Original U.S. Civil War 1862 Dated Confederate Soldier’s Named Pocket Bible of the 1st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Magazines but there is no proof

but there is no proof or provenance for that claim

The top of the octagon barrel is clearly stamped:

just perfect for any Great War collection

this is a wonderful set complete with photos of the MP in his uniform during the War

Original Item: This sword was reportedly dug up in north-western Anatolia in the late 19th Century

Original U.S. Civil War 1862 Dated Confederate Soldier’s Named Pocket Bible of the 1st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Magazines but there is no proofOriginal Item: One of a kind. Acquired in a collection purchase, this original 1862 dated pocket bible belonged to a killed in action Confederate soldier named HIRAM POMERY of the 1st Virginia Volunteer Infantry. The bible was found at the battle site during the three day action known as the Battle of the Wilderness, on May 6th 1862 by a Union Soldier, HENRY EATON of the 4th Heavy Artillery Regiment, Mt. Washington, New York, who then sent it to his