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American Militia bell shaped Crown Shako

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
American Militia bell shaped Crown Shako
Circa 1830. Completely untouched, measuring 9-3/4" from the front of the visor to the front edge of the crown .Brass American Eagle plate. Red Pom-pom. Scaled brass chinstrap with leather backing and plain buckle. Brass American Eagle side buttons. Silvered eagle front plate of exceptional quality. Multi layered 1-7/8" leather cockade with one-piece eagle/Anchor button. Marine Corps ?(Loose) Thick leather visor. Interior retains the original 3" soft leather sweatband & remnants of makers label where you can make out Portsmouth N.H.. A really choice example of this iconic piece of American military headgear, as worn from 1821 through the Mexican War. From the Joseph Musso Collection