An absolutely wonderful Grand Army of the Republic cannon ballot box from the Department of Michigan Corbin Post #88. This ballot box is made in the shape of a cannon. The members would take a white or black marble and roll it down the inside of the cannon barrel. The marble rolls into a box and a bell sounds. The bell was one of the ways they had of preventing voter fraud!!! (Maybe we need to pay attention to the old ways.) The box opens and several marbles are currently in the box. If a black marble was in the drawer, it could mean someone was not happy with the vote and it was turned down. Our term "black balled" came from devices like this. The Corbin Post was located in Union City, Michigan. The post name is stencilled on the bottom of the box. Also with the ballot box is a list of members from the Corbin Post. The cannon looks to be hand made and is approximately 12 inches long, 5 1/8 inches wide, and 5 1/4 inches tall at it's high point. This is a fantastic opportunity to own something that hardly ever comes on the market anymore. Don't miss this great piece!!

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A nice grouping of two items from George Washington's Revolutionary War headquarters in Newburgh, New York. The first item is a CDV of Washington's headquarters. I can count at least four cannons sitting out in front of the headquarters. Written in pencil on the back of the CDV is "Sept. 7, 1896 - Washington's Headquarters - Newburgh, N.Y. - from George". The complete photograph is approximately 4 inches by 2 1/2 inches. The second item is a beautiful badge with Washington's headquarters on the middle of the badge. Written on the badge is gold is "Truth Separate Co.- N.G.S.N.Y. (National Guard State of New York) - Newburgh Centennial - 1783 - 1873 - Washington's Headquarters, Newburgh, N.Y. - Putnam Phalanx". A very nice Revolutionary War related grouping! As the national rebellion began, Newburgh organized a Committee of Safety, which governed the community for the duration of the war. Hundreds of troops were encamped here, especially near the end of the war. The war caused the region to burgeon, especially with the addition many settlers fleeing the British-occupied New York City. A strategic spot for the defense of the young nation, Newburgh has been called the "birthplace of the republic." General Washington not only guided the war from here but kept the dream of a republic alive by quelling a military rebellion and probable martial law and refusing to accept a crown as America's first king.

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One of the nicest Grand Army of the Republic slouch hats on the market. This beautiful hat has a wonderful wide brim of approximately 2 1/2 inches. A cloth GAR patch is sewn to the front of the hat and the veteran added "66" to the patch for the post he was in. A black and gold cord ends in two gold tassels at the front of the hat. On the cloth on the inside of the hat is "The Henderson-Ames Co., Kalamazoo, Mich. - B.H. Desebrock". This is the real deal, not one of the old hats with a GAR badge attached.

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A great post card from Louisville, Kentucky of General Joseph Johnson. There are three Confederate flags and General Joseph Johnson with a poem on the card. On the back is a wide open backing.

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A wonderful souvenir card presented at the 1911 UCV Georgia reunion held in Rome, GA. by William H.H. Phelps. Phelps was captain of the Lulu Guards, Company H, 3rd Batt. Infantry. He was also in Company K, 37th Georgia Regement (Infantry). He also was detatched to Andersonville in 1863. Phelps presented these cards to friends at the 1911 Rome, GA reunion. On one side of the are three Confederate flags and a photo of Captain Phelps. Written on the front of the card is "Lest You Forget - Wm. H.H. Phelps - Captain (Lulu Guards) Company H, 3rd Batt. Infantry - Afterwards Company K, 37th Ga. Regt. (Infantry) - Georgia Volunteers C.S.A., April 27, 1861 - July 16, 1865 - Now Camp No. 159, U.C.V., Atlanta, Ga. - Photo taken April 26, 1911 (Memorial Day) - Souvenir Rome, GA., Reunion, September 20-21, 1911- (over)". On the back of the card is additional information about Captain Phelps. The card is approximately 5 1/2 inches by 3 7/8 inches. A red cord is attached to the top of the card.

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A great statue of General Robert E. Lee. This statue is of Lee from just above his waist up. This statue is approximately 10 inches tall and 5 1/2 inches wide. The statue was created in 1972 by Taucla as noted on the base of the statue. A great Lee statue!

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A wonderful bust created by Moses Ezeliel. Ezekiel was a cadet at VMI and was one of the famous New Market cadets! He graduated in 1866 and was encouraged to pursue his art by General Robert E. Lee, whose constant friendship he enjoyed. Ezekiel moved to Europe to pursue his art. He ended up living in Rome and was knighted by the Italian king. He was commisioned by the state of Virginia and the UDC for several statues in the United States. He created "Virginia Mourning Her Dead" and the "Confederate Soldier" that memorializes the prisioners who died at Johnson's Island. Ezekiel created this bust of Lee to memorialize his friend who encouraged him to follow his art. Originals of this bust currently sell for $2500.00 and up. This is the 1960 remake of this bust. An opportunity to own a great remake at 1/10th of the price.

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A nice button worn on United Confederate Veterans uniforms. This button is a coat size button with a "Superior Quality" backmark.

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A great United Confederate Veteran item!!! A pin tray from the 1903 UCV National Reunion in New Orleans. The tray is an aluminum type metal tray. On the tray is Jefferson Davis, Winnie Davis, and Robert E. Lee. There is a battle flag and a third national flag surrounding the images. Written on the tray is "Souvenir of the National Reunion - New Orleans - May 19th to 22nd, 1903 0f Confederate Veterans". This tray is in great shape. Usually if you are lucky enough to find one of these trays the graphics are in poor condition. Don't miss this one!

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