Civil War Auction
By Donley Auctions
Saturday, Dec 14, 4:00 PM (your local time)
8512 South Union Road. Union, IL 60180, United States

This is the most amazing Civil War Collection we've ever seen - even in museums!

Keep checking back as we're adding more items all the time!

This meticulously curated collection boasts an impressive array of artifacts, weaponry, uniforms, documents, and photography, offering a rare glimpse into the tumultuous era that shaped American history.

Highlights from this Unmissable Collection:

  • Weapons of War: A comprehensive selection of firearms, including muskets, rifles, carbines, and revolvers from renowned manufacturers such as Springfield, Sharps, Colt, and Remington. Examine Civil War artillery swords, cavalry sabers, and even a rare LeMat "Grapeshot" revolver with fascinating provenance.
  • Uniforms & Headwear: Step into the shoes of Civil War soldiers with an array of uniforms, kepis, hats, and shell jackets. Discover rare pieces like a Union Colored Troop officer cloak, a well-known drummer boy jacket and kepi, and identified kepis from various regiments.
  • Everyday Essentials: Explore the personal effects of Civil War soldiers, including canteens, belt buckles, cartridge boxes, cap boxes, bugles, and drums. Uncover unique items like a Civil War stadia range finder, a rare Civil War CSA 5th Texas Cavalry canteen, and a Civil War Black drummer boy captured CSA canteen.
  • Faces of the Past: Connect with the individuals who lived through the Civil War through a poignant collection of tintypes, CDVs, and ambrotypes. See a fantastic tintype of a lounging soldier with gear, a cased CDV of Maj. Gen. Geo. H. Thomas, and a tintype & ambrotype of Civil War officers.
  • Words of History: Delve into the written record of the Civil War with a selection of autographed documents, including pieces signed by Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee. Discover a Civil War Lincoln signed Major Commission document and a framed Andersonville Prison litho by Thomas O'Dea.
  • Flags & Banners: Witness a piece of history with a fantastic large CSA battle flag with documentation and a Civil War Confederate swallowtail guidon pike flag.
  • Art & Prints: Admire the artistic interpretations of the Civil War with a selection of framed prints and lithographs, including works by Don Troiani and Donna Neary.

More than just an auction, this is a journey through time.


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LOT 40:

Civil War Union Complete Cartridge Box Rig

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Start price:
$ 350
Estimated price :
$750 - $1,000
Buyer's Premium: 26% More details
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Civil War Union Complete Cartridge Box Rig
This is the 1864 pattern cartridge Box with shoulder strap. This rig appears to be preserved with a rather thick preservative which has made all the leather strong and stable but somewhat "waxy". The box and strap appears to be unmarked. Both the "US" oval and eagle front plate have more resent leather strips holding them in place. Outer flap moves freely. The outer internal pocket is very frozen in place and unable to open. Most of the crazing and leather aging has been held in time. It would be perfect for torso and or mannequin display because it can stand in use when many cartridge boxes with straps have to stay in fragile state with no chance of ever being on an uniform display. Condition is somewhat subjective because grading may not take in to account for displayability which is not part of condition grading. This is a great opportunity for original display with tunic.