Mr.Jerry Posted July 17, 2016 Share #1 Posted July 17, 2016 I know I have seen one of these here before, but I can't find it. This looks pretty early but does any one know the era? Thanks! Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B. Posted July 17, 2016 Share #2 Posted July 17, 2016 Emerson's book says that is a 1903-pattern badge. The bullet hanging below is not part of the normal badge, and looks to have been added later. IMHO, someone tried to turn this badge into some sort of a sweetheart badge or patriotic badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted July 17, 2016 Share #3 Posted July 17, 2016 I think they were in the neighborhood of 1905ish through the WWI era...maybe early 1920's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted July 17, 2016 Share #4 Posted July 17, 2016 I agree the bullet is an addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted July 17, 2016 Thanks Guys! I figured the bullet was non-official, but still kind cool (and being a Vexillologist, I liked the "protect the flag" wording!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agate hunter Posted May 8, 2017 Share #6 Posted May 8, 2017 Coast Artillery 1st Class gunner's badge. Worn from 1903 to 1909. What company is the badge named to? The No. 130 is the soldier's individual number in his unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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