Federal Artillery "Bullseye" Bridle Rosette

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Item: Federal Artillery "Bullseye" Bridle Rosette
Construction:  Stamped sheet brass with solder fill and brass attachment loop.
Approximate size: 1-5/8 inch diameter.
Condition: Excellent, excavated, attachment device present. Very pleasing chocolate brown patina. With the exception of very minor surface flaking, the rear has all of its solder remaining which is stable. No cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs.
Recovered: Fredericksburg, VA area.
Reference: Examples of similar excavated "bullseye" bridle rosettes are found in the following relic reference books:

  • "Excavated Artifacts from Battlefields and Campsites of The Civil War" by Stanley S. Phillips on page 80, figure 3.
  • "Civil War Artifacts" by Howard R. Crouch on page 133, figures 6 & 7.

See scans of the above pages in the additional images. 

Comments: This artillery "bullseye" bridle rosette will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War cavalry or general relic collection.

Product Code:
PC7772

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