The Company of Military Historians Collection At the Virginia War Museum

This list is the predecessor to an online search index. Over the next year, photos of each item will be linked, and then the whole converted to an automated query that will allow the user to enter parameters, and produce a listing with catalog data and color photos of items matching the search criteria.Members of the Company are encouraged to use the collection for their research.

Questions, comments, corrections should be directed to Mr. Dick Hoffeditz, curator, Virginia War Museum.

ITEM
NO

CATALOG
NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

1.
0001 (3H) Shako, cylindrical, attributed to either Portsmouth Guards or Philadelphia Grays, c. 1840.
2.
0002 (10H) Shako, pressed felt, Regular Army pattern of 1832, no insignia.
3.
0003 (19H) Shako, Militia, cylindrical, blue wool, silver metal band & visor, Dragoon pattern eagle on sunburst, c. 1840.
4.
0004 (W-30) Shako, bell crown, silver star side buttons, attributed to New Hampshire militia.
5.
004a Helmet, summer, cork, white, c. 1881.
6.
0005 Shako, bell crown, felt, no insignia, militia, c. 1830.
7.
0006 (5) Shako, cylindrical, leather w/ folding neck flap, c. 1812.
8.
0007 Shako, cylindrical, silver visor and sunburst plate, militia, c. 1840.
9.
0008 (25) Shako, cylindrical, silver sunburst plate, scales, chain, militia, c. 1840.
10.
0009 (W-15) Shako, officer’s, pressed felt, Regular Army, pattern of 1832, 2d Infantry (Major Greenleaf Dearborn).
11.
0010 (W-28) Shako, bell crown, silver eagle. US pattern of 1821 attributed to Massachusetts militia.
12.
0011 Shako, bell crown, brass edged visor, Massachusetts militia, c. 1844-50.
13.
0012 Shako, bell crown, brass edged visor, Massachusetts militia, c. 1844-50.
14.
0013 (6) Shako, cylindrical, leather, with silver “1."
15.
0014 Shako, cylindrical, leather, rising sun front plate, New England militia, c. 1835-45.
16.
0015 (15) Shako, cylindrical, "NEG," (New England Guard) John Baker label, c. 1845.
17.
0016 (W-26) Shako, cylindrical, leather, visor embossed “Liberty.” No insignia, American militia, c. 1810.
18.
0017 Cap, leather, jockey style, no insignia, c. 1820 or earlier.
19.
0018 (1 H) Cap, dragoon style, brass crest, sunburst plate with crossed sabers, militia, c. 1850’s.
20.
0019 (W-27) Cap, dragoon style, sunburst plate, with “8,” Salem Mechanic Light Infantry, 8th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia.
21.
0020 Shako, M1851, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia (Bent & Bush).
22.
0021 (11) Shako, US, Light Artillery, pattern of 1864.
23.
0022 (13H) Shako, US, Light Artillery, pattern of 1864, no insignia.
24.
0023 (9H) Shako, French import, US purchase of 1862, with frontplate.
25.
0024 Shako, French import, US purchase of 1862, frontplate missing.
26.
0025 (1) Shako, French import, US purchase of 1862, with frontplate and pompon.
27.
0026 Forage Cap, M1858, Independent Corps of Cadets, Boston.
28.
0027 Kepi, Officer, 165th New York Volunteers (2d Duryea Zouaves).
29.
0028 Cap, Bonnet de Police, blue and red, horn insignia, probably French.
30.
0029 Cap, Bonnet de Police, blue and red, silver trim, probably French.
31.
0030 (16H) Hat, campaign, Officer's cord, post Civil War.
32.
0031 (2) Hat, US, M1858 (Hardee), Enlisted, 4th Cavalry.
33.
0032 (4GH) Hat, US, M1858 (Hardee), Enlisted, Infantry (described as 7th Infantry, but number is missing).
34.
0033 Cap, Forage, chasseur, blue band, gray sides and crown, red piping.
35.
0034 (25) Cap, Forage, chasseur pattern, non regulation, with “UNION FOREVER” stamped inside.
36.
0035 (24H) Cap, dark blue, chasseur pattern, c. 1890.
37.
0036 (28H) Cap, dark blue, chasseur pattern, New York militia, c. 1880.
38.
0037 (W-8) Cap, dark blue, chasseur pattern, CHB (Chauncey Hall Battalion). Worn by George Gorham Williams, c. 1870’s.
39.
0038 (W-9) Cap, dark blue, chasseur pattern, CHB (Chauncey Hall Battalion). Worn by George Gorham Williams, c. 1870’s.
40.
0039 Shako, dress, officer, M1872, Massachusetts National Guard.
41.
0040 (26H) Shako, similar to US M1872 pattern, National Guard.
42.
