We fired our guns but the British kept a-comin'...
American military cockades were black, a color inherited from the British house of Hanover. However, in some cases an eagle was added to the center to "Americanize" the cockade. Regulations said: “All persons belonging to the army, to wear a black cockade, with a Small white Eagle in the centre. The cockade of non-commissioned officers, musicians and privates, to be of leather, with Eagles of tin." - James McHenry, January 9, 1799
Silk or satin ribbon, reproduction cockade eagles, hand-sewn onto period correct buckram. Approximately 3" (7.5 cm) across. Optional silver-plated pin back is 1" (2.5 cm) wide.
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Heather
Owner
People in the past wore a cockade to tell a story about themselves. I love researching what those stories were and why people wanted to tell them. People today have stories to tell too, so that's what motivates me to keep making cockades! What's your story and how can I help you tell it better?