rhill13 Posted November 14, 2014 Share #1 Posted November 14, 2014 I recently picked these up at an auction. Being new to collecting Civil War period collecting, I need help determining what if these are good or bad, and what period. They were all together in a group. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhill13 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted November 14, 2014 backs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhill13 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted November 14, 2014 hat eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhill13 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted November 14, 2014 another hat emblem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhill13 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted November 14, 2014 backs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhill13 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted November 14, 2014 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhill13 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted November 14, 2014 Is this Indian Wars or later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhill13 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted November 14, 2014 naval Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhill13 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted November 14, 2014 back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakchos215 Posted November 14, 2014 Share #10 Posted November 14, 2014 The Civil War Campaign Medal is a modern strike. A better (Closer) photo might yield more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted November 14, 2014 Share #11 Posted November 14, 2014 The 2 Navy items are 20th Century USNA (eagle/chevron patch and collar anchors). The star is a not-too-old USN Line Officer cuff insignia. The Civil War items look good (i.e., Hardee hat eagle, Inf Horn, NCO buckle, shoulder straps). The US Flag ribbon medal is a Spanish War Vet's Medal (missing planchet). I think you did very well - those CW items in there are really great (at least they look to be from what I can see of them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMI88 Posted November 14, 2014 Share #12 Posted November 14, 2014 Agreed. The embroidery in the Civil War items is head and shoulders above the reproductions in quality. There is one US-based craftsman selling high quality hand embroidered insignia but even as reproductions they go for $100 or more apiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted November 14, 2014 Share #13 Posted November 14, 2014 Nice group. Great Civil War insignia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhill13 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted November 14, 2014 Thanks. The crossed swords pin, what period is that and is it real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclegrumpy Posted November 14, 2014 Share #15 Posted November 14, 2014 The Civil War Campaign Medal is a modern strike. A better (Closer) photo might yield more info. I agree, post better photos of this one. I think it is more likely one from the 1950's or 1960's....but it is really hard to tell without better pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclegrumpy Posted November 14, 2014 Share #16 Posted November 14, 2014 The crossed swords pin, what period is that and is it real? It looks real, though I am having a bit of trouble evaluating the lead backing. If that is OK, I suspect these are post CW to the mid 1890's. Typically, the Span Am war era ones are also numbered, but there can be lots of variation in this entire time frame....meaning 1860's to 1902....especially when you start factoring in the all the possibilities State, Volunteer, Militia, and Veteran Guard Units can present. Someone with some better books on these should be able to help nail these down more specifically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted November 14, 2014 Share #17 Posted November 14, 2014 It looks real, but I am not sure the exact period between the CW and 1902, though I suspect post CW to the mid 1890's. Typically, the Span Am war era ones are also numbered, but there can be lots of variation in this entire time frame....meaning 1860's to 1902....especially when you start factoring in the all the possibilities State, Volunteer, Militia, and Veteran Guard Units can present. Someone with some better books on these should be able to help nail it down. With the troop letter up top and no regimental #, I would say this is not a Federal insignia. I'd guess 1890's state or militia or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted November 14, 2014 Share #18 Posted November 14, 2014 I agree, post better photos of this one. I think it is more likely one from the 1950's or 1960's....but it is really hard to tell without better pictures. Yes, "post WW2". Not the right finish for a pre WW2 contract piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhill13 Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share #19 Posted November 15, 2014 Hopefully these pics will help. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhill13 Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share #20 Posted November 15, 2014 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhill13 Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share #21 Posted November 15, 2014 What is this cord. It doesn't look like a hat cord because it has no tassles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel griffin Posted November 15, 2014 Share #22 Posted November 15, 2014 Thanks. The crossed swords pin, what period is that and is it real? 1873 regulations called for enlisted men's cavalry insignia to display the company letter at the upper angle of the sabers. The 1877 regulations added the regimental number below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhill13 Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share #23 Posted November 16, 2014 Thanks for your input everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted November 16, 2014 Share #24 Posted November 16, 2014 1873 regulations called for enlisted men's cavalry insignia to display the company letter at the upper angle of the sabers. The 1877 regulations added the regimental number below. Interesting. I learned something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confederateplanet Posted November 20, 2014 Share #25 Posted November 20, 2014 Sword belt plate and Smith patent straps look good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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