It looks to be an infantry plate for a mid 1800s shako
U.S. Army Regulations Illustration: Link 222 U.S. Plate for French Shako
Another fitted on the shako
Stewarts Military Antiques - - US Civil War, French Mle 1860 Import Infantry Shako - $695.00
I can't help with value, being civil war period it will be more than the more common 1881 badge, but opens up the possibility of reproductions also.
Steve.
Thanks TinHat, I did some looking in he ACW era and found some that look like it, but as you say, perhaps mine is a repro? Or maybe it was also worn latter??? I don't want to give my friend a repro, so if I find that out, I'll just hang on to it and give him something else. Very much appreciate your help!
Terry
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