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

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

   By DesertRatTom, June 4, 2014
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   • Blackjack007
   • August 19, 2022

2. Buena Vista, the pinch point of La Angostura

   By Mexican War, April 7, 2025
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   • Illinigander
   • March 17

3. Military Brass flat button identification.

   By Louie boy, March 8
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   • Louie boy
   • March 8

4. Opening Shots Buena Vista

   By Mexican War, March 16, 2025
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   • Mexican War
   • February 17

5. Lance at Buena Vista - Lance at Cerro Gordo

   By Mexican War, February 15
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   • Mexican War
   • February 15

6. This is a fresh look at the Alamo

   By P-59A, February 11
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   • P-59A
   • February 11

7. Revolutionary War saber

   By Seadog, January 17
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   • danimal03
   • February 10

8. 1700's Rapier? Looking for info on this.

   By DB98034, January 10
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   • blitz67
   • January 11

9. War of 1812 Dragoon Cap plate

   By dunmore1774, January 4
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   • Mr.Jerry
   • January 8

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

    By Bob B, August 25, 2024
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    • Thorbird
    • December 24, 2025

11. A Great Revolutionary War Find 1 2 3

    By daniel griffin, December 4, 2013
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    • Thorbird
    • December 24, 2025

12. Back in the 1968 and 1969..

    By Niemannnnn, December 23, 2025
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    • Niemannnnn
    • December 23, 2025

13. Revolutionary War? 1800s unknown socket bayonet marking

    By johnny12550, November 28, 2025
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    • johnny12550
    • December 22, 2025

14. Revolutionary Era Cannon Barrel

    By Sailorjerry45, October 16, 2025
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    • blitz67
    • December 7, 2025

15. 1881 Cartridge Belt Buckle

    By GulfWarTexan, October 20, 2025
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    • CAC1901
    • October 22, 2025

16. Camfield family service

    By Kstonegurl, October 12, 2025
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    • Kstonegurl
    • October 12, 2025

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

    By Manatee1015, September 21, 2025
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    • Manatee1015
    • October 8, 2025

18. 1805 BATTLE OF DERNA USMC BRING BACK

    By USMC8287, September 20, 2025
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    • USMC8287
    • September 21, 2025

19. RW Cooking, food and candy

    By P-59A, September 9, 2025
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    • P-59A
    • September 9, 2025

20. US Dragoon Collection 1 2 3

    By Dragoon, November 24, 2021
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    • Dragoon
    • August 30, 2025

21. 1820-1830 Bugle Power Flask

    By oldtrooper, August 23, 2025
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    • oldtrooper
    • August 23, 2025

22. Dragoon plate

    By paul kennedy, August 22, 2025
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    • paul kennedy
    • August 22, 2025

23. 1830's Leather Militia Helmet Restoration Help

    By Scarecrow, November 9, 2024
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    • ConnecticutHistorian
    • August 17, 2025

24. Colt's Revolver in 1847

    By Mexican War, July 24, 2025
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    • Mexican War
    • August 9, 2025

25. Eagle head sword

    By paul kennedy, July 23, 2025
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    • paul kennedy
    • July 24, 2025

26. Gen. Washington's field bed?

    By Bluehawk, June 15, 2025
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    • Bluehawk
    • June 15, 2025

27. Hellfire on the Plateau (Buena Vista)

    By Mexican War, May 22, 2025
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    • ScottG
    • June 6, 2025

28. Custer's last stand at Little Big Horn

    By pccpccpc, May 12, 2025
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    • Kurt Barickman
    • May 24, 2025

29. Regimental Camps at the Hacienda de Buena Vista

    By Mexican War, May 8, 2025
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    • Mexican War
    • May 8, 2025

30. National Lancer on horse with lance tinted ambrotype

    By Bob B, May 5, 2025
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    • Bob B
    • May 5, 2025

31. Help - Authentic Revolutionary War Button?

    By CopOut, May 4, 2025
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    • CopOut
    • May 5, 2025

32. My new and sad Virginia Manufactory project

    By albatrosdva, March 13, 2023
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    • drphilwv
    • April 6, 2025

33. 1800s U.S.N belt buckle?

    By Tino, March 18, 2025
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    • Tino
    • April 5, 2025

34. Basic Rank Question

    By Skywise, March 31, 2025
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    • Skywise
    • March 31, 2025

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

    By CORSAIRISEN, February 23, 2025
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    • JohnK83882
    • March 9, 2025

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

    By thetennman, March 3, 2025
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    • thetennman
    • March 3, 2025

37. Cavalry charges preferred weapon was the....

    By Niemannnnn, December 17, 2024
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    • Backtheattack
    • January 25, 2025

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

    By Tlowe95, February 21, 2022
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    • Yankee In Gray
    • January 12, 2025

39. Early U S Infantry buttons

    By 4th Miss Cav, October 21, 2024
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    • Tolzer
    • December 28, 2024

40. Boston National Lancers Epaulettes

    By Bob B, December 21, 2024
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    • Bob B
    • December 21, 2024

41. Boston National Lancers Czapka

    By Bob B, December 17, 2024
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    • Nack
    • December 18, 2024

42. Massachusetts Tar Bucket Shako

    By Bob B, August 31, 2022
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    • Niemannnnn
    • December 17, 2024

43. Parts for an 1816 Waters Musket

    By gunbb, November 11, 2024
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    • gunbb
    • December 2, 2024

44. War of 1812 era shako plate?

    By whubbard, November 26, 2024
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    • whubbard
    • November 27, 2024

45. Army Shako Insignia Or Something Else?

    By jliller, November 12, 2024
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    • Rakkasan187
    • November 20, 2024

46. Can I get your thoughts on this pommel holster?

    By albatrosdva2, November 11, 2024
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    • albatrosdva2
    • November 11, 2024

47. Help - Authentic Revolutionary War Button?

    By CopOut, November 9, 2024
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    • CopOut
    • November 10, 2024

48. Unidentified Bullion & Sequins 6-Point Star Insignia

    By FlyNavy02, October 27, 2024
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    • FlyNavy02
    • November 4, 2024

49. Late 18th Century Hunting Sword/Cuttoe

    By tony75, October 7, 2024
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    • Len S
    • October 9, 2024

50. Help, unknown dagger, dirk?

    By digi-shots, August 10, 2024
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    • Len S
    • September 29, 2024