INCREDIBLE GROUP OF ANTIETAM BATTLEFIELD CONFEDERATE BURIAL SITE RELICS EXCAVATED NEAR “THE SUNKEN ROAD.”.

INCREDIBLE GROUP OF ANTIETAM BATTLEFIELD CONFEDERATE BURIAL SITE RELICS EXCAVATED NEAR “THE SUNKEN ROAD.”. Recovered in the early 1960’s from a section of privately owned land just behind “The Sunken Road” on the Antietam Battlefield (Maryland), these relics are obviously from a grave site containing several Confederate soldiers. The lot consists of two large sections of preserved cloth, one a homespun butternut colored wool and the other a from a linen shirt. There are pieces of shoes, leather belts, a cap box, bayonet scabbard, belt with Confederate brass “wishbone” tongue frame buckle, various buttons, a lead canteen spout and other interesting relics. Included are the relics of a pair of brogans with X-ray film showing the possible inclusion of human bone inside. An extremely rare collection from a burial trench near one of the hardest fought sections of a great American Civil War battlefield. CONDITION: All pieces are excavated and show heavy corrosion and deterioration. The cloth is a remarkable survivor!! With a little cleaning and preservative treatment, these wonderful relics would make an historic and impressive exhibit. The Confederate cloth, leather and frame buckle are worth bidding on it alone. 4-45264 CW (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2002

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	616	$0.00	INCREDIBLE GROUP OF ANTIETAM BATTLEFIELD CONFEDERATE BURIAL SITE RELICS EXCAVATED NEAR “THE SUNKEN ROAD.”. Recovered in the early 1960’s from a section of privately owned land just behind “The Sunken Road” on the Antietam Battlefield (Maryland), these relics are obviously from a grave site containing several Confederate soldiers. The lot consists of two large sections of preserved cloth, one a homespun butternut colored wool and the other a from a linen shirt. There are pieces of shoes, leather belts, a cap box, bayonet scabbard, belt with Confederate brass “wishbone” tongue frame buckle, various buttons, a lead canteen spout and other interesting relics. Included are the relics of a pair of brogans with X-ray film showing the possible inclusion of human bone inside. An extremely rare collection from a burial trench near one of the hardest fought sections of a great American Civil War battlefield. CONDITION: All pieces are excavated and show heavy corrosion and deterioration. The cloth is a remarkable survivor!! With a little cleaning and preservative treatment, these wonderful relics would make an historic and impressive exhibit. The Confederate cloth, leather and frame buckle are worth bidding on it alone. 4-45264 CW (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2002 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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