Brass U.S. infantry Hardee hat eagle plate

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Brass U.S. infantry Hardee hat eagle plate

Entry/Object ID

1098

Description

Brass U.S. infantry Hardee hat eagle plate. Spread-winged eagle has three arrows in one claw and olive branch in other. Eagle is holding banner in beak that winds above his head and says "E PLURIBUS UNUM". There are 13 stars above and beside eagle's head.

Acquisition

Accession

237

Source or Donor

Glymph, James

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1858

Material

Metal