Posted on Aug 6, 2018

Is anyone out there familiar with the pictured items?

GySgt Charles O'Connell

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A friends daughter came across these in an antique shop. Question is, were once a uniform item, or just a souvenir?

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CAPT Kevin B.

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Is that the old utility cap device? The base looks a bit thick but back in the day a common back pin device would frump forward. A broad base would keep it facing forward.

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GySgt Charles O'Connell

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Thanks. Do you have any idea from what era?

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CAPT Kevin B.

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No, just looking at potential function. It'd be good to know if the device has a removable pin connection for poking through fabric. I do like the idea of collar stiffeners too. Don't know if there'd be a left vs. right side version.

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SFC Ralph E Kelley

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Uniform Item - I think they were collar-stiffeners for the old high collars

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GySgt Charles O'Connell

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Thanks. Do you have an idea on the era?

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SFC Ralph E Kelley

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GySgt Charles O'Connell - Based on the 'Bronze' finish I would say 1900 to 1930s. Best guess. I'm never seen these particular ones before but I have a pair of 1920s US Cavalry spurs of the same material. I 'kinda' rmember some manufactory in New England did the military contracts of uniform articles in that era.

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Is anyone out there familiar with the pictured items?

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