0041 Shako, similar to US M1872 pattern, with Marine Corps buttons.
43.
0042 (26H) Shako, M1872 style, Massachusetts.
44.
0043 (26H) Shako, M1872 style, Massachusetts.
45.
0044 Shako, similar to US M1872, Officer’s, with Infantry horn insignia.
46.
0045 (W-45) Shako, Officer, 5th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia worn by E.S. Barrett, Co. L.
47.
0046 Shako, 8th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, c. 1880.
48.
0047 Shako, gray cloth over composition body, Independent Corps of Cadets, Boston.
49.
0048 (22) Cap, Forage, M1895, with enameled “C.P.C.C.” badge on front.
50.
0049 (W-60) Cap, Forage, M1895 (modified), white and blue, Independent Corps of Cadets, Boston.
51.
0050 (23) Cap, Forage, M1895, attributed to Iowa, insignia missing.
52.
0051 (W-11) Cap, Bearskin, Independent Boston Fusiliers.
53.
0052 (W-24) Busby, Fur, 5th Massachusetts Artillery.
54.
0053 (W-25) Busby, Fur, 5th Massachusetts Artillery.
55.
0054 Helmet, M1881, Officer, Ancient and Honorable Artillery, Boston.
56.
0055 (W-30) Helmet, M1881, Artillery, Enlisted, 1881-1902.
57.
0056 (W-35) Helmet, M1881, Officer, 5th Infantry, 1881.
58.
0057 (W-37) Helmet, white, summer, Officer’s, 1881.
59.
0058 (W-73) Tshapska, Lancer, 2d Regiment, otherwise unidentified.
60.
0059 (18H) Chapeau, Staff Officer, 1872-1902.
61.
0060 Chapeau, Independent Corps of Cadets, Boston.
62.
0061 Chapeau, Independent Corps of Cadets, Boston (Bent & Bush).
63.
0062 Chapeau, Artillery (Bent & Bush).
64.
0063 Chapeau, Artillery, White feather, c. 1850.
65.
0064 Chapeau, Ancient and Honorable Artillery, Boston.
66.
0065 (W-59) Shako, U.S. Military Academy, West Point (no insignia).
67.
0066 Shako, Chicago Black Horse Troop, c. 1929-40.
68.
0067 (W-55) Cap, U.S. Navy, Seaman, USS Maine.
69.
0068 Cap, Dress, Officer, Field Grade, Engineers, M1902.
70.
0069 Cap, Dress, Officer, Company Grade, M1902, Massachusetts.
71.
0070A Tin Epaulette Box, Major Baldwin, Independent Corps of Cadets, Boston.
72.
0070B Epaulettes, pair, in box 0070.
73.
0071 Epaulettes, pair, Medical Staff, Massachusetts Militia, c. 1850.
74.
0072 Epaulettes, pair, gold, Company grade officer, c. 1850.
75.
0073 Epaulettes, pair, silver, Company grade officer, c. 1845.
76.
0074 Epaulettes, pair, red wool, Militia, c. 1850-70.
77.
0075 Epaulettes, pair, Gold, with “CM” devices.
78.
0076 Cap Plate, 7th New York National Guard, c. 1867.
79.
0077 Cap Plate, New Hampshire Militia (?), c. 1850-75.
80.
0078 Cap Plate, Militia, Dragoon type, after 1833.
81.
0079 Helmet Plate, Cavalry, M1881.
82.
0080 a-b Shoulder Tabs, Ancient and Honorable Artillery, Boston.
83.
0081 a-b Shoulder Straps, Captain, Staff, Civil War.
84.
0082 Canteen, British, Wood, marked “WD 1861.”
85.
0083 Breast Cord, Cavalry, Enlisted, 1881-1902.
86.
0084 Helmet Band, Infantry, c. 1881-1902.
87.
0085 Pouch, Music, Militia, c. 1900.
88.
0086 Cartridge Box, Leather, probably Chicago Black Horse Troop.
89.
0087 Cartridge Holder, Militia, 1825-50.
90.
0088 Cap Pouch, Militia, British or CS.
91.
0089 Cap Pouch, Militia, British or CS.
92.
0090 Strap, Martingale w/ silver heart.
93.
0091 Knapsack, US, Civil War.
94.
0092 Busby, 1892, very poor condition.
95.
0093 Boots, black, pair, mounted.
96.
0094 Hat, tricorn, gray, repro, with box.
97.
0095 Forage Cap, M1895.
98.
0095A Hat Box, civilian, wall paper, c. 1820.
99.
0096 Hat, service, AG44, Norwich University.
100.
0097 Campaign Hat, Cavalry, 1930-40.
101.
0098 Campaign Hat, Officer, c. 1930.
102.
0099 Campaign Hat, Enlisted, WWI, no cord.
103.
0100 Hat Cord, orange, WWI period.
104.
0101 (W-14) Coatee, Field Officer, 1832-51, Greenleaf Dearborn.
105.
0101B Epaulettes, pair, P1832, Officer, 2d Infantry, Greenleaf Dearborn.
106.
0102 (24M) Coatee, Enlisted, Ringgold Artillery type, c 1832-51.
107.
0103 (80 CW) Jacket, Cavalry, Musician, Enlisted, 1855-72.
108.
0104 (79 CW) Jacket, Cavalry, Enlisted, 1855-72.
109.
0105 Jacket, Cavalry, Enlisted, 1855-72.
110.
0106 (51 PCW) Jacket, Cavalry, Dragoon buttons, non regulation, 1855-72.
111.
0107 (92CW) Jacket, Light Artillery, Musician, 1858-72.
112.
0108 (93CW) Jacket, Light Artillery, 1858-72.
 
