Naval uniform accessories

ca. 1900

Place madeUnited States, North America

Textile, metal

Part (smallest): 7/8 x 5/8 x 1/8 in. (2.2 x 1.6 x 0.3 cm)
Part (largest): 6 1/8 x 2 1/2 x 1 in. (15.6 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm)

INV.8274a-m

DescriptionThirteen miscellaneous naval uniform accessories, including one pair of shoulder knots, each with a gold embroidered anchor, a gilded metal button embossed with an eagle perched on an anchor, and a silver-colored metal strap fastener; one length of beige (originally white?) braid with two slides; one knot of black braid; one device with two circular black velvet flaps, one attached to each end of a narrow, slightly curved bar; one gold lace chin strap with a gilded metal button at each end; one gold lace chin strap with a gilded metal button at one end; one gold embroidered insignia with sequins featuring an eagle perched atop an anchor; five pieces of miscellaneous hardware.

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM