Eagle Rosette Thing?

[grasshopper]

Anyone know what this might be from? I assume military because of the eagle but can't seem to find any similar examples.

Initially I thought it was a rosette of some kind but all the eagles on military rosettes I've seen look different than the eagle on this one.

It is fairly thin - see photos for size reference. It is convex and appears to be stamped

Thanks

 

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[junkhunt]

Yep you are right.

 

[creskol]

Originally, that would have two wires soldered to the back, and would not be substantial enough for a rosette. Maybe a saddle blanket accoutrement or hat badge, but not a rosette.

 

[grasshopper]

Originally, that would have two wires soldered to the back, and would not be substantial enough for a rosette. Maybe a saddle blanket accoutrement or hat badge, but not a rosette.

Thanks for the help Creskol. That looks exactly like mine. Any idea on age?

 

[nhbenz]

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