US Army Crossed Rifles Infantry Branch Insignia
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 19th to early 20th century
The front of the piece prominently features the universally recognized emblem of the infantry: two meticulously detailed crossed rifles. The background behind the rifles exhibits a distinct, finely textured, pebbled pattern, a common and attractive characteristic of military insignia from this period.
The reverse side of the insignia includes a central attachment post, confirming its original purpose as a uniform accoutrement—most likely a collar disc or cap insignia—designed for secure fastening. This insignia would have been worn by an enlisted soldier of the U.S. Army Infantry branch, representing their fundamental role in America's conflicts and expansion during this period.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material (listing wording)
- brass or bronze
- Dimensions or weight (listing wording)
- Approx 26mm Diameter
Identification
- Source note
- Auction-house description published on Invaluable. Attribution and measurements are the auction house’s statements about the photographed example; independent type authentication remains research required.
- Listing object ID
- 199038273
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Independent confirmation of type attribution and auction-house statements remains research required.