Anyone know what this is??

[AAB]

If you know what this is please let me know. If has an eagle on the upper portion.

 

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Headgear

Looks plumage related to me.

 

[AAB]

If was right next to this button and a spoon

 

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Indian Wars era, U.S. Army Model 1872 helmet plume holder or possibly the Model 1881, which was of similar design. The horsehair plumes colors would had indicated branch of service: red, artillery; yellow, cavalry; white, mounted infantry. Although Army records imply that this fanciful headgear was inspired by helmets seen in classical Greek sculpture.
Bill

 

[AAB]

Thank you very much.