0109 (16H) Jacket, Light Artillery, Musician, 1858-72 (NOT FOUND).
113.
0110 (88CW) Frock Coat, Infantry, Enlisted, 1858-72.
114.
0111 (20M) Jacket, Enlisted, Veteran Reserve Corps.
115.
0112 (21M) Jacket, Enlisted, Veteran Reserve Corps.
116.
0113 (90CW) Overcoat, Infantry, US, Civil War.
117.
0114 (89CW) Frock Coat, Captain, Infantry, 1858-72.
118.
0115 (91CW) Frock Coat, Lieutenant Colonel, Artillery, 1858-72.
119.
0116 (76CW) Frock Coat, Company Officer, Artillery, 1858-72.
120.
0117 (77CW) Frock Coat, Captain, Artillery, 1858-72 (E. Barstow).
121.
0118 (78CW) Blouse, Fatigue, 4 button, 2d Lieutenant, Artillery, 1858-72.
122.
0119 (16 PM) Coatee, Officer, General Staff, 1821-32.
123.
0120 (17 PM) Coatee, Officer, Brigadier General, 1832-51.
124.
0121 (87) Frock Coat, Captain, Infantry, 1858-72.
125.
0122 (1R) Coat, blue with red Facings, 1790-1800.
126.
0122b (2R) Waistcoat, white, c 1790-1800.
127.
0122c (2PR) Breeches, white, c 1790-1800.
128.
0123 (2PR) Coatee, New York Militia Cavalry, 1809.
129.
0123(PR) Duplicate card for 128 (one coat only).
130.
0124 (12B) Coatee, New York Militia Cavalry, 1812.
131.
0125 (12A) Coatee, red with blue facings, triple row bullet buttons, militia, c. 1835.
132.
0126 (1W) Coatee, dark blue, New York Militia, 1825-45.
133.
0127 (168) Coatee, Sergeant, Militia Artillery, c. 1835.
134.
0128 (13PM) Coatee, Officer, Militia, Infantry, c. 1832-51.
135.
0129 (14) Coatee, Officer, Militia, Infantry, c. 1832-51.
136.
0130 (15PM) Jacket, Dragoon style, New Jersey Militia, c. 1820-30.
137.
0131 (22M) Jacket, Massachusetts Militia (possibly cut-down coatee) c. 1850.
138.
0132 (23M) Coat, muslin, non-regulation, Lt. J. McAdam.
139.
0133 (25M) Coatee, gray with green trim, c. 1840.
140.
0134 (50PCW) Frock Coat, probably enlisted, blue green, Rifle buttons, Militia.
141.
0135 (75CW) Frock Coat, Captain, Pennsylvania Infantry, c. 1872.
142.
0136a (81CW) Jacket, Officer, Zouave, 165th New York Volunteers (2d Duryea Zouaves).
143.
0136b (81CW) Trousers, Officer, Zouave, 165th New York Volunteers (2d Duryea Zouaves).
144.
0136c (81CW) Vest, Officer, Zouave, 165th New York Volunteers (2d Duryea Zouaves ).
145.
0137 (85CW) Overcoat, dark green (sky blue dyed), attributed to Berdan's Sharpshooters but doubtful.
146.
0138 (94CW) Coatee, red with white and gold trim, National Rifles, c. 1875.
147.
0139 (167) Coatee, red with blue and gold trim, corporal, militia, c. 1850.
148.
0140 (3W 158) Coatee, Independent Corps of Cadets, Boston, c. 1835-50.
149.
0140B (3W158) Trousers, Independent Corps of Cadets, Boston, c. 1835-50.
150.
0141 (107CWC) Coatee, Sergeant, Virginia Mil,itia, c. 1858-61; attributed to Richmond Howitzers.
151.
0142 (102CWC) Frock Coat, Major, Infantry, Confederate Army.
152.
0143 (103CWC) Frock Coat, Major, Medical, Confederate Army.
153.
0144 (104CWC) Frock Coat, Colonel, Infantry, Confederate Army.
154.
0145 (105CWC) Frock Coat, Colonel, Infantry, Confederate Army.
155.
0146 (101CWC) Coat, Gray, South Carolina, c. 1870.
156.
0147 Coatee, Gray, with black & gold trim, possibly Boston City Guard, c. 1860 (George E. Smith).
157.
0147B Trousers, Gray, Black Stripe with white edging, possibly Boston City Guard, c. 1860 (George E. Smith).
158.
0148 (101CWC) Coatee, Gray, Virginia Militia, c. 1870, attributed to Berkeley Border Guards (Capt J.Q.A. Nadenbusch) but attribution questionable.
159.
0149 (86CW) Coatee, dark blue, velvet collar, gold trim, c. 1870.
160.
0150 (83CW) Coatee, dark blue, velvet collar, gold trim, c. 1870.
161.
0151 (W10) Coat, Independent Boston Fusiliers, c. 1870.
162.
0152 (W2) Dress Coat, Independent Boston Fusiliers, c. 1872-84.
163.
0153 (W4 157) Coat, Fatigue, White, Massachusetts Militia and 1st Corps of Cadets, Boston, c. 1870-80.
164.
0154 (W5 157A) Coat, Fatigue, White, Massachusetts Militia and First Corps of Cadets, Boston. C. 1870-80.
165.
0155 (W6 162) Blouse, dark blue, 7 buttons, Sergeant, SHB, post 1875.
166.
0156 (W7) Blouse, dark blue, 7 US staff buttons, Sergeant, SHB, post 1875.
167.
0157 (W21 159) Frock Coat, officer, 5th Massachusetts Artillery, E.S. Barrett (1875-90).
168.
0158 (82CW) Frock Coat, Naval Officer, US, Civil War period.
169.
0159 (W20-160) Frock Coat, Officer, US Coastal Survey, c. 1860’s.
170.
0160 (84CW) Frock Coat, Officer, Medical, Pennsylvania Militia, c. 1872.
171.
0161 (106CW) Frock Coat, gray, double breasted, Virginia buttons, probably Veteran’s organization, c. 1880.
172.
0162 Coat, Dress, Major, Engineers, M1902.
173.
0163 Coat, Full Dress, Major, Engineers, M1902.
174.
0164a Coat, Mess Dress, Major, Engineers, M1902.
175.
0164b Trousers, Officer, Engineers, M1902.
176.
0164c Gloves, Pair, Berlin, Engineer, c.1902.
177.
0165a Coat, Full Dress, Major, Coast Artillery, M1902.
178.
0165b Trousers, Dress, Major, Coast Artillery, M1902.
179.
0165c Breeches, Officer, Artillery, M1902.
180.
0166 Cape, Officer, (Artillery) M1902.
181.
0167 Coat, Dress, Major, Artillery (detailed to Inspector General’s Department), M1902.
182.
0167 Coat, Dress, Major, Artillery (detailed to Inspector General’s Department), M1902.
183.
0169a Mess Dress, Major (probably Artillery) M1902.
184.
0169b Trousers, Dress, M1902.
185.
0170 (152) Jacket, First Sergeant, Chicago Black Horse Troop, Headquarters Company, 106th Cavalry, Illinois National Guard, c. 1929-40.
186.
0170a Coatee, Full Dress, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy, c. 1939.
187.
0170b Trousers, Full Dress, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy, c. 1939.
188.
0171 Coat, Summer, Officer, white cotton, M1902.
189.
0172a (153) Blouse, White, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, WWII.
190.
0172b (153) Trousers, US Navy, White cotton, WWII.
191.
0173a (153) Blouse, White, Lieutenant Commander, WWII (no insignia).
192.
0173b (153) Trousers, White Cotton, US Navy, WWII.
193.
0174a Coat, Navy Blue, Lieutenant Commander, US Navy, 1940.
194.
0174b (155) Trousers, Blues, USN, 1940.
195.
0175 (155) Coat, Navy Blue, Lieutenant Commander, US Navy, WWII.
196.
0176a Frock Coat, Lieutenant Junior Grade, US Navy, 1939.
197.
0176b Trousers, Officer, Black, Navy, 1939.
198.
0176a Coatee, USN, 1939.
199.
0176b Trousers, gold stripe, USN.
200.
0177 (166) Jacket, Wool, Combat, M1944 (Ike Jacket).
201.
0178 Blouse, Officer, White, M1902 (No insignia).
202.
0179a (154) Blouse, US Coast Guard, WWII.
203.
0179b (154) Trousers, US Coast Guard, WWII.
204.
0180 Blouse, US Navy, 1940’s.
205.
0181a Coat, Dress, South Carolina Military Academy (Citadel), 1957.
206.
0181b Trousers, Dress, South Carolina Military Academy, (Citadel), 1957.
207.
0182 Coat, Undress, South Carolina Military Academy (Citadel), 1957.
208.
0183 Cap, Dress, South Carolina Military Academy (Citadel), 1957.
209.
0184 Belt, white web South Carolina Military Academy (Citadel), 1957.
 
