Antique US military officer cap or uniform eagle insignia badge
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa WWI/WWII
This antique US military eagle insignia badge is designed as a formal emblem for an officer's cap or uniform, dating from the World War I or World War II era. The badge is constructed from metal and features a dark, aged patina, highlighting its historical character.
Centrally, it depicts the American bald eagle with wings outstretched, holding an olive branch in one talon and arrows in the other, symbolizing peace and strength. The eagle's breast is adorned with a shield featuring vertical stripes, and a cloud containing thirteen stars is positioned above its head. A banner gracefully arches over the eagle, inscribed with the motto "E Pluribus Unum." Measuring 2.1 by 2 inches, the piece is equipped with an original screw-back fastener, which facilitates secure attachment to military attire.
Two original backing washers are included with the insignia, confirming its intended functional use as a uniform accessory rather than a purely decorative item.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 2.1 x 2 inches
Technical characteristics
- Fastener
- screw-back
Design
- Obverse
- American bald eagle with shield, arrows, olive branch, thirteen stars, and banner with motto E Pluribus Unum
- Inscription
- E Pluribus Unum
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
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.