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Federal Infantry "Hunting Horn" Hat Insignia with Display Case

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Item: Federal Infantry "Hunting Horn" Hat Insignia with Display Case
Construction: Stamped thin sheet brass.
Condition: Fair, excavated, attachment loops missing. Light brown patina. When recovered its mouthpiece section was missing and, at some point, another excavated mouthpiece section was added. The added section, though slightly too long by approximately 3/8-inch, does have a similar patina that matches quite well. The large portion has no cracks, bends or repairs. The small mouthpiece section has minor bending, but no cracks or repairs. 
Approximate size: Large portion: 3-1/4-inch length. Small portion: 1-1/16-inch length.
Recovered: Unknown
Reference: Similar examples of this infantry insignia can be found in the following relic reference books: 

• "American Military Headgear Insignia" by J. Duncan Campbell and Michael J. O'Donnell on page 154. 
• "Excavated Artifacts from Battlefields and Campsites of The Civil War 1861-1865" by Stanley S. Phillips on page 91. 
• "Civil War Artifacts" by Howard R. Crouch on page 152.

See the above pages in the additional images.

Comments: This Federal infantry "hunting horn" hat insignia will include the 4-1/2 x 5-1/2 x 3/4-inch glass-top display case pictured in the additional images and be an excellent addition to any Civil War insignia or general relic collection.

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Product Code:

PC10224

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Price:

$105.00

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This brand is available for:

INSIGNIA , NEW ITEMS , GREAT GIFT IDEAS , FEDERAL RELICS