0185 NOT USED.
210.
0186 (150CO) Tail Coat, Civilian, c 1850.
211.
0187 Breeches, Civilian, c. 1840.
212.
0188 Jacket, blue with red and silver trim, probably militia, c. 1850.
213.
0189 Coat, 22d New York State Militia (Louis Bach).
214.
0190 (151CO) Coat, Woman's c. 1890.
215.
0191 Coat, Full Dress, Colonel, Army - A.H. Dondero.
216.
0192 Trousers, Full Dress, Colonel, Army, A.H. Dondero.
217.
0193 Coat, Mess Dress, USMC, Colonel Anthony Walker.
218.
0194 Trousers, Mess Dress, USMC, Colonel Anthony Walker.
219.
0195 Cummerbund, Mess Dress, USMC, Colonel Anthony Walker.
220.
0196 Coat, Service Uniform, USMC, BG E. Simmons.
221.
0197 Trousers, Service Uniform, USMC, BG E. Simmons.
222.
0198 Shirt, Khaki Uniform, USMC, BG E. Simmons.
223.
0199 Tie, Khaki, USMC, BG E. Simmons.
224.
0200 Cap, Service, BG, USMC, E. Simmons.
225.
0201 Coat, Desert Combat Uniform, BG Jones.
226.
0202 Trousers, Desert Combat Uniform, BG Jones.
227.
0203 Boots, Desert type, BG Jones.
228.
0204 Coat, White, Dress, Colonel, Artillery, John Coleman.
229.
0205 Trousers, White, Dress, Colonel, Artillery, John Coleman.
230.
0206 Trousers, Navy, enlisted, dark blue, c. WWII - Rubin.
231.
0207 Blouse, Service, Officer, 1936, no rank, 3 ribbons, Yarborough, L.W.
232.
0208 Coat, Dress, M1902, Captain, 21st Infantry, WWI Service/Purple Heart ribbons, Yarborough, LW.
233.
0209 Trousers, Infantry Officer , Yarborough, L.W.
234.
0210 Coat, Dress Blue, General (CIB, Jump Qualification badges) Yarborough, W.P.
235.
0211 Trousers, Dress Blue, LTG, Yarborough, W.P.
236.
0212 Coat, Svc, M1956, LTG, Leader tabs, ribbons, I Corps, Yarbrough W.P.
237.
0213 Coat, Service, WAC, ETO, Nurse, WWII, from ASMIC (Bill Emerson).
238.
0214 Skirt, WAC, ETO, Nurse, WWII, from ASMIC (Bill Emerson).
239.
0215 Hat, WAC, ETO, Nurse, WWII, from ASMIC (Bill Emerson).
240.
0216 Jacket, Flight, Army Air Forces, WWII - Rubin.
241.
0217 Armband, Civil Defense, Communications, New York (in pocket of 216).
242.
0218 Jacket, Field, M1941, M.F. Peters, Captain, Army Air Corps - Rubin.
243.
0219 Jacket, Tanker, WWII - Rubin.
244.
0220 Jacket, Field, Arctic(?) - Rubin.
245.
0221 Coat, Dress White, Sergeant Major of the Army, 10 service stripes, Command Sergeant Major William Connelly.
246.
0222 Trousers, Dress White, Sergeant Major of the Army, Command Sergeant Major William Connelly.
247.
0223 Overcoat, US, WWI pattern, P1907, with Army Service Forces SSI, Oscar Stroh, ASF - Donor: Albert Bugula.
248.
0224 Coat, AG44, Norwich University, Military Police, Charles Tohesch.
249.
0225 Coat, Service, USMC, WWII, Albert Bugula.
250.
0226 Trousers, Service, USMC, WWII, Albert Bugula.
251.
0227 Trousers, Service, USMC, WWII, Albert Bugula.
252.
0228 Cap, Service, USMC, WWII, Albert Bugula.
253.
0229 Coat, Dress, Navy, Officer (W.W. Burgan 11/22/39) Donor: James Pepples.
254.
0230 Trousers, Dress, Navy, Officer (W.W. Burgan 11/22/39) Donor: James Pepples.
255.
0231 Vest, Dress, Navy, Officer (W.W. Burgan 11/22/39) Donor: James Pepples.
256.
0232 Jacket, Flight, A2, “Jakes Jerks”, LTC Jas S. Fimeone (Motschman).
257.
0233 Coat, cotton khaki, USMC, Sergeant, 1905 - Donor: James Magarce.
258.
0234 Frock Coat, single breasted, black, New York buttons.
 
