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Nothing is quite as historical as an artifact that is dug from the ground. We can tell a lot about the soldiers by examination of the actual equipment they carried and lost while in camp or battle. There is also a certain satisfaction in knowing that these relics were rescued from destruction, either from bulldozers, or the natural elements themselves. Please note that all relics offered by Greybird were legally found, and offered for sale as such. We hope you'll find something of interest here...

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Carpet Bag Lock: Slight break at keyhole, otherwise perfect. Found at Sister's Ferry, GA	MD403JAJJ	$6
Pewter Canteen Spout: Not sure where found. One side appears cut out. other is good for display.	MD568JAJJ	$4
US Bulls-eye Canteen: A great example of "demilitarized" Civil War equipment, in which it was damaged on purpose to keep the enemy from using it. This one has a spike hole in one side, plus the spout has been mashed (maybe melted?). It was found in North Georgia, retains all strap loops, and even has traces of the tin coating. Also has a root left in the strap loop by the digger...very cool touch!	MD587BKC	$150
"Eagle" Lock Fly: Very neat piece, has a spread eagle, and found in South Mtn/Wilderness area. These brass pieces covered the keyhole on mid 1800's padlocks. The Eagle is a scarcely seen piece, though.	MD518JFJJ	$12
Officer's Shoulder Bar: Very solid condition, stamped brass, no ground action, and gilt remains in the recesses. These are hard to find. About half of this one is missing. This one was found at the Wilderness...makes you wonder who it belonged to.	MD483JBJJ1	$35
Issac Campbell Confederate Knapsack Hook: These are hard to find, and a great documented Confederate relic imported through the blockade. No markings as all are unmarked, but made by S Issac Campbell of London. From Wilderness-South Mountain area..	MD460CJJJ1	$60
Saddle Support Strap: Looks to be from McClellan saddle, mid 1800's. Complete, even has rivets. Theses went under the leather, a photo of one appears in Charlie Harris book, Civil War Relics of the Western Campaign. Uncleaned and as dug. Found in Savannah, GA	MD558JAJJ	$12
Blacksmith Made Spur: Civilian style, very small, might be for a child or woman. Cleaned and coated iron. Found at Wilderness/South Mountain Area.	MD500JAJJ1	$20
Iron Spur: Civilian style or light military, early 1800's, both strap holders broken off, no rowel. From the Wilderness/South Mountain area. As dug, not cleaned nor coated.	MD543JDJJ	$8
"CS Watering bit" Snaffle Bit: Shown in Crouch's Horse Equipment of the Civil War book, page 105. This one found in Savannah, Georgia near Cherokee Hill. Needs recoating, all parts move.	MD577JAJJ	$16
"CS Watering bit" Snaffle Bit: Shown in Crouch's Horse Equipment of the Civil War book, page 105. This one found in Savannah, Georgia Cleaned, coated, and in great shape, all parts move. One ring is worn thin.	MD571JBJJ	SOLD
Watering Bit: In good dug condition, all pieces work. Found near Savannah, GA.	MD570JBJJ	$12
Twist Style Watering Bit: In good dug condition, all pieces work. Blacksmith made, found near Cherokee Hill, GA Near Savannah.	MD560JAJJ	$15
Hoof Pick: Tip appears broken, probably homemade. Cleaned, coated, found near Savannah, GA	MD572JBJJ	$6
Cast Brass Civilian Rosette: No hooks, slick patina, missing half inch of rim as shown. Late 1700-early 1800's style From Wilderness Area.	MD472JCJJ1	$6
Lead Filled Civilian Rosette: Plain face, copper face (a bit over cleaned, but at least it looks good), no hook. Approximately 1.8 ". Found at Wilderness/South Mountain Area.	MD498JFJJ1	$12
Lead Filled Civilian Rosette: Plain design, brass skin-lead filled, no hook, lead complete but one edge a little rough. 2.100" diameter. From South Mtn/Wilderness, VA .	MD511JFJJ1	$12
Lead Filled Civilian Rosette: Flower design, brass skin-lead filled, mostly there, has one crack in lead and slight bend, one hook remains. From Columbia, SC	MD339JAJJ	SOLD
