Artist/Maker
W. H. Horstmann & Sons
(American, founded 1816)
Shoulder scales
1841-1854
orPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Brass
each: 7 x 4 x 1 in. ( 17.8 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm )
Gift of Henry Bull Hammond, through the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New York
1951.90ab
According to the accession records, shoulder scales such as these were used by U.S. Army Dragoons from 1841 to 1854.
DescriptionPair of brass shoulder scales; seven overlapping scalloped plates, including oval end piece with raised crescent; button embossed with shield-breasted eagle, the shield bearing the initial "D."Markingsin relief: on button: "D"
ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM
