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Item Code: 344-2868
1861 pattern gilt plated, brass die stamped cap plate insignia of the Union shield surrounded by a brass laurel “half wreath”. The letter M mounted within the infantry horn would have originally been present on the shield. Has a darkened patina, with brighter gilt on high areas. Shield measures approx. 3 ¼” x 3 ½”. Wreath measures 5 ¾” wide. [sm]
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