has the original single strand copper wire.  The scabbard is a classic 1840 import and has had the rings and drag brass painted many years ago.  You couldn't ask for a prettier Confederate made Cavalry saber and iron scabbard.  This saber was on display in a museum for several years.--$2,950.

  164. Just in out of the local area, and without question Confederate carried.  This is a Model 1860 light Cavalry saber and scabbard.  This is a Federal issue saber but appears to have been Confederate captured, and the US blade markings have been removed.  The saber has a nice, clean blade and a crisp "Mansfield & Lamb" mark.  The original leather grip remains in perfect condition as well as the 3-branch brass guard.  The scabbard remains in excellent condition as well and is without even a single dent.  This is a very interesting Civil War saber with quite a story to tell.--$850.

  165. Model 1860 Federal light Cavalry saber that was just brought in out of the local area and was believed to have been Confederate carried.  The saber is maker marked "Mansfield & Lamb" and is dated "1864".  The saber's brass guard  is clearly bent in a manner definately indicating that the horse went down On The Brass Saber Guard at least once.  The saber is a Model 1860, but the scabbard is a Model 1840 likely because the scabbard was damaged when the horse went down.  Here is your saber if you are looking for one that saw action, and has a story to tell !!--$895.

  166. Just brought in by a local family, and is 100% untouched.  This is a very nice hand-me-down Confederate local made "CS DOG RIVER" Cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade has a pretty gently greying aged patina, and the brass guard has a thick - never touched - brown patina.  The grip is down to the wood with only a few fragments of the leather and single strands of iron wire.  The scabbard is a classic lap seamed - brass mounted CS made scabbard.  This is a very nice, straight out of the Southern estate and untouched for the last 150 years, Confederate manufactured, "Dog River" CS Cavalry saber and scabbard.--$3,850.

  167. Just in, a blacksmith-made, 17 inch, Confederate side knife constructed using the blade of a College Hill Armory Confederate Cavalry saber.  The brass pommel cap appears to be from an imported Cavalry Officer's saber.  This is a classic example of Confederates creating weapons from what they had.  The blade has the distinctive College Hill "pen knife" traits.--$850.

  168. Very nice, excavated, large oval, fat letter pattern, "SNY" (State of New York) oval waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered in 1973 near Salem Church, Virginia.  It has full, smooth lead, and all three attachment hooks remain perfectly intact.--$895.

  169. Beautiful condition, extremely rare, excavated, "E. Gaylord" backmarked, Federal Eagle breast plate.  This is a super nice plate with a smooth chocolate brown face, full lead, and a deep, sharp makers mark.  The "E. Gaylord" makers mark is one of the harder ones to find.--$425.

  170. Very attractive, Belgian made, 6-shot, 9 MM pinfire revolver.  This revolver has the loading gate intact as well as the cartridge ejector.  But, it is unfortunately missing the lanyard ring, and the action does not operate correctly.  It does has an excellent display look though and would be a nice addition to any Civil War collection.  Most of these saw Confederate service.--$595.

  171. Very pretty condition, non-excavated, large size, lead-filled, puppy-paw hook US oval waist belt plate.  This buckle has an excellent face with a smooth, aging, bronze/brown patina.  The reverse has full lead fill and is backmarked, "W. H. Smith - Brooklyn", and it has all three attachment hooks remaining intact.  About as nice as you're going to find.--$375.

  172. Nice clear 1/6th plate fully cased tintype of a Federal soldier wearing his kepi and also his Federal enlistedman's 9-button frock coat.  The image is cased in a Patented "Union" red-brown Thermoplastic case.--$350.

  173. Very pretty condition, ornately engraved, 7 MM, Belgian made pinfire revolver.  The revolver has ornate, brown gutta percha grips and has intact the loading gate, folding trigger, and cartridge ejector rod.  It is rare to find a pinfire revolver with all these elements remaining intact.  There is almost always one or two missing.--$650.

