If you are a collector of Civil War militaria, then you are aware of the proliferation of fake and fantasy items that pollute the market. A reproduction item is an accurately depicted recreation of a Civil War...
I am a frequent watcher of the Antiques Roadshow, and the July 6th episode provided some very useful information to any collector of confederate swords. A gentleman brought in a sword he had purchased online,...
The battleflags, and the garrison flags used by Union and Confederate troops in the Civil War were more than just pieces of colored cloth. They represented the unity, and fellowship of the soldiers that fought...
Have you ever been surfing e-bay looking for an authentic Confederate Civil War relic? Have you ever clicked on an auction claiming to be of a Confederate item, and you end up scratching your head because the...
If you are not sure where to go to learn more about fake Civil War relics being sold on e-bay, and you are interested in knowing just WHAT sellers are the sellers of fakes, then go to the Internet! Yes, GOOGLE...
I am compiling this web page and others to demonstrate my findings to others who will listen and to help an author/editor, who is revising an already published book on American swords and sabers. Books should...
There are a few people out there that spend all of their time cruising Ebay for Fake Civil War Items. Beware of these people. Although they have good intentions they have become a rogue band looking to destroy...
As a rule, antiques should not be cleaned. Swords with an attractive age patina will enhance market value--any cleaning not carefully done will detract from the item. The blades of Civil War swords were...
Hi, I am a civil war reenactor. I frequently purchase civil war era items and military items on ebay and other outside shops. Here are a few things to look for. Remember , all "civil war era" items may not...
Original Civil war swords are still on the market not rebuilt. But today using new, fake or altered swords has become a very common practice. Buying 2 or 3 junkers to get enough parts to assemble one or two...