Golden Thread A photo of your favorite Civil War treasure or display

I need to figure out how to properly display my old bonds. This one is long because it has most of its coupons still attached. Like the bills I showed earlier I don't want these to fade. I had one framed and under glass (plexiglass. I think) for a while but someone told me that not allowing the old paper to "breathe" could eventually be damaging. Any suggestions?
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@Virginia Dave A great thread!! I enjoy looking at what other people have collected. One of my FaceBook friends has a similar request on FaceBook. I have a lot of military items in my collection---mostly WW2--- but I don't have room to display all of it. But I don't have any display for Civil War relics. I want to display some of my Civil War bullets but I'm not sure how I want to do that.

This thread challenged me to finish one display that I was working on that is somewhat related to the Civil War. I had gathered all the material and cut out the pieces but I didn't have it assembled. I decided I would finish this project and get it hanging on my wall before this thread had lost interest.

This is my 1850's .31 caliber Boot Pistol. I posted something about this in CampFire Chat so some may not have read about my search to identify this pistol and my test fire on the range. I obtained this pistol via FaceBook MarketPlace group, believe it or not. That post is at: Got a "new" pistol.

Here is my shadow box I just finished. It still needs some minor additions but it is ready to hang on the wall---without the pistol falling off. Since boot pistols were used by gamblers, I made the theme of the shadow box about gambling. I printed copies of old dollar bills in full size--as best as I could estimate. I plan to attach a replica coin of the period.

The shadow box hanging in my office above my books shelves.
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Interesting---in this photo you can't see how the pistol is "attached" to the green felt gambling table.
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Here is my shadow box I just finished. It still needs some minor additions but it is ready to hang on the wall---without the pistol falling off. Since boot pistols were used by gamblers, I made the theme of the shadow box about gambling. I printed copies of old dollar bills in full size--as best as I could estimate. I plan to attach a replica coin of the period.
That's a great idea and works really well. :thumbsup:
 
Missed it, well camouflaged . I thought it was a badge.:unsure:
Here's mine , in my collection of Civil War magnets.
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Whenever I see mine, it rekindles very pleasant memories of great people, interesting places and I sincerely thank you for those.
 
I need to figure out how to properly display my old bonds. This one is long because it has most of its coupons still attached. Like the bills I showed earlier I don't want these to fade. I had one framed and under glass (plexiglass. I think) for a while but someone told me that not allowing the old paper to "breathe" could eventually be damaging. Any suggestions?View attachment 352110
Here is how I did my rare Selma Marion & Memphis bond signed twice by Gen N B Forrest. Front & Back.
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My favorites are hanging on the wall in my bedroom. One is "The Battle Above The Clouds" by Mort Kunstler,custom framed with museum glass.

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The other is a photo quality print of the Regimental Flag of the 40th Alabama Infantry from the Alabama State Archives,custom framed with museum glass.

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Both of those are great Sir, I have been looking for a good print of "The Battle Above The Clouds".

What are the dimensions of your print?
 
Some of you may remember the pre-Civil War 7th Regiment New York State Militia shako I bought myself for Christmas and posted a few months ago. Not only did I find the owner listed on the 1858 "Roll of Members" for the regiment, confirming his use before the Civil War, I've also come up with a jacket of the period. This style jacket was used for about 15 years prior to the Civil War (up to 1861), and then from about 1867 until right before World War 2. Because of this you have to be very careful as many later jackets are offered for sale as Civil War era. Knowing your history of military buttons and their makers can really help you in avoiding an expensive mistake. The Scovill rmdc backmarks on the large coat buttons as well as the Wm Smith & Co. backmarks on the small collar buttons date this jacket to the late 1850's, the same time as the shako. There is currently a dealer on ebay selling one of these jackets as Civil War, but he would not answer my question about the backmarks on the buttons. I found this one for about a third the price he was asking anyways. I was really pleased the condition of the jacket matched the condition of the shako, both being quite exceptional given the age. I do need to find one more cuff and coat button if I want to replace those that are missing. Its been difficult to find the exact same backmarks and I do not want to use postwar examples (though the are significantly less expensive). Hope you enjoy the photo.

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Some of you may remember the pre-Civil War 7th Regiment New York State Militia shako I bought myself for Christmas and posted a few months ago. Not only did I find the owner listed on the 1858 "Roll of Members" for the regiment, confirming his use before the Civil War, I've also come up with a jacket of the period. This style jacket was used for about 15 years prior to the Civil War (up to 1861), and then from about 1867 until right before World War 2. Because of this you have to be very careful as many later jackets are offered for sale as Civil War era. Knowing your history of military buttons and their makers can really help you in avoiding an expensive mistake. The Scovill rmdc backmarks on the large coat buttons as well as the Wm Smith & Co. backmarks on the small collar buttons date this jacket to the late 1850's, the same time as the shako. There is currently a dealer on ebay selling one of these jackets as Civil War, but he would not answer my question about the backmarks on the buttons. I found this one for about a third the price he was asking anyways. I was really pleased the condition of the jacket matched the condition of the shako, both being quite exceptional given the age. I do need to find one more cuff and coat button if I want to replace those that are missing. Its been difficult to find the exact same backmarks and I do not want to use postwar examples (though the are significantly less expensive). Hope you enjoy the photo.

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Outstanding! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 
I have my GGGrandfather Andrew Jackson Corell’s canteen and his promotion certificate to 1st Sgt, Co G, 45th VA Inf. He was captured at Third Winchester and spent the duration of the war at Point Lookout. The other picture is my favorite painting by John Paul Strain “ The Road to Front Royal, VA”View attachment 352107View attachment 352108View attachment 352109
Those are some great pieces. I love the certificate I would love to find something like that. WOW
 
Some of you may remember the pre-Civil War 7th Regiment New York State Militia shako I bought myself for Christmas and posted a few months ago. Not only did I find the owner listed on the 1858 "Roll of Members" for the regiment, confirming his use before the Civil War, I've also come up with a jacket of the period. This style jacket was used for about 15 years prior to the Civil War (up to 1861), and then from about 1867 until right before World War 2. Because of this you have to be very careful as many later jackets are offered for sale as Civil War era. Knowing your history of military buttons and their makers can really help you in avoiding an expensive mistake. The Scovill rmdc backmarks on the large coat buttons as well as the Wm Smith & Co. backmarks on the small collar buttons date this jacket to the late 1850's, the same time as the shako. There is currently a dealer on ebay selling one of these jackets as Civil War, but he would not answer my question about the backmarks on the buttons. I found this one for about a third the price he was asking anyways. I was really pleased the condition of the jacket matched the condition of the shako, both being quite exceptional given the age. I do need to find one more cuff and coat button if I want to replace those that are missing. Its been difficult to find the exact same backmarks and I do not want to use postwar examples (though the are significantly less expensive). Hope you enjoy the photo.

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All I can say is wow.
 
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