Very Old Naval Hat Badge

billg36

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Hi,
I have this hat badge that is obviously very old. It's a little but out of my wheelhouse but I think it might be a special piece. It's not made of cloth. It is all metal. It's a metal underlay that is enwrapped by what looks like coils or springs. It is in rough condition as the pictures show.
Any info would be most appreciated.
Thanks
Bill
 

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It's a U.S. Navy officer's cap badge, probably 20th century. It was established by the regulations approved in 1883; basic pattern is still in use today.

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The "coils/springs" is the emblem rendered in bullion, rather than cast in solid metal. Commonly used prior to WWII.
 
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