Figure 36.—Specimen in West Point Museum, West Point, New York.
CAP INSIGNIA, 1832(?)
USNM 60365-M (S-K 121). Figure 37.
Figure 37
Despite the facts that there was no change in cap insignia authorized in the 1832 uniform regulations and that this specimen is similar in most respects to the 1821 eagle, its refinement of design and manufacture indicates that it possibly belongs to the period of the 1830's and 1840's. It is struck in thin brass and has three plain wire fasteners soldered to the reverse.
CAP INSIGNIA, 1832(?)
USNM 60366-M (S-K 122). Not illustrated.
Although similar to the preceding plate, this specimen measures 3-1/4 by 2-1/4 inches, is struck from a different die, and has a much wider breast shield. Of somewhat heavier brass than most such similar eagles and exhibiting a well-developed patina, it may have been an officer's device.