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MODEL 1881 OFFICER’S ARTILLERY DRESS HELMET EAGLE
PLATE - EXCELLENT SPECIMEN:
As
worn on the Model 1881 Artillery Officer’s Dress Helmet,
this two piece plate was struck with higher quality
detail and featured a separate shield and crossed cannon
overlay on the eagle plate. In addition, the
officer who wore this plate was in the
3RD
Artillery
Regiment, as evidenced by the silver numeral affixed to
the center of the shield.
This plate is in excellent condition and is in full form
with no damage. This plate was affixed by brass
wires soldered at the top and bottom of the reverse side
of the plate and both are still present. This
plate comes with two artillery side buttons, however
both are of the enlisted pattern.
Much more difficult to find on
the loose than the enlisted helmet plates, this
Artillery Officer's Plate is a
scarce offering, particularly in such excellent
condition.
(1008) $195
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