  174. This ranks as one of the absolute rarest and most sought after Confederate Officer's sword of the American Civil War.  It is a superb Firmin & Sons "Dolphin Head" Confederate Naval Officer's sword and is THE VERY ONE pictured in Albaugh's book, Photograph Supplement of Confederate Swords.  It is pictured on pages 78 - 80 and is attributed to John McIntosh Kell, Executive Officer of the CSS Alabama.  This sword is in excellent overall condition with amazing, fine etching including a Confederate Flag and crossed cannons.  The grip is shark skin and remains completely intact.  This sword comes with a professionally made contemporary replacement scabbard that is perfect in every detail.  With this sword comes a framed family albumin photograph of John McIntosh Kell.  Civil War relics just do not get much better than this.  It has been in a local collection for many years.--$35,000.

  175. Absolutely beautiful 1/6th plate tintype of two seated Federal soldiers, both wearing Infantry frock coats and regulation blue trousers.  One of the men has his kepi resting in his lap.  This image remains crystal clear and is housed in an extremely ornate patriotic black gutta percha case.  The case has an Eagle in the center with wings outspread by an American Flag and also a shield and a cannon with cannon balls.  This style patriotic case is very rare to find.--$395.

  176. Very nice condition, complete Federal waist belt rig including original waist belt, original .58 cal. cartridge box, and the original percussion cap box.  The belt itself remains complete and pliable with a beautiful arrow-hook pattern US oval waist belt buckle, and the brass length adjustor remains perfectly intact.  The cartridge box is a Model 1864 with embossed “US” and both cartridge tins remaining intact on the inside.  The leather percussion cap box has both belt loops and closure tab intact and has an embossed “US” mark on the outside flap.  There are quite a number of original percussion caps remaining inside.  This belt rig was on display in an Arkansas museum for a number of years and would be an excellent addition to any Civil War collection.--$1,250.

  177. Good, complete condition, Model 1851, Officer’s grade, cast brass, Eagle sword belt plate complete with belt, drops, and hangers.  This Officer’s belt rig came out of a Georgia estate and was most likely Confederate worn.  The leather shows evidence of actual service and wear.  Although remaining complete, the leather belt has several cracks and weak spots from wear.  The buckle itself retains about 80% gold gilt, and the rig as a whole displays beautifully.--$695.

  178. Nice condition, Model 1860, Light Cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade has a smooth, aging, gray/brown patina with blade markings of, "US - Emerson & Silver - Trenton, NJ - 1864 - US - DFM".  The brass guard has a smooth, dark, attic bronze/brown patina, and the grip and wire remain intact.  The scabbard has been nickel plated which suggests it was likely at some point on display in a GAR Veterans Hall.  The saber displays very nicely.--$795.

  179. Quite uncommon "J. E. Bleckman" Model 1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard.  The saber is clearly marked, and is out of a local Southern estate.  Bleckmann sabers were imported from Solingen, Prussia.  A Rebel Tennessee Cavalryman very likely carried this one !!--$795.

  180. Model 1850, Federal Field & Staff Officer's sword in original, brass mounted metal scabbard.  The blade on this officer's sword was at some point in time plated and has residue of old plating remaining today.  The cast brass guard remains in nice condition with a good bit of original gold gilt still visible.  The grip remains very nice with original shark skin wrap and wire.  The metal scabbard remains in nice condition as well and also has residue of old plating.  Over the years, I have discovered that a good many Civil War guns and swords that were plated were on display in old GAR meeting halls and UCV meeting halls.  Their thinking apparently was, if we plate them, we won't have to keep cleaning them.  This is a very attractive sword and scabbard with the cut-out "US" in the guard.--$950.

  181. Just brought in today, .36 cal., percussion double barrel boot pistol.  This little pistol has a smooth, chocolate brown, never cleaned patina, and the action of both barrels still works perfectly.  It is believed to have been carried by a Confederate ancestor.--$595.

