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“Chief of Sharpshooters, Hiram Berdan…” (1989)

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Hiram Berdan by Marcot SIGNED 1989: Civil War Chief of Sharpshooters Hiram Berdan Military Commander and Firearms Inventor by Roy M. Marcot. 1989 with dust jacket unclipped. Taylor Publishing Co., Dallas, Texas. Inscribed opposite title

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[CIVIL WAR]. 19 lithographed CDVs of Civil War generals and political personalities.: [CIVIL WAR]. 19 lithographed CDVs of Civil War generals and political personalities. Subjects include General Philip KEARNY (staining) -- Colonel Hiram BERDAN (staining) -- General John E. WOOL -- Wil

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1912 US Army Chief Insular Affairs Uniform: Original M1902 dress uniform jacket, bullion epaulettes, and carrying box from Brigadier General Frank McIntyre, who served as the Chief of Insular Affairs from 1912-1929. The jacket has his name writ

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Civil War Sharpshooters Hat: Civil War sharpshooters hat. Excellent condition. Leather band a possible old replacement. Please refer to link for high res photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/x2z0dlfhbpx692t/AAANc8S-6ZxSrlY0Gr2qJD7f

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JOHN EDWIN FORBES (1839-1895) Study of sharpshooters in a bunker.: JOHN EDWIN FORBES (1839-1895) Study of sharpshooters in a bunker. Likely for Leslie's Illustrated" newspaper. Graphite on light blue-green paper. 176X228 mm; 7x9 inches, sheet. Initialed and dated "E.

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Newbold Trotter "The Forrest Chief" Painting: Newbold Hough Trotter (1827 - 1898) was active/lived in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Known for rural genre, landscape and animal paintings. It was not until 1867 that Newbold Trotter turned to paintin

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Chippewa Chief Po-Go-Nay-Ke-Shick Carte de Visite: Photographs Native American Indian Chief Po-Go-Nay-Ke-Shick CDV c. 1860 Civil War Era, Carte de Visite Photograph of Native American Indian Chief Po-Go-Nay-Ke-Shick (HOLE IN THE DAY) THE CELEBRATED CH

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Gideon Welles and Hiram Paulding War Date Navy DS: Gideon Welles and Hiram Paulding War Date Navy DS Partially Printed Document Signed, "Gideon Welles", as Secretary of the Navy, 1p on a bifold sheet, 8" x 10", Washington, November 18, 1863. Endo

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Civil War Union Chief Of Artillery William F. Barry Letter To Author Henry Coppee: Civil War Union Chief Of Artillery William F. Barry Letter To Author Henry Coppee. "This information must be strictly entre nous. Its Publication would be considered contraband." Full letter reads:"He

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WWII - Vietnam US Navy Chief Petty Officer CPO Cap Badge Anchor Pins: Lot of original US Navy CPO pins to include some that are sterling and/or maker marked. Good condition though some show tarnishing to the metal, and one has a missing pin.

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2 Pair Civil War Era Amber Sharpshooter Spectacles: 2 Antique 19thC Civil War Era 1860s spectacles. One is Frosted full Amber Sharpshooters . Second pair is frosted clear with an amber middle lens. Both are unmarked.

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Chief of the Police Document - Ghetto of Vilnius 1943: Document from Chief of the Police of the Ghetto of Vilnius about the liberation of a prisoner in 1943. Typed on an irregular piece of paper and with stamp of the Chief of the Police of the Ghetto of V

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Original WWI Chief Petty Officer CPO Cap Badge Pin: Original full sized CPO badge as shown. See pictures for details. Good condition for its age, with signs of use.

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1960s Legion of Merit LOM Chief Commander Medal Set: Original medal set as shown with all three pieces. The badge is marked on the reverse and pin back. Good condition, though the interior of the case has spotting from age.

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“Chief of Sharpshooters, Hiram Berdan…” (1989)

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Scarce copy of “Civil War Chief of Sharpshooters, Hiram Berdan - Military Commander and Firearms Inventor” written by Roy M. Marcot in 1989. Excellent reference book on Hiram Berdan and his sharpshooters. Examples are difficult to obtain affordably.

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[Civil War, Union, Confederate]

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“Chief of Sharpshooters, Hiram Berdan…” (1989)

Name: “Chief of Sharpshooters, Hiram Berdan…” (1989)
SKU: 126936824
Price: 80 USD
Availability: InStock

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