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CIVIL WAR 33rd INFANTRY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA
This is a very strong example of the regulation hat insignia for a Civil War officer in a 33rd regiment of infantry. This type uses an internal metal stiffener fitted with two loops for attachment to… (1299-33). Learn More »
EXCELLENT INFANTRY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA
This is great example of the regulation embroidered bullion hat insignia for an infantry officer. The hunting horn insignia indicating infantry is embroidered in gold bullion thread on a black velvet… (1299-30). Learn More »
U.S. STAFF OFFICER’S CAP INSIGNIA
An excellent example of a small size, embroidered bullion round US staff wreath often seen in Civil War photos worn on the front of officers’ kepis and forage caps. An Old English “U.S.” in… (1299-31). Learn More »
$275.00
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MINT 17th INFANTRY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA, UNCUT, UNTRIMMED
A scarce example of a Civil War officer’s embroidered bullion hat insignia showing how these appeared before being mounted directly on a hat or being trimmed to an oval and given a jaceron wire… (1299-25). Learn More »
1858 STAMPED BRASS INFANTRY HUNTING HORN
Stamped brass infantry horn insignia. Brass retains much of the original gilt. Reverse of each features two soldered attachment loops, with two of the insignia missing one loop. Measures 3 ¼”… (344-2992). Learn More »
$20.00 Each
Originally $38.50
SMITH PATENT 1st LIEUTENANT SHOULDER STRAPS/BOARDS
Straps have the usual convex stamped brass false embroidered single border. The surfaces of each have a nice patina. The light blue velvet rank field is in nice condition with very light wear and much… (1299-18). Learn More »
SMITH PATENT SHOULDER STRAPS – STAFF CAPTAIN
A very good condition and good-looking set of Smith Patent shoulder straps for a Captain on staff duty. There were at least a couple of patents during the Civil War for some form of metallic border in… (1299-16). Learn More »
SMITH’S PATENT LT. COLONEL SHOULDER STRAPS, COMPLETE WITH LABELS AND HOOKS
Smith received a patent on June 18, 1861 for a metallic false embroidered strap. These straps are 1 ½ inches wide and 4 inches in length. The false embroider border is ¼ inch wide with an inner and… (1299-17). Learn More »
$1,250.00
SOLD
SCARCE IDENTIFIED INFANTRY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA OF COL. ISAAC M. TUCKER, 2nd NEW JERSEY, KILLED IN ACTION AT GAINES MILL JUNE 27, 1862
An impressive, regulation infantry officer’s embroidered bullion hat insignia with a period label on the reverse reading, “Col I.M. Tucker.” This uses an interior metal stiffener that also… (1299-20). Learn More »
$795.00
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CHARLES G. KAUFMANN'S 18th CORPS BADGE/MEDAL
He was 19 years old when he enlisted in the 158th New York Infantry regiment on August 8, 1862, at Brooklyn, to serve three years. He was mustered in as sergeant, Co. E, August 31, 1862, and was soon… (2025-759). Learn More »
STAFF CAPTAIN’S SHOULDER STRAPS
A very good set of Civil War Captain’s shoulder straps. These are a nicely made pair with the center ground made of velvet and the base material not only turned over on the back, but also given a… (1299-07). Learn More »
ARTILLERY OFFICER OR MILITIA ARTILLERY INSIGNIA
A very detailed false-embroidered artillery insignia made of die-stamped rolled brass and fitted on the back with two thick brass wires for attachment to a hat. This form of artillery insignia is… (2025-825). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR BRIGADIER GENERAL SHOULDER STRAPS
Civil War brigadier generals were not relegated to background positions, but held field commands, leading brigades, usually four or five regiments, under fire, with a commensurate mortality rate. This… (1299-06). Learn More »
VERY RARE VIRGINIA OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA
This is a really great, and really rare piece of insignia, showing its age in the natural oxidation of the black velvet ground to soft brown and the embroidered bullion wreath and “VA” to a muted… (1299-29). Learn More »
UNION VETERAN’S G.A.R. HAT INSIGNIA FOR POST 1
Union veterans’ hats and caps were clearly modelled on their wartime ancestors and the insignia followed suit, with hat insignia evoking the US staff wreath, with the wreath embroidered in gold and… (1299-32). Learn More »
$225.00
ON HOLD
GENERAL’S AND GENERAL STAFF OFFICER’S CAP INSIGNIA
This is the hat or cap insignia made regulation in 1839 both for generals and for general staff officers using an Old English “U.S.” in silver surrounded by a laurel wreath in gold. This was… (1299-27). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ENLISTED CAVALRY INSIGNIA
Initially intended just for the army dress or Hardee hat, the crossed sabers, like the infantry hunting horn and artillery crossed cannons, were quickly adapted for use on fatigue caps, kepis and all… (2025-844). Learn More »
$225.00
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TRIPLE-BORDER CAPTAIN OF STAFF SHOULDER STRAPS
These shoulder straps for a Captain serving on staff duty fall into the “extra rich” category of offerings by some military goods dealers of the period. The borders and rank bars are edged with… (1299-08). Learn More »
AMERICAN MIILITARY HEADGEAR INSIGNIA BY CAMPBELL & O’DONNELL
Excellent condition, as new First Edition. Written by J. Duncan Campbell & Michael J. O’Donnell. Published 2004, O’Donnell Publications. Hardcover, 311 pages. Heavily illustrated with black… (602-33). Learn More »
EXCELLENT 16th INFANTRY REGIMENT OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA
This is an excellent condition, embroidered bullion hat insignia for an officer in a 16th regiment of infantry. The hunting horn was a traditional insignia for light infantry that appeared in 1814 as… (1299-26). Learn More »
$750.00
SOLD
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EXTREMELY SCARCE NEW HAMPHIRE OFFICER’S FALSE EMBROIDERED HAT INSIGNIA
Regular army officers had been authorized a silver “U.S.” within a gold bullion wreath for wear on their undress caps in 1839. This was carried over in the 1851 regulations for use on the 1851 shako, but was embroidered directly on the blue band… (2020-912). Learn More »
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