  182. Absolutely beautiful condition, excavated, "Richmond Arsenal" style CS two-piece, tongue and wreath sword belt plate.  This buckle was recovered about 40 years ago from a Confederate Cavalry camp near Brandy Station, Virginia.  The two buckle halves were a belt length apart.  You couldn't ask for a nicer two-piece CS sword belt plate.--$3,250.

  183. Beautiful condition, coat size, Confederate Block "R" (Rifleman).  This button is in virtually mint condition with 100% bright gold gilt and a perfect reverse with "H.T. &B. - Manchester".  I don't think you could hope to find a more flawless example for your collection.(CW)--$650.

  184. Confederate manufacture "Dog River" style Confederate saber that was brought home from the Civil War, and made into a "tobacco cutting knife".  It was a very normal thing for Confederates to bring military items home from the war and adapt them to needs at home or on the farm.  This example has the classic "unstopped fuller" Confederate manufactured blade, and the "red brass" Southern style Cavalry saber guard.  The pommel cap has a casting flaw which is also a trait of Confederate made weapons.  This is a very classic example of how Southerners adapted Civil War weapons to civilian needs back at home.--$750.

  185. Nice condition, large size, arrow hook pattern, US oval waist belt plate on original black leather waist belt with brass adjustor remaining intact as well as an original leather percussion cap box marked, "C. S. Storms - Maker NY".  The cap box remains pliable and still has some original percussion caps inside.  This belt rig came out of a Central Ohio estate sale several years ago.--$695.

  186. Massive 20 inch blacksmith made Confederate bowie with leather scabbard.  The bowie has a 14 inch long, and 1 1/2 inch wide blade with a clip tip.  The eaglehead pommel cap is from an 1820 era militia sword.  The grip is bone, and has "the remnants" of the original leather sheath, but the leather sheath is about gone "to the great beyond".  This is a REALLY big knife actually resembling a short artillery sword !!--$1,450.

  187. Very attractive, Model 1864, .58 cal., Federal cartridge box with embossed US on the outside flap.  This cartridge box remains complete and pliable with both cartridge tins remaining intact inside.  With this cartridge box is an over-the-shoulder leather sling that was purchased and carried in 1963 for the 100 year anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.  On the sling is a beautiful condition, original, circular, Federal Eagle breastplate.  This cartridge box and sling displays beautifully and at a very reasonable price.--$650.

  188. Extremely rare, 100% gold gilted, Confederate Staff Officer CS36A1.  I don't see how this button could possibly be any nicer.  The face is flawless with 100% bright gold gilt, and the reverse remains perfect as well and is marked, "H. T. & B. Manchester".  This is a Confederate button that you will NEVER, EVER need to upgrade.--$1,150.

  189. Nice condition, Model 1864, .58 cal., Federal cartridge box.  This cartridge box has the embossed US oval on the flap, but during the Civil War Era had a standard US oval cartridge box plate attached over the embossed US mark.  The box is maker marked, "W. H. Wilkinson Maker - Springfield Mass."  This cartridge box has no flaking at all and remains quite pliable with both iron roller buckles intact as well as both belt loops, the leather closure tab, and both cartridge tins intact inside.  This is a really nice Civil War Federal cartridge box.--$595.

  190. Virtually drop dead beautiful MINT large size "puppy-paw" U.S. oval waist belt plate on it's original mint unissued brown buff leather belt.  This belt rig was no nicer 150 years ago than it is today !!--$695.

  191. Very pretty, non-excavated, family hand-me-down, large size, lead-filled, Civil War Martingale Heart.  This pattern Martingale Heart was most often Confederate used, and the family where this one came from had relatives that served in the Tennessee Cavalry CSA.  The heart has nice patina and has a number of small marks from actual service.  This would be a fine addition to any Confederate Cavalry display.--$595.

  192. Nice condition, 7MM, French pinfire revolver.  The original walnut grips are intact and in nice condition.  The loading gate, cartridge ejector rod, and folding trigger all remain intact.  The action works sometimes, and sometimes it does not.  It is difficult to find a Civil War Era pinfire revolver with all the little accessories intact.--$595.

