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| Original Civil War Camp Photograph Courtesy of the Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division |
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Thank You for stopping at the Campsite ! We try to update every few days, so check all the categories that interest you most ! Remember, we're always looking to buy, always consider trade, & Ready to Sell Your Relics ! Email to: digginfool@campsiteartifacts.com is the best way to contact us, but you can also text or call 479 - 372 - 2785 anytime. If I'm at work and don't answer, I Will get back to you ASAP. HH Steve
UPDATED 7-30-20 Nice Color Cdv Image of The Confederate Flag in Cdvs. 7-23-20 RARE SU407 Early Pattern V.M.I. Cadet Button in Confederate Buttons. 7-17-20 Several New Items in Misc. Excavated. 7-10-20 Non Dug Eagle Breast Plate & Group of US Plates & Parts in Accoutrements. 7-6-20 Nice Non Dug Crossed Sabers, Hat Letter G, & Numbers 2&0 for Cavalry Hat in Insignia. 6-30-20 Fine Original Cavalryman's & Officer's Hat Cords in Leather & Non-Dug. 6-20-20 Beautiful Non Dug U.S. Boxplate in Accoutrements. 6-14-20 Pair of Nice Brass Bullet Molds in Firearms Accessories.
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| Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, is the site of one of the larger engagements in Arkansas. The Battle itself occurred on December 7th, 1862, involving about 11,000 Confederates and 8500 Federals. After an all day fight, total casualties numbered approximately 2500 killed & wounded. Today's Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park contains about 900 acres of the original 3200 acre battlefield, preserved much as it looked in 1862. Additionaly there is an Excellent Museum and several historic structures in the park. Definitely worth a visit when you are in NW Arkansas. |
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| "The camp was in a very pleasant situation, two miles from the river; the nearest point was Grand Gulf, where heavy batteries were now being planted, and quite an extensive line of rifle-pits had been thrown up. The men were granted the priviledge of going to the river by the commanding general, or within one mile of camp in any other direction, at their pleasure, provided they were punctually at roll-call, which took place three times a day." - Private Ephraim McDowell Anderson, Co. G, 2nd Missouri Infantry, First Missouri Brigade, C.S.A. - Describing Camp 2 miles from Grand Gulf, Mississippi - March, 1863 - From the book, " Memoirs Historical And Personal Including the Campaigns of the First Missouri Confederate Brigade" - Edited by Ed Bearss |
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| Fine Civil War Period Nine Inch Tin Plate w/Period Fork, Spoon, & Knife. |
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| Fine Civil War Period Nine Inch Tin Plate w/Period Fork, Spoon, & Knife. |
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| Here is a Fine Displaying Nine Inch Diameter Civil War Period Tin Mess Plate & Utensils ! The plate has been well kept, likely used in a home, and retains a good portion of its original tin plating. Included with it is a period 3-tine fork, matching knife, and period spoon. Give them all a look. Link at left goes to Mess Equipment.
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| Very RARE SU407 Early Pattern Virginia Military Institute V.M.I. Cadet Coat Button |
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| Very RARE SU407 Early Pattern Virginia Military Institute V.M.I. Cadet Coat Button |
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| Here is a Fine Displaying RARE SU407 Early Pattern Virginia Military Institute V.M.I. Cadet Coat Button ! It has some moderate ground action all around, but still shows enough gold gilt to highlite the letters V.M.I., the word Cadet, and the device at center. There are no pushes or cracks, and the shank is still intact on the reverse. Give it a look. Link at left goes to Confederate Buttons.
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| Big Beautiful Dug CS4 Confederate Spur |
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| Big Beautiful Dug CS4 Confederate Spur |
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| Here is A Fine Dug CS4 Confederate Cavalryman's Brass Spur ! It is the pattern that Howard Crouch said in his book, Historic American Spurs, looks like the manufacturer was trying to "make it unbreakable."Considerably larger than the standard Union M1859 pattern it is a big thick spur. This one has a beautiful dug green patina and shows no damage other than the usual rusted away iron rowel. The link at left goes to Horse Equipment so give it a look !
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ALL Civil War Artifacts at CampSite Artifacts are Guaranteed Authentic ! Any pre-war items, or post-war items, will be noted as such in the Item Descriptions, and Guaranteed to be of the period described. All excavated items were recovered on Private Property with the landowner's permission.
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| Click the Tin Cup Below to read a bit about Tin Cups and See Several Different Examples in Period Photographs ! |
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| Click Here to Read About, and See several different types of Tin Cups in Period Images. |
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| Click the Group of Bullets to read about, "Rounds Of The Razorbacks," courtesy of American Digger Magazine. |
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| Nice CS Lined -I- button dug in one of General Thomas C. Hindman's Camps. NOT FOR SALE. |
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