Civil War Relics

[Eutycus]

Recent participation on several of the Civil War forums shows that there is some enthusiasm by members who just may be "buffs". Buffs just may have some sort of a collection.We'd be curious to see what civil war relics you may have.From what I've read on this forum there are some authentic

rifles from that era owned by members.But it need not be guns only. Anything a soldier (or civilian) may have carried or had his hands on.I'll start this thread off by showing some Confederate Money. (Or at least attempt to send a photo)

 

[64Springer]

Very nice.

Looks like they were all made yesterday.

What does confederate money go for these days?

Thanks.

 

[TDM]

I have a couple, a $5 and a $10, plus a CS bond that have been passed down in the family.

 

[50calBoone]

I have an Eagle Breast plate recovered at Cold Harbor Virginia . A US box plate . Some buttons and bullets . My friend has a farm in Dinwiddie VA and you can still see the breast works and trenches in the woods . Lots of stuff still being found around here ,Just hard to get permission to metal detect

 

[Eutycus]

I have a couple, a $5 and a $10, plus a CS bond that have been passed down in the family.

Oh yeah, I forgot about my bonds. I have 3 bonds that I could have included in that picture. As for what Confederate money is going for, I really couldn't say I haven't bought any lately but I would imagine more than face value for the lower bills under $100.00. I kind of plan on a $500.00 (the one with Stonewall Jackson) someday. Depending on the condition I think it's valued at a little under $500.00.

 

[50calBoone]

some of my stuff from Virginia

Some of my stuff from Virginia

 

[50calBoone]

Sorry it posted twice,

 

[50calBoone]

the light colored breast plate was dug in Cold Harbor, Before it became a National Park

 

[Eutycus]

One of my $10.00 is similar but I also have another from 1862 that has a "Trans-Miss" stamp on it. Gen. Kirby Smith had some of the older notes stamped so they could be reissued to his soldiers. After the fall of Vicksburg new money was next to impossible to issue West of the Mississippi River.

 

[50calBoone]

One of my $10.00 is similar but I also have another from 1862 that has a "Trans-Miss" stamp on it. Gen. Kirby Smith had some of the older notes stamped so they could be reissued to his soldiers. After the fall of Vicksburg new money was next to impossible to issue West of the Mississippi River.View attachment 203377

Nice ! I love this stuff. Just amazing holding stuff that Soldiers had

 

[Eutycus]

Nice ! I love this stuff. Just amazing holding stuff that Soldiers had

Abit of history in your hands so to speak

 

[Juice Jaws]

I have some white flags use by the South.

 

[64Springer]

I have some white flags use by the South.

North, South, Yankee or Reb, I don't care who you are, that sh it right there is funny.

 

[50calBoone]

I have some white flags use by the South.

.I do feel if the south had more men it may have been a different outcome. But that’s a different thread. We just like seeing artifacts here

 

[Eutycus]

I have some white flags use by the South.

You should consider donating to a museum. Southern white flags are quite rare.

 

[50calBoone]

You should consider donating to a museum. Southern white flags are quite rare.

I agree

 

[Eutycus]

You see white flags were so rarely used they weren't issued to just every unit like the North did. In fact when Lee wanted that "talk" with Grant at Appomattox they couldn't find one. His staff had to improvise , so they used a dish towel on a stick .

 

[Juice Jaws]

North, South, Yankee or Reb, I don't care who you are, that sh it right there is funny.

Thanks, sometimes we just need a little humor

 

[Juice Jaws]

You should consider donating to a museum. Southern white flags are quite rare.

Good one

 

[TDM]

Don't have a photo handy but I also have 5 various "I" buttons and lots of different balls & minnies.