A New York militia parade shako
A New York militia parade shako, circa 1860s, the black velvet helmet form centering a white metal eagle badge with a shield of the sun, stars and stripes with an "Excelsior" ribbon banner, a stretch black leather chin strap fitted with a gilt braided metal scale, rising to a spike top cast with an eagle and fitted with horse hair plumage, 14"h x 11"d, Provenance: The Holt Military Museum, Lafayette, CA
Condition Report: Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at online@clars.com. The absence of a condition statement does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition.
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A New York militia parade shako, circa 1860s, the black velvet helmet form centering a white metal eagle badge with a shield of the sun, stars and stripes with an "Excelsior" ribbon banner, a stretch black leather chin strap fitted with a gilt braided metal scale, rising to a spike top cast with an eagle and fitted with horse hair plumage, 14"h x 11"d, Provenance: The Holt Military Museum, Lafayette, CA
Condition Report: Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at online@clars.com. The absence of a condition statement does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition.
