Z474     Federal Model 1859 Spur (Foliate Design)

Description: Nice non dug model 1859 spur. This example has the flat interior and is missing the rowel. It still retains its original shape and could be refurbished. This one is worn smooth but you can tell it was fully stippled at one point.

Measures: 4.5" x 3.25"

Recovered: Non Dug

Reference: Crouch Spurs Page 34

Price: $50.00

Z471     1859 Carbine Thimble (E. Metzger Phila)

Description: Here is a very minty carbine thimble. The strap on the side buckled the thimble directly to the girth strap on the McClellan saddle. The carbine would have been hanging from the sling and the tip of the barrel would have been inserted through the thimble. This helped to keep the carbine from flying around. These carbine sockets where known to be hazardous. If the cavalryman were to be thrown there was a good chance the carbine would stay in the boot. The rider would then be dragged to death which did happen on occasion. This particular carbine boot was produced by E. Metzger of Philadelphia and is marked on the tip of the strap. The jappaned buckle still retains most of its original finish. This would make a great addition to any accoutrement or cavalry collection.

Measures: 2.75" x 2.5"

Recovered: Bannerman's Surplus

Price: $110.00

Z201     Federal Style "U.S" Bit Boss

Description: Here is a very nice excavated US bit boss. Two of these were attached to the model 1895 curb bit. There would have been one on each side near the cheek area of the horse's head. This example has the stippled background and the square period between the "U" and the "S." This example is in great shape and isn't bent. It has a pleasing brown patina and would make an excellent addition to any excavated relic collection.

Measures: 2" x 1.25

Recovered: Unknown

Reference: Howard Crouch "Civil War Artifacts" Pg. 130

Price: $50.00

Z100     Model 1859 Spur

Description: Excavated  model 1859 cavalry spur with the foliate neck design. One spur branch is missing and is probably the reason this spur was discarded. The main body of the spur is bent out of shape as well.

Recovered: Unknown

Price: $35.00