Vincent was discovered by Christopher Columbus on January 22
Light wear evident on both the upper and underside
An impressive and large sash badge in silver gilt with hand etched boarder
non-metallic material)
the Navy had 21 battleships and 173 warships of other types
United States. A Civil War Union Army Hardy Hat Badge, C.1860 United Republic of Vincent was discovered by ChristopherOval shaped, obverse with the eagle insignia in silver bullion wire, in various textures, on a black velvet base, the outer edge trimmed in beaded copper wire, reverse in a fine dark brown burlap, with hooks top and bottom for attachment to the hat, a pressed cotton based pad affixed in place around the bottom hook, scattered discoloration and interruptions evident in the bullion, measuring 55 mm (w) x 79. 5 mm (h), extremely fine.