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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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1700’s King George Copper Penny: At least I think it is. Almost worn smooth. Found in Savannah, GA, area JUST ADDED	MD599JAJJ	$3
Maker Marked Canteen Spout: Stamped "Rourman", who was a Philadelphia supplier during the Civil War. Complete but bent.	MD580JAJJ	$5
Pewter Canteen Spout: Not sure where found. One side appears cut out. other is good for display.	MD568JAJJ	$4
US Smoothside Canteen: One side is mostly missing, other side is complete except for hole shown in photo. Spout and strap holders all intact. Cleaned and coated. Displays well. From Stafford, VA	MD327EEJJ	$120
"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
Officer's 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
Rev War Rosette: Cast brass, type often found in Revolutionary War sites. About ¼ is missing. Found in Savannah, GA, area	MD598JEJJ	SOLD
Marked Saddle Shield: “11 Inch Seat” from McClellan Cavalry Saddle. Looks to have been straightened on top and bottom, but 100% complete and original. Found in Savannah, GA, area, Kilpatrick's Cavalry. JUST ADDED	MD597JEJJ	$30
Saddle Support Strap: Looks to be from McClellan saddle, mid 1800's. Complete, even has rivets. Theses went under the leather, a photo of one appears in Charlie Harris book, Civil War Relics of the Western Campaign. Uncleaned and as dug. Found in Savannah, GA	MD558JAJJ	SOLD
Decorative Early 1800's Spur: Cast brass, rowel holder neck and part of one side remains, heavy civilian/militia style. Found near Charleston, SC JUST ADDED	MD604JAJJ	$8
Spur Strap Holder: Looks Confederate, Crude file finished, cast brass, only 3/32” thick at back, 1 ¾” long, 7/8” wide. If you have a spur that matches but missing a leg, you need this for a good repair! Found in South Carolina Lowcountry.	MD592JAJJ	$6
Civilian Style Spur: Missing half of one leg, nice smooth brass, part of iron rowel remains. Date to the mid 1800s. Found in South Carolina Lowcountry.	MD593JAJJ	$8
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
"CS Watering bit" Snaffle Bit: Shown in Crouch's Horse Equipment of the Civil War book, page 105. This one found in Savannah, Georgia near Cherokee Hill. Needs recoating, all parts move.	MD577JAJJ	$16
Watering Bit: In good dug condition, all pieces work. Found near Savannah, GA.	MD570JBJJ	$12
Twist Style Watering Bit: In good dug condition, all pieces work. Blacksmith made, found near Cherokee Hill, GA Near Savannah.	MD560JAJJ	$15
Hoof Pick: Tip appears broken, probably homemade. Cleaned, coated, found near Savannah, GA	MD572JBJJ	SOLD
Bullseye Rosette: Typical Civil War style, lead filled, found in Wilderness area. Part of rim missing as shown. JUST ADDED	MD603JAJJ	$5
Lead Filled Civilian Rosette: Engraved floral face, no hooks. Lead is thin, made that way. Approximately 1.6 ". Mid 1800s. Found in Charleston, SC JUST ADDED	MD602JAJJ	$10
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	SOLD
Lead Filled Civilian Rosette: Plain face, copper face (a bit over cleaned, but at least it looks good), no hook. Approximately 1.8 ". Mid 1800s. 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. Mid 1800s. From South Mtn/Wilderness, VA .	MD511JFJJ1	$12
McClellan Saddle Guard Plate: As shown on page138 of Crouch's Civil War Artifacts, found in South Carolina Lowcountry. Slightly wavy from being straightened but solid. JUST ADDED	MD613JAJJ	$7
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
North Georgia Grouping: This is a great grouping, with the centerpiece a company hat letter "H" (One bar is nearly broken through, but as of now it's still together and in fairly good shape, including one fastening wire.) Also included are 4 pulled three ring minie bullets, two flat buttons, and a pretty Eagle cuff. Old riker display case included.	MD583BKC	$65
Jeff Davis Hatpin Display: 8 pieces of broken Hardee (also called Jeff Davis) hat pins. Old riker display case included.	MD585BKC	$45
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	SOLD
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
Brass Candlestick Base: At least, I think it is. I do know it is cast brass, and measures 3"x3". Found at a plantation site in Savannah, GA.	MD567JAJJ	$4
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
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
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
1864 Indian Head Penny: Good dug condition, clear detail. Looks like it was lost shortly after minting.. A great example of a coin carried by soldiers of both sides during the Civil War. Found in Savannah, GA, area JUST ADDED	MD600JAJJ	$12
1865 Two Cent Coin: Decent detail for a dug coin. Found in Savannah, GA, area JUST ADDED	MD601JAJJ	$16
Bullet Worm/wiper: Used to extract jammed bullets, and also to hold rag to clean barrel. Found in North Georgia	MD147JCJJ	$10
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 two 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 four in this size.	MD515JAJJ1	$3