Gold colored hunting horns with a full loop became the regulation insignia for U.S. infantry in 1851 and lasted until the adoption of crossed rifles in 1875. This is a very good example of the officer’s insignia for hat or cap, made of bullion embroidery on a black backing. This one is still on its original square patch, showing that it is uncut and was never used.

The embroidery has nice gold color and all the strands are in place. The maker used vertical strands to indicate the open bell of the horn and an oval of sequins to indicate highlights of the rim. Three small tassels are along the bottom of the horn. The black background still has perfect color.

Officers often supplemented these with small silvered regimental numerals inside the loop of the horn, but not always. Makers did not find it cost efficient to embroider the numbers since it limited the market to members of a regiment with that number.

This would display well with an infantry officer’s grouping, especially with a set of shoulder straps or epaulets and sash, all required items for a newly commissioned officer to purchase.  [jet][ph:L]

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