December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2022
Typical example of an American leather militia shako from the 1830 to 1850 time period. Measuring 10" from the front of the squared off visor to the front edge of the crown. Mounted with a large, 8" x 5 - 1/2" brass sunburst pattern front plate. A small gold-finished cast pewter right facing eagle cockade style emblem is affixed to the right side and holds a length of red worsted wool tape (most likely indicating artillery use) that extends from the emblem to the left side of the crown. Brass visor is painted grass green on the underside, with the inside of the shako retaining its original polished cotton sky blue lining and leather sweatband. CONDITION: Jacked tar finish shows typical age crazing and age commensurate wear. Shape is slightly warped from age, and only preservation seems to be the glued down wool tape to the body of the shako. BRM.
Item Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 12"