Hi All,
I posted under So-Called Dollars with no responses so I am going to post here also even though it doesn’t belong here. I just recently purchased an extremely rare So-Called Dollar. It should be arriving in the mail tomorrow. It’s an HK-7A and since it is the plate coin I will include pictures from the So-Called Dollar Book. I welcome all comments especially from @Zoins who is an expert i this area.
Its very nice @Gettysburgcollector
Unfortunately, most of the so-called dollar guys are no longer on this forum. @keets would have been able to give you all the info you need, Im sure. Im hoping @Zoins chimes in, but he has also been away from the forums lately.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Hi All,
I just added another piece to my collection. This is a veteran’s medal from the 75th reunion. While I already have one of those in my collection what makes this one special is that it was issued to a Confederate Veteran. The name engraved on the medal is John Riley Childress. He was in Company A, 3rd (Palmetto) Battalion, South Carolina Light Artillery. See picture below.
Hi All,
Yesterday at the Gettysburg Battlefield Coin Show I displayed a large portion of my collection of Gettysburg Reunion Memorabilia. The promoter of the show, Mike Dixon, was very kind in allowing me the space to set up a display at his show. I would highly recommend attending this show if anyone is ever in the area. The dealers are very knowledgeable and the prices seem very fair . See pictures below.
I was notified recently of a collection that was coming up for sale and that some extremely rare pieces would be a part of it. This piece just arrived today. Possibly the only known example and Confederate too !! The string is made to wrap around a coat button.
I found a picture with 2 North Carolina Veterans wearing the “Tar Heel” piece at the reunion . First is the Veteran 2nd from the left and also the veteran all the way on the right. He appears to have it spun around backwards.
I just picked up another extremely rare medal. This was worn by a veteran who journeyed all the way from the great state of California to the Gettysburg reunion in 1913. I’m not going to apologize for its condition due to its rarity.
I don't have too much, other than the commemorative half dollar.
Here's a photo of the monument.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
Today, at the Civil War Show in Gettysburg, I was shocked to see for sale the only medal that I was missing from the 75th Reunion. This medal is only the third one extant that I am aware of. It was awarded to a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard for Distinguished Active Duty during the reunion. See pictures below. The second picture is the back of the drop.
My Gettysburg memories are a bit different. I was a very dedicated civil war reenactor and participated in the 125th anniversary reenactment. There were an estimated 12,000 men there. I served with the 5th US Regular Artillery working an original model 1841 cannon. It was the largest grouping of civil war artillery since the war. The smoke and noise was unbelievable. The sight of Thousands of troops in action was unforgettable. Some years later I became a tintype photographer and met this soldier who showed me something. When the movie Gettysburg was being filmed, they buried the telephone wires along the Emmitsburg road, wihich ran through the battlefield. After a heavy rain, he walked the line. He pulled out this little box, and took out a roundish piece of bone with a big chip on one side…………..it was a kneecap. He told me to keep it quiet because picking up and taking that bone piece was a ten thousand dollar fine. •••• at the 130th Gettysburg reenactment I used a panoramic wet plate camera to photograph the Picketts charge line formed up and ready to go. The image (expand it) shows the confederate line from the rear. Looking across is the smoke from the federal guns. Behind them, tens of thousands of spectators.
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Hi All,
I posted under So-Called Dollars with no responses so I am going to post here also even though it doesn’t belong here. I just recently purchased an extremely rare So-Called Dollar. It should be arriving in the mail tomorrow. It’s an HK-7A and since it is the plate coin I will include pictures from the So-Called Dollar Book. I welcome all comments especially from @Zoins who is an expert i this area.
Its very nice @Gettysburgcollector
Unfortunately, most of the so-called dollar guys are no longer on this forum. @keets would have been able to give you all the info you need, Im sure. Im hoping @Zoins chimes in, but he has also been away from the forums lately.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Had found this with my metal detector many years ago
Hi All,
I just added another piece to my collection. This is a veteran’s medal from the 75th reunion. While I already have one of those in my collection what makes this one special is that it was issued to a Confederate Veteran. The name engraved on the medal is John Riley Childress. He was in Company A, 3rd (Palmetto) Battalion, South Carolina Light Artillery. See picture below.
That's a special piece.
I have my great great grandfather's. (In the OP)
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Hi All,
Yesterday at the Gettysburg Battlefield Coin Show I displayed a large portion of my collection of Gettysburg Reunion Memorabilia. The promoter of the show, Mike Dixon, was very kind in allowing me the space to set up a display at his show. I would highly recommend attending this show if anyone is ever in the area. The dealers are very knowledgeable and the prices seem very fair . See pictures below.
Love it. Wish I could have attended to see your awesome collection. @MICHAELDIXON is a member here, as you probably know.
Can we get some individual pictures of the 75th Anniversary medals in this case?
Please and thank you!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
As requested @DCW
Hi ,
I just purchased another pretty rare badge. See picture below !!
Pretty neat @Gettysburgcollector
I'd love to see your whole collection one day!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
I was notified recently of a collection that was coming up for sale and that some extremely rare pieces would be a part of it. This piece just arrived today. Possibly the only known example and Confederate too !! The string is made to wrap around a coat button.
I found a picture with 2 North Carolina Veterans wearing the “Tar Heel” piece at the reunion . First is the Veteran 2nd from the left and also the veteran all the way on the right. He appears to have it spun around backwards.
Just seeing this now. Great new addition! And to have a photo of a veteran wearing an example of that piece really adds to the enjoyment.
Congrats!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
@Gettysburgcollector
Now you have to track down that banner hanging from the tent with the foot with "Tarheel State" on it
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
I just picked up another extremely rare medal. This was worn by a veteran who journeyed all the way from the great state of California to the Gettysburg reunion in 1913. I’m not going to apologize for its condition due to its rarity.
@Gettysburgcollector
Love these personal items from the men who fought so hard to preserve the Union.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
I don't have too much, other than the commemorative half dollar.
Here's a photo of the monument.
Today, at the Civil War Show in Gettysburg, I was shocked to see for sale the only medal that I was missing from the 75th Reunion. This medal is only the third one extant that I am aware of. It was awarded to a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard for Distinguished Active Duty during the reunion. See pictures below. The second picture is the back of the drop.
Super Cool!!!!
My Gettysburg memories are a bit different. I was a very dedicated civil war reenactor and participated in the 125th anniversary reenactment. There were an estimated 12,000 men there. I served with the 5th US Regular Artillery working an original model 1841 cannon. It was the largest grouping of civil war artillery since the war. The smoke and noise was unbelievable. The sight of Thousands of troops in action was unforgettable. Some years later I became a tintype photographer and met this soldier who showed me something. When the movie Gettysburg was being filmed, they buried the telephone wires along the Emmitsburg road, wihich ran through the battlefield. After a heavy rain, he walked the line. He pulled out this little box, and took out a roundish piece of bone with a big chip on one side…………..it was a kneecap. He told me to keep it quiet because picking up and taking that bone piece was a ten thousand dollar fine. •••• at the 130th Gettysburg reenactment I used a panoramic wet plate camera to photograph the Picketts charge line formed up and ready to go. The image (expand it) shows the confederate line from the rear. Looking across is the smoke from the federal guns. Behind them, tens of thousands of spectators.
Amazing find, Kev. You certainly attended the right show for it to appear! Congrats
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Ambro, if Ididn't know better, I'd think that was a period photo. Really cool!
Congrats on completing your medal set, Gettysburgcollector!