One of a kind "Texas Star" hat accoutrement

[DiggerKid2003]

My grandpa bought this hat pin many years ago and it was supposedly dug at a Texas Camp in northern virginia. He traded something like 2000 dropped bullets for it so basically $2000. Obviously since its one of a kind apparently i assume it will be hard to tell if its a reproduction or not. He did take it to a authenticator and they did say it looked suspicous but werent certain. We hope its real but if its a fantasy piece oh well. I will add it came from diggers with a giant collection of genuine artifacts. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Tony in SC]

Good piece what ever it is because it was your grandpa's.

 

[Kray Gelder]

It's a great piece! "Looked suspicious"? It's obviously a handmade TEXAS pin or button, and not pretending to be anything else. It is of course authentic, age unknown. Nice!

 

[DiggerKid2003]

Thats good news! Age is the main part lol. Were hoping its civil war. Glad it looks authentic and not like a 1980s machine pressed replica.

 

[devldog]

That is a Fantastic looking Texas Star hat pin. This brings back a memory to me. I used to do Living History and we portrayed the 30th Ga. Infantry, Army of Tennessee. We had a member that was originally from Texas and he was proud of his Texas roots. On his hat he wore a Texas hat pin. He was unfortunately killed in an accident going to Texas to visit family. He was a great guy. I agree with what was said about the hat pin being special because it belonged to your Grandad. Great looking piece that any Hunter or collector would be proud to have in their collection.

 

[creskol]

Interesting piece. The lack of serifs on the lettering makes its age a little questionable, but still a nice keepsake from your grandpa!

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Anything you inherit that holds the memory of a grandparent is very special.

Now I don't claim to be an expert on US Militaria, but I have my doubts as to how old this piece might be.

"My grandpa bought this hat pin many years ago and it was supposedly dug at a Texas Camp in northern virginia."
Often a good fabricated story helps to sell an item. I can also see no obvious signs of it having been in the ground.

I'm sorry to be the one to shed doubts on your grandfathers piece, but I'm thinking 'reproduction'... possibly made for military reenactments.
I've been dealing in antiques for almost 40 years and this is just my gut feeling, I hope I'm wrong though.

Dave

 

[DiggerKid2003]

No worrys Dave, we were also thinking reproduction we just wanted more opinions.

 

[Hawks88]

Reproduction or real it’s a great gift from your grandfather.