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!

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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 88:

Civil War CSA Virginia State Seal Belt Buckle

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Start price:
$ 1,200
Estimated price :
$3,000 - $4,000
Buyer's Premium: 26% More details
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Civil War CSA Virginia State Seal Belt Buckle
This buckle type is famous for being worn during the war by General Robert E. Lee during the war. This buckle is marked with "9" over "6". The front has very high detail with the lined sky and doted hills and grassy foreground. Chains show detail with high detail to crown. The letters 'SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS" and "VIRGINIA" are sharp with no blurring. The hook has tampering thicker base. Back has raised dot at center. Top and bottom border edges show no file marks sides and the side edges of left outer and inner edge and right side edge show file marks. Weight is 83.1 grams and 86.68mm wide, 50.80mm tall and 3.53mm thick at center edge. There is a lot of information available on this type of buckle to determine variations between pre-war examples to Gaylord contract type. This buckle has many characteristics that are correct and was examined by many renowned experts before this auction and received only positive reviews. Please review the photos and consult trusted experts do your due diligence.