0235 Overcoat, Officer, Taupe, Shade 79, 1953 (Pappas) (Sent To US Army Military History Institute, Carlisle, PA).
259.
0236 Overalls, A4, US Army Air Corps, Drawing 30-732.
260.
0237 Coat, Service, c 1925, Officer (J.W. Watt).
261.
0238 Coat, Navy, Officer, w/ boards - Lieutenant W.S. Mills.
262.
0239 Cap, Garrison, Navy, Lieutenant (Gray), William S. Mills, Jr.
263.
0240 Blouse, Summer, USN.
264.
0241 Trousers, Summer, USN.
265.
0242 Shirt, Officer, Khaki, SHAEF SSI.
266.
0243 Hat Band and Chin Strap.
267.
0243A Hat Box, Stetson.
268.
0244A Jacket, Blue, Navy.
269.
0244B Tie, Navy.
270.
0245 Shirt, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, ROTC, 1976.
271.
0246 Trousers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, ROTC, 1976.
272.
0247 Trousers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, ROTC, 1976.
273.
0248 Coat, Officer, tropical worsted, Lieutenant Colonel, Infantry.
274.
0249a Trousers, tropical worsted, Officer.
275.
0249b Trousers, tropical worsted Officer.
276.
0250 Coat, Tan, Officer, US Army “ARMY OFFICER’S COAT.”
 
