Almost as soon as the last shot was fired in the Civil War, the examination and study of it began in earnest, and it hasn’t let up, nearly a century and a half later. Those of you who are fascinated with every aspect of the Civil War will find a large collection of things having to do with the Civil War at Civil War Classics.

The history of the war is extremely complex, and we offer a number of Civil War history items, from audio books to stereographic photos to envelope collections. No matter how obscure or specific your interest in the Civil War is, you’l find plenty to feed your hunger for history.

Maps are another fascinating aspect of the Civil War. The war prompted map-making on an unprecedented level, with cartographers in the field mapping campaigns out as they happened. We have an impressive collection of items devoted to maps of the Civil War, including rare maps and maps with annotations.

Civil War replica pistols, revolvers, rifles, and black powder guns are also available, and are made to exacting replica specifications, as are swords and knives used in the conflict. The variety of arms used during the conflict was astounding, and they make up a very important sector in the history of the war. You can also get replica cannonballs and miniature replica cannons.

Civil War re-enactors will also be pleased with the selection of items at Civil War Classics. Slouch hats and kepi hats are available, as well as braid and other trim for them. Insignia, flags, and of course replica weapons can also be found here. Uniform accessories like holsters, sword knots, enlisted and officers’belt buckles, belts, spurs, canteens, and bugles are just a few of the items available.

Collectibles from the American Civil War include handmade battleships, cufflinks, flasks, and playing cards. Restrike confederate coin replicas are available in sets that include a Confederate half-dollar, a five-dollar gold piece, a one-cent piece, and a $20 gold piece. They’e made of copper and plated with nickel or 14 carat gold and come with an explanatory story card. On the lighter side, a ball and chain cuff makes a great gag gift for a bachelor party, or can serve as a realistic theatrical prop. The ball is hollow, but it can be filled with sand for a more realistic weight, and it has an aged iron finish for an authentic look and feel.

America will always be enthralled with the four bloodiest years in its history because we were at war with ourselves, and because of the changes it wrought in the shaping of a young nation. At Civil War Classics, we have what any student of the Civil War would need to continue learning about and learning from that defining period of American history.