![2 Civil War Era Swords incl. USMC & Naval Cutlass: Two (2) U.S. Civil War era swords including one (1) Naval Cutlass, ricasso stamped "Ames Mfg. Co / Chicopee Mass" and "USN / DR / 1862" to other side, brass hilt wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370708_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
Brass Militaria & War Memorabilia
![2 Civil War Era Swords incl. USMC & Naval Cutlass: Two (2) U.S. Civil War era swords including one (1) Naval Cutlass, ricasso stamped "Ames Mfg. Co / Chicopee Mass" and "USN / DR / 1862" to other side, brass hilt wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370708_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
![Civil War Era Military Surgeon Field Kit in Original Wood Box: Civil War era surgeon's field kit with wood and brass inlaid fitted case. Incomplete set with 10 tools as displayed. Box is 15.5 in x 6 x 3 in high.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8350/325482/179684788_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718058320)
![Civil War shako cap: Civil War shako hat, black leather Infantry Model 1860, slightly curved stamped brass plate pinned to the front features a spread-winged eagle atop a laurel wreath that surrounds a disc with the infan](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/385/332379/179257693_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717521954)
![3 Pcs. Civil War Union Model 1855 Infantry Equipment: Three (3) Civil War Union Infantry accouterments including a Model 1855 leather cartridge box with oval 1839 Pattern brass US buckle and metal liners, a leather waist belt with oval 1839 Pattern](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370706_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
![Max Ernst (German, 1891-1976) L'Oiseau à l'Œil de Verre, 1972: Max Ernst (German, 1891-1976) L'Oiseau à l'Œil de Verre, 1972 gouache and tempera on Artist's board, housed in a round brass frame, wired for electricity signed MAX ERNST and dated (lower ri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/332333/179233483_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717451552)
![Civil War Officer's Sword: Civil War Officer's Sword w/ Brass Hilt in Fair Cond. (No Scabbard)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/945/332676/179494356_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717781985)
![Antique WWI Trench Art Brass Shell Vase, Monogrammed: This gorgeous vase is the work of a creative soldier during WWI. Ruffle edge, monogrammed JLS with oak leaf and scroll designs. Pulled "stem" reeded and matching base that appears applied. Bullet cali](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2740/333147/179861870_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718236394)
![British 1742 Infantry Sword Revolutionary War Cutlass: Sword Blade length from tip to hilt is 26″ – Brass Hilt is 4-1/2 x 6 x 3″ – Overall Sword ONLY length is 31-1/2″ – Leather and brass scabbard is 29″ – S](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179635674_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![VINATEG PERSIAN WARRIOR HELMET (KHULA KHUD) DEMON DEVIL FACE BRASS MUSTACHE NICKLE LAVISH FLOWER: VINATEG PERSIAN WARRIOR HELMET (KHULA KHUD) DEMON DEVIL FACE BRASS MUSTACHE HAND NICKLE SURAFCE LAVISH CHISELED FLOWER MOTIFS. Province : Persian. Made : Hand forged steel , hand hammered and hand chi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5766/331510/178826629_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717136930)
![American Civil War Bowie Knife, Signed "Kimball Mason": American Civil War bowie knife marked "Kimball Mason" with a fine stag horn antler handle. Brass mount guard and collar. Typical bowie knife well polished from time and use. Scabbard with scaring and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4859/332532/179346421_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717627095)
![LABELED ERNEST VOGT (PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA) PAINT-DECORATED CIVIL WAR REGULATION INFANTRY ROPE-: LABELED ERNEST VOGT (PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA) PAINT-DECORATED CIVIL WAR REGULATION INFANTRY ROPE-TENSION SNARE DRUM, oak circular body of lapped construction with brass tack decoration, retain](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/331904/179039108_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717186988)
![WW1 & WWII POLISH MEDAL AND UNIFORM LOT WWI WW2: WWII Polish Military items to include 1)†WWII Polish Air Forces RAF Flying Lance Sergeant's Jacket. A blue/gray jacket with a four brass button front that leads to an open lay down collar. A pai](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/332412/179275161_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717544456)
![WWII US MARINE RAIDER V-44 GREEN HORN BOWIE KNIFE: World War II Legitimus Collins No. 18 Bowie Knife, with brass cross guard and green stag handles. These were carried in World War II famously by Marine Raiders, members of Carlson's Raiders, as well a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/332412/179275001_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717544456)
![CIVIL WAR M1840 AMES ARTILLERY SWORD SCABBARD 1861: 37" overall with a 32" blade that is 1 1/4" wide. The blade is excellent and shiny, and is nicely marked and dated 1861. Brass hilt, nice leather grip with twisted brass wire, solid scabbard. Excellen](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/332412/179274551_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717544456)
