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7th Cavalry A company Screw back Hat/Lapel Device

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    Posted 9 years ago

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    A 7th Cavalry A Company Hat Device that I purchased from a local gun shop. I have never seen a replica with the Screw Back and Pins. Just wondering if this is an Original, the approximate time frame of it's use and maybe a value?

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    1. highlander999 highlander999, 9 years ago
      Thanks Cind.... I think it is an original possibly the Indian Wars, but I have yet to find where to verify it. :)

      Have a great day!
    2. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 9 years ago
      The 7th didn't end at Little Bighorn and is still around now. This is probably real but fairly modern.
    3. Chrisnp Chrisnp, 9 years ago
      I'm answering from work on my iPhone, so I don't have my references handy, but at a glance i'd say Spanish American War era
    4. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 9 years ago
      Question for you Chris. When did screw on backs start showing up on mil. insignia? Actually, I would have said more recent on this one. "Work"! That's another 4 letter word that ends with a "K"!
    5. Chrisnp Chrisnp, 9 years ago
      End of the 19th century, Blunder. In fact I think this example fit the model 1895 Forrage cap. Unfortunately I'm still on my iPhone and away from my reference books.
    6. highlander999 highlander999, 9 years ago
      Wow, thanks for all of the good info. Doubtful that anyone would have counterfeited an 1895 hat pin, they'd work harder at a Civil War/Indian Wars era pin. Maybe it's an original... Thanks all..

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