A128
Model 1856 belt of white buff leather, 98 cm long, dye black on the exterior, now turned a very dark brown with age.
The belt is pierced with five size adjustment holes and slots for the belt plate prongs on one end. The other end has
the sheet brass retainer correct for this belt. Shows moderate service wear and the leather is very flexible. A good
example of the regulation Union soldier's belt. II
$235
Civil War Federal Enlisted Infantry Blackened Buff Waistbelt
A129
Regulation black leather scabbard with brass drag and blackened buff leather belt loop constructed with copper rivets.
Appears unissued and shows only light storage wear. From a very old NY collection and knowing the source, was
probably purchased at Bannerman's back in the glory days of Civil War surplus. II+
$225
Civil War Federal M1855 Socket Bayonet Scabbard
A130
Wartime pattern with corrugated or "bullseye" reinforcements of five concentric rings, retains most of it's heavily
worn brown satinette wool covering, with the heaviest wear logically on one side, as that was the side that was in
contact with the soldier and the rest of his gear. Has all three strap guides and a worn but pliable brown leather strap.
Pewter spout is marked "HADDEN PORTER & BOOTH PHILa.". Stopper remains, with just a short section of the
original twine attachment cord. Though worn, it is always nice to find these with maker marked spouts, and the
leather slings are not at all commonly encountered, which elevates this example several notches above your average
$150-$350 Civil War Federal canteen. III+
$425
Civil War M1858 Bullseye Canteen With Original Leather Sling
A131
Black harness leather belt has simple brass hook closure, D-ring loops are sewn and riveted rather than using the
triangular brass mounting plates. Unmarked. Pliable condition, but a bit oily from leather 'preservative'.
$595
Civil War Mann's Patent Accoutrement Waistbelt
A132
Non-excavated Model 1839 cartridge box sling plate with lead-filled back and two iron loops. Shows normal wear but
good detail remains. Brass has light, even patina. Rim has several minor dents. II
$195
Civil War Model 1839 Federal Cartridge Box Sling Plate
A133
Scarce 60-round capacity Mann's patent cartridge box of black harness leather, has sewn and riveted closure strap on
the outer flap which is broken where it meets the finial on the base, one side 'ear' is missing from the flap, and the
attachment points are broken away from the straps on the back. Leather is pliable, has verdigris on the rivets. Good
news is that the interior is complete with the very clever lifting tier cartridge tin system. Has seen happier centuries,
but still a rare box. III
$275
Civil War U.S. Mann's 60-Round Cartridge Box
A134
In 1863 Colonel William Mann of the 7th Michigan Cavalry received a patent for an improved set of accoutrements
that was designed to better distribute the weight carried by individual soldiers, and be more efficient for service in
combat. The system was tested in the field by a number of units, many of which were in the Army of the Potomac's
vaunted Sixth Corps, and saw service in hot fights including the mule shoe salient at Spotsylvania. Reception by the
troops who wore them was largely enthusiastic, but unfortunately for Mann, the expected bounty of contracts from
Washington were not realized, and at the end of the war his company went out of business. The boxes turn up from
time to time, but the belt and braces are exceedingly hard to find. This particular set has a nice box, 40-round
capacity, black harness leather with good crisp "US" oval on the front flap surrounded by "COL. MANN'S PATENT
REISSUED JUNE 7, 1864/ E. GAYLORD MAKER CHICOPEE, MASS" patent and maker's stamp, with oval "A. D.
LAIDLEY/ U.S./ ORD. DEPT./ SUB INSPECTOR" stamp in the corner. Sewn and riveted construction, with tool
pouch inside and including Mann's ingenious tiered cartridge tin system with pull ring. Leather remains in good pliable
condition. Black leather waistbelt has finish with extensive craquelure but remains in very good pliable condition, with
simple hook closure and the triangular brass D-ring attachments characteristic of the Mann's accoutrement system.
The braces are also in good condition, with hooks that serve as attachment points for the knapsack. The leather all
has verdigris on the brass fittings, but remains Pecard-free and in good overall condition. A scarce and important
accoutrement set in general, and of specific interest to 6th Corps collectors. It is a safe bet that soldiers wearing
Mann's sets were within earshot when General Sedgewick spoke his famous last words: "They couldn't hit an elephant
at this distance!"
$1900
Civil War U.S. Mann's Accoutrement Set: Box, Belt, & Braces
A135
Very substantial 12cm x 5cm, strap, Smith Patent metal frame has triple row of tarnished simulated embroidery with
Infantry light blue thin fabric branch of service field, Captain rank, and dark blue underlays stiffened to a curved
profile. Metal is tarnished and has nice patina, underlay is loose on one side. II-
$295
Civil War Federal Infantry Captain's Smith Patent Shoulder Strap
A136
12
cm x 4.3cm, heavy gilt embroidered borders and rank insignia, on Infantry light blue wool velvet backgrounds which
have been oxidized / soiled to a nice green hue. In fact.. I wanted very badly for these to be a pair of Berdan's
Sharpshooters officer shoulder straps, but close examination on one of the straps shows some of the original blue color
visible through a very small spot of moth tracking. Reverse sides have oilcloth backing, with original inventory tag on
one of them. Edges have stitch remnants where they were removed from a uniform. II
$450
Civil War Federal Infantry First Lieutenant Shoulder Straps: Pair
A137
Attractive silver plated metal hunter case watch is engraved front and back with vignettes depicting armed soldiers.
Reverse opens to reveal Tobias / Liverpool patent information and key access for setting and winding the watch.
Interior of reverse clamshell lid has serial number and is engraved with initials of (we presume) the owner. Has some
adhesive residue from an old collector's label. Obverse has nice white face with roman numerals and "M.J. TOBIAS /
LIVERPOOL". Tobias was a very well-respected English watchmaker of the period. Pieces marked "M.J." rather than
"
M.I." Tobias are of the mid-century period, but believed to be Swiss, hijacking the Tobias name for credibility in the
export market! This one was clearly intended to be sold in the USA or CSA during the Civil War. A collector has
added a nice gilt chain with bar and key, though the key is not the correct size for the watch, so we are unable put it's
timekeeping ability to the test. For the sake of avoiding endless speculation and eventual returns, let us simply assume
that it does not work, and it is being sold for it's display aesthetic alone with no warranty on the mechanics. II
$145
Civil War Hunter Case Pocket Watch
