7th US Cavalry Company A Indian Wars badge insignia
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1866-1880
This Indian Wars period badge insignia is associated with the 7th U.S. Cavalry, specifically Company A, during the era of George Armstrong Custer. The metal badge features a classic design of crossed cavalry sabers with the numeral "7" positioned at the center atop the sabers and the letter "A" situated below, denoting the specific regiment and company.
The badge is constructed from metal and includes an attached brass loop on the reverse for secure mounting or attachment to a uniform. Physically, the item measures approximately 2.5 inches by 1.25 inches. The obverse surface exhibits a light, even patina, while the reverse side is described as remaining mostly brilliant in appearance. Such insignia served as important identifiers for cavalry troopers stationed at various military posts in the American West during the late 19th century.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- metal
- Fastening
- brass attachment loop
- Dimensions
- 2.5" x 1.25"
Design
- Obverse
- crossed sabers with central number 7 and letter A below
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
Catalogue references
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