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Metal detecting has caused me to like all small metallic historical objects. Finding over two dozen colonial buttons has lead me to buying over 500 historical buttons, mostly early railroad and militaria, which I display in jewelry cases. And I prize early military unit emblems.
I recently bought this piece advertised as a "US Indian Wars" hat emblem from and established and reputable dealer. I have studied the Post Civil War US Reconstruction Period so the number 38 caught my eye. An act of Congress in 1866 authorized the creation of six "Colored" units: the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regs., along with the 38th, 39, 40th, and 41st Infantry. The 10th and 38th were formed at Jefferson Barracks near St. Louis under Maj. Gen. Sherman. The 10th and 38th operated together, mostly guarding the construction of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, Stagecoach traffic, preventing cattle rustling, facilitating Colorado gold rush expansion, road building and maintenance.
In 1869 Congress decided to reduce and consolidate the army as a cost-saving measure. The 9th and 10th survived, but the four Infantry Units were reformed into the 24th and 25th then stationed in western Texas. So the 38th Infantry only lasted for three years. If I'm right, that would make this a pretty rare piece. Of course there were many 38th units prior to and during the Civil War and the 38th was involved in all subsequent conflicts. Seeing the 10th and 38th on one emblem makes me feel I'm right. There are probably many bogus 9th and 10th Cavalry badges out there. This seems genuine.
Any one else want to weigh in? Thanks
I recently bought this piece advertised as a "US Indian Wars" hat emblem from and established and reputable dealer. I have studied the Post Civil War US Reconstruction Period so the number 38 caught my eye. An act of Congress in 1866 authorized the creation of six "Colored" units: the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regs., along with the 38th, 39, 40th, and 41st Infantry. The 10th and 38th were formed at Jefferson Barracks near St. Louis under Maj. Gen. Sherman. The 10th and 38th operated together, mostly guarding the construction of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, Stagecoach traffic, preventing cattle rustling, facilitating Colorado gold rush expansion, road building and maintenance.
In 1869 Congress decided to reduce and consolidate the army as a cost-saving measure. The 9th and 10th survived, but the four Infantry Units were reformed into the 24th and 25th then stationed in western Texas. So the 38th Infantry only lasted for three years. If I'm right, that would make this a pretty rare piece. Of course there were many 38th units prior to and during the Civil War and the 38th was involved in all subsequent conflicts. Seeing the 10th and 38th on one emblem makes me feel I'm right. There are probably many bogus 9th and 10th Cavalry badges out there. This seems genuine.
Any one else want to weigh in? Thanks