  193. Very pretty condition Civil War era Belgian 7mm Pinfire 6 shot revolver.  Small Pinfire revolvers were very popular as a last resort weapon among Confederate officers.  It is difficult to find one of these that is all complete and functions properly.  This is a beauty with folding trigger - ejector rod - and cartridge door all remaining intact, and everything works perfectly.  The revolver has ornate gutta percha grips that are without a single chip.  This is a museum quality example.--$695.

  194. Very nice condition, flat or corner curio display case.  The case remains in very nice condition, is lighted, and has three shelves.  It stands approximately six feet tall, two feet wide, and one foot deep.--$325.

  195. Very pretty, single barrel, .58 cal., percussion musket made by Ketland of London.  This fowling rifle dates Civil War era, and is out of a local estate and actually has a military (Enfield) type ram rod.  According to family legend, a relative carried it to the Civil War in the very beginning as was often the case in the South.  The fowling rifle still has a strong main spring, and the action still works nicely (some of the time) !!  This historic old rifle would be fantastic hanging over the fireplace !!!--$650.

  196. Model 1860 Federal Navy Cutlass.  The large brass guard remains in nice condition, and the blade has a pleasing, gray/brown, aged patina.  The grip is down to wood, which they often are.  The markings on the blade are literally almost worn off, but under the glass, I can still see "186?".  Just a good, honest Naval Cutlass from the Civil War.--$450.

  197. Absolutely drop-dead beautiful excavated condition, coat size, CS127A2.  This is a coat size Confederate Cavalry with a blank back, but many believe they were made by Superior Quality.  It has a smooth, chocolate patina with perfect, straight shank and the nicest detail you could ever hope to see.  This button was dug many years ago from a Confederate Cavalry camp near Fredericksburg, Virginia.--$595.

  198. Model 1860 Light Cavalry saber that somehow has the three-branch guard missing and has never been taken apart.  The blade has a smooth, chocolate patina and is marked, "Mansfield & Lamb - US - 1864".  There has to be quite a story as to how the brass guard came to be missing from this saber.  The grip remains completely intact with full original wrap and wire.  This is a great relic for a very reasonable price.--$475.

  199. Beautiful condition, excavated, coat size, Mississippi "I" (Infantry).  This button was recovered many years ago from Camp Withers (an 1862 Mississippi Infantry brigade camp located near Allisonia Station on Elk River here in middle Tennessee.)  It has beautiful gold gilt, and a "Hyde and Goodrich" backmark with shank intact.  You couldn't ask to dig a prettier one, and this one hasn't even been completely washed off.--$595.

  200. Absolutely beautiful condition and extremely rare, non-excavated, coat size, Confederate Officer (C.S.A) button with "S. Buckley Birmingham" backmark.  This button has a rich, uncleaned, aged patina with a backmark crisp enough to read from four feet away.  "S. Buckley" Confederate Officer buttons are highly sought after, and this is a beauty.--$650.

  201. Absolutely beautiful condition, non-excavated, 23 MM, coat size, CS55A.  This is a beautiful, gilted, Confederate Navy with 100% bright gold gilt and backmarked, "Courtney & Tennent/S. C/Charleston".  This is one that you will never need to upgrade.--$1,450.

  202. Just in, and purchased directly from the family  - Smoking nice Confederate Cavalry estate belonging to Daniel Francis Taylor of Wayne County Mississippi.  Wayne County is located just North of Mobile , Alabama.  In this estate is a drop dead beautiful Atlanta style rectangle C.S.A. waist belt buckle on the original brown pig-skin belt.  The buckle has a rich aged patina, and wide tooth file marks all the way around it.  There is a fully cased, crystal clear 1/6th plate tintype of Daniel pictured holding his unstopped fuller "Dog River" Confederate Cavalry Saber.  The actual "Dog River Factory" was nearly within walking distance of his home !!!  In the image Daniel is wearing a Model 1851 Federal Cavalry Sword Belt rig which is also still with the estate.  His brass cased compass is with the estate, and still works perfectly.  There are two additional photographs in the estate.  One is an ambrotype of his Dad, and the other image is an ambrotype of a young lady and a wedding ring is with it.  I feel sure that is his wife.  There is also a bullet mold, and a powder horn that are attributed on a tag to being his.  Forty years ago I used to have family groupings like this brought in quite often, but that era is "Gone With The Wind" - and it is a once in a year or more thing anymore to get a really nice Confederate estate like this.  You are not going to see a nicer thick Atlanta style C.S.A. on pigskin than this one.--$7,850. For The Entire Estate.SOLD

