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Silver 1884 U.S. Dime Love Token.
Silver Love Token from Virginia is created from an 1884 U.S. dime complete with
attachment loop. The front of this pretty piece bears the initials, "ARJ" or,
perhaps, "AJR" with a nice border engraved once the image of the coin was buffed
smooth. The back of the token features the face of an 1884 dime and shows good
detail. This piece could still be worn should you choose.
Item INS9024 $74.99 |
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Liberty Seated Quarter Love Token.
This beautifully hand-engraved love token was excavated in central Virginia,
and represents the coin type style that was first used in 1866. The t-bar connector
found on this coin love token is typical of Civil War era.
By buffing the face of the coin smooth, it presented a platform for the engraving.
There is a nicely crafted "M" with a border meticulously engraved to personalize
the piece and the image of the original coin remains on the back of the pin.
This jewel was lost because the bar broke but is a wonderful period collectible.
Item INS9023 $129.99 |
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Unknown Dragon Insignia.
This intriguing symbol has me mystified.
It appears to represent a dragon of some
sort (note the long, textured tail). I have
presented a large view because of the detail
and gold remaining but it is only slightly
larger than a dime. Perhaps you have an
opinion of its actual usage or
representation.
Item INS9022 $29.99 |
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Small letter B.
This small lead-filled piece retains both brass wire hooks
and stands 14 mm tall.
Item INS9021 $35.00 |
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Small number 2.
This small lead-filled piece retains both brass wire hooks
and stands 14 mm tall.
Item INS9020 $35.00 SOLD |
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Regimental numeral 1.
This large silver-plated piece is lead-filled.
This 1.375 inch tall piece sports 2 brass wire hooks on the back.
Item INS9019 $69.99 |
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Civil War era Albany Burgesses Corps badge.
The following information has been provided by Charlie Harris:
On Google I found in the book, History of the County of Albany,
vol. 4 of the set by George Rogers Howell & Jonathon Terry that the Albany Burgesses Corps
was truly formed in 1833, in fact, October 8, 1833. They existed for many decades
up into at least the 1890s, so they were in existence during the Civil War, but
they participated in no battles. Their original uniforms were blue & very lavish,
copied after those of the Zouaves. Later they changed the colors to red, even more lavish.
Prior to our Revolution the burgesses were a delegate of what is referred to the
Popular Branch (House of Burgesses) of the Virginia Legislature. That is the
American origin of the burgesses. In Albany NY the Burgesses Corps was organized
on October 8, 1833 as a quasi-military unit. They were, as I mentioned, elaborately
uniformed and only participated in certain civic ceremonies such as parading before
the public as an escort to visiting dignitaries and also participating in city parades
where they would be seen as a luscious military unit (quasi-military.) They evidently
never actually endangered themselves. They are no longer active.
This badge, acquired from a reputable Maryland dealer, is about 22.5 mm in diameter
and has the t-bar that is associated with the Civil War period.
Item INS9018 $150.00 |
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1892 Dept. of Massachusetts G. A. R. medal.
This piece was recovered along Darbytown Road, east of
Richmond, Virginia, last year. The medal is solid, with good detail
and hints of gilt with a 1892 date on the back. Apparently, it was lost
by a Massachusetts veteran coming back to his old battlefields. "Grand
Army of the Republic" runs around the seal on the back. The rim of the
seal also reads, "Grand Army of the Republic/ 1861 Veteran 1865." There
is a word below the seal and above the date. It begins "AI" (possibly "AT");
the last letter may be "D". The bottom photo shows it enhanced with talc.
Item CC9059 $69.99 |
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Civil War veteran's G. A. R. medal from the 27th Encampment
of the Indiana Dept. on May 22-24, 1906.
The top piece is an eagle clutching
a ribbon with the word, "LA FAYETTE", and the main piece shows a building with G A R in red,
white and blue. Underneath, it reads, " Entrance to Soldier's Home". The oval area below
it shows Pudue University, surrounded by the words, "27th Encamp't. Indiana Dep't./ on the
banks of the Wabash." A circle at the bottom shows soldiers shaking hands, surrounded by
"Grand Army of the Republic/ 1861- Veteran- 1866". This beautiful, ornate medal is about 3 inches long,
overall.
Item CC9045 $79.99
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Richmond Quartermaster Depot insignia. We estimate
that this insignia dates to the 1950s or 1960s. It is about 3" long and just
under 2" high. This heavy cast piece is silver in color and made of an unknown metal.
