Antique U.S. Army Coast Artillery Corps Officer Collar Insignia – M1902 Pattern – WWI EraOffered is an antique United States Army Coast Artillery Corps crossed-cannon collar insignia featuring the distinctive upright artillery projectile within a central oval.This historic insignia follows the early 1902 Coast Artillery design and features an older-style horizontal pin-back attachment.Historical BackgroundThe U.S. Army Coast Artillery Corps was responsible for defending American harbors, coastal fortifications, and strategic military installations.The crossed-cannon insignia with a central projectile was associated with Coast Artillery beginning in 1902, distinguishing it from Field Artillery insignia.Coast Artillery personnel served during World War I, operating heavy artillery, coastal defenses, and other specialized military equipment.This example is consistent with early 20th-century military insignia and may date to the World War I period. Its exact manufacturing date has not been established.Physical Details- Branch: U.S. Army Coast Artillery Corps
- Design: Crossed cannons with central artillery projectile
- Pattern: M1902-style Coast Artillery
- Approximate width: 25 mm (1 inch)
- Material: Gold-colored base metal, likely copper alloy
- Attachment: Hinged horizontal pin and catch
- Maker: Unmarked or unidentified
- Period: Early 20th-century pattern; precise date unconfirmedConditionAntique condition with substantial age-related wear, darkened patina, areas of exposed yellow metal, finish loss, and localized oxidation.The raised cannon and projectile details remain clearly defined. The original-style pin-back assembly is present.Please carefully examine all photographs, which form part of the condition description.An appealing historical example of early American Coast Artillery insignia, suitable for collectors of WWI militaria, military uniform accessories, and U.S. Army branch insignia.Cerberus Gallery — Historical Objects, Carefully Examined.
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