0251 Jacket, Flight, US Air Force, Sage Green, Donor - G. Pappas (Returned to Col G. Pappas).
 
0252 Suit, Flight, US Air Force, Donor - G. Pappas (Returned to Col G. Pappas).
 
0253 Breeches, Riding, Khaki, Reinforced, WWI style (Returned to Col G. Pappas).
 
0254 Breeches, Riding, Officer, Tan Cord, “Capt. Mott” inside (Returned to Col G. Pappas).
277.
0255 Coat, U.S. Air Force, 1960’s, Donor - Donald Londahl-Schmidt.
278.
0255b Trousers, U.S. Air Force, 1960’s, Donor- Donald Londahl-Schmidt.
279.
0256 Blouse, Seabees, Donor - Ms C. Spence, 5 Oct 1999.
280.
0257 Coat, Dress Blue, US Army, Colonel, Artillery, in plastic garment bag.
281.
0258 Coat, Dress, U.S. Military Academy, West Point.
282.
0259 Trousers, Dress, U.S. Military Academy, West Point.
283.
0260 Blouse, American Red Cross, WWII, Donor - Beryl Waller thru Jacob Grimm.
284.
0261 Blouse, American Red Cross, WWII, Donor - Beryl Waller thru Jacob Grimm.
285.
0262 Dress, American Red Cross, WWII, Donor - Beryl Waller thru Jacob Grimm.
286.
0263 Cap, American Red Cross, WWII, Donor - Beryl Waller thru Jacob Grimm.
287.
0264 Blouse, American Red Cross, WWII, Donor - Beryl Waller thru Jacob Grimm.
288.
0265 Skirt, American Red Cross, WWII, Donor - Beryl Waller thru Jacob Grimm.
289.
0266 Cap, Overseas, American Red Cross, WWII, Donor -Beryl Waller thru Jacob Grimm.
290.
0267 Dress, American Red Cross, WWII, Donor - Beryl Waller thru Jacob Grimm.
291.
0268 Blouse, dark grey, American Red Cross, WWII - Beryl Waller thru Jacob Grimm.
292.
0269 Cap, Overseas, American Red Cross, WWII, Donor - Beryl Waller thru Jacob Grimm.
 
