University of West Virginia Buckle

$55.00 Under the terms of the 1862 Morrell Land-Grant College Act, the West Virginia Legislature created the Agricultural College of West Virginia on February 7, 1867. On December 4, 1868 lawmakers renamed the college West Virginia University to represent a broader range of higher education. Maker marked Hamlin Co. Greensboro, NC on rear. Approximately 43mm… Continue reading University of West Virginia Buckle

Confederate Civil War Holster

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$800.00 For 6 inch barreled revolver.  Typical Confederate manufacturing technique with cut-out for belt attachment.  Shows lots of wear from use.  This came from an old home near Woodstock, Virginia here in the Shenandoah Valley.  This area was a hotbed for both Confederate Partisan and Confederate Cavalry activity. 

Crimea War British Knapsack Hook

$35.00 Similar to the Civil War variety imported by the Confederates from Great Britain.  Excavated at a Crimean War site.  The Crimean War is known in Russian history as the Eastern War of 1853-1856 where Russia lost to an alliance of France, Britain, the Ottoman Empire, & Sardinia.  Approximate height 50mm.