A151
Includes one identified by the previous owner as the "M1878", one M1901 marked "U.S. / R.I.A. / 1903", and one of
the Spanish-American War era 1898 pattern circular pattern mess kits. All in good condition. II
$125
Indian Wars / Philippine Insurrection Era Mess Kit Collector's Lot: 3 Patterns
A152
Model 1885 blanket of indigo dyed blue and white mix with dark indigo ends stripes, negligible scattered mothing and
worn spots, colors still vibrant, scarce, II
$165
Indian Wars Through Spanish-American War Issue Blanket
A153
M1874 black leather belt with brass fittings, complete with rectangular brass "US" embossed Hanger belt plate. Belt
has faint "ROCK ISLAND / ARSENAL" and inspector markings. Metal parts show light to moderate oxidation. II-
$175
Indian Wars Waistbelt and Plate
A154
5
x 4.2 cm silver insignia embossed with a eagle over a St. Andrew's cross and thistle motif with Union shield and scroll
inscribed "79th N. G. S. N. Y." Reverse engraved "Capt. P. M. Grant / "F." Comp. 79th Regt. / Highlanders, N. Y."
Has an unusual attachment pin and sleeve which may not be complete. A casual search of the Civil War roster of
regimental officers did not show Capt. Grant serving at the time the regiment was mustered out of federal service. He
may have been an enlisted man who moved up in the ranks during the post war reorganization of the unit. His service
could not have been long as the regiment was disbanded in 1876 as part of down sizing of New York's National Guard.
An attractive and detailed insignia with a provenance that invites further research. II
$235
Indian War Era 79th New York Highlanders Named Officer's Silver Glengarry Badge
A155
509
pages, clothbound. "United States Army Regulations / Abridged Edition / 1881". Cover is curled over in several
corners but all remains properly bound and ready for your research enjoyment. "A scintillating romp through the
framework of the U.S. Army of the plains Indian wars era." II
$65
1881
U.S. Army Regulations
A156
Pattern of 1885 cavalry carbine boot for the M1877 carbine fitted with any one of six possible rear sights or the
M1884 carbine. Leather is pliable and retains 90% of original finish. Back has faint stamp, "ROCK ISLAND /
ARSENAL". This one suffers from the ill effects of so-called leather 'preservative', and is priced accordingly. II-
$125
Indian War Cavalry Carbine Boot
A157
Khaki canvas bag with meat can pouch and two utensil slots inside the main bag. Tin utility button and hand-sewn
button hole fasten meat pouch beneath main flap. Bag flap stenciled "U.S." Usual service stains. Type worn through
Spanish American War, II
$75
Indian War Haversack
A158
Model 1874 meat can; two piece oval mess kit with handled stamp "U.S." Dark gray finish with oxidized patina. II
$75
Indian Wars - Spanish American War Mess Kit
A159
Issue dark blue wool frock coat with red collar, shoulder straps, piping, cuff 'Brandenbergs' and false rear skirt pocket
flaps. Has brass M1901 "U.S." and crossed cannon over "120" collar insignia, one branch insignia is missing, and brass
1874
pattern eagle buttons. Both sleeves have gold braid on red wool corporal rank chevrons. Body lined in white
padded and quilted cotton with unit marking "120 / Coast Art. / 80", skirt lined in black. Well preserved coat dating
from just before the introduction of the M1902 army dress uniform. As early a Coast Artillery uniform as can be
found as the corps was founded in 1901. II
$450
1884
Pattern Coast Artillery Enlisted Dress Coat
A160
Model 1860 Staff & Field sword has 75.5 cm double-edged straight blade with gray age patina and blunted tip, acid-etch
martial panoply with script "Monte Pio Guards" designation. Ricasso has "Dan Hall Clothing Co. Boston" retailer's
marking. Hilt has clamshell guard and pommel both cast with US eagle motifs, leather covered grip with wire wrap
cord intact. Has steel scabbard with traces of nickel finish and light surface oxidation throughout. Scabbard lacks
throat fitting. The Monte Pio Guards was a very small late 19th Century private military company, essentially a
society militia, based in New Bedford. One of the few references that I could find mentions that 32 of their members
participated in the ceremony dedicating a monument to Christopher Columbus in Boston in 1892. As far as I can tell,
long speeches and bad funnel cake were the biggest dangers these guys ever faced. Post-Civil War production M.1860
Staff & Field Swords have to be pretty special to warrant a second look from most collectors.. but finding one etched
to one of these tiny late 19th Century militias makes it a bit more unique and worthy of consideration. II-
$195
Monte Pio Guards Massachusetts Militia Officer's M.1860 Staff And Field Sword
A161
90.5
cm overall, with 73.5cm double-edged diminutive blade in good polish, with acid-etched decorative scrollwork and
"
US" fading but still visible. Hilt has folding guard, cast with US national eagle patriotic motifs, and nice condition
gray sharkskin grip with wire wrap intact. Has nickel finished scabbard with brass fittings. Brass on the sword hilt and
scabbard all has a nice mellow patina. No visible maker markings. The M1860 Staff & Field is certainly nobody's first
weapon of choice for the zombocalypse, but it is emblematic of the trend for most swords in this era to be less a tool
of battle and more so an emblem of rank. For your late Indian Wars / Spanish-American War officer's display, this
will do just fine. Till the zombies rise. Then you're just screwed. II
$185
Spanish-American War Era Model 1860 Staff & Field Sword
A162
Gray wool felt hat with a 7 cm brim edged in three rows of stitching, crown with pierced 'snowflake' pattern vents on
both sides and a gray ribbon hat band with side bow. Has a brass "14" over "L" crossed rifles infantry pin back insignia
on the obverse. Interior has a natural leather sweatband embossed in silver leaf "REGULATION / U.S. / ARMY HAT"
and a paper size label marked "6 7/8." Hat has only very light age and service wear, no discernible mothing and very
strong color. A particularly nice example. II+
$1345
Spanish American War Issue Model 1889 Campaign Hat
A163
Model 1895 undress officer's service coat of dark blue wool with wide black mohair tape trim on the collar, front
opening and hem. Collar has gilt "U.S." insignia on either side. Henderson Military Goods label forms loop below
collar. Good condition with no noticeable mothing or stains. Style worn from 1895 into the 1930s, II
$145
Spanish American War Officer's Undress Service Coat
