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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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1865 Two Cent Coin: Decent detail for a dug coin. Found in Savannah, GA, area	MD601JAJJ	$16
Cavalry Bit With One “US” Boss: Standard US issue Civil War era horse bit. Boss was found in same hole as bit, and reattached by digger. Still a great display piece.	MD641EJJJ	$115
“US” Iron Curry Comb: Found somewhere in North Atlanta, GA area. In great dug condition, and “US” letters stand out as good as I’ve ever seen on a dug example. Cleaned and coated. Used by the cavalry to brush down their horses. JUST ADDED!	MD644AEJJ	$45
Canteen Spout: Half squashed to an oval, what’s cool is someone whittled on the sides. Who knows why. From South Carolina Lowcountry.	MD634JAJJ	$8
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
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
Brass Boot Toe Plate: Used on Cavalry Boots during Civil War. Good condition, from Charleston, SC.	MD635JAJJ	$6
Brass Reins Holder: Civil War era, as nice as they come. Found in South Carolina Lowcountry.	MD632JAJJ	$6
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
Lead Filled Civilian Rosette: Engraved floral face, no hooks. Lead is thin, made that way. Approximately 1.6 ". Mid 1800s. Found in Charleston, SC	MD602JAJJ	$10
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
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
Jeff Davis Hatpin Display: 8 pieces of broken Hardee (also called Jeff Davis) hat pins. Old riker display case included.	MD585BKC	$45
Pocket Watch Frame: Most of the wind-up style are post war, but not all. This one was found at a South Carolina plantation site, so who knows? Gilt traces remain.	MD636JAJJ	$4
Homemade ID Tag??: I really doubt it, 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
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
Carbine Cleaning Brush: Complete, still has remains of horse hair bristles. Used with Civil War breach loading carbines. Found in South Carolina Lowcountry.	MD633JAJJ	$15
Small Hinged Gun Cleaning Brush: Still has remains of the hog hair bristles. Overall 2 ¾ “ long. Just like standard carbine cleaning brush but smaller. Dug in South Carolina Lowcountry.	MD628JAJJ	$12
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. Used to remove the pins from musket lock. 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
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
Colonial Clay Pipe: Stem is 3 inches long. Dark clay. Needs cleaning but great for reinactor smokers. This is the Colonial style, 1700s-1860s.	MD642JAJJ	SOLD
Clay Pipe: Smooth bowl, with enough stem to smoke. Marked Black king Twist and Old Charlie Smoking. One side has black spots on it in two places.	MD440JCJJ	$12
Clay Pipe: 1850s clay pipe in near perfect dug condition, still has dirt in it. Found at Confederate site near Rocky Mount, SC. Uses reed stem, so if you want to smoke it at reenactments, it’ll work fine!	MD643JDJJ	SOLD
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