Militaria guys, help me out please!

[djm of PA]

Found this last week in an area that would have history back to the war of 1812 (or further since Jeff found a KG copper 1735!)
Anyway, was super deep, much deeper than the silver, buff and coppers were located, but I know that doesn't really mean much.
any ideas on this guys? no writing/markings on it.

 

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[DCMatt]

It looks like the center of a hat badge - 1920's - 30's



DCMatt

 

[Retired Sarge]

I agree it looks like part of a hat/cap badge, the only thing is I can not find a match for the feathers above the legs on the eagle. Notice in the pictures below how the feathers above the leg are thin, where as on OP's they are thick.

Early Officer Cap Badge.

Early Officer Cap Badge.

USAF Enlisted Cap Badge.

USAF Officers Cap Badge.

 

[NOLA_Ken]

I agree with the cap badge, it's odd though.... Why just that part of it?