Spanish American war era, sew-on, 1898 to 1902 coat eagle with "wings down." Gilt. Measures approximately 1 1/4" high and 1" across. This is a museum quality reproduction made in sterling silver with a 24karat gold plate. Officers below the grade of colonel wore an eagle on the shoulder straps. Generals and colonels wore the eagle on the collar, with only the rank on the shoulder straps.