US Army Crossed Sabers Cavalry 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 cavalry: two meticulously detailed crossed sabers. The reverse side of the insignia is equipped with a central attachment post, confirming its original use as a uniform accoutrement—most likely a collar disc or cap insignia—designed for secure fastening.
This type of branch-only insignia is generally attributed to the U.S. Army's period of transition from the Indian Wars to early 20th-century conflicts, broadly covering the era from the 1880s through the 1910s, including the Spanish-American War.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
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
- 199038279
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.