0270 Overcoat, West Point (Pappas) (Returned to Col G. Pappas).
293.
0271 Jacket, Dress, US Naval Academy, button in collar, “Walter, J.B., Jr. /29/50.”
294.
0272 Coat, Army Green, Artillery, Donor - John Coleman.
295.
0273 Coat, US, WWI, Army of Occupation SSI, w/collar discs - Donor George Baumgartner.
296.
0274 Jacket, USMC PFC, battle dress style, WWII.
297.
0275 Coatee, Red, New York State, (Louis Bach).
298.
0276 Frock Coat, black, GAR, c 1910, Louis Bach.
299.
0277 Pith Helmet, US, WWII.
300.
0278 Dress Hat, black, Air Force, Donor: Don Londahl-Smidt.
301.
0279 Hat, Enlisted, US, WWII.
302.
0279a Hat Box, black with gold bursts.
303.
0280 Hat, Officer, AG 44, Luxemburg Co.
304.
0281 Helmet, Steel, Adrian, French Artillery, WWI.
305.
0282 Hat, Service, Officer, 1956, COL John Coleman.
306.
0283 Hat, Merchant Marine, WWII, (Bugala).
307.
0284 Helmet, US, WWI, 27th Division.
308.
0285 Pith Helmet, Pattern 1899.
309.
0286 Pith Helmet, US, c. 1880’s.
310.
0287 Helmet, Dress, Light Artillery, 2d Regt, EM, 1881 (Rixon).
311.
0288 Helmet, Dress, Artillery, 1881 (Rixon).
312.
0289 Helmet, US, WWI.
313.
0290 Belt, Sam Browne.
314.
0291 Spiral Puttees, pair, US, WWI.
315.
0292 Spiral Puttees, pair, US, WWI.
316.
0293 Overseas Cap, US, WWI.
317.
0294 Boots, Officer, Trench, WWI, pair.
318.
0295 Bag, Waterproof, WWII, in box from “The Paratrooper.”
319.
0296a Membership Card, American Legion, Earl M. Akers.
320.
0296b New Testament, Army Navy Edition, WWI, Earl M. Akers.
321.
0296c Handbook, English-French, WWI, Earl M. Akers.
322.
0296d Book, Uniform Insignia, Earl M. Akers.
323.
0296e Book, Heidelberg, Earl M. Akers.
324.
0296f Book, Low Countries, Earl M. Akers.
325.
0296g Book, Russia, Earl M. Akers.
326.
0296h Book, Bad Kissingen, Earl M. Akers.
327.
0296i Book, Japan, Earl M. Akers.
328.
0296j Book, Great Britain, Earl M. Akers.
329.
0296k Book, The Basque Country, Earl M. Akers.
330.
0297a Ditty Bag, WWI, Earl M. Akers.
331.
0297b Cup, Folding, WWI, Earl M. Akers.
332.
0297c Housewife, WWI, Earl M. Akers.
333.
0297d Shoe String, WWI, Earl M. Akers.
334.
0298 Gas Mask (box respirator), WWI, Earl M. Akers.
335.
0299a Canteen, US, WWI, Earl M. Akers.
336.
0299b Cup, Canteen, WWI, Earl M. Akers.
337.
0300 Canteen & Cover, WWI, Earl M. Akers.
338.
0301a Meat Can, WWI, marked “G.F. Fouts,"(Earl Akers).
339.
0301b Spoon, in Meat Can 0300a (Earl M. Akers).
340.
0302 Helmet, WWI British, Earl M. Akers.
341.
0303a Gold Certificate, American Legion, Earl M. Akers.
342.
0303b Certificate, Continuous Member, Earl M. Akers.
343.
0303c Cover Letter, Earl M. Akers.
344.
0303d Certificate, Continuous Member, Earl M. Akers.
345.
0304a Buckle, US Army, modern, non-regulation (Van Allen).
346.
0304b Belt Plate, Spanish, Spanish American War (Van Allen).
347.
0304c Belt Plate, CSA, Repro (Van Allen).
348.
0304d Belt Plate, SNY, 1880s (Van Allen).
349.
0304e Cartridge Box, Fraziers Patent, NG, 22d Regiment (Van Allen).
350.
0305a Navy Officer’s Insignia Box (Probably Lee Wallace donation).
351.
0305b Chapeaux, Navy, in box 0305a (Probably Lee Wallace donation).
352.
0305c Waist Belt & Plate, Navy, in box 0305a (Probably Lee Wallace donation).
353.
0305d Epaulettes, pair, Navy, in box 0305a (Probably Lee Wallace donation).
354.
0305e Cases, Epaulette, pair, Navy, in box 0305a (Probably Lee Wallace donation).
355.
0305f Buttons, Navy, 6 each, in box 0305a (Probably Lee Wallace donation).
356.
0306a Sash, US, Civil War (Louis Bach).
357.
0306b Epaulettes, red, white, blue, pair, NY (Louis Bach).
358.
0306c Shoulder Knots, 22d NY, pair, P1872, (Louis Bach).
359.
0306d Epaulettes, red & blue, pair (Louis Bach).
360.
0306e Epaulettes, gold, Captain, New York, pair (Louis Bach).
361.
0306f Epaulettes, red & blue, 9th New York (Louis Bach).
362.
0306g Drum Sticks, probably mahogany, pair (Louis Bach).
363.
0306h Shoulder Knots, 192d Regiment, New York (Louis Bach).
364.
0306i Shoulder Straps, Chaplain (Louis Bach).
365.
0306j Belt, white leather, red trim, 2 piece lyre buckle, Civil War period (Louis Bach).
366.
0306k Belt Plate, K on plain brass plate (Louis Bach).
367.
0307a Pompom, feather, red.
368.
0307b Pompom, feather, red.
369.
0307c Pompom, feather, red & white.
370.
0307d Pompom, feather, red & white.
371.
0307e Plume, feather, red.
372.
0307f Plume, feather, white.
373.
0307g Plume, buffalo, red.
374.
0307h Plume, feather, white, 12”.
375.
0307i Plume, feather, white, 12”.
376.
0307j Plume, feather, red & white, 15”, 1872 plume socket.
377.
0307k Plume, feather, red, 12” (Mint).
378.
0307l Plume, white, dirty, 4”.
379.
0307m Pompom, white & dark blue.
380.
0307n Pompom, white & light blue.
381.
0307o Pompom, white, 3”.
382.
0307p Pompom, white, 5”.
383.
0307q Pompom, red, 4”.
384.
0307r Pompom, red & white, 3”.
385.
0308 Belt, Primer, US, M8, 1944.
386.
0309a Pack, USMC, 1941.
387.
0309b Suspenders, Pack, USMC, WWII, pair.
388.
0310 Shako, Fork Union Military Academy, Virginia.
389.
0311 Converter & Cover, Army Signal Corps M209B.
390.
0312 Boots, Combat, M1944, pair.
391.
0313 Boots, Combat, M1944, pair.
392.
0314a Belt, Sam Browne in box from “Quartermaster,” (Long Beach, CA dealer).
393.
0314b Shoulder strap, Sam Browne (box from “Quartermaster,” (Long Beach, CA dealer).
394.
0314c Shoulder strap, Sam Browne (box from “Quartermaster,” (Long Beach, CA dealer).
395.
0314d Strap, Sam Browne (box from “Quartermaster,”(Long Beach, CA dealer).
396.
0314e Sword Hanger, Sam Browne (box from “Quartermaster,” (Long Beach, CA dealer).
397.
0315 Housewife or Toilet Kit, WWI, 77th Division.
398.
0316a Spare Parts Pouch, WWI, 77th Division.
399.
0316b Bar of Soap, WWI, 77th Division.
400.
0316c Spare Parts Kit, WWI, 77th Division.
401.
0316d Bar of Soap, WWI, 77th Division.
402.
0316e Mirror, steel, WWI, 77th Division.
403.
0317 Gas Mask (Box Respirator), US, WWI, 77th Division.
404.
0318 Overseas Cap, WWI, 77th Division.
405.
0319 Pershing boots, hobnail, WWI, 77th Division.
406.
0320 Overseas cap, WWI w/New York 77th Division badge.
407.
0321 Mitten, US, WWI, left only, 77th Division.
408.
0322 Anti Dimming stick in chrome can, WWI, 77th Division.
409.
0323 Spiral Puttee, WWI, 77th Division, single.
410.
0324 Leggings, Leather, pair, WWI, 77th Division.
411.
0325a Book, Take Me to France, WWI, 77th Division.
412.
0325b Book, Testament, WWI, 77th Division.
413.
0325c Book, French English Dictionary, WWI, 77th Division.
 