  203. Extremely rare, Confederate carbine cartridge box created by hand altering a standard Model 1855 Federal musket cartridge box into a CS carbine box complete with wooden block.  It is easy to see the Southern alterations that were made in order to convert the cartridge box from a standard .58 cal. musket cartridge box to a much smaller carbine cartridge box with the wooden block.  This is out of the local area, and the family had relatives that served in the 8th and 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry CSA.  This will make an excellent addition to someone's Confederate Cavalry display.--$850.

  204. Very attractive Model 1851 "Script NY" sword belt plate on original black leather waist belt.  This is the early pattern Script NY with the very narrow tongue.  The belt is complete and remains pliable with only one weak spot that has been supported from the reverse for strength.  The plate has a rich aged patina and is one that you do not encounter very often.--$1,295.

  205. Very nice condition, .52 cal. rim fire, Joslyn Model 1864, single-shot cartridge carbine.  This carbine is serial number 5536 and has crisp action with some traces of original color.  The Joslyn carbine were used by the 4th and 8th Indiana Cavalry, 19th New York Cavalry, 13th Tennessee Cavalry, 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry, 3rd West Virginia Cavalry, 2nd Wisconsin, 1st Nebraska Cavalry, and 11th Ohio Cavalry.  This is a nice quality carbine that could literally still be fired today.--$1,650.

  206. Beautiful excavated large size oval "VMM" (Volunteer Maine Militia) cartridge boxplate.  This plate was recovered about 40 years ago on private property near Port Hudson, LA.  The face has a slick chocolate brown patina and sharp, crisp letters and the plate has literally never even been rinsed off.  The plate is the pattern ""VMM" with very little lead in the back - Actually just barely enough to keep the wire loops in place.  Rusty residue of the wire loops still remains.  This is one of the prettiest "VMM"s from that area that I have seen.--$1,150.

  207. Very pretty condition, Model 1861, US Navy rifle saber bayonet.  This style saber pattern bayonet was made for the Model 1861 Plymouth Navy rifle.  This example has a bright, clean blade marked, "Collins & Co- Hartford, Conn."  The cast brass guard remains in perfect condition with the attaching spring intact and strong.  The saber bayonet remains in its original leather scabbard, and we have added a reproduction leather carrying frog for display.  If you have a Model 1861 Plymouth Navy rifle, this would make a fantastic compliment to complete your musket display.--$650.

  208. Nice, clean, Model 1850, Foot Officer's sword (without scabbard) out of a Central Ohio estate.  The blade remains clean with clearly visible engraving from top to bottom.  The brass guard remains in very nice condition with rich, aged patina and gold gilt showing through in areas.  The grip has original sharkskin and some of the original wire.  The sword shows honest wear and no doubt saw action.--$595.

  209. Very pretty condition, Model 1840, NCO (Non-commissioned Officer) sword and scabbard.  The sword blade remains bright and clean with a crisp "Ames Mfg. Co. - 1864 - ADK - US" blade marking.  The cast brass guard remains in perfect condition.  The sword remains in its original leather scabbard, and the scabbard is complete but does have an old repair to a weak area a few inches above the brass drag.  This Model 1840 NCO sword and scabbard is definitely nicer than most that you see.--$695.

  210. I've just purchased 10,000 mixed excavated Civil War bullets.  Bag of 50 mixed dropped and fired U.S. and C.S. bullets (Aproximately 2/3 dropped and 1/3 fired) - each bag includes a variety of different type bullets at a low cost of $1.78 per bullet--$89. per bag.

