Engineer's cap device?

[jhamner]

I found this cap insignia near where I recently found a Confederate wreath. I put it in my pocket and when I got home I found that the "K" had broken off--STUPID ME!!! I tacked it back on as best I could. In any event, I was wondering if anyone recognizes it--I was hoping for Civil War Confederate, but that may be stretching it a bit! Any help appreciated! Jack.
P.S.--Apologies if I have double-posted--I was trying to edit out my spelling errors, and not sure if I deleted the error post. I haven't quite figured out all this technology yet!

[civilman1]

Nice...Look's like an 1851 Engineer's Cap Badge,most likely Union.I tried finding one with letter's on top but I couldn't.Nice dig

[diggummup]

Isn't there supposed to be a wreath around it, up until around 1895 or so? I think yours is WW1 era, K would indicate the Company.

[jhamner]

Nice...Look's like an 1851 Engineer's Cap Badge,most likely Union.I tried finding one with letter's on top but I couldn't.Nice dig

Thanks civilman 1--hope you're right!

[jhamner]

Isn't there supposed to be a wreath around it, up until around 1895 or so? I think yours is WW1 era, K would indicate the Company.

Thanks, diggummup--I really don't know! We've got one vote for Civil War and one for World War I--I'm SO confused!!!

[diggummup]

I stand corrected, my bad jhamner (and civilman1). It seems the actual castle insignia can be metal or cloth embroidered while the wreath is always embroidered on. Nice find.
Check it out-
http://howardlanham.tripod.com/link7.htm

[jhamner]

I stand corrected, my bad jhamner (and civilman1). It seems the actual castle insignia can be metal or cloth embroidered while the wreath is always embroidered on. Nice find.
Check it out-
http://howardlanham.tripod.com/link7.htm

GREAT NEWS--THANKS!!! Jack.

[Woodland Detectors]

Buy a finds vest...

[jhamner]

Buy a finds vest...

Thanks--have one--left it in the car...it was 97 degrees and I couldn't bear to put it on!