Ornate copper plate

[cudamark]

What do you suppose this thin copper plate was used for originally? It was folded completely in half when I dug it up at a local beach. I straightened it out. there are 3 tiny, brad sized holes that I think were used to attach it to wood? Maybe an edge adornment for a fancy trunk or jewelry box?

 

[gunsil]

Looks kinda like a shako hat badge.

 

[Ripcon]

It looks ALOT like a hat plate.

 

[gtsatohms]

I have seen something like that on a marching band hat before.

 

[Plug N Play]

Great ID, gunsil.

Gloria Sunburst

Used pre civil war by military.

USMC West Point circa 1851 - 1878 (dates may refer to the shako hat or ensignia on sunburst, not quite sure)



"RARE ORIGINAL PRE CIVIL WAR U.S .1840's-1860's MILITIA SHAKO SUNBURST FRONT PLATE "
and modern hats with the gloria sunburst as a common accessory that can be chosen from a list.
Used alone, or with school emblems, initials, logos, etc. Think this applies to OP's and would explain the holes.

 

[Retired Sarge]

Great ID, gunsil.

Gloria Sunburst

Used pre civil war by military.

USMC West Point circa 1851 - 1878 (dates may refer to the shako hat or ensignia on sunburst, not quite sure)

View attachment 1865447

"RARE ORIGINAL PRE CIVIL WAR U.S .1840's-1860's MILITIA SHAKO SUNBURST FRONT PLATE "
and modern hats with the gloria sunburst as a common accessory that can be chosen from a list.
Used alone, or with school emblems, initials, logos, etc. Think this applies to OP's and would explain the holes.

View attachment 1865448

Nice ID with pics to back it up......Got to love that!

 

[cudamark]

Wow, that's a bit unexpected! How can I tell the age of this thing? Civil war era would be extremely cool, One off a modern marching band members hat......not so much.