US 7th Cavalry?

[Luke H]

Can someone confirm please if this is indeed a US 7th Cavalry badge?

It has wire fixings, which are claimed for the Kepi.

I imagine this is probably one of the most reproduced badges in the US but if it is real any dating advice would be appreciated.

[Ironside410]

Hello Luke

There is a book called "History of the Artillery, Cavalry and the Infantry Branch of Service" that has a badge of similar construction to yours. It states General Order Number 52, 3 March 1902 authorized bronze insignia for all branches of service to be worn on the new olive-drab service uniform collars and hats. If you combine that with the information in the "United States Army Officers Collar Insignia `1902-1976" book it would appear your badge is 7th Cavalry "A" is the Company or Troop name.

Dennis

[arrestingu]

Dennis is spot on with his assessment of the badge.
Regards
Steve

[Luke H]

Great info, thanks gents.

So to double check I’ve understood, it’s a circa 1902 collar / hat badge? Did wonder what the ‘A’ was for so that makes sense it’s A Coy or Troop.

Didn’t hear the f* word (fake) so does it stand a chance of being original do people think?

[leigh kitchen]

I thought your F word would be "F Troop".

[mike_vee]

Originally Posted by Luke H

Did wonder what the ‘A’ was for so that makes sense it’s A Coy or Troop.

From "1st Squadron 7th Cavalry (Garry Owen)" lineage :

Constituted 28 July 1866 in the Regular Army as Company A, 7th Cavalry

Organized 10 September 1866 at Fort Riley, Kansas

(Cavalry companies officially designated as troops in 1883)

https://history.army.mil/html/forces...007cv001sq.htm


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