Ridgeway Reference Archive Hatpin, infantry

	The Civil War Relicman, Harry Ridgeway.
	Winchester, Virginia USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!). authentic Civil War relics.
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Ridgeway Reference Archive, Civil War relics.
Insignia, infantry.

This is the "Ridgeway Reference Archive", a research tool for educational purposes only, and is provided at no cost to the reader. Some of the relics listed are retained in the author's collection, most reside in other collections and are not owned by the author. None of the items listed in this section are for sale, please refer to relicman.com sales listings for items offered for sale. This is a work in progress, I list items as I get to them, there are many patterns that are not listed yet, this list will be regularly updated as I get pictures and descriptions for more items. I will also correct mistakes, so if you see any please tell me.
All items listed are believed to be original and authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described.
Any excavated relics have been recovered from private property with owners permission.
Any artillery or ordnance relics have been disarmed and rendered safe.
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Hat insignia, regulation 1858, infantry.
Hatpin depicts the horn, symbol for infantry. Pin is die struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat. Pin measures 40mm x 88mm approx.
Ref: Campbell & O'Donnell Insignia Fig 362 or 363.

M0578 Hat insignia, regulation 1858, infantry.

Hatpin depicts the horn, symbol for infantry. Pin is die struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat. Pin measures 40mm x 88mm approx. Recovered: Stafford County Virginia.
Ref: Campbell & O'Donnell Insignia Fig 362 or 363.

M0585 Hat insignia, regulation 1858, infantry.

Hatpin depicts the horn, symbol for infantry. Pin is die struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat. Pin measures 40mm x 88mm approx. Recovered: Culpeper, Virginia.
Ref: Campbell & O'Donnell Insignia Fig 362 or 363.

M0587 Hat insignia, regulation 1858, infantry.

M0616 Hat insignia, regulation 1858, infantry.

Hatpin depicts the horn, symbol for infantry. Pin is die struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat. Pin measures 40mm x 88mm approx. Recovered: Stafford County, Virginia.
Ref: Campbell & O'Donnell Insignia Fig 362 or 363.

M0905 Hat insignia, regulation 1858, infantry.

Hatpin depicts the horn, symbol for infantry. Pin is die struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat. Pin measures 40mm x 88mm approx.
Ref: Campbell & O'Donnell Insignia Fig 362 or 363.

M0996 Hat insignia, regulation 1858, infantry.

Hatpin depicts the horn, symbol for infantry. Pin is die struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat. Pin measures 40mm x 88mm approx.
Ref: Campbell & O'Donnell Insignia Fig 362 or 363.

M1055 Hat insignia, regulation 1858, infantry.

Hatpin depicts the horn, symbol for infantry. Pin is die struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat. Pin measures 40mm x 88mm approx. Recovered Richmond Petersburg campaign in the 1970's.
Ref: Campbell & O'Donnell Insignia Fig 362 or 363.

Hat insignia, regulation 1858, infantry.
Hatpin depicts the horn, symbol for infantry. This die variant lacks the berries or dots above the leaves. Pin is die struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat. Pin measures 40mm x 88mm approx.
Ref: Campbell & O'Donnell Insignia Fig 364.

M0595 Hat insignia, regulation 1858, infantry.

Hatpin depicts the horn, symbol for infantry. This die variant lacks the berries or dots above the leaves. Pin is die struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat. Pin measures 40mm x 88mm approx.
Ref: Campbell & O'Donnell Insignia Fig 364.

M1118 Hat insignia, regulation 1858, infantry.

Hat insignia, infantry, non-regulation officer, brass embroidered, small size.
Hatpin depicts the horn, symbol for infantry. This medium sized imitation embroidery horn provided officers with an inexpensive alternative to actual embroidery. Pin is die struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat. Pin measures 37mm x 65mm approx.
Ref: Campbell & O'Donnell Insignia Fig 352.

M0703 Hat insignia, infantry, non-regulation officer, brass embroidered, small size.

Hatpin depicts the horn, symbol for infantry. This medium sized imitation embroidery horn provided officers with an inexpensive alternative to actual embroidery. Pin is die struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat. Pin measures 37mm x 65mm approx. Recovered: Virginia campaign.
Ref: Campbell & O'Donnell Insignia Fig 352.

Hat insignia, infantry, non-regulation officer, brass embroidered, larger size.
Hatpin depicts the horn, symbol for infantry. This larger sized imitation embroidery horn provided officers with an inexpensive alternative to actual embroidery. Pin is die struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat. Pin measures 44mm x 78mm approx.
Ref: Campbell & O'Donnell Insignia Fig 356.

M0704 Hat insignia, infantry, non-regulation officer, brass embroidered, larger size.

Hatpin depicts the horn, symbol for infantry. This larger sized imitation embroidery horn provided officers with an inexpensive alternative to actual embroidery. Pin is die struck brass, wire loop fasteners for sewing onto the hat. Pin measures 44mm x 78mm approx. Recovered: Virginia campaign.
Ref: Campbell & O'Donnell Insignia Fig 356.