US 1832 Light Infantry Officers Shako
Article about: A comparison of the regulation 1821 Regular Army Infantry and Artillery shako Eagles and the 1836 Militia Eagle. Notice the 1836 is twice the size of the regulation army eagle. Terry
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I just acquired a Shako just like this from a New England Estate. It is in like condition, but missing it's plume. What is the estimated value? Thanks so Much BenBen
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Gorgeous, Hawk...............!
This must have been the very last of it's type. This style may have then
been popular only in military colleges/schools for a time.
It has a very strong European influence.
I beileve there is a photo and an illustration of this rare cap in the book:
'Soldiers In America' by Domenic Troiani.
Last edited by Walkwolf; 05-18-2011 at 01:29 AM.
Regards,
Steve.
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Steve,
Actually when I listed this I mistakenly labeled it a "1832 Shako" in reality I should have said "1821 - 1832 Shako". This style of headgear was adopted in 1821 and worn until 1832. It replaced the "Stovepipe" and "Wellington" or "Tombstone" style worn during the War of 1812. The majority of these style bell crown shakos encountered have the militia trappings, it is very rare to find one for the regular army. This particular helmet conforms to the regulations of the period, unlike those found with militia embellishments that vary in size and shape. Since posting this I have done further research and a correction that I must make is that the plume on this shako is actually one for "Light Artillery", Infantry would have been all white, light infantry yellow and rifle companies would be green. This shako cost the govt $3.01 in 1821.
Terry
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It is in fantastic condition for it's age, and I can
see why it is one of your favourites........
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Hi Again..These were the Shakos I was telling you about.
Ben
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Very nice early American leather head gear.
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Ben,
Very nice, the first one I believe is a French import that a lot of Militia units wore prior to the outbreak of the Civil War. The second Officers bell crown is also Militia and dates from 1836 up. Notice the large eagle, (these came in 1836) and the flared bill on the shako. Even tho its Militia is is extremely rare with the cords and chin strap. Very nice helmets indeed, you struck gold in these. Will post pic of the diff between militia eagle and regular army eagle in couple min.
Terry
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