Indian War Collectibles (1866-1897)

Original, very good used condition. Different unit markings on sword and scabbard.

BATTLE OF LITTLE BIGHORN. Ignoring their admonitions, Custer and two other battalions, led by Marcus Reno and Frederick Benteen, moved forward and engaged the combined forces of the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes in the iconic Battle of Little Bighorn on June 25, 1876.

This hat should date in the Indian Wars era. It has an EGA Insignia on the front as well as a GAR shield above the ega insigna. The inside is marked with an eagle and I can make out, USMA for United States Military Academy.

In 1905 the Army modified the 1885 pattern gauntlets by changing the leather to suede goatskin. AVAILABLE SIZES: 8, 8 1/2, 9, 9 1/2 AND 10.

“Josh H. Reddel & Co”. More research and the realization that his was not a Prussian sword but an English Model 1796 light Cavalry sword. This sword had been cut and rounded at the tip. So I think, “ok cool,” but this still makes it an antique during the Indian Wars and puts it over 4,000 miles away from the plains of Montana.

FOR ELEPHANT RIDERS. ONLY BEST MATERIALS WERE USED - EXOTIC WOOD- HEAVY BRASS - STRONGEST LEATHER. WITH A DRAGON HEAD SYMBOL ON BRASS HANDLE. IT IS 130 CM IN TOTAL LENGTH AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. HANDMADE AT THE END OF 19 TH CENTURY.

1872 Hagner Leather Belt with Rectangular US Buckle.

BRAZIL original Triple Alliance war medal order badge Campanhia do Paraguay 1870.

Authentic original General Custer artifacts. Size, style, condition will vary. Good example of horseshoe nails used during the battle of little big horn. Each BUY IT NOW gets 3 nails of my choice.

Nice example of an Indian wars militia buckle and belt from New Jersey. Belt leather is 41” long, a good rare length for this kind of belt. Leather is flexible and still strong. Belt catch and rivets in good shape. Belt catch appears to be Regiment marked. Buckle has an X scratched on the back. Great patina to brass and also to leather. 100% original and just out of an old New Jersey estate.

Unit was there 1886-89. See the photos. We've been specializing in exonumia for over 30 years and maintain an extensive inventory.

J.E.B. Stuart, then a U.S. Army officer, designed and patented this quick-attach saber hanger in 1859. The Damnyankee Army bought thousands of them during the War of Northern Aggression, and they remained in service up til 1902 in the Regular Army, even longer in state units.

This style of belt plates was used from the 1820's up to the Civil War. REDUCED PRICE.

Although I don't see a note declaring this a reprint, I can't believe it dates from the 19th century.

See the photos. We've been specializing in exonumia for over 30 years and maintain an extensive inventory.

This is my new reproduction of the US Army blue wool shirt, Model of 18874, which was widely issued and worn during the Indian campaigns of the late 1870's. It is made from a specially woven mix of blue and white threads that produces a gray appearance.

Hat not included.

Dated 1895!

Authentic original General Custer artifact. Good example of horseshoe nails used during the battle of little big horn. Each BUY IT NOW gets 1 nail of my choice which will be one of the best nails I have.

Up for sale is 1 copy ofG. Your copy will be signed by the author. This is one of 2500 in the First Edition, ISBN 0-9753750-0-8.

The M1874 US belt plate is easily replaced if you want to fit a different buckle to the belt. This is the belt ONLY.

Gold braid across the top of the hat. In pretty decent shape since it seems old.". These artifacts are old and have been used so expect wear and age defects unless noted otherwise. Museum of Classical Antiquities and Primitive Arts since 1959.

This was the first woven Mills belt adopted by the Army. It featured branch colored edges and an interlocking belt plate. The U-shaped cutouts in the belt plate are to prevent it from covering the buttons of the uniform coat.

Original Mills belt from the Indian Wars era. Buckle is dated 1881 and is in good condition. Belt has some damage comparable to age. Please check out all of the photos! Still a rare belt in good condition for a display. Webbing is still nice with no stiffness. Payment through PayPal is due within 2 days of the auction ending. I will send your item within 2 business days (M-F) of receiving your payment unless I am away. Check out my other items!

This is a new reproduction of the leather carbine boot adopted for Cavalry in 1885 to carry the Springfield carbine. This is the early pattern without the brass reinforcing on the front lip.

100 % Authentic !

Their uniforms were purely utilitarian; felt slouch hats, canvas haversacks, and wool pullover campaign shirts. This US Army Indian Wars M-1874 BLUE GRAY WOOL PULLOVER CAMPAIGN SHIRT is a high quality MODERN REPRODUCTION by the famous What Price Glory.

I believe it may be an Army Artillery Officer epaulette. You be the judge, either way a scarce, early epaulette.

The scale is depicted for reference. It ranges from common to exceedingly rare pieces.

Not all dented up. US marking on the end of the handle.