Cap insignial
Classification:
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 cm )
Object Number:
INV.4186
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
7482
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collar insignia
Classification:
Date:
1940-1945
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 1 in. ( 0.6 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Circular insignia with screw fastened at back.
Object Number:
INV.401
Marks:
stamped: front: "NY/US/7"
Gallery Label:
This insignia was worn by an officer of the 7th National Guard, New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
7478
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Naval Officer's Cutlass and Scabbard.
Classification:
Date:
1862
Medium:
steel and brass.
Dimensions:
Overall: 34 1/2 in. ( 87.6 cm )
Description:
Slightly curved, single edged blade, basket knuckleguard of sheet brass, black leather grip, wire wound. Black leather scabbard, copper riveted seam, brass star ornamented tip rivet and button for belt mounting.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society
Object Number:
1925.130ab
Marks:
inscriptions: stamped near hilt: "1862" and "Made by/ Ames Mfg. Co./Chicopee/Mass."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1862
eMuseum Object ID:
7471
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Balmoral hat
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1861
Medium:
Wool, cotton, silk, metal
Description:
Round navy blue wool hat with large red wool ball (pompom) centered at top; black silk band around base of hat; black silk grosgrain ribbon stitched to back, folded to create two hanging ribbons; hat interior lined with brown chintz cotton; inside center of hat has stamped crest composed of a lion, unicorn and a crown above a shield; printed below crest is "Granville" and above, "Warranted Indigo Dye"; three rows of hand stitching in shape of diamond surround the crest. Proper left front edge has a regimental device composed of a metal highland thistle centered on a black silk ribbon sewn to the hat.
Credit Line:
Gift of the New York Caledonian Club
Object Number:
1934.146
Gallery Label:
This balmoral hat was part of the parade uniform worn by second lieutenant Alexander Campbell of the 79th New York Regiment (New York Highlanders) New York Volunteers during the Civil War. Campbell served as a private in 1861 and second lieutenant in 1862-63.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1861
eMuseum Object ID:
7433
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Patch
Classification:
Medium:
cloth
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 4 x 5 in. ( 2.5 x 10.2 x 12.7 cm )
Object Number:
INV.1289
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
7429
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder straps (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Wool, metal, cotton
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 3 7/8 in. ( 0.6 x 3.5 x 9.8 cm )
Description:
Pair of artillery lieutenant's shoulder straps; metal thread embroidered single bar at each end and border around the edges; brown cotton twill tape strings with metal ferrules at each corner.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. R. Horace Gallatin
Object Number:
1926.68ab
Gallery Label:
These shoulder straps were worn by Fordham Morris (1842-1909) when he served with the 5th Army Corps, Artillery Brigade during the Civil War, 1861-1865.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
7420
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bell crown cap and shoulder cord
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840; 1870-1890
Medium:
Leather, cord, metal
Dimensions:
Part (cap): 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (26.7 x 21.6 cm)
Part (cord): 18 x 4 x 2 in. (45.7 x 10.2 x 5.1 cm)
Description:
Black leather bell crown cap with metal eagle insignia at center front with plain brass shield attached above; hole for pompon holder pierced in edge of top adjacent to shield; braided white cord draped in front and back, with two tassels suspended at right; missing chin strap; white shoulder cord with two slides and tassels similar to those on hat cord.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Charles MacKubin Lefferts
Object Number:
1923.91ab
Gallery Label:
According to military expert William L. Brown, the cap probably dates from the 1820s or 1830s, while the shoulder cord is probably from the 1870s or later.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
7418
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Glengarry (folding hat)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1861
Medium:
Wool, silk
Description:
Navy blue wool glengarry (flat folding garrison-style cap) with a diced border; small red, white, and blue checkered band around the bottom; narrow black silk ribbon finishes bottom edge; small blue pompom at center top of hat; two black silk ribbons attached to back of hat and crossed to form hanging ribbons. A regimental device composed of a bird's wing, silk rosette, and a metal highland thistle attached to proper left front of hat; below rosette are four metal pins that write: "79 / N.Y." Hat lined with black silk; seven-point star hand-stitched to center of lining.
Credit Line:
Gift of the New York Caledonian Club
Object Number:
1934.145a
Gallery Label:
This glengarry was worn as part of the parade uniform of a member of the 79th New York Regiment (New York Highlanders) New York Volunteers during the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1861
eMuseum Object ID:
7387
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Helmet
Classification:
Date:
1917-1918
Medium:
Steel, paint, leather, textile, cord
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. ( 17.1 x 31.8 x 24.1 cm )
Description:
Green painted steel helmet; domed form with flared base and shaped lower edge with peak in front; padded leather lining with cord lacing; narrow black leather chin strap.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Charles M. Lefferts
Object Number:
1923.104
Marks:
handwritten: inside brim: "Marlaby[?]"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this German helmet was captured in World War I.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1918
eMuseum Object ID:
7368
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Gorget
Classification:
Date:
1796-1825
Medium:
Brass, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 3.2 x 8.9 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Brass crescent-shaped British officer's gorget with a hole bored at each tip of crescent, with a silk fabric tape ribbon attached, a crown and king's cypher at the center.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Charles M. Lefferts
Object Number:
1923.59
Marks:
engraved: across center: "GR"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
7366
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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