Battle of Gettysburg - Artifacts from Fields and Forests

Revolver
1916.1.45
An indeciferable number is painted on the cylinder; the number could be "32". The grip's casing is missing, leaving the interior steel "bones" evident. The frame has serial numbers etched: "LF 33872" ... View Full Record
Revolver
1916.1.46
A wooden grip. The cylinder has inscribed "COLTS PATENT No 188545", and a design of two horses pulling a stagecoach with four men in varying positions. The number "333555" is inscribed in four places: base of the brass trigger guard, base of the fram... View Full Record
Rifle, Percussion
1916.1.55
The trigger guard, patchbox, and rings around the steel barrel are brass. The lock plate has "Harper's Ferry 1849", a picture of an eagle, and "U.S" engraved on the lock plate. An "L" in gold lettering is on the other side of the stock from the patc... View Full Record
Carbine
1916.1.57
The wooden stock is missing. Behind the hammer, close to where the stock would have been, is engraved: "O. SHARPS' PAT OCT. 5th 1852" on both sides, and "R.S. LAWRENCE PAT April 12th 1859" on just one side.... View Full Record
Rifle, Percussion
1916.1.69.1
"Harpers Ferry 1849" and an eagle with "US" is inscribed underneath the lockplate. The letter "K" is inscribed on the bottom of the trigger guard. "US" is inscribed on top of the buttplate. "VP", "1845", and an eagle's head is on top of the barrel... View Full Record
Carbine
1916.1.70.1
There are bent nails stuck in the lock plate; the ramrod is stuck in the barrel. Written in white paint on the barrel: "First Days Fight". Engraved into the lock plate "1868".... View Full Record
Cannonball
1916.1.51
On the surface is a white label with the black number "17". The white label covers white paint on the cannonball.... View Full Record
Shot, Case
1916.1.54.1
The iron hollow canister is attached to a wooden base. The wooden base has two rings carved around the surface. A white label with black numbering "104" is affixed to the surface. The canister is made with one sheet of metal, with one seam that st... View Full Record
Cannonball
1916.1.58
A white label with black printed number "80" is affixed to the surface; the number "22" is painted on the surface. ... View Full Record
Shell, Artillery
1916.1.59.1
Cylindrical. "Gettysburg 1863" is hand carved into the surface. The number "9" is painted in white on one side of the shell below the Gettysburg carving. Another white painted "9" is on the opposite side. The cone is grooved, and the cylinder is h... View Full Record
Shell, Artillery
1916.1.65.1
The number "45" is painted in white paint on the surface. The threading leads to the hollow interior. There are two seams on both sides, and six ridges run diagonally down the shell.... View Full Record
Shell, Artillery
1916.1.77
A 1 1/2" hole opens into the hollow shell. A white label with the black number "64" is on the surface. The number "24" is written in white paint on the surface, and a splotch of white paint is on the other side. (It looks as if it is covering up a... View Full Record
Shell, Artillery
1916.1.41
A round base, with a spherical head. The shell is hollow with vertical rifling. A white label with the black number "25" is affixed to the surface. The label is pasted over a white painted number. Heald documents states that this is shot.... View Full Record
Shell, Artillery
1916.1.21
A white label with the black number "105" is affixed to the surface on top of a white painted number. On the other side of the shell there is another white painted number "23". The shell is lopsided. There is a rim around the midsection of the she... View Full Record
Shell, Artillery
1916.1.13
The three ridges encircle the bottom of the shell. A white label with the number "24" in black lettering is affixed to the surface. There is unidentifiable white paint numbering on thesurface (perhaps "40" or "30").... View Full Record
Case, Cartridge
1916.1.44
A rectangular box with two top compartments, and one bottom recess. The number "11" is painted in white.... View Full Record
Box, Cartridge
1916.1.49
This tin liner contains twenty-four cartridge holders. One side of the liner is concave. There are signs of soldering on the base.... View Full Record
Bag, Armament
1916.1.80
In white paint "Rebel" is written on the front. A white label with the black number "15" is pasted on the front over another white label that is partially removed. The leather is distorted. Two strap loops are attached at the top.... View Full Record
Bag, Armament
1916.1.83
Made of leather. The bag bears a copper alloy (brass?) "US" oval insignia that is attached to the lower front flap of the bag. The flap has a white label with a black printed number "57". Underneath the label is white paint (presumably of a number)... View Full Record
Bag, Armament
1916.1.84
This cartridge bag is made of leather and has two belt loops attached. There are ten fabric cartridge holders in the interior. An imprint of "US" in an oval shape is on the front of the case. A white label with black numbering "41" is pasted on t... View Full Record
Bucket, Artillery
1916.1.85
This is a leather bucket with iron studs that circle around the base, and fasten up the length of the seam. At the top of the bucket, only eight studs remain that encircle the top. A white label with black numbering "101" is affixed to the surface.... View Full Record
Saber
1916.1.47.1
The curved blade is steel, with a "C" engraved near the hand guard. The hand guard is made of brass. The grip is a leather surface over metal. The blade edge has nicks.... View Full Record
Saber
1916.1.48.1
A steel blade with an iron or brass guard. The brass clamp secures the grip to the sword and guard. The grip is wood wrapped in leather "thread". Object only handled by Curator. Store & exhibit in dry, stable environment & out of sunlight. May be... View Full Record
Bayonet
1916.1.50
The blade's tip is broken off. On one side of the blade "Union" is written in yellow paint. There is also a black number "61" on a white label on the bridge... View Full Record
Saber
1916.1.56.1
The wooden grip is covered with leather and wire. The brass hilt, brass pommel guard, and cap are unadorned. At the end of the blade by the guard, are the letters "C & J". ... View Full Record
Canteen
1916.1.67
There are three handles: one on each side and one on the bottom with which a strap can slip through. The number "17 Rebel" is painted in white on one side.... View Full Record
Saddle, Riding
1916.1.86
The saddle has a wooden form or tree, painted white and covered in sewn rawhide. The side fenders were screwed onto the wood through the rawhide with approximately twelve slot-headed screws. The shield of brass or other copper alloy is stamped with... View Full Record
Bit, Bridle
1916.1.68
Two rings are attached. The number "50" is painted in white on the side of the bit. The inscription on the inside is indeciferable. ... View Full Record
Drum, Snare
1916.1.81
The shell is painted with an oil-based paint. It is decorated with a blue background, an eagle with wings outstretched, a laurel branch in one foot, and arrows in the other in the Federal infantry style. The eagle holds a banner in its mouth readin... View Full Record
Drum, Snare
1916.1.82
Six snares are on the bottom, traversing the diameter of the drum. The drum skin on the bottom is blackened in comparison to the top of the drum head. The top and bottom rims are painted red; the lower rim has been repaired. The drum shell is of a... View Full Record
Cap, Forage
1916.1.18
This navy blue forage cap has "UNION" in white paint on top of the cap. The brim of the cap is missing. A red cotton maltese cross is affixed to the top of the cap, as well as a white label with black numbering "50". An air hole outlined in a meta... View Full Record
Button
1916.1.79.16
On the front of the button, in relief is an eagle with a shield. The shield has a letter "A" in its center. The backside has "Waterbury Button Co." inscribed. The loop ring is bent.... View Full Record
Lamp, Oil
1916.1.43
The black ten pound shell has white paint spelling "Round Top 63" on the surface. Three black nails were drilled into the base as a stand. The top of the shell has a brass collar, and encircles a hole into the hollow shell that was to hold gunpowde... View Full Record
Gavel
1916.1.42
A rounded wood gavel, mostly with its bark off. "Gettysburg Pa 63 Wood and Bullet Culp's Hill, Handle Round Top" written in white. The wooden handle is lodged in the center of the gavel head. A single lead shot is embedded in the head. Care... View Full Record
Shingle
1916.1.53
A shingle said to have belonged to General Meade's headquarters. The shingle has five holes (probably from nails). ... View Full Record
Flag
1916.1.87.1
A Union Civil War era flag with thirty-four stars. The fourteen stars are not original, but put in place by the conservator to give the viewer an idea of what the whole flag looked like. Approximately half of the canton is missing. There are many... View Full Record