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SC 051 - RARE 1840'S ERA HAT PIN / RARE EAGLE VARIATION - Notice on this rare 1840's era hat pin insignia how the arrows are pointing inward; this is believed to be associated with Philadelphia, Pa Cavalry unit. *$295.00
Crossed Cannons Insignia
SC 028 - ARTILLERY HAT INSIGNIA - This is the 1858 pattern, die-struck brass, 3 1/4" wide. Four wire loop fasteners soldered on the back, which have rusted off. This was probably worn on the 1858 black felt hat. This example is a little wavy but it's completely intact & was eyeballed in 1933 by Charles Whiting. *324.99 LIMITED TIME $279.00
Early Pattern Insignia
SC 032 - 1812 PATTERN DRAGOON INSIGNIA - 1812 pattern Dragoon insignia. Die-struck brass, these are very scarce & desirable hat plates. C.1825-1845, worn by the volunteer militia & dragoons. This example is about 85% complete. Ref. Figure 569 page 243 of O'Donnell & Campbell, "This exact style of cap & plate appeared in an 1859 advertisement by Horstmann Brothers & Allien as a "Trooper's Helmet." As a measure of its enduring popularity, this style was also advertised during the Civil War (1864) by the renowned military supply firm of Schuyler, Hartley & Graham of N.Y. City." Dug in Nottoway County, Virginia. Sold
Hardee Hat Pin Insignia
SC 002- HARDEE HAT INSIGNIA - original 1858 pattern hat insignia dug in the Petersburg, Virginia vicinity. It has nice, sharp detail and a smooth, chocolate brown patina. The picture in the background is taken from Stanley Phillips Excavated Artifacts book. The hooks in the back are missing, as can be expected. These are very desirable and very hard to find artifacts. $115.00 Sold
Horn Insignia
SC 027 -INFANTRY HAT INSIGNIA - This artifact was "eyeballed" early by Charles Whiting at Brandy Station, Virginia. It's figure 363 on page 154 of Campbell & O'Donnell's reference book on headgear. The mouthpiece has been repaired. *$104.99 Sold
SC 054 - New Item - Very nice look to this hat insignia. Note the tip of the mouth piece isn't attached, but could easily be restored. Recovered in Manassas, Virginia. *$94.99
SC 057 - New Item - Non-dug Infantry hat insignia. This is a very nice, original example. *$114.99
Letter Insignia
SC 053 - A Great collection of some hard to find Civil War Hat letters - All in excellent non - dug condition . Usually these were a private purchase by officers due to the fact they are fancy upgrades , officers usually dressed and wore the better items - many of this style hat letter has been recovered through out various areas here in Virginia & across the Western Campaign areas as well . ........ Instant Collection .......... Original Non dug some are silver & others Gold finish. * Sold
SC 034 - DUG LETTER "A" INSIGNIA - These excavated letter insignia's are scarce. This is an "A", a very desirable artifact, dug in central Virginia. Measures approximately 25 mm tall. Sold
SC 035 - DUG LETTER "B" HAT INSIGNIA - These excavated letter insignia's are scarce. This is an "B", a very desirable artifact, dug in central Virginia. Measures approximately 25 mm tall. Sold
SC 042 - DUG REGIMENTAL LETTER "C" HAT INSIGNIA - These excavated regimental insignia's are scarce. This is the regimental letter "C" & it's a very desirable artifact. Dug in central Virginia, near Petersburg. Measures approximately 27 mm tall. *$64.99 Sold
SC 055 - New Item - This is a larger size "D" hat letter used to identify the company and regiment. Manassas, Virginia; a nice honest piece. *$54.99
SC 039 - DUG REGIMENTAL LETTER "D" HAT INSIGNIA - These excavated regimental insignia's are scarce. This is the regimental letter "D" & it's a very desirable artifact. Dug in central Virginia, near Petersburg. Measures approximately 15 mm tall - smaller size. Sold
SC 020 - "E" DUG LETTER INSIGNIA - These excavated letter insignia's are scarce. This is an "E", a very desirable artifact. Measures approximately 27 mm tall. *$74.99 LIMITED TIME $69.99
SC 038 - DUG LETTER "F" HAT INSIGNIA - These excavated regimental insignia's are scarce. This is the "F", a very desirable artifact. It was dug in central Virginia, near Petersburg. Measures approximately 26 mm tall. *$84.99 LIMITED TIME $79.99
SC 056 Larger size "F" Civil War hat letter insignia. These were used to identify company and regiment. Recovered in Manassas, Virginia. *$54.99
SC 024 - DUG REGIMENTAL LETTER "G" HAT INSIGNIA - These excavated regimental hat insignia's are becoming even more scarce. This desirable "G" measures approximately 27 mm tall. *$99.99 Sold
SC 044 - CIVIL WAR COMPANY HAT LETTER INSIGNIA "H" - Worn on Forage caps and various Army hats during the Civil War, 1851 pattern, recovered from King George, Va. Reference p. 167 American Military Headgear Insignia. *$54.99 Sold
SC 017 - DUG LETTER "I" HAT INSIGNIA - These excavated letter hat insignia's are becoming even more scarce. This is a desirable "I"; original , displayable artifact. Measures close to an inch tall has a nice, chocolate patina. Sold
SC 022 - DUG REGIMENTAL LETTER "K" HAT INSIGNIA - These excavated regimental hat insignia's are becoming even more scarce. This desirable "K" measures approximately 27 mm tall. *$74.99 Sold
Officer's Shoulder Insignia
SC 025 - OFFICER'S SHOULDER STRAP INSIGNIA - These are very desirable Civil War artifacts. This example was found in multiple pieces but still is a rare piece & this example has nice detail & lots of gold gilt still remaining. *164.99 LIMITED TIME $105.00
Regimental Insignia
SC 021 - DUG NUMBER "0" REGIMENTAL HAT INSIGNIA - These excavated regimental hat insignia's are becoming even more scarce. This is a desirable # "0", original, & displayable artifact. Measures about 18 mm. tall. *$49.99 LIMITED TIME $39.99 Sold
SC 033 - REGIMENTAL #1 - This is an excellent regimental #1 insignia. It was dug in central Virginia, stands about 1" tall, has a nice, dug patina. *$44.99 Sold
SC 036 - DUG REGIMENTAL HAT INSIGNIA INTERCHANGEABLE "6" OR "9" - These excavated regimental insignia's are scarce. This is the interchangeable "6" or "9", a very desirable artifact. It was dug in central Virginia. Measures approximately 28 mm tall. *$54.99 LIMITED TIME $49.99 Sold
SC 023 - DUG NUMBER "8" HAT INSIGNIA - These excavated number hat insignia's are becoming even more scarce. This is a desirable # "8", original, & displayable artifact. Measures about 18 mm. tall. Sold
Carved Bullets