It fastens with a threaded mechanism. This facility, now called the Defense Supply
Center, Richmond (DSCR), is one of three inventory control points of the Defense
Logistics Agency. It is located on the I-95 corridor in Chesterfield County, Virginia,
south of Richmond. It opened in 1942 as the Richmond General Depot. Later, it
was renamed the Richmond Armed Service Forces Depot, then the Richmond Quartermaster Depot.
Item CL9605 $29.99 |
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Beautiful 1890s Virginia Fraternal League of Police medallion.
It features a hand-etched picture that shows both the American and Virginia flags. The overall
length of the 2 parts is 3-5/8" extended; the botton piece is 1-7/8" in diameter. The manufacturer
on the back is ___hide & Co. Chicago.
Item INS9017 $69.99 SOLD |
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Civil War First Corps badge.
This badge has been fashioned from an 1846 U.S. Quarter. The back has the classic
t-bar connector common to this era. Probably lost since the attachment end of the silver pin is gone, & this
was lost. If 1846 was the year of the soldier's birth, he would have turned
15 in 1861 and 19 in 1865. The initials on this piece read, "M.K.S."
Item INS9012 $229.99 |
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Unknown Civil War period Eagle insignia.
This brass and lead-filled insignia was recovered at The Battle of High Bridge,
Virginia. The aggressive-looking eagle is holding a five-pointed star in his beak.
This as yet unidentified insignia is both rare and desirable for any insignia collection,
and it may prove to be identified with a particular regiment or unit. You will notice on
the back the presence of iron. This may be due to the relic lying in association with
iron, or it may give a clue as to its usage. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
We showed it to Mike Singer a few weeks ago, and he wasn't able to identify it.
It stands 1-5/16 inches high and is a rare piece.
Item INS9009 $199.99 |
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Fine, Original 1870s New York military hat plate.
The 3-dimensional "2" attached to the stamped brass plate appears to
be silver. The left side of the crest shows the Sun shining over mountains;
the right side shows 13 stars over stripes. An eagle with wings spread graces
the top of the crest. A ribbon at the bottom bears the New York state motto:
Excelsior. Lower hook is intact.
Item INS9004 $99.99 |
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Theodore Roosevelt-Charles W. Fairbanks Watch Fob from the 1904 election.
This silver-plated brass fob was made, apparently, to celebrate the election of
Theodore Roosevelt and his running mate, Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana. Roosevelt,
the incumbent president, had become president after the assassination of President William
McKinley. He easily won this election over Alton G. Parker of New York. Parker carried only
the southeastern portion of the country. Senator Fairbanks was picked as Roosevelt's
running mate to appease conservatives. (There is a scratched inscription on the back.
I'm unable to discern what is says.) This piece measures 1-3/4 inches by 1-1/2 inches.
Item INS9003 $59.99 |
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1853 Corps Badge or Love Token. I believe this
is a love token but have been told by a couple of viewers that this may
be a 1st Corps Badge. If you look at the engraved margins of the coin,
you can certainly make that argument. Let's talk about what we do know for
sure. This item, non-dug, is made from a pre-Civil War coin and the pin
on the back has the T-bar type attachment. The initials (CI?) are untraceable
but this relic remains as a pristine example of high quality soldier's art
designed to be worthy of a lady's affection/or steadfast commitment to duty.
Truly a beautiful piece.
Item INS1003 $450.00
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1907 Jamestown Exposition medal.
This Virginia excavated silver-plated piece features Captain John Smith on the front
and is in good dug condition. Made of copper and
silver-plated, the back is plain, and it is a little larger than a quarter (1-1/8 inches).
Apparently, it was worn on a necklace, as there is a hole
with a piece of copper where it was broken. There is a very small chip on the edge. but
does not diminish the way it displays.
Item INS1007 $39.99
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John Wedderburn & Co. Patent Attorney Silver Medal,
circa 1890. Apparently, John Wedderburn was a scoundrel who preyed on unsuspecting
clients. This Sterling Silver presentation medallion is over layered with gold.
The front is embossed: Presented by John Wedderburn & Co, Patent Attorneys,
Washington, D.C., U. S. A. The back is marked Sterling, C. G. Braxmar, 10
Maiden Lane, New York. Initials that appear to be "SGR" have been superficially
scratched into the silver on the back. (I would speculate this was to whom the medal was awarded.)
I personally dug this piece about a mile from Beaverdam Station, Virginia in 2006.
Comes in a handsome 3 x 4 x 3/4" Sgt. Riker case.
Item INS1006 $149.95
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