Emblem On Hat?

[JeffHendricks]

Here is another one for you guys. I don't think I have seen an emblem on a hat shaped like this. The cdv was taken in NYC, NY. Any ideas. Also from the same album is a couple 1870's cdv's of a man. Can't tell if military or band. Any ideas on them also.

 

[Salterr]

The top photo is probably navy based off the double row of buttons and horizontal stripe on the cuffs. The hat has a small insignia but can't be made out. Naval insignia would have an anchor, eagle or leaf . Second photo has 1870's shako and foreign style cartridge box sling found in SH&G catalogs

 

[Rhea Cole]

The starburst badge with the number in the center is a New York militia hat badge. Several photos of this badge are in the CWT thread linked here.

Link:

Militiaman with hat and badge ID help | Period Photos & Examinations

I came across this beautiful tintype of a militiaman, and I plan on buying it soon. Any ideas where he may have been from? Certainly seems like a cool getup.

civilwartalk.com

 

[Rhea Cole]

The starburst badge with the number in the center is a New York militia hat badge. Several photos of this badge are in the CWT thread linked here.

Link:

Militiaman with hat and badge ID help | Period Photos & Examinations

I came across this beautiful tintype of a militiaman, and I plan on buying it soon. Any ideas where he may have been from? Certainly seems like a cool getup.

civilwartalk.com

 

[Rhea Cole]

U.S. Navy officer's hat badge.

The bearded man is a U.S. Navy Master between 1862-63. In 1864 the sleeve cuff stripes for officers became much more elaborate.

Link:

1861-1866 U.S. Navy Rank Straps & Cap Badges

"GREETINGS & SALUTATIONS!" Prior to the United States of America's Civil War (1861-1865) the Union Army and Union Navy expanded from a small peace time strength to a large force of people. Military and naval specialties also were added as the old navy of iron men and wooden ships changed to t...

www.usmilitariaforum.com

 

[JeffHendricks]

Thanks guys. You have been a great help.