2nd Assistant Lady Chief, Amazing Antique Ceremonial Badge by T Beyring, Boston handmade mail box I believe a horizontal weathervane

I believe a horizontal weathervane spinner would likely have intersected it at the middle where the loops are

There is one tiny spot on the surface of one loop on the rim--very minor

1800 or perhaps a little earilier

I am doing my best to learn about things as I find them

2nd Assistant Lady Chief, Amazing Antique Ceremonial Badge by T Beyring, Boston handmade mail box I believe a horizontal weathervaneThe more I buy and sell, the more I'm drawn to things I've not seen the likes of before, and which might require a special sort of collector to appreciate but how could I not bring this extraordinary antique badge home with me? Quite a wonderfully elaborate, finely crafted creation, making "2nd Assistant Lady Chief" feel like the world's highest honor. Hand engraved silver title banner, American eagle with shield above it, red white and blue silk