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ARTIFACT:
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This is a rare private purchase pair of United States Army 1st Infantry Regiment officer collar insignia from the Spanish-American War. Instead of the standard Trap Door Springfield Rifles, the insignia show two crossed Krag Rifles with a number 1 above.
VINTAGE:Circa Spanish-American War (1898).
SIZE:Approximately 1" in height and 1-15/16" in width (each).
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Brass.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with tongue-style C catch.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-A-25-VBEX12 LHEX10/12 SHEX2/13
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The insignia shows some light wear only.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.