Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War
Gilt 8th Infantry Hat Insignia In Choice Mint New Quality
c. 1870 American Indian Wars Period, Gilt 8th Infantry Hat Insignia with its original paper wrap, Choice Mint New.
Superb New in quality this original Gold Gilt 8th Infantry Hat Insignia measures about 2.5” long x 1.25” tall and is fully ingtact with its attaching button on the back. Appears to have its original thin wove paper wrap with it since made. Timeline during the Era of Indian Wars was 1877-1891. A very flashy, gorgeous Mint condition insignia.
Formed prior to Indian Wars

The Eighth Regiment of Infantry was organized under the immediate supervision of its colonel—William J. Worth—who established the first regimental headquarters at West Troy, N. Y., in July, 1838.

Timeline during the Era of Indian Wars (1877-1891).

Nez Percé War (1877)

the Bannock Indian war of 1878 ~ • Note that Col. James Forsyth (later) leader of the 7th Cav. at Wounded Knee was also at the Bannock

Cibicu

Geronimo

Fort Marion, Florida {escorted by Company E}

Natchez aka Apache Chief Naiche, son of Cochise and brother of Taza

Pine Ridge/Wounded Knee The massacre occurred on December 29, 1890 {removal of dead and retrieval of survivors 3 days later, starting with 8th Infantry, Company A} assisted by hired locals.