nice Seventh Cavalry Cap Badge- circa 1870's

[Mac the Knife]

Here is a 7th Cavalry jewelers quality cap badge. It is 3" wide x 1 1/8" tall. The handles have wire wrapping. notice the scabbard ring at the lower left. It is a replacement. The other original rings have a lovely gilted finish like the rest of the badge.

[CAC1901]

Nice 20th century 5 piece soldered construction piece.  But not 1870's based on several aspects including the pin and catch.  The fastening is typical for breast or lapel wear. 

[Mac the Knife]

So, you think is might be a post military career piece of jewelry for civilian wear? Thanks for your input.

[CAC1901]

3 hours ago, Mac the Knife said:

So, you think is might be a post military career piece of jewelry for civilian wear? Thanks for your input.

Yes. Its the very type of thing I've seen associated with or being worn by retired officers with their medals, military social organization badges, reunion items etc. on a coat. Wife-person (expert on victorian & antique jewelry) thought it is 1910's to mid 1920's.   

[Mac the Knife]

CAC1901, Thanks! I like to learn something new.

[WalkaHeap1989]

@Mac the Knife if you’re interested, here’s a regulation 1870s crossed sabers for H company of the 7th. Officers probably would have had something made using bullion wire, but this sort of soldered together and lead filled insignia was something you see a lot of in that era. Certainly would have been easier to clean this as opposed to the individual pieces that were each affixed to forage caps during the civil war.