December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
Die-struck, tinned iron, 4 1/8 x 2 3/8 inches, with "U.S." struck on upper half and "INFY" on lower half. This cap appears to be one of the earlier attempts at cap plates in 1812 contracted by Tench Coxe, Purveyor of Public Supplies, the intent probably for different regimental numbers to be struck into the center of the plate, as required. This example, recovered at Sacketts Harbor, is the only one of this form currently known. Discussed and illustrated in Campbell & O'Donnell, "American Military Headgear Insignia" (2004), [hereafter "Campbell & O'Donnell (2004)"] p. 41. PROVENANCE: James A. Hart Coll.; Al Scipio Coll. until 2015; acquired from Dan Griffin in June 2015. CONDITION: Fair to good, as excavated and restored, which included aluminum support backing to the fragile tinned iron; light oxidation to some areas.