Homemade 14th Corps Badge: It was dug by a friend of mine, and is cut from a daguerreotype. Has tiny bit of top corner missing, but otherwise perfect. Had a wire fastener which is rusted away. A very nice personal badge found in a documented 14th Corps camp.	MD157GEJJ	$150
Carpet Bag Lock: Near perfect. Good solid condition, from Savannah, GA area.	MD573JBJJ	$8
Carpet Bag Lock: Good solid condition, from Savannah, GA area. One edge slightly bent.	MD574JBJJ	$6
Carpet Bag Lock: Good solid condition, from Wilderness-South Mountain area of VA.	MD473JCJJ1	$7
Carpet Bag Lock: Don't let the photo fool you, this one is complete, but part is rolled over. Found in North Georgia.	MD282JASS	$4
North Georgia Grouping: This is a great grouping, with the centerpiece a company hat letter "H" (One bar is nearly broken through, but as of now it's still together and in fairly good shape, including one fastening wire.) Also included are 4 pulled three ring minie bullets, two flat buttons, and a pretty Eagle cuff. Old riker display case included.	MD583BKC	$65
Jeff Davis Hatpin Display: 8 pieces of broken Hardee (also called Jeff Davis) hat pins. Old riker display case included.	MD585BKC	$45
Homemade ID Tag??: I really don't know, but this is a flattened bullet with what was once a hole that would be perfect for wearing on a cord. There seems to be something scratched on one side, but honestly I can't tell for sure. Found at Savannah. Buy it and see what you think. At the very least it was a necklace..	MD379JAJJ	$10
Harness Tip: Long thought to be Confederate Insignia, these are really just tippets for harness straps. Not often found, though! Size is 3/4" x 1 1/4", made of cast brass.	MD207JEJJ	$12
Nondescript Lead Filled Rosette: Brass face, 1-1/3" diameter, has small piece missing on bottom (see picture). Dug in Virginia, but I'm not sure exactly where.	MD250JAJJ	$6
Large Civilian Rosette: Lead filled, silver plated, and as right for the period as they come. I've dug almost identical ones at a Confederate Cavalry site here in GA. This one was dug in Murfreesboro, TN, and almost looks like it had engraving on the face. Unfortunately not all there, but priced accordingly.	MD205JAJJ	$10
Brass Candlestick Base: At least, I think it is. I do know it is cast brass, and measures 3"x3". Found at a plantation site in Savannah, GA.	MD567JAJJ	$4
Carbine Cleaning Brush: Brass, one break in wire but otherwise as straight and solid as you'll ever see. These are usually dug in pieces, so grab this complete one while you can! Found at Sister's Ferry, GA	MD395JEJJ	$17
Unknown Type Revolver Hammer: Has been very heavily electroylisized, and is down to waxed bare metal. Found near Augusta, Georgia. I can not tell what type it is. Might be a real find! Aprox .228 thick x 2.063 long x 1.431 wide.	MD589JAJJ	SOLD
Knife Ferrell Band (?): Found near Harpers Ferry area. Very crude, looks to probably be from a big bowie. Thin iron, cleaned. .750" x 1"	MD536JAJJ	$5
US Musket Punch Tool: Complete, pitted, one pin is almost rusted through. Cleaned and coated.	MD9JAEE	$6
Musket Barrel Band With Sling Loop: As dug, appears to be from a Springfield style musket. From Wilderness-Harpers Ferry-South Mountain area of VA (unsure of exact location!)	MD537JBJJ	$9
Model 1842 Rifle Barrel Band: This one seems thin compared to most. A variation, maybe.	MD288JAJJ	$7
Bullet Worm/wiper: Used to extract jammed bullets, and also to hold rag to clean barrel. Found in North Georgia	MD147JCJJ	$10
Large Coat Weight/Buttons: Made of lead, these are said to have served dual purpose, which I believe. Definite Civil War or before era. These are about 1.150" diameter. Found at Wilderness/South Mountain Area. Have two in this size.	MD514JAJJ1	$3 each
Medium Coat Weight/Buttons: Made of lead, these are said to have served dual purpose, which I believe. Definite Civil War or before era. These are about .950" diameter. Found at Wilderness/South Mountain Area. Have four in this size.	MD515JAJJ1	$3