2 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1/2 in.
A gold metal military insignia cap pin in the shape of two crossed sabres with closed loop pommels under the letters "U.S.", with two small stickpins on the reverse. Probably a Civil War era (or slightly later) Union cavalry hat insignia.
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.