Early/Pre 1900s Jeweler Made Officer Dress Cover Emblem

[Brig]

We've debated the rarity/scarce/common scale quite a bit...but I think it's safe to say this falls under the 'Rare' category. A beautiful, jeweler made officer Dress emblem with hand-stipled true half globe. My final pre-deployment pickup. The head was 'trenched' and turned forward, and reminds you of the later Meyers version. Sadly, the original rope is gone and replaced at some point. But a gem, nonetheless!

[Brig]

rear

[Brig]

the Eagle

[Brig]

fluke and stipling

[Brig]

Eagle mount typical with jeweler mades

[Brig]

original rope remnant and hinge

[Brig]

clasp

[Brig]

finally, nestled with the other early officers in my collection

[Schnicklfritz]

Sweet!

[teufelhunde.ret]

This is quite a find! While similar in many respects to others we've seen, very unique in its own right... esp the way the eagles head is pointing outward. Congrat's!

[bobgee]

Beautiful bird, Brig!!!!!!!! :twothumbup: Bob

[normaninvasion]

Great piece with character.

[Brig]

thanks guys. it appears on inspection that the continents are seperately applied, as well

[doyler]

Tim

 

Thats a beauty.Just oozes quality and craftmanship.A piece of art.

 

RD