Another Indian War Era Unknown Piece of ??

[Montana Jim]

Pictured is part of wha?

It's extremely thin brass and only 1 1/8" across. My hunting partner found one exactly like it but with very little more additional material to the bottom containing some design work... My only guess is that it is part of some type of equipment or uniform accouterment.

This piece is Indian War era... any ideas?

 

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[bakergeol]

I am simply not an expert just guessing. Not sure of the measurements but sort of reminds me of the top of a hat pin that I found at Ft. Sedwick Co. Perhaps too large? If you go to an enlargement of the photo below notice the similar rim around the inside.


http://www.relicman.com/insiginf.htm


George

 

[Earl1]

This is the symbol of the Union infantry (Military Bugle) during the Civil War and part of the Indian Wars. It was worn on top of a soldiers kepi/hat. About 1876 the symbol changed from the military bugle to crossed muskets, which the infantry wears today
Earl1

 

[Michelle]

 

[Montana Jim]

Ha!! YES!! I agree that you are both correct... tons of thanks!

 

[dg39]

Well, that was a quick slam-dunk!
WOW, good work!!!

 

[Montana Jim]

Yea... that was a slam dunk! It ALSO helped me figure out what this other piece I have is... too cool!

 

[PBK]

Nice going, guys!

 

[captain Jack]

Wow, great find and great IDing guys! WTG

 

[Michelle]

Time for the GOT IT dance..........

 

[trk5capt]

Jim, Great Finds, Congrats. trk5capt...

 

[Mainedigger]

Great finds, and super job on the ID'ing.

 

[BuckleBoy]

You mean someone actually beat PBK to the punch Ooooh Ahhhhh.

Nice work all.


-Buckleboy