  211. Really nice reproduction US Model 1840 short Mountain Howitzer on a very nicely crafted white oak carriage.  The barrel is 33 inches in length with a bore of 2.5 inches.  The carriage is 80 inches tip to tip in length, 49 inches wide, and 43 inches high.  The owner has fired the cannon with powder and wadding only numerous times.  This will be a beautiful piece to display under a gazebo in front of an Antebellum home.--$7,500.  You pick it up here or we can likely arrange delivery for a fee.

  212. 40 volumes of UCV magazines nicely bound by the year and including 1893 - 1932 with 3 volumes of indexes.  I have found the Confederate Veterans magazines to be an excellent research source.  We are offering this complete set of bound UCV magazines for less than $19 per volume.--$750.

  213. Super, super rare and in beautiful condition, Model 1849, long barrel, Colt Pocket revolver with all matching serial numbers of 211975.  This revolver is inscribed to and was carried by Confederate General Thomas Benton Smith and what a story General T. B. Smith has to tell.  General Thomas Benton Smith was born near Mechanicsville, Tennessee, and grew up on a farm near Triune, Tennessee.  General Smith was widely known in the area as being incredibly, intellectually gifted.  By age 15, General Smith had been given a patent on a locomotive "cow-catcher" and appeared to be headed toward a lucrative career in railroading.  When the Civil War came, young Thomas Benton Smith was enrolled in the prestigious Nashville Military College in Nashville, Tennessee.  Upon the outbreak of the Civil War, Thomas Benton Smith would raise the unit that eventually became known as Co. B of the 20th Tennessee Infantry under the command of Col. Joel A. Battle.  At Shiloh, the regiment suffered over 50% casualties including the capture and imprisonment of the regiment's Colonel, Joel A. Battle.  Upon reorganization, a month after the battle, his fellow soldiers elected Thomas Benton Smith as their new Colonel.  As Colonel of the 20th Tennessee, he led them at Murfreesboro where he was shot through both the breast and left arm.  Over the coming months, Col. Smith recovered, and at Chickamauga, Col Smith was again wounded.  At Missionary Ridge, the brigade commander, Col. Tyler was wounded, and Col. Thomas Benton Smith was assigned command of the entire brigade.  Through the fighting toward Atlanta, Col. Thomas Benton Smith was so impressive that, on July 29, 1864, while in front of Atlanta, he received his commission as Brigadier General CSA.  At this point, he was the youngest Brigadier General in the Army of Tennessee.  On December 16, 1864, on the apex of Shy's Hill at the Battle of Nashville, stood the tattered remnants of the 20th Tennessee Volunteer Infantry.  At approximately 4:00 pm, on December 16, 1864, the Federal Infantry overran the Confederate lines on Shy's Hill at the Battle of Nashville.  General Thomas Benton Smith had been ordered by Confederate General William B. Bate to "hold the line at all hazards".  General Thomas Benton Smith and a small squad of his soldiers fought until they were totally surrounded, and at the bitter end, held a white handkerchief over his head surrendering himself and his few remaining men.  General Thomas Benton Smith was approached by Col. William Linn McMillan who appeared to be inebriated and began to curse and berate Gen. Smith.  All witnesses stated that General Smith's simple response to Col. McMillan was to state that, "I am a disarmed captured prisoner."  Col. McMillan was so enraged that, according to witnesses, he appeared temporarily insane.  The Colonel became so enraged that he drew his saber and struck General Thomas Benton Smith three times over the head, each blow cutting through Gen. Smith's hat and crashing into his skull.  Shocked by the action of their own officer, nearby Federals rushed General Smith to a field hospital where the attending surgeon examined the wound and remarked, "Well, sir, you are near the end of your battles, for I can see the brain oozing through the gap in your skull."  Much to everyone's surprise, the boy General, Thomas Benton Smith, would survive these horrific blows.  Unfortunately, in a short time following the war, General Thomas Benton Smith had to be admitted to the Tennessee State Asylum, also known as the Tennessee Central State Psychiatric Hospital.  On some days, General Smith appeared near normal while on other days he was ordering his troops forward.  Many more years passed until, on May 21, 1923, General Thomas Benton Smith was released from his earthly bondage.  His grave rests with his former comrades in the Confederate Circle of Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee.  By all measures, Confederate General Thomas Benton Smith was a hero in every regard, and whoever becomes caretaker of his Colt revolver should treasure it and preserve and protect it.  This artifact is nothing less than an Absolute Civil War Southern Treasure.--$28,500.SOLD

