mvmhm Posted February 27, 2022 Share #1 Posted February 27, 2022 A friend of ours died from COVID complications at the end of January; he'd been a longtime CW Artillery reenactor (both sides) and collector. His sister sold or gave away a number of items to other reenactors, but decided to gift us the bulk of his items - to include 60 shells, bolts, cannon balls etc. There's also a number of reenactment pieces (including his Confederate artilleryman uniform and accoutrements, as well as original insignia, ancillary items like cartridge pouches, friction ignitors, fuses etc. Since I recently had surgery to reattach my left quadriceps I'm not going to get through this stuff soon, but I did manage to take a few photos today... Mark sends Link to comment
mvmhm Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share #2 Posted February 27, 2022 Some of the Misc items.... Link to comment
mvmhm Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted February 27, 2022 I believe the Marine Corps shako piece is a Bannerman's piece....any thoughts? Link to comment
mvmhm Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted February 27, 2022 I know this is post-CW, but I really like it...a sword belt set from the Lilley Company in nearby Columbus, OH.... Link to comment
dhcoleterracina Posted February 27, 2022 Share #5 Posted February 27, 2022 Wow, what a generous gift. Was that a Whitworth in there? Link to comment
mvmhm Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share #6 Posted February 27, 2022 Yes on the Whitworth.... Mark sends Link to comment
Brian Keith Posted February 28, 2022 Share #7 Posted February 28, 2022 Sorry for the loss of your friend. Very nice collection that will be a legacy for your friend. BKW Link to comment
4th Miss Cav Posted March 7, 2022 Share #8 Posted March 7, 2022 Sorry for your loss. You have a little bit of everything in there. That 6 or 12lb ball on wooden sabot with straps is a beauty. Very nice dress belt with all the attachments. You have some wonderful items. David Link to comment
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