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(1776-1860) AMERICAN REVOLUTION, WAR OF 1812, MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR, AMERICAN INDIAN WARS TO 1865

For US Militaria of the American Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican-American War and Indian Wars eras - 1776-1860.

  1. An Awesome Way To See Old Dates On Older Field Gear

    DesertRatTom,
    • 1 reply
    • 46.8k views
    Blackjack007
    Blackjack007

  2. US Dragoon Collection

    Dragoon,
    • 54 replies
    • 42.4k views
    Dragoon
    Dragoon

  3. War of 1812 era shako plate?

    whubbard,
    • 5 replies
    • 9.1k views
    wrcook45-70
    wrcook45-70

  4. Dragoon plate

    paul kennedy,
    • 1 reply
    • 4.8k views
    wrcook45-70
    wrcook45-70

  5. War of 1812 Dragoon Cap plate

    dunmore1774,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.5k views
    wrcook45-70
    wrcook45-70

  6. Colt's Revolver in 1847

    Mexican War,
    • 4 replies
    • 6.3k views
    zzyzzogeton
    zzyzzogeton

  7. 1841 Navy Cutlass

    Jasmof22,
    • 3 replies
    • 581 views
    blademan
    blademan

  8. Happy 250th! Small collection display

    M24 Chaffee,
    • 2 replies
    • 529 views
    MWalsh
    MWalsh

  9. Lance at Buena Vista - Lance at Cerro Gordo

    Mexican War,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.3k views
    JMcCulloch
    JMcCulloch

  10. Dirk, Need Help to I.D.

    blitz67,
    • 0 replies
    • 643 views
    blitz67
    blitz67

  11. Trying to ID an early Militia (?) sword

    Mr.Jerry,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views
    iron bender
    iron bender

  12. The Battle of the Monongahela

    Pennsyltucky Red Neck,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views
    mikie
    mikie

  13. This is a fresh look at the Alamo

    P-59A,
    • 7 replies
    • 3.6k views
    Pennsyltucky Red Neck
    Pennsyltucky Red Neck

  14. Revolutionary War saber

    Seadog,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.8k views
    Bob B
    Bob B

  15. Help with dating this Federal Navy cuff/vest button? 1840s? 1850s?

    PortraitofWar,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.3k views
    PortraitofWar
    PortraitofWar

  16. Early American Naval Dirk (Federal Period) with Gold Wire Knots--has anyone seen knots on a Naval Dirk before?

    stcroixblades,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.8k views
    stcroixblades
    stcroixblades

  17. Question about early marine equipment.

    Scott B,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.3k views
    Scott B
    Scott B

  18. Does Anyone Know the Era of this Canteen?

    Colonel Sanders,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.4k views
    Colonel Sanders
    Colonel Sanders

  19. Buena Vista, the pinch point of La Angostura

    Mexican War,
    • 9 replies
    • 9.5k views
    Illinigander
    Illinigander

  20. Military Brass flat button identification.

    Louie boy,
    • 0 replies
    • 3.1k views
    Louie boy
    Louie boy

  21. Opening Shots Buena Vista

    Mexican War,
    • 18 replies
    • 13k views
    Mexican War
    Mexican War

  22. 1700's Rapier? Looking for info on this.

    DB98034,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.5k views
    blitz67
    blitz67

  23. Some Pre-Civil War Horse Pistols and Pommel Holster

    Bob B,
    • 5 replies
    • 10.8k views
    Thorbird
    Thorbird

  24. A Great Revolutionary War Find

    daniel griffin,
    • 55 replies
    • 75.3k views
    Thorbird
    Thorbird

  25. Back in the 1968 and 1969..

    Niemannnnn,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.2k views
    Niemannnnn
    Niemannnnn

  26. Revolutionary War? 1800s unknown socket bayonet marking

    johnny12550,
    • 11 replies
    • 5.5k views
    johnny12550
    johnny12550

  27. Revolutionary Era Cannon Barrel

    Sailorjerry45,
    • 7 replies
    • 7.2k views
    blitz67
    blitz67

  28. 1881 Cartridge Belt Buckle

    GulfWarTexan,
    • 3 replies
    • 4.1k views
    CAC1901
    CAC1901

  29. Camfield family service

    Kstonegurl,
    • 0 replies
    • 3.6k views
    Kstonegurl
    Kstonegurl

  30. RARE Certificate of Merit awarded to a Dragoon Private for the Battle of Cerro Gordo in 1847 ~ Signed by President James K. Polk

    Manatee1015,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.6k views
    Manatee1015
    Manatee1015

  31. 1805 BATTLE OF DERNA USMC BRING BACK

    USMC8287,
    • 5 replies
    • 4.9k views
    USMC8287
    USMC8287

  32. RW Cooking, food and candy

    P-59A,
    • 0 replies
    • 4.6k views
    P-59A
    P-59A

  33. 1820-1830 Bugle Power Flask

    oldtrooper,
    • 0 replies
    • 5.2k views
    oldtrooper
    oldtrooper

  34. 1830's Leather Militia Helmet Restoration Help

    Scarecrow,
    • 15 replies
    • 11.4k views
    ConnecticutHistorian
    ConnecticutHistorian

  35. Eagle head sword

    paul kennedy,
    • 2 replies
    • 6.1k views
    paul kennedy
    paul kennedy

  36. Gen. Washington's field bed?

    Bluehawk,
    • 4 replies
    • 7k views
    Bluehawk
    Bluehawk

  37. Hellfire on the Plateau (Buena Vista)

    Mexican War,
    • 12 replies
    • 8k views
    ScottG
    ScottG

  38. Custer's last stand at Little Big Horn

    pccpccpc,
    • 7 replies
    • 8.7k views
    Kurt Barickman
    Kurt Barickman

  39. Regimental Camps at the Hacienda de Buena Vista

    Mexican War,
    • 1 reply
    • 7.6k views
    Mexican War
    Mexican War

  40. National Lancer on horse with lance tinted ambrotype

    Bob B,
    • 0 replies
    • 7.5k views
    Bob B
    Bob B

  41. Help - Authentic Revolutionary War Button?

    CopOut,
    • 5 replies
    • 7.8k views
    CopOut
    CopOut

  42. My new and sad Virginia Manufactory project

    albatrosdva,
    • 6 replies
    • 16.1k views
    drphilwv
    drphilwv

  43. 1800s U.S.N belt buckle?

    Tino,
    • 3 replies
    • 9.1k views
    Tino
    Tino

  44. Basic Rank Question

    Skywise,
    • 0 replies
    • 8.3k views
    Skywise
    Skywise

  45. Any insight on this folding knife? Believe it is revolutionary war period.

    CORSAIRISEN,
    • 3 replies
    • 9.5k views
    JohnK83882
    JohnK83882

  46. American Indian Wars: Earl Van Dorn’s Victories Over the Comanche

    thetennman,
    • 0 replies
    • 9.1k views
    thetennman
    thetennman

  47. Cavalry charges preferred weapon was the....

    Niemannnnn,
    • 3 replies
    • 9.7k views
    Backtheattack
    Backtheattack

  48. US Nathan Starr Model 1812-1813 Contract Cavalry Saber

    Tlowe95,
    • 5 replies
    • 22.4k views
    Yankee In Gray
    Yankee In Gray

  49. Early U S Infantry buttons

    4th Miss Cav,
    • 3 replies
    • 10.1k views
    Tolzer
    Tolzer

  50. Boston National Lancers Epaulettes

    Bob B,
    • 0 replies
    • 9k views
    Bob B
    Bob B

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