US Militaria Artifacts By Branch Of Service

ARTIFACT: This is a circa early 1900's or 1910's parade ribbon for the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) Captain Henry Post, No. 97 of Belvidere, New Jersey. The red ribbon with a celluloid medallion at the bottom was worn to identify the wearer as a...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful Virginia Polytechnic Institute Class of 1930 pin in 10 karat gold. Originally founded as the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1872, the school's name grew to include "Polytechnic Institute" in 1896, and then...

ARTIFACT: Model 1795 or earlier United States militia bayonet marked 'M'. Found in Maine barn. VINTAGE: Circa 1795 or earlier SIZE: 16 1/2" x 1 1/16" at base (widest point) CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Cast iron. MARKINGS: M' ITEM NOTES: This...

ARTIFACT: Exquisite Civil War Period small "Bowie" or Fighting knife, with the Pro - Union, ANTI - SLAVERY etched Blade: "THE AMERICAN'S PRIDE EQUAL RIGHTS, EQUAL LAWS, AND JUSTICE" on the blade (hard to photograph) and Ricasso marked only: "US" with a...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) pilot wing padded for a dress uniform. The wing is in thick light blue and off-white embroidery. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Approximately 1-7/16" in height and 4-3/4"...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) pilot wing. It is flat (unpadded), and meant for war or battle dress. The embroidery on the wing is thin. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Approximately 4-5/8" in width by...

ARTIFACT: This offering is for ONE, original, near mint, unused, WWII British Army Paratrooper Badge / Wing, from an uncut bundle of 12, which came from a United States Army OSS ( Office of Strategic Services ) Captain's estate. We've had these for...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1920s Home for Confederate Women donation pin. The Richmond, Virginia refuge was set up by the Robert E. Lee Camp of Confederate Veterans. The pin is in celluloid and has some moderate foxing. VINTAGE: Circa 1920s...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II United States Army Signal Corps Type J-38 telegraph key with two wooden-base sounders. The J-38 was a Morse Code training key made for the Army by several companies. This particular one was manufactured by Signal Electric...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1960s US Coast Guard Cutter Sandy Hook, Fort Hancock, New Jersey lighter by Vulcan. It has factory engraving and a factory-applied enamel logo of ship with bow numbers (can't quite read them). The reverse side has Lieutenant Commander...

ARTIFACT: Rare 1939 dated United States Coast Guard soup bowl by Jackson China. The United States Light House Service was absorbed by the Coast Guard in 1939 and assumed the responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of all lighthouses and lightships...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful World War II United States Coast Guard (USCG) ring. The ring is in sterling silver with a red stone at center. It is in excellent condition and is roughly a size 10. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Approximate size 10...