Very Old Naval Hat Badge

[billg36]

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

 

[AndyHall]

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.

 

[billg36]

It's a U.S. Navy officer's cap badge, probably 20th century. That basic pattern is still in use today.

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Hi Andy,
I respectfully disagree. I've looked at 19th century badges and none of them had the coils or springs I mentioned. As a matter of fact I found this link that shows the same kind of coils or springs.

http://www.civilwarnavy.org/?attachment_id=506
Regards
Bill

 

[AndyHall]

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

 

[major bill]

Post Civil War.

 

[billg36]

Thanks Andy and Bill