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Nothing is quite as historical as an artifact that is dug from the ground. We can tell a lot about the soldiers by examination of the actual equipment they carried and lost while in camp or battle. There is also a certain satisfaction in knowing that these relics were rescued from destruction, either from bulldozers, or the natural elements themselves. Please note that all relics offered by Greybird were legally found, and offered for sale as such. We hope you'll find something of interest here...

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Description	Item #	Price
Civil War Coffee Boiler: Rarely seen, mainly because they disintegrated in the ground. This one had a good start, but was dug from a hut site at the Union Winter Camps at Belle Plane, VA, before it completely dissolved. Missing bottom, handle and lid. Still, a hard to get item in any condition and would look good in a camp display. Cleaned (as much as practical) and coated to prevent further rust. Approximately 5.75" tall x 4" at base, and 3" at top.	MD533JCJJ	$18
"Eagle" Lock Fly: Very neat piece, has a spread eagle, and found in South Mtn/Wilderness area. These brass pieces covered the keyhole on mid 1800's padlocks. The Eagle is a scarcely seen piece, though.	MD518JFJJ	$12
Homemade?? Star: Actually, it is more of a sunburst, and may be too even to be hand cut. Made from thin brass. An interesting piece for sure. I have no idea what it was used for. about 1.320" across. Found at Wilderness/South Mountain Area.	MD495JFJJ1	$15
Officer's False Braid Shoulder Bar: Very solid condition, stamped brass, no ground action, and gilt remains in the recesses. These are hard to find. About half of this one is missing. This one was found at the Wilderness...makes you wonder who it belonged to.	MD483JBJJ1	$35
Issac Campbell Confederate Knapsack Hook: These are hard to find, and a great documented Confederate relic imported through the blockade. No markings as all are unmarked, but made by S Issac Campbell of London. From Wilderness-South Mountain area..	MD460CJJJ1	$60
HEAVY Cast Brass Hook: Either a belt adjuster or musket sling hook, but it is crude and heavy. I would say it's Confederate made, as the rivets aren't even laid out straight. Over 3" long Found at South Mountain/Wilderness, VA area.	MD482JEJJ1	$9
Union Cavalry Spur: Cast brass standard military issue.Has both strap loops missing. One branch half there, other 1/4 there. Has the fancy pattern on rowel piece. No rowel.	MD538JEJJ	$15
Blacksmith Made Spur: Civilian style, very small, might be for a child or woman. Cleaned and coated iron. Found at Wilderness/South Mountain Area.	MD500JAJJ1	$20
Iron Spur: Civilian style or light military, early 1800's, both strap holders broken off, no rowel. From the Wilderness/South Mountain area. As dug, not cleaned nor coated.	MD543JDJJ	$8
Cavalry Hoof Pick: This is a well made model with a handle, designed so a trooper could carry it easily. I'm beginning to think that these were actually the US issued items, they are so well made (most I've seen before are more crude) .This one has the point curved more than most, likely a trooper modification.. Used to clean out stones and such from the hoof. From the Wilderness/South Mountain area.	MD541JEJJ	$14
Cavalry Hoof Pick: This is a well made model with a handle, designed so a trooper could carry it easily. I'm beginning to think that this style were actually the US issued items, they are so well made (most I've seen before are more crude) . Used to clean out stones and such from the hoof. From the Wilderness/South Mountain area.	MD542JEJJ	$12
Cast Brass Civilian Rosette: No hooks, slick patina, missing half inch of rim as shown. Late 1700-early 1800's style From Wilderness Area.	MD472JCJJ1	$6
Lead Filled Brass Civilian Rosette: Classic civilian style, nice silver wash, these are often found in Confederate Cavalry sites so they did use them on occasion. I found an almost identical one at Wheeler's camp in Marietta years ago. Not sure why they have the hole in them, but were made that way. This one is from the Wilderness, missing part of rim as shown but still has attachment wires and lots of silver wash remains.	MD475JDJJ1	$8
Lead Filled Civilian Rosette: Plain face, copper face (a bit over cleaned, but at least it looks good), no hook. Approximately 1.8 ". Found at Wilderness/South Mountain Area.	MD498JFJJ1	$12
Lead Filled Civilian Rosette: Plain design, brass skin-lead filled, no hook, lead complete but one edge a little rough. 2.100" diameter. From South Mtn/Wilderness, VA .	MD511JFJJ1	$12
Lead Filled Civilian Rosette: Flower design, brass skin-lead filled, mostly there, has one crack in lead and slight bend, one hook remains. From Columbia, SC	MD339JAJJ	$8
Homemade 14th Corps Badge: It was dug by a friend of mine, and is cut from a daguerreotype. Has tiny bit of top corner missing, but otherwise perfect. Had a wire fastener which is rusted away. A very nice personal badge found in a documented 14th Corps camp.	MD157GEJJ	$150
