Quintards soldiers pocket manual of devotions was one civil war chaplains. Also see illustrations of wounds and civil war minnie balls in the medical and. Here are two civil war era photos that came in small embossed leather covered wooden cases. The abs, along with other religiousbased organizations, began to distribute pocket bibles to both confederate and union soldiers. American civil war swords and weapons atlanta cutlery. You can also explore other items in the knives, folding knives yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you. The little ol pocketknife was probably the most used cutting edge item in the civil war.
Double edge spear point style with a nice blade and no sign of modern sharpening, mixed bright and gray blade. Finely engraved casing with a cavalry trooper on horseback with drawn sabre galloping before a fort. Rifle and infantry tactics, revised and improved second edition volume 1 1861 volume 1 schools of the soldier and company instruction for skirmishers, by col. Case civil war commemorative knife battle of bull run. The division of the states led to a wide range of weaponry, uniforms, and currency that are now items for.
This folding mirror is made like the original old pocket mirrors. This is a fantastic item, it is a pocket bible printed during the civil war, measuring 4 34 x 3 x 34. American civil war for sale at online auction rare. The american civil war also known by other names was a civil war in the united states from 1861 to 1865, fought between the northern united states loyal to the union and the southern united states that had seceded from the union and formed the confederacy. Finely engraved casing with a cavalry trooper on horseback with drawn sabre galloping before a fort civil war pocket watch for sale, we appraise, buy, sell and collect civil war pocket watches and artifacts with inscriptions, presentations and engraving. Were always looking to buy great antiques, and were open to trades. Civil war lee pocket knife civil war stuff online store. I have seen one similar in the smithsonian american history museum in dc and also i have a book that shows a bible that was struck by a bulletball. Dixie gun works was formally founded in 1954, but it could be said that dixie gun works actually began many years before. While violence and destruction reigned supreme during the civil war, the american bible society abs waged another kind of war. Weapons used in the war between the states ranged from guns, knives and swords for personal combat to large cannons for battlefield combat. The blue download links below should get you started.
Civil war style pocket watch chain with knot link 14k gold plated made in usa. I think its a handsome piece, but vcvrelics is right that the identity of ac moorehead could make a big difference if you can determine that. Pocket war is a strategic turnbased war game much like the old empire, or modern day advanced wars games. A close look at the pocket watch of a civil war surgeon the atlantic. Check out jonathan snellenburgs antiques roadshow appraisal of this e. In 49 bc, right at the beginning of the civil war, caesar struck a coin series in his name showing an elephant trampling a snake on one side, and the emblems of his position as chief priest of rome on the other fig. Period correct examples show up for sale here periodically. If youre into history, whether it be civil war history or knife history, these knives make. There is no fee to download and use any photos from the online collections of the. Civil war pocket watches page 3 military memorabilia.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Personal values and political motives of civil war soldiers. My students get excited about each activity we use from it. Now, collecting some of these relics is easier than ever, thanks to ebay. Our appraisals archive contains thousands of antiques roadshow appraisal videos and valuable information spanning nearly 20 years worth of series episodes. Love documentries from the middle 20th century on the civil war.
The homespun storage bag is made of homspun fabric and has one utensil pocket on the inside. Pocket war is a simple yet engaging strategic turn based war game with vast expansion possibilities, and endless hours of gameplay. American civil war, war between the states, civil war, collectibles, antiques, memorabilia plus price guides for many militaria and collectibles, antiques, and memorabilia. The american civil war started with oldfashioned infantry charges and cavalry attacks, but ended with weapons of great firepower and mass destruction. Sign up for our eblast list and get a onetime coupon code sent straight to your inbox. Personal items for the civil war comb, razor, folding mirror, soap.
Whitneys first opportunity to become involved with the manufacture of handguns occurred in 1847, when sam colt received a contract for 1,000 revolvers during the war with mexico. According to information from the antique gun shop where ive purchased most of mine, the colt pocket models havent held their value like the big militaries m. Since 1981, weve seen, bought, and sold it all, from minie balls and buttons to confederate battle flags and cannons. If youre someone whos passionate about american history, you likely understand the gravity of having a war relic in your home. Get the best deals on antique pocket watches 18601869 when you. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Some of these books go into great detail about the american civil war, and some these selections include maps and posters from the civil war era. I have yet to see the document, but his description indicates that it includes information about the campaigns the. In 1931, turner kirkland paid seventy five cents for a dug 1849 colt pocket pistol, which began a lifetime of buying and trading antique guns and parts. Guide to finding civil war photographs the center for civil war. Get the best deals on original civil war documents when you shop the largest online selection at. Evaluating pocket surgical cases or kits is very, very difficult because there is no absolute description of the instruments that will be found in the leather container. Many of our biblio booksellers offer antique and rare civil war books that would add great value to your book collection.
The set remains one of the most collected trading card sets of alltime, commanding continued attention on the secondary market. The american civil war took place across the continental united states from 1861 to 1865. You start with a single city that can produce a variety of war machines. The lists are taken from the tiemann catalog as well as the military lists. While we also spend time in the textbook, the history pocket activities better serve to engage students, emphasize key factors in the civil war, and help students retain the information. They look like the size that could easily fit in your pocket, and one has glass on the cover, to show the womans portrait thru it. The souldiers pocket bible was a pamphlet version of the protestant bible that was carried by the soldiers of oliver cromwells new model army during the english civil war.
These volumes were printed in the south during the civil war. Dixie gun works muzzleloading, blackpowder and rare antique. You start with a city that can produce a variety of war machines. Petits tourniquet, but every one may put into his pocket a stick of wood six inches long, and a. Theres hardly any preparation neededjust lots of construction paper. Case civil war commemorative knife battle of bull run has been discontinued by case and is no longer available. By choosing what to manufacture, and sending orders to your troops, you give your troops the guidance they need to vanquish the other players. The confederate soldiers pocket manual of devotions. We have highly collectable civil war rifles and civil war muskets for sale in our large inventory of u. The interior is velvet and elaborately floral embossed metal. The sheer utility alone made them must carry tools. Civil war soldiers pocket bible, dated 1851 sold yankee. The war began when eleven southern states seceded from the union to form the confederate states of america in protest of the emancipation of slaves.
It features battles, political intrigue, espionage, technology development, foreign relations, civic duty and citizenship, patriotism, nationalism, philanthropy, humanitarian assistance, liberation, and military occupation and much more. The coin in figure 1 is extremely significant because it presents the same imagery of a coin issued by julius caesar. The gentleman wishes to sell a framed copy of his distant relatives post war discharge certificate. List of instruments typically found in a civil war pocket surgery kit or case and examples of poststerilization 1880s instruments.
Comb, razor, folding mirror, button polish board, wallets used. Value of personalized 1849 pocket revolver small arms. The title page reads the new testament of our lord and saviour jesus christ. Antique civil war pocket watch dallas texas robert e. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below. Seems like they were more connected to this important time in american history. The watch movement the part of the watch that ticks is well cared for, a sign of a valued possession.
Read more about the civil war in our learning center. Civil war volumes box set paperback box set, november 12, 1986. One of the relics my family has is a new testament pocket sized bible that our family descendant carried with him throughout the war. The whitney arms company manufactured muskets for the government and would continue to do so during the war between the states. I received a call a few days ago from a family member of a civil war veteran. Hello, we have a civil war rifle we would like to have an estimate of value on we would like to sell it, however, we have taken it to multiple places and no one can value it because they are not familiar with it and cannot find the manufacturer in their reference books. See more ideas about sewing pockets, purses and bags and antique clothing. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
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