For the dress uniform, sunburst Napoleonic style. These would have had a horn, eagle or crossed cannons overlayed. See Smithsonian Insignia book. Three affixing loops on back. Approximately 5-1/4" in diameter overall.
SALE $85.00
have several
PLT2-
GRDX
U.S. Army M1902
Dress Helmet Plate
Shows thirteen stars radiating, with Ribbon that has "E Pluribus Unum" on it. Approximately 2-1/4" x 3-3/4" overall.
SALE $20.00
PLT2- GRIA
Indian Wars Era
U.S. Infantry Dress
Helmet Plate Overlay
Overlay for the M1881 dress helmet, it is a shield with thirteen stars and stripes with two crossed rifles behind. There are two holes in the shield for silver regimental number. Missing the affixing wires. See LaFramboise I pg. 148, fig. 36.
SALE $60.00
PLT2- H5305
Civil War US Army
Musicians Shako Plate
Gold finish, eagle holding trumpet with sunburst behind. Drums and horns on either side, leaves around. Approximately 3-1/5" x 2-4/5" overall. Four affixing wires on back.
SALE $65.00
PLT2- P5309
US Army
Cavalry
Shield
Yellow metal shield with thirteen stars and thirteen stripes, with crossed sabers. Three affixing wires missing on the back. For attachment to eagle helmet plate. Approximately 2-3/10" x 2-3/5" overall. See the 1881 Quartermaster Department "Standard Helmets and Trimmings" for similar shields.
SALE $85.00
PLT2- P5308
NYNG 2nd Excelsior
Brigade Shako Plate
Yellow metal plate of laurel leaves surrounding a lyre with shield in center with applied "2". Has cannons at the bottom, musical instruments and music at top. Mising four affixing wires on back.