Description
This is an amazingly rare Model 1877 United States Marine Corps officer cap EGA (eagle, globe and anchor). This EGA is in a pin-back style with a great old T-style pin. The detailing is very nice, from the textured "oceans" to the delicately looping rope. We are selling a Model 1877 collar EGA separately (please see link at bottom of page for more details).
VINTAGE:Circa early 1880s.
SIZE:Approximately 1-3/8" in height and 1-11/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt brass.
ATTACHMENT:Diagonal T-style pin with C catch.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Marine Corps collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VACJJX13 LFGEJX3/13 SCJJJX10/16
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The EGA shows only very light wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.