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2127D
$345.00

CAVALRY INSIGNIA LOT. 1) Model 1881 helmet eagle measuring approx 4-1/4″ x 4-3/4″. Stamped brass eagle has shield and crossed sabers on the front along with separately affixed brass number “7” 3/4″ high. On the reverse are three brass wire attachment loops. 2) Eagle insignia for pinning up the brim of the enlisted man’s 1858 Hardee dress hat, measuring approx 1-7/8″ x 2-1/2″. On the reverse are two iron wire attachments. 3) Stamped brass insignia for Sheridan’s Cav. Corps during the Civil War, measuring approx 2-1/8″ x 2-3/4″ with two attachment wires on the reverse. 4) Silver bullion embroidered eagle pattern 1832, measuring approx 2-3/16″ x 2″. 5) Stamped brass cav. side button for the Model 1881 dress helmet. 6) U.S. with wreath officer’s hat insignia made with gold embroidered wreath with “U.S.” woven in silver. Measuring approx 1-3/8″ x 2-3/8″. 7) Lead filled stamped brass eagle insignia believed to be for the hat cockade ca. early 19th C. cap, measuring approx 1-1/16″ x 1-1/8″ with two flat brass attachments on the reverse. 8) Civil War or pre-Civil War stamped brass number “5” measuring approx 1-1/16″ tall. Missing attachment wire. CONDITION: Very good to near excellent overall. 4-32443 DM135 (500-1,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007
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