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Some more information: In researching these I found the same pattern with different colored fields. I found red, for Artillery and blue for mounted infantry. Finding these seems to indicate some military connection....thanks.

I have the impression that the 1902 rosettes had 8 tail feathers and the 1909's had 10 tail feathers. Is that an accurate dating feature or just a difference in manufacturers?

Probably wishful thinking on my part but, I have a pair of bridle rosettes that measure 2-1/4" diameter. They have a yellow (Cavalry?) field behind a star (Texas?). Everything on them is magnetic, no lead filled back. I posted the single rosette back in 2011 and I recently came across a second in ...

To add some input to this interesting topic. I currently have 3 bugles/trumpets. (Well four if you count the silver, valved trumpet marked "USQMC" made by YORK). Anyway, I have a WW1, short triple loop, also made by YORK. I have a (relic) long double loop made by ROSA. The last one is painted green ...