Folding Lice Comb: Brass, repaired (was in two pieces) (glue shows), this is just the comb part. Crouch shows a similar one in his relic book, but it's rubber while this one is brass.	MD462JFJJ1	$12
Carpet Bag Lock: Good solid condition, from Wilderness-South Mountain area of VA.	MD473JCJJ1	$7
Carpet Bag Lock: Slight break at keyhole, otherwise perfect. Found at Sister's Ferry, GA	MD403JAJJ	$6
Carpet Bag Lock: Don't let the photo fool you, this one is complete, but part is rolled over. Found in North Georgia.	MD282JASS	$4
Homemade ID Tag??: I really don't know, but this is a flattened bullet with what was once a hole that would be perfect for wearing on a cord. There seems to be something scratched on one side, but honestly I can't tell for sure. Found at Savannah. Buy it and see what you think. At the very least it was a necklace..	MD379JAJJ	$10
Harness Tip: Long thought to be Confederate Insignia, these are really just tippets for harness straps. Not often found, though! Size is 3/4" x 1 1/4", made of cast brass.	MD207JEJJ	$12
Nondescript Lead Filled Rosette: Brass face, 1-1/3" diameter, has small piece missing on bottom (see picture). Dug in Virginia, but I'm not sure exactly where.	MD250JAJJ	$6
Large Civilian Rosette: Lead filled, silver plated, and as right for the period as they come. I've dug almost identical ones at a Confederate Cavalry site here in GA. This one was dug in Murfreesboro, TN, and almost looks like it had engraving on the face. Unfortunately not all there, but priced accordingly.	MD205JAJJ	$10
Confederate? Musket Nose: Found at Jonesboro, GA, this is an odd one! Looks like it went on a carbine, crude cast, can still see the file marks on iy. It has been broken on the top side. May be a real sleeper from a very rare musket.	MD420JCJJ	$12
Carbine Cleaning Brush: Brass, one break in wire but otherwise as straight and solid as you'll ever see. These are usually dug in pieces, so grab this complete one while you can! Found at Sister's Ferry, GA	MD395JEJJ	$17
Powderflask Spout From Augusta, GA: Large, 2" long. As solid and complete as you'll ever see, found at Augusta GA and bought from digger.	MD525JAJJ	$12
Unknown Musket sight: Found near Harpers Ferry area. Unsure of style but I'm nearly certain it is Civil War.	MD534JBJJ	$8
Unknown Musket sight: Found near Harpers Ferry area. Unsure of style but I'm nearly certain it is Civil War.	MD535JBJJ	$8
Knife Ferrell Band (?): Found near Harpers Ferry area. Very crude, looks to probably be from a big bowie. Thin iron, cleaned. .750" x 1"	MD536JAJJ	$5
Breech Plug: Not sure what style gun it went to, looks like a single shot pistol. Small size. Found at Sister's Ferry, GA	MD407JASS	$8
US Musket Punch Tool: Complete, pitted, one pin is almost rusted through. Cleaned and coated.	MD9JAEE	$6
Musket Barrel Band With Sling Loop: As dug, appears to be from a Springfield style musket. From Wilderness-Harpers Ferry-South Mountain area of VA (unsure of exact location!)	MD537JBJJ	$9
Model 1842 Rifle Barrel Band: This one seems thin compared to most. A variation, maybe.	MD288JAJJ	$7
Gun Tumbler: Found in our town of Acworth, GA. This went inside the lock mechanism of muskets.	MD259JCJJ	$7
Numbered Confederate Combo Bullet Extractor/Wiper: I've never seen one like this! I think it to be Confederate made, the brass collar has that classic "Red brass" color, and it's stamped "No 155" and "2" If you collect odd worms or Confederate weapons, you need to check this rare piece out! Complete, has a screw tip surrounded by twisted wiper. Found at either Wilderness/South Mountain Area or Harpers Ferry, not sure which.	MD492JBJJ1	$45
Numbered Confederate Combo Bullet Extractor/Wiper: A mate to the above worm, very similar but this one only has a stub of the iron left I think it to be Confederate made, the brass collar has that classic "Red brass" color, and it's stamped "No 190" and "1" If you collect odd worms or Confederate weapons, you need to check this rare piece out! Found at either Wilderness/South Mountain Area or Harpers Ferry, not sure which.	MD493JIJJ1	$25
Bullet Worm/wiper: Used to extract jammed bullets, and also to hold rag to clean barrel. Found in North Georgia	MD147JCJJ	$10
Extra Large Coat Weight/Button: Made of lead, these are said to have served dual purpose, which I believe. Definite Civil War or before era. This one is about 1.250" diameter. Found at Wilderness/South Mountain Area. Only have one in this size.	MD515JAJJ1	$3
Large Coat Weight/Buttons: Made of lead, these are said to have served dual purpose, which I believe. Definite Civil War or before era. These are about 1.150" diameter. Found at Wilderness/South Mountain Area. Have four in this size.	MD514JAJJ1	$3 each
Medium Coat Weight/Buttons: Made of lead, these are said to have served dual purpose, which I believe. Definite Civil War or before era. These are about .950" diameter. Found at Wilderness/South Mountain Area. Have five in this size.	MD515JAJJ1	$3