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Hardee Hat Pin: Near perfect Hardee Hat Pin (aka Jeff Davis pin) dug long ago in Kennesaw, GA (Big Shanty). No breaks* or repairs, no ground action, slick patina. (*One very tiny crack, less than 1/8” long in Eagles foot). Most of hooks remain, although one small section of loop broke off (but is included).

MD639GEJJ

$235

Bullet Shot Into Bullet Extractor: Very cool piece, with known provenance (found near Mud Creek Lines, Georgia). It is a three ring Federal Minie bullet with a standard “screw” type bullet extractor. Soldier tried to extract the bullet, the extractor came loose from ramrod, so he fired the bullet and extractor to clear the barrel. Fairly rare, and as cheap and authentic “bullet struck” relic as you’ll find.  

MD638CJJJ

$125

1700s Copper Kettle Piece: Approximately 3 ½ “ x 7” found at Rocky Mount, South Carolina. Looks like bottom edge may have had pieces cut from it, hard to tell. Copper was highly prized by Native Americans and such shards were often used as trade items.  

MD631JAJJ

$10
Flintlock Ramrod Guide: Looks like type found on early trade rifles. Brass. Recovered near Charleston, SC.

MD579JAJJ

$8
Musket Tompion Cap: Used with a cork to keep water out of gun barrel. This style is different from the normal US issue, more crude. Might be a CS made item? Shown on page 98 of Crouch's Civil War Artifacts. From South Carolina Low Country. 

MD611JAJJ

$9
  Musket Tompion Cap: Used with a cork to keep water out of gun barrel. This is the style typically seen.  Shown on page 98 of Crouch's Civil War Artifacts. From South Carolina Low Country.  

MD610JAJJ

$7

Pistol Trigger Guard: Not sure what kind, may be boot pistol, spur trigger style. Cast brass. Dug in South Carolina Lowcountry. 

MD637JAJJ

$12

Enfield Nose Cap: One side "rolled" over, maybe hit by bullet...shell...or...plow? Nice pretty green patina.

MD591JBJJ

$10
Model 1842 Musket Sideplate: Recovered in Savannah, Georgia . Rusty as dug but solid.

MD557JAJJ

$6
Musket Mainspring With Field Repair: Neat! The soldier has jammed a wad of lead between the spring, probably to increase spring pressure on a worn out mainspring. A neat example of ingenuity on a near perfect mainspring! From South Mtn/Wilderness area.

MD451JIJJ1

$25
Enfield Gun Sight: Complete, cleaned and coated for display. Iron grained  slightly on sides. From South Mtn/Wilderness area.

MD458JIJJ1

$15
Large Sling Hook: Larger size, used for  belt adjusters only, I think. This one has part of leather remaining. Approximately 3 Inches long. From South Carolina Low Country  

MD615JAJJ

$7
Sling Hook: Commonly seen size, used for both musket slings and belt adjusters. This one has part of leather remaining. Approximately 2 1/2 Inches long. Shown on page 195 of Crouch's Civil War Artifacts. From South Carolina Low Country  

MD614JAJJ

$6

Enfield Trigger Guard: From North Georgia, beautiful sea green patina. Broken from a violent blow, and stretched out nearly straight.

MD624JAJJ

$6
Cast Brass Target Rifle Buttplate: Found in Charleston, SC. Unsure of type, but Bannermann's old catalogue shows a very similar one on a mid 1800s weapon. Very heavy (almost a pound) to help steady gun. Target rifles were also used by sharpshooters, as well as in competition. A very unusual piece of history to dig. JUST ADDED!

MD645JAJJ

$20
Token? Maybe so, maybe not. Has reeded edge so it was more than a tool tag or something. Slightly smaller than a quarter, one side is stamped "25" and "101" Other side is blank although it almost looks like there's something lightly engraved. Hard to say. It was found in a Union Camp near Beaufort, SC. Has top section missing, as per photo.

MD443JAJJ

$15

Harmonica Remains: Both reed plates, one end still attached. Rare to find them still connected. Civil War era, found at Rocky Mount, South Carolina.  

MD630JAJJ

SOLD
Jeweler's Universal Watch Key: One of these is shown in Civil War Artifacts by Howard Crouch's on page 52. Unfortunately, this one is only the holder, the keys having been unscrewed. Still a neat piece and rarely seen.

MD582JAJJ

$7

Keg Bung: Actually, a partial, as this is only the valve handle. Used to dispense liquid from old wooden kegs. Slick patina, brass, this one is probably pre Civil War. From Charleston area.

MD625JAJJ

$5
Straight Razor Blade: Blade looks to have been sharpened beyond belief. Still very representative of those found wherever the soldiers went.

MD578JAJJ

SOLD
Eagle 1860's Hand Saw Disc: These are the ones that so often are misidentified as a button when shaft is missing. Actually they were mounted on handsaws of the period. Marked "Warranted Superior" with a droop wing eagle. This one is complete, found in Savannah, GA             

MD377JAJJ

$10
Eagle 1860's Hand Saw Disc: These are the ones that so often are misidentified as a button when shaft is missing. Actually they were mounted on handsaws of the period. Marked "Warranted Superior" with a droop wing eagle. This one is complete but shank is bent over, found in Savannah,.    

MD378JAJJ

$10
Tin Cup or Pot Handle: Typical Civil War Style, found in Stafford, VA. Has odd hinge on end.

MD419JAJJ

$8
Keeper or???: This is thin brass, and has tabs like are seen on belt keepers that are standard issue. Shaped like an arrow. Otherwise, I have no clue as to what it is. Might be a real sleeper! Found at Wilderness/South Mountain Area.    

MD513JDJJ1

$5
  "J B Williams Est 1840" Pewter Lid:  Near as we can tell, this went to a shaving accessory or talc product. Found at a Civil War fort in Florida, it appears to be a period item. Silver plated pewter.  

MD284JFJJ

$10
Bone Toothbrush: Classic Mid 1800's, just like the soldiers used .Missing only the horsehair bristles and one row of holes,  Nice solid slick bone, 6 1/4" long 

MD266JDJJ

$20
Lead Confederate Cap Box Finial: Found at Jonesboro, GA, this is the distinctive lead style found on most CS cap boxes. This one still has the dirt on it!

MD608JAJJ

$15
Lead Confederate Cap Box Finial: Found at Jonesboro, GA, this is the distinctive lead style found on most CS cap boxes. Even has part of leather remaining!

MD607JAJJ

$15
Brass Finials for Cartridge and Cap Boxes: These, although dug, were specially selected by Greybird as useable by re-enactors, or to replace missing ones. As dug, could be cleaned up if you do use them; otherwise, great relics!

MD3JAJA

 

 

$4 ea

 

 
Poncho Grommets: These were the standard grommets used on the ponchos issued to the Civil War soldiers. All are in good dug condition. Found near Murfreesboro, TN. MD39JEJJ

$1 each
Equipment Rivets: These brass rivets were used on cartridge boxes, saddles, sword belts, and much more by the Armies of both sides. Specify large, medium, or small if you have a preference. Dug near Murfreesboro, TN.

MD40JEJJ

$1 each
Knapsack/Sword Belt Rivets: Made of cast brass, used by both sides. Held the straps together on the knapsacks and sword hangers.

MD82JAJJ

$2 each
Unfired Percussion Caps: These were what made the old muskets shoot. These were found near Chattanooga, Tennessee.

MD45XJJBE

 $1 each
Fired Percussion Caps: These were used and discarded near Chattanooga, Tennessee.

MD46XJJBE

 .50 each

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