![CIVIL WAR / GAR GROUPING 21ST 21st ILLINOIS INF: Fantastic Civil War Veterans grouping to include 1) Civil War Ink Name Stencil that says P.F.A. Pundt that measures 1 X 2 1/2 inches and is made of Brass with tin back reinforcement. 2) GAR Veterans R](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/332412/179274573_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717544456)
![Rare early iron Cavalry Bit with brass plates on each side of cheek piece with raised initials U.S.: Rare early iron Cavalry Bit with brass plates on each side of cheek piece with raised initials U.S. and stamped "9th Cav. Ft. McKavett, Home of the Buffalo Soldiers." Bit has two curb chains and is in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/283/332328/179273709_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717891776)
![Prussian pickelhaube M 95 for enlisted men: Prussian pickelhaube M 95 for enlisted menOriginal Prussian pickelhaube for enlisted men, black leather skull with brass fittings, leather chinstrap, large Prussian eagle on the front. Bell stamped in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7607/332235/179217812_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717438144)
![CONFEDERATE FIGHTING KNIFE CIVIL WAR AMES M1840: Model 1840 Ames with brass crossguard and handle. Ricasso stamped "N.P. Ames Cabotville 1848" with "US WD" on reverse. Converted into fighting knife/dagger. Good condition. Some play in grip. Pitting](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/368/332633/179411313_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717718201)
![Boucle de ceinturon hessoise Mod ele 1895 - Hessian belt buckle: Belle boucle de ceinturon du Grand Duch e de Hesse en laiton. Crochets et pontet d origine. Avec une jolie patine. Beautiful Grand Duchy of Hesse brass belt buckle. Original hooks and trigger guard. W](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7799/330702/178366039_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716494286)
![SPAN AM WAR WAR NEW YORK INFANTRY SPIKED HELMET: Much like our European cousins in the 1880s, the U.S. Army started to adopted spiked pith helmets, sometimes in white, with all brass mounts and occasionally plumes. These saw active service in the Sp](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/332412/179274616_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717544456)
![Mixed lot of antique fire fighting helmets and jackets from around 1900: Mixed lot of antique fire fighting helmets and jackets from around 19003 brass versions (1 with inner lining, 1 with leather chinstrap). 2 leather versions with brass comb and fittings, both with leat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7607/332235/179217989_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717438144)
![ARMOUR EXCEPTIONAL PERSIAN WARRIOR HELMET (KULAH KHUD) BRASS STRIP ARABIC INSCRIPTION BIRD FIGS: ARMOUR EXCEPTIONAL PERSIAN WARRIOR HELMET (KULAH KHUD) BRASS STRIP ARABIC INSCRIPTION BIRD FIGS ON NASAL BAR.ARMOUR PERSIAN WARRIOR HELMET ( KULAH KHUD) SKULL INSERTED BRASS STRIP WITH FINE HAND ENGRA](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5766/331510/178826492_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717136930)
![Pair of epaulettes, circa 1900 or older, with narrow overlay: Pair of epaulettes, circa 1900 or older, with narrow overlayprobably German or Swiss. Metal epaulettes on black cloth, with applied brass angel. L. 18cm each. Good condition with patina.Paar Epaulette](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7607/332235/179218023_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717438144)
News about Brass Militaria & War Memorabilia
![George III brass mortar leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sworders-Dec-13-George-III-brass-mortar.jpg)
George III brass mortar leads our five auction highlights
George III Brass Mortar by Jan Verbruggen, $77,975 STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, U.K. – Sending the old year out with a bang, a George III brass mortar by Jan Verbruggen hammered for £49,000 and sold for £61,250 ($77,975) with buyer’s premium at Sworders on December 13. The rare example of British military ordnance from the time of the American Revolutionary War was estimated […]
![Mamluk 14th-century brass candlestick lit up Leland Little, selling for $125K](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/165738183_1_x.webp)
Mamluk 14th-century brass candlestick lit up Leland Little, selling for $125K
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — Estimated at $5,000-$10,000, a 14th-century candlestick made during the classical period of Mamluk artistic production hammered for $100,000 and sold for $125,000 with buyer’s premium at Leland Little on December 1. The 9in high silver-inlaid brass candlestick was likely used in court ceremonies or celebrations to honor the reigning potentate — either […]
![Toy collectors grabbed ‘many brass rings’ at Bertoia’s $1.95M sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014_0609_b1191_lead.jpg)
Toy collectors grabbed ‘many brass rings’ at Bertoia’s $1.95M sale
VINELAND, N.J. – There were smiles on many bidders’ faces as they departed Bertoia Auctions’ Spring Toy Break Auction on May 9th and 10th. “It was a terrific sale, and there was a great camaraderie throughout,” said Bertoia Auctions associate Rich Bertoia. “As they headed out the door with their purchases, everybody was chattering about […]
![Furniture Specific: Brass with class](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2012_0206_Brass_lead.jpg)
Furniture Specific: Brass with class
In the last few months I have been fortunate enough to attend several high-end antique shows, cover some good auctions and visit a well-known museum with a wonderful collection of 18th- and 19th-century American furniture treasures. And while it is fun to sort of let yourself go and just be amazed at all the great […]