Eagle hat plate?

[prolab69]

Found this little gem in a pasture, not exactly sure of its exact date or origin. both wings and the olive branch it sits on, the feet were folded behind it. I also Found two bells, ( 75% intact on both) and a nice flat button. .. Im pretty sure its a hat plate, but from what war? ...i have no idea. ...all 4 pieces were in different holes 6" down, about a foot apart from eachother. looks as though there may be more olive branch out there I need to find.
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[sekypaleo]

Looks like an early hat plate to me. Even in it's condition that is an outstanding find and would make my year! Congrats!

 

[Steve in PA]

I don't have any reference books on headgear and hatplates, but it sure looks like that is what it is. Nice find. Any other military relics coming out of that pasture?

 

[Gunrunner61]

Cool find.........................Thats one still on my list.......................HH

 

[prolab69]

I don't have any reference books on headgear and hatplates, but it sure looks like that is what it is. Nice find. Any other military relics coming out of that pasture?

, the weather is supose to be nice all week so we`ll see, either another olive leaf or a set of arrows are out there to complete the right side of the plate.

 

[TNGUNS]

Wow....killer find. Hope someone can date the hat plate.

 

[mangum]

Hi prolab69, looks like you found a Cavalry Hat Plate off of a Beaver Top Hat from the WAR OF 1812! Congrats, what an awesome find. See pic and link below. This is the closest thing I could find on the web doing a short search. Beaver Top Hat with M1872 Cavalry Hat Plate and Cord, - Cowan's Auctions

 

[lost crow]

Nice bird you got there. Looks like you're on to a sweet spot

 

[BuckleBoy]

BEAUTIFUL and fantastic find! GREAT ID by Mangum!!! Now go find the rest. It IS there!

 

[prolab69]

Hi prolab69, looks like you found a Cavalry Hat Plate off of a Beaver Top Hat from the WAR OF 1812! Congrats, what an awesome find. See pic and link below. This is the closest thing I could find on the web doing a short search. Beaver Top Hat with M1872 Cavalry Hat Plate and Cord, - Cowan's Auctions
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WOW!! thats great, thank you so much, I was really thinking 1820s but just couldnt pin it down, I hit the area pretty good with my shooter coil, ill just have to keep hittin it I guess, thanks again,

 

[mangum]

WOW!! thats great, thank you so much, I was really thinking 1820s but just couldnt pin it down, I hit the area pretty good with my shooter coil, ill just have to keep hittin it I guess, thanks again,

Glad I could help! Hope you can find the rest!

 

[got2dig]

Nice save, and good clean up to. That's a very nice Relic.

 

[Tnmountains]

What a nice find and to get such a good I.D. I would almost print that picture to go with the relic. What a hat that is !! You guys never cease to amaze me with the finds and research. Nice recovery sir.
HH
TnMtns

 

[kuger]

Incredible find and great ID Magnum!!!

 

[materdigger1]

Awsome find

 

[mangum]

What a nice find and to get such a good I.D. I would almost print that picture to go with the relic. What a hat that is !! You guys never cease to amaze me with the finds and research. Nice recovery sir.
HH
TnMtns

That is a great idea, I would print that pic & frame it with the dug hat plate. Hell, if I had enough mulah I'd but that sweet hat.