Hello, I picked this up a few years back here in Montana and would appreciate any info about this brass eagle as i am unable to identify exactly what it is. Any help would be greatly appreciated, Thank You !
Note the threaded hole in the bottom. Although I don't specifically recognize it, I'm pretty sure this is a decorative finial that would've been mounted on a mirror, clock or some similar case or piece of furniture. Welcome to the forums!
"In 1890 the Scouts were authorized to wear the branch of service insignia of crossed arrows.[13] In 1942 the insignia was authorized to be worn by the 1st Special Service Force. As their traditions passed into the U.S. Army Special Forces, the crossed arrows became part of their insignia being authorized as branch of service insignia in 1984."
Considering that you're in Montana, I wondered if there might be a connection; for further information about the Indian Scouts: