Offered is an excellent 12-piece grouping of original Civil War relics reportedly recovered from the battlefields and military camp areas associated with the Battles of Iuka and Corinth, Mississippi.
This interesting assortment includes five excavated lead bullets of various patterns, two military eagle buttons, a brass pocket watch case with its original winding crown, a flattened metal container or fitting, a small metal fastener, and a long excavated iron implement.
The two military buttons retain visible eagle designs, with the larger button displaying particularly attractive detail in the eagle and patriotic shield. The pocket watch case is another standout piece, retaining its round form and distinctive ribbed winding crown. Personal effects such as pocket watches provide a fascinating glimpse into the everyday lives of Civil War soldiers.
The Battle of Iuka, fought September 19, 1862, and the Second Battle of Corinth, fought October 3–4, 1862, were important engagements in northern Mississippi. Union and Confederate forces fought for control of this strategically important region and its vital railroad connections.
All pieces display varying degrees of oxidation, patina, and wear consistent with prolonged burial. The assortment offers an interesting combination of military equipment, ammunition, and personal artifacts.
Provenance: Accompanied by an earlier collector’s identification stating that the 12 relics were recovered from the Iuka and Corinth, Mississippi, battlefield areas.
An attractive and varied Civil War dug relic grouping with a reported connection to two significant Western Theater engagements. An excellent addition to any collection of Civil War battlefield artifacts, soldier’s personal effects, or Mississippi campaign relics.
Condition: Original excavated condition with oxidation, patina, surface wear, and deterioration. Pocket watch is incomplete and nonfunctional. Please examine photographs for details.
Shipping included to the lower 48 contiguous United States.
Offered is an excellent 12-piece grouping of original Civil War relics reportedly recovered from the battlefields and military camp areas associated with the Battles of Iuka and Corinth, Mississippi.
This interesting assortment includes five excavated lead bullets of various patterns, two military eagle buttons, a brass pocket watch case with its original winding crown, a flattened metal container or fitting, a small metal fastener, and a long excavated iron implement.
The two military buttons retain visible eagle designs, with the larger button displaying particularly attractive detail in the eagle and patriotic shield. The pocket watch case is another standout piece, retaining its round form and distinctive ribbed winding crown. Personal effects such as pocket watches provide a fascinating glimpse into the everyday lives of Civil War soldiers.
The Battle of Iuka, fought September 19, 1862, and the Second Battle of Corinth, fought October 3–4, 1862, were important engagements in northern Mississippi. Union and Confederate forces fought for control of this strategically important region and its vital railroad connections.
All pieces display varying degrees of oxidation, patina, and wear consistent with prolonged burial. The assortment offers an interesting combination of military equipment, ammunition, and personal artifacts.
Provenance: Accompanied by an earlier collector’s identification stating that the 12 relics were recovered from the Iuka and Corinth, Mississippi, battlefield areas.
An attractive and varied Civil War dug relic grouping with a reported connection to two significant Western Theater engagements. An excellent addition to any collection of Civil War battlefield artifacts, soldier’s personal effects, or Mississippi campaign relics.
Condition: Original excavated condition with oxidation, patina, surface wear, and deterioration. Pocket watch is incomplete and nonfunctional. Please examine photographs for details.
Shipping included to the lower 48 contiguous United States.