0326 Poncho, USMC, Camouflage, WWII.
 
0327a Book, History of 77th Division.
 
0327b Book, History of the 305th Infantry.
414.
0328 Jerkin, Leather, WWI, 77th Division.
415.
0329 Coat, US, enlisted, 77th Division, WWI.
416.
0330 Sweater, olive drab, WWI, 77th Division.
417.
0331 Breeches, US, enlisted, WWI, 77th Division.
418.
0332 Pack Frame, Mountain Troops, US, WWII.
419.
0333 Boots, Riding, Brown, pair.
420.
0334a Socks, blue & white, cotton, pr.
421.
0334b Socks, blue & white, cotton, pr.
422.
0335 Leggings, Leather, Pr.
423.
0336 Leggings, Leather, Pr.
424.
0337 Raincoat, US Army, EM, 1943.
425.
0338 Hat, Officer, WWII, Crusher style (Meloy).
426.
0339a Coat, Officer, Pilot, Green, 9th Air Force, WWII (Maloy).
427.
0339b Trousers, Officer, Pilot, Green, 9th Air Force, WWII (Maloy).
428.
0340a Coat, Officer, tropical worsted, WWII (Maloy).
429.
0340b Trousers, Officer, tropical worsted, WWII (Maloy).
430.
0341a Coat, Officer, Green, WWII (Maloy).
431.
0341b Trousers, Officer, taupe, WWII (Maloy).
432.
0342 Cord, pompom, Horse equipment, white.
433.
0343 Aiguillette, Officer, gold, Civil War to 1902.
434.
0344 Button, US, Enlisted, M1851, excavated.
435.
0344B Button, US, enlisted, M1851, excavated.
436.
0344C Button, Virginia Military Institute.
437.
0344D Button, Navy pattern.
438.
0344E Button, US Staff.
439.
0344F Button, US Staff.
440.
0344G Button, US Staff.
441.
0344H Button, US Staff.
442.
0344I Button, Pennsylvania State Seal.
443.
0344J Button, US Staff.
444.
0344K Button.
445.
0344L Button, US, P1902, bronze.
446.
0344M Button, Ohio.
447.
0344N Button, Navy pattern.
448.
0344O Button, Navy pattern, small size.
449.
0344P Button, Pennsylvania State Seal.
450.
0344Q Button, US Staff.
451.
0344R Button, US Staff, small size.
452.
0344S Button, US, P1912, bronze.
453.
0344T Buttons, 3 ea, civilian, plain brass disc.
454.
0344U Button, cartridge box, P1839, with fragment of leather.
455.
0344V Scales, 3 ea, from chinstrap.
456.
0344W Button, US, P1912, gilt.
457.
0344X Button, US, P1912, excavated.
458.
0344Y Button, US, P1912, gilt.
459.
0344Z Button, US, P1912, gilt.
460.
0344Za Button, US, P1912, gilt.
461.
0344Zb Button, US, P1912, gilt.
462.
0344Zc Button, US, P1912, gilt.
463.
0344Zd Buttons, 1 of 4, New York State seal (1 large).
464.
0344Zd Buttons, 1 of 4, New York State seal (1 small).
465.
0344Zd Buttons, 1 of 4, New York State seal (1 small).
466.
0344Zd Buttons, 1 of 4, New York State seal (1 small).
467.
0344Ze Buttons, 1 of 6, Virginia state seal (1 large).
468.
0344Ze Buttons, 1 of 6, Virginia state seal (1 large).
469.
0344Ze Buttons, 1 of 6, Virginia state seal (1 small).
470.
0344Ze Buttons, 1 of 6, Virginia state seal (1 small).
471.
0344Ze Buttons, 1 of 6, Virginia state seal (1 small).
472.
0344Ze Buttons, 1 of 6, Virginia state seal (1 small).
473.
0344Zf Chinchain, shako.
474.
0344Zg Aiguilette, braided cord, (green?).
475.
0344Zh Chinstrap, service cap, modern.
476.
0344Zi Chinscales, pair, c. 1830 (one with star cockade).
477.
0344Zi Cockade, chapeau de Bras, Ancient and Honorable Artillery, Boston.
478.
0350a SSI, "Allen."
479.
0350a Disc, embroidered, Old English "C."
480.
0350b SSI, Antilles Military Academy.
481.
0350b DUI, Antilles Military Academy.
482.
0350b Insignia, brass, wreath with ROTC.
483.
0350c SSI, US Army JROTC.
484.
0350c SSI, Army & Navy Academy, Carlsbad, CA.
485.
0350d SSI, CSPB.
486.
0350e SSI, Benedictine Military Institute.
487.
0350e Cap badge, Benedictine Military Institute.
488.
0350f DUI, pr, Camden.
489.
0350f Cap Badge, Camden.
490.
0350g DUI, Carlisle.
491.
0350g Cap Badge, Carlisle.
492.
0350g Belt Plate, Carlisle.
493.
0350i DUI or collar badge, Citadel.
494.
0350i Cap badge, Citadel.
495.
0350j Cap badge, Culver.
496.
0350k SSI, Fishburne Military School.
497.
0350k Insignia, cloth, FMS.
498.
0350k Cap badge, Fishburne Military School.
499.
0350l Cap Badge, Fork Union Military Academy.
500.
0350l DUI or collar badge, Fork Union Military Academy.
501.
0350m SSI, Frederick Military academy (Church Rifles).
502.
0350m Collar Insignia, pair, Frederick Military Academy.
503.
0350m Cap Badge, Frederick Military Academy (Officer).
504.
0350m DUI, pair, Frederick Military Academy.
505.
0350m Cap Badge, Cadet, Frederick Military Academy.
506.
0350m Band Badge, embroidered, Frederick Military Academy.
507.
0350m Artillery badge, embroidered, Frederick Military Academy.
508.
0350n Cap badge, Kemper Military School.
509.
0350n Insignia, lapel, cadet officer, Kemper Military School.
510.
0350n Collar insignia, Kemper Military School.
511.
0350n SSI, Kemper Military School.
512.
0350n DUI, Kemper Military School.
513.
0350o Cap badge, Lasalle.
514.
0350p DUI, LMNA.
515.
0350q DUI, Marion Military Institute.
516.
0350q Cap badge, Marion Military Institute.
517.
0350r SSI, Marmion Military Academy.
518.
0350r Cap badge, Marmion Military Academy.
519.
0350r DUI or collar insignia, Marmion Military Academy.
520.
0350r Collar insignia, Marmion Military Academy.
521.
0350t Belt plate, Missouri Military Academy.
522.
0350t Cap badge, Missouri Military Academy.
523.
0350t DUI, Missouri Military Academy.
524.
0350t SSI, Missouri Military Academy.
525.
0350t SSI, MMA/D, Missouri Military Academy.
526.
0350t Insignia, cloth, DUI size, Missouri Military Academy.
527.
0350t2 SSI, MMA/A, Missouri Military Academy.
528.
0350t2 SSI, Missouri Military Academy.
529.
0350t2 Belt keeper, Missouri Military Academy.
530.
0350t2 DUI, Missouri Military Academy.
531.
0350t2 Collar insignia, Missouri Military Academy.
532.
0350t2 Collar insignia, Missouri Military Academy.
533.
0350t2 Button, Missouri Military Academy.
534.
0350t2 DUI, MMA/A, Missouri Military Academy.
535.
0350t2 Insignia, cloth, DUI size, Missouri Military Academy.
536.
0350u DUI or cap badge, NMMI.
537.
0350v Cap badge, in shape of M1881 helmet eagle.
538.
0350v DUI, shield with US flag and sun/mountain motif.
539.
0350w DUI, unidentified.
540.
0350x DUI, TTN.
541
0350x DUI, TTN.
542.
0350x Collar badge, TTN.
543.
0350x Collar badge, TTN.
544.
0350x Cap badge, TTN.
545.
0350y Cap badge, unidentified military school.
546.
0350z Cap badge, RMA.
547.
0350za SSI, San Marcos Academy.
548.
0350za DUI, San Marcos Baptist Academy.
549.
0350za1 Tab, Drill Team, Southern California Military Academy.
550.
0350za1 Tab, Color Guard, Southern California Military Academy.
551.
0350za1 SSI, Southern California Military Academy.
552.
0350za1 Collar Insignia, Southern California Military Academy.
553.
0350za2 Badge (star) Leadership Training Course, Southern California. Military Academy.
554.
0350za2 Collar Insignia, Southern California Military Academy.
555.
0350za2 Cap badge, Cadet, Southern California Military Academy.
556.
0350za2 Cap badge, Officer, Southern California Military Academy.
557.
0350zb Cap badge, St. John's.
558.
0350zb DUI, St. John's.
559.
0350zc Cap badge, USAF.
560.
0350zc Collar insignia, "U.S." USAF.
561.
0350zc Wings, USAF.
562.
0350zd Cap badge, U.S. Military Academy.
563.
0350ze Cap badge, Virginia Military Institute.
564.
0350zf Button, lapel, Friend of Kentucky Military Institute.
565.
0351a Medal, Legion of Merit, Herbert O. Gibson, with box.
566.
0351b Medal, Bronze Star, Herbert O. Gibson with box.
567.
0351c Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Herbert O. Gibson with box.
568.
0351d Medal, Purple Heart, Herbert O. Gibson, with box.
569.
0351e Medal, Silver Star, Herbert O. Gibson, with box.
570.
0351f Medal, Legion of Merit, Herbert O. Gibson, with box.
571
0351g Medal, Bronze Star, Herbert O. Gibson, with box.


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