Original U.S. Seminole Wars Era Massachusetts Militia (“National Guard”) Model 1824 Bell Crown “Tar Bucket” Shako by William Cressman of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania War of 1812 GEVÆRFABRIKEN KJØBENHAVN 1896

GEVÆRFABRIKEN KJØBENHAVN 1896

The tip also looks to have been repaired

indicating the rank of Oberstabsarzt (Senior Staff Surgeon)

A most impressive unit having the old style hand set that had a mouthpiece shaped like a crooked trumpet

and now is rusted where the paint is missing

Original U.S. Seminole Wars Era Massachusetts Militia (“National Guard”) Model 1824 Bell Crown “Tar Bucket” Shako by William Cressman of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania War of 1812 GEVÆRFABRIKEN KJØBENHAVN 1896Original Item: Only One Available. Now this is an extremely rare and rather lovely M1824 Bell Crown. Although the chinstrap is absent, the overall condition is unusually exceptional. This style of hat was in use during the 1821 1835 period. This is a very nice U. S. Militia bell crown "tar bucket" shako. Used by regular forces as well as militia units from 1820 1835. Shako retains the original pressed leather rosette with Massachusetts State pattern