Mystery (to me) cap badge - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Exmilcop · #1 03-03-21, 05:14 PM

Good day all. I keep my eyes on local estate sales and though there's mostly items of no interest, from time to time, military items come up. One such is this cap badge. I know Canadian stuff, but most English or European stuff, especially vintage leaves me scratching my head. All I have thus far is this one pic, but can any of you good folks let me know what it is and a value?

manchesters · #2 03-03-21, 05:24 PM

Bit closer to your home than mine.

Its American.

7th New York National Guard.

regards

Exmilcop · #3 03-03-21, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by manchesters

Bit closer to your home than mine.

Its American.

7th New York National Guard.

regards

Thank you! Well, that was quick. Final questions though, any idea of the era or value?

leigh kitchen · #4 03-03-21, 07:02 PM

Nice badge - I wonder how many people (ebay sellers) might have thought Royal Fusilers because of the grenade and "7" and despite the motto.

manchesters · #5 04-03-21, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Exmilcop

Thank you! Well, that was quick. Final questions though, any idea of the era or value?

I am not an expert on U.S. badges and this probably isnt the right Forum to ask, maybe there is a similar Forum in the U.S. that could help.

If I recall dont the National Guard wear parade Uniforms still to this day with a Shako type head dress on which this could be worn?

regards