Recovered in the greater Richmond, VA area. The stamped brass pin features an eagle clutching arrows and olive branch with ribbon, stars, and sun rays over its head. This excavated specimen is in nearly perfect condition. Only one of the two loops on the back remains but otherwise this is exceptionally nice. The patina is an even dark green color.

The Hardee hat pin used on the regulation 1858 enlisted man's black felt dress hat to hold the brim up on one side. It was originally introduced in 1851 as a pompon eagle, attached to the base of the pompon holder in the front of the 1851 cap (shako). With the adoption of the “Hardee” hat by the entire army in 1858, this metal plate was reused to loop the side of the hat up.  [JET]

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