Assistance needed in identifying Texas pin/tack?

[Rondo]

Hi:
I found this Texas item at a flea market and am not sure what it is. The tack/pin is about 1 1/4" across and has no markings other than a hand scribbled P with a circle around it on the back. Any assistance anyone can provide in identifying what the item actually is will be appreciated.
Thanks.
Ron

 

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[duggap]

https://www.google.com/search?q=tex...sEsijsQS96oCgAQ&ved=0CHQQsAQ&biw=1280&bih=683
Check out this page, there are two or three like yours. It seems those are reproductions of ones supposed to have been used in the civil war.

 

[Rondo]

Hi Duggap:
Thanks for passing along the link. It looks as though I paid a little to learn a little. In looking at the information you provided, it looks as though it is likely a reproduction hat pin. While it's different than the reproductions in a couple of ways (the back is flat versus imprinted, the pin appears different), it probably is very likely a reproduction. Still if anyone else has any more info I would appreciate it.

I didn't even know there was a civil war hat pin so I'm not too disappointed. I was just hoping it was something off of an old saddle or the like. Thanks again for passing along the information.

Ron