United States. A War Of 1812 Period South Carolina Light Dragoons Hat Plate certificate_of_authenticity the first medal mounted to

the first medal mounted to a rectangular hanger with pinback

5 mm (w) x 56 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring

The awards that had been conferred were considered to be personal gifts and never state decorations

A brown leather interior sweatband is held securely in place by a row of machine stitching

United States. A War Of 1812 Period South Carolina Light Dragoons Hat Plate certificate_of_authenticity the first medal mounted toSilvered copper plate, with plated brass with a spread eagle on the obverse, missing prongs on reverse, unmarked, slight tarnishing, measuring at 109. 9mm (w) x 108. 9mm (h) and weighing at 30. 0 grams, in very fine condition.