Z388     Model 1872 Infantry Forage Cap Insignia (Hunting Horn)

Here is an excellent excavated example of the 1872 Infantry Insignia. You see a lot of the non dug ones but a dug one in good shape is hard to find. This one came out of a North Carolina collection. Both of the wire attachment pins are still soldered onto the back. There are no cracks, bends, or repairs to this piece. In 1875 the Infantry replaced the horn with the crossed rifles.

Measures:    2 1/4" wide x 1 3/8" tall

Recovered: Coastal North Carolina, Fort Fisher Area

Reference: J. Duncan Campbell & Mike O'Donnell "American Military Headgear Insignia" Pg. 156

Price: $65.00

Z312     Small Regimental No. 1

Description: Nice excavated regimental number with the loop still on the back.

Measures: 17.3mm x 10mm

Recovered: Wilmington NC Area

Price: $50.00

Z197     Regulation 1858 Pattern Infantry Insignia (Hunting Horn)

Description: Surplus Infantry insignia that more than likely came out of Bannerman's many years ago. Details are crisp on this die struck brass insignia and the brass wire loops are firmly affixed to the back.

Measures: 89mm x 40mm

Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell Insignia Fig 362 or 363

Price: $60.00

Z69     Pair of Infantry Captain's Shoulder Straps

Description: Here is a nice pair of period shoulder straps. These are in excellent condition and have the dark blue field. Both straps are in excellent shape.

Measures: 4.5" x 1 3/4"

Reference: Dr. Howard G. Lanham, "Straps: The Evolution of United States Army Shoulder Straps" Pg. 58

Price: $550.00