  214. Extremely rare to recover, massive 14 inch Confederate bowie knife blade recovered from the camp of the 8th Texas Cavalry.  This bowie knife was made from a huge rasp, and you can still see remnants of some of the rasp teeth in areas.  Apparently the Texas guys were much like Crocodile Dundee, "No, this is a knife."  This will be a fine addition to any excavated Confederate weapons display.--$750.

  215. Super rare, one of less than five known, excavated, kepi size, Confederate manuscript "A" button.  This beautiful button was recovered near Savannah, Georgia.  The button has a backmark, but is so tiny that I am not sure what it is, but my best guess is "Super Fine".  They just don't get nicer or rarer than this little gem.--$1,250.

  216. Extremely rare, non-excavated, coat size, Charlotte Military Institute, Charlotte, North Carolina button.  This is "SU 55" in Albert and has a RMDC backmark of "Scovill Mfg Co/Waterbury".  This is an extremely rare Confederate used North Carolina Civil War button to come by in non-dug state with 90% bright gold gilt.  I do not recall ever having one of these non-dug before.(CW)--$795.

  217. Extremely RARE non-excavated CS107A3 - Confederate Coat Size non-excavated Script "A".  This button does actually show field use.--$795.

  218. Beautiful condition, excavated, coat size, Mississippi "Militia" button.  This is an MP5A with the plain star and the word "Mississippi" perimetering the outside edge.  I personally recovered this button about 40 years ago from a Mississippi campsite located near Tullahoma, Tennessee.  This button remains absolutely solid as a rock.--$850.

  219. Model 1851, Federal Officer's cast brass Eagle sword belt plate with integrally cast wreaths on its original leather belt.  The belt remains pliable with no breaks or weak spots.  The cast brass Eagle Officer's buckle has a very nice, uncleaned, aged brown patina and would make a very nice addition to any Civil War display.--$650.

  220. Super rare, original die - counter die - and cut out die for the scarcest Sheridan Cavalry Corps badge.  These items have been in an old New England collection for many, many years.  They were originally purchased from Bannermann's Island, and I was able to purchase them as part of settling the estate.  I really don't have a clue how to price this, as in over 50 years - I have never seen one of these offered for sale.  SO -- I am just going to take a guess, and this price very well may be less than 50% of this group's actual value.--$1,500.

  221. Confederate tin drum canteen with original linen strap.  The canteen measures 6 3/4 inches by 2 inches.  It has all three sling strap holders intact as well as the tin spout and cork stopper.  There appears to be some soldier initials in old brown ink on the linen sling.--$795.

  222. Very attractive, excavated, large oval, lead-filled, "SNY" (State of New York) waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered over 30 years ago from private property near Cold Harbor, Virginia.  It has a smooth, chocolate brown patina on the face with full lead and all three hooks present on the reverse.  This plate would make an excellent addition to any collection.--$895.

  223. Regulation, black leather, Federal Civil War Enlistedman's US waist belt rig with original percussion cap box still intact.  The waist belt remains soft and pliable with no breaks or weak spots.  The buckle has a nice uncleaned, aged patina with all attaching hooks remaining intact.  Original Civil War percussion caps are still in the cap box.  Every Civil War collection should have a nice example of a typical Federal Enlistedman's waist belt rig.--$650.

