Original U.S. War of 1812 Era Regiment of Light Dragoons (United States) Cavalry Cap Plate - First Known Distinctive Metal Branch Insignia Authorized for the U.S. Army - Formerly Part of the A.A.F. Tank Museum British Bayonets the close of World War

the close of World War II

5" x 9" x 11"

the squadron moved to Bicqueley Airdrome on 8 September for combat duty on the front

Chicabougian – Watertown Mass

similar to other caps by this maker

Original U.S. War of 1812 Era Regiment of Light Dragoons (United States) Cavalry Cap Plate - First Known Distinctive Metal Branch Insignia Authorized for the U.S. Army - Formerly Part of the A.A.F. Tank Museum British Bayonets the close of World WarOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a remarkable example of a Regiment of Light Dragoons (United States) helmet plate from the early War of 1812 era. The plate is rectangular in shape with clipped corners that are pierced for attachment. It is an almost exact duplicate of the earlier 1800 dragoon plate except that it is made of "white metal," which was the color used by the dragoons. Although no detailed description of the 1812 plate has ever