Silver US Shield, Pre Civil War??

[$modelman$]

I found this silver emblem on a hill in Andover Mass. According to an old Historian it may be from before the civil war, as the eagle has the "Turkey" neck. It measures 1" from the tip on the eagle to the bottom point and 3/4" across. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks,
Bart

 

[tennessee digger]

That is a beautiful relic but it is not from the civil war era. In 1894 Massachusetts was the first state to pass a law concerning the stamping of the word sterling. It became a national law in 1907. So your find, although very nice, is 1894 or later. Tennessee digger

 

[duggap]

I'm wondering if you have some sort of patriotic pin, maybe for a woman. The eagle on top looks like the middle 1850's type used, but the border on the badge looks a little bit femine. darn nice find, hope someone else will have some ideas.

 

[$modelman$]

Forgot to mention. There is a curve to it, like maybe around a military cap.
Bart

 

[HutSiteDigger]

Just by the writing on the back looks to be late late 19th century. I think Tennessee-Digger is right, it does appear to be 1890ish. Good find, hope you can 100% ID it.

 

[Breezie]

I don't see any form of attachment or a place where an attachment might have been; therefore, it couldn't have been a pin/brooch/hat tack,etc. I'm thinking it was probably a charm for a bracelet, since it is only 1 inch tall, and a jewelry loop could have been attached at either wing space area. I don't think it was a necklace pendant/charm because it would not have hung level, but on charm bracelets, that is acceptable. Neat find Breezie

 

[JimDon]

It is most likely a Spanish American War patriotic pin. i have one very similar that says "Remember the Maine" across the top.

 

[Breezie]

It is most likely a Spanish American War patriotic pin. i have one very similar that says "Remember the Maine" across the top.

Hi JimDon, Could you post a photo of the back of your pin? There are no attachment points on the back of Bart's ; therefore, his can't be a pin. Breezie

 

[Ripcon]

Nice relic!

 

[HuntinDog]

It sure is...
But he found it 6 1/2 years ago..

 

[blugotti1]

nice find!!

 

[Doubter in MD]

Beware the "Walking Thread".

 

[nkellam22]

I agree with tennesse digger. During the civil war and prior sterling was simply not used as a marking