  224. Quite scarce, Model 1839, small oval, US waist belt plate on original leather belt.  The original percussion cap box remains intact on the belt and still has percussion caps inside.  The belt is quite short and was probably a bit longer to begin with even for skinny Civil War soldiers.  You do not often see this small size, early model US oval on belt for sale.--$595.

  225. Regulation, black leather, Federal Civil War Enlistedman's US waist belt rig with original percussion cap box still intact.  The waist belt remains soft and pliable with no breaks or weak spots.  The buckle has a nice uncleaned, aged patina with all attaching hooks remaining intact.  Original Civil War percussion caps are still in the cap box.  Every Civil War collection should have a nice example of a typical Federal Enlistedman's waist belt rig.--$650.

  226. A few days ago - April 10th, 2017 - was one of life's very best days.  My 3rd granddaughter (Isabella Rose) was born to my younger daughter Savannah Cynthia and her husband Luke.  Isabella Rose was born at 1:10 p.m. weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. and was 19 1/4" long.  She appears very healthy and has a head full of dark brown hair.  To me, she looks like a near exact duplicate of her older sister, Lila Magnolia.  The birth went perfectly, and we hope to have both coming home soon.  Lila is very proud of her new baby sister, and we hope that sentiment lasts.

  227. lilapic1.JPG (83855 bytes)lila2poppy.JPG (18033 bytes)lila3asleep.JPG (20264 bytes)lila5profpic.png (771077 bytes)lila5wrapped.jpeg (262144 bytes)lila4andmomhosp.JPG (141046 bytes)lila6reaction.JPG (23590 bytes)lila7goodmorning.jpg (65573 bytes)lila8happytues.jpg (59827 bytes)lili10pinksocks.JPG (26317 bytes)lila11withana.JPG (27622 bytes)lili12cheerldr.JPG (93658 bytes)savannahcheer.JPG (36520 bytes)lila13easterbunny.JPG (118941 bytes)lilasheep.JPG (27660 bytes)lilasthrnbell.JPG (28647 bytes)lilakitchen.jpg (37664 bytes)lilainstrawberries.JPG (702058 bytes) volcheerleader.JPG (647692 bytes)Meet "Lila Magnolia Blackwelder" !!!  She is my younger daughter - Savannah Cynthia and her husband - Luke Blackwelder's first child.  She was born December 4, 2013 at 3:25 pm weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long.  She was born with a head full of dark brown hair and a fine set of lungs.  She has a wonderful disposition, and loves to smile and giggle.  I plan to do my best to spoil her beyond belief !!!!

  228. annasoccer.JPG (39064 bytes)poppyana&rachJPG.JPG (253237 bytes)anastasiaschool.JPG (25834 bytes)larrya.jpg (610641 bytes)NEW PICTURE !!!  Guess who is celebrating 1 year old today ??  Yep -- "Lady A - Anastasia" .  I  just got back from Houston, TX. visiting my first "Grandchild - Lady-A" {Anastasia}.  She is an absolute little doll and has everyone wrapped around her tiny, little finger.  She has arrived at the conclusion - "If I'm awake, somebody best be holding me if you know what's good for you" -- {otherwise I'll give you the business} !!!  She and I have a lot in common -- Two of our favorite things on earth to do is "Eat and Sleep" !!!!  Jonathan {the pup} is a wonderful "Big Brother" -- As a matter of fact - He has a little sweater that has "Only Child" crossed out and "Big Brother" written beneath it.  She is something like 11 months old and already weighs 23 lbs. -- Texas thing I'm told !!!   {Make that "5 YEARS" old now !!!!}  WOW --- Time sure gets away !!!!  And now ANOTHER year !!!!   I'm getting SOOO old, but beats the alternative !!!

  229. forrestprint.JPG (71374 bytes)Beautiful and tough to come by 1973 print of General Nathan Bedford Forrest that was done by the Sons of Confederate Veterans over 30 years ago.  The print is BIG measuring 24 inches by 30 inches before framing and is absolutely breathtaking once it's matted and framed.  I seldom get these in anymore.--$89.
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