A New York National Guard 12Th Infantry Company Spiked Helmet Badge, C. 1881-1902 Archive with enamel restoration on obverse

with enamel restoration on obverse 6 o'clock arm

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 565 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

bronze oak leaves wreath on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye

A finely manufactured star in silver

the Battalion was stationed in the Andaman Islands for garrison and defence duties

A New York National Guard 12Th Infantry Company Spiked Helmet Badge, C. 1881-1902 Archive with enamel restoration on obverseUnited States: Die stamped brass base, with the individual silver numbers "1" and "2" affixed to the shield, unmarked, 80 mm x 93 mm, both lugs intact, extremely fine.