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ARTIFACT:
This is a circa 1799 example of the first federally-issued Helmet Plate, most probably from a Dragoon Jockey Cap, and is believed to have been cut down from a larger, standard Infantry plate. The plate is an eagle in tinned steel and was identified and dated by Duncan Campbell and Michael O'Donnell, authors of American Military Headgear Insignia.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1799.
SIZE:
Plate: approximately 4" inheight and 2-1/2" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Tin/steel; correspondence: paper.
ATTACHMENT:
Four small holes to be sewn, or tacked, to a helmet.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Army Insignia Collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEJJX09 LEGEJX6/11 SLHGIEX07/21/20 TLABGIEX11/01/23
CONDITION:
6- (Fine): The plate has moderate to heavy wear and some small areas of oxidation.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
