This is a unique piece--Gen. Thomas L. Crittenden's US-in-wreath officer's headgear insignia of silvered brass Old English style US letters within a gilded stamped brass laurel leaf and berries motif over an oval black cloth patch. The cloth was attached to a stiffer such as oilcloth and attached to the hat via brass wires soldered to the letters and the wreath. The wires protruded through the backing and the front of the headgear and bent over inside to affix in place.
This insignia originated in the1839 regulations and went through several revisions as regs changed. This style represents the 1858 pattern that was generally made in a gold embroidered thread design. It was also more often worn by staff or high ranking officers but its use was not formally restricted. Often the insignia was worn with corresponding shoulder straps with black cloth backing to match.
This piece came together with the miniature gem image showing heroic officer Gen. Thomas L. Crittenden who served with distinction in the western and eastern theatres. The tiny image was mounted in a small wooden shield device designed for a ribbon or thin strap to affix. The shape is the oft-seen military shield motif with traces of red paint (1st Division color) in the inner rim of the device around the edge of the image. Crittenden's final command was with the 1st Division of the 9th Corps at Petersburg, VA.
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