New York (Albany Burgesses Corps) Military Shako

New York (Albany Burgesses Corps) mid nineteenth century military shako featuring front plate designated "ABC, ORGANIZED OCTOBER 8th 1833". Interior of shako exhibits makers label from "JOHN A BAKER, MILITARY GOODS, 63 WALKER STREET NEW YORK". Shako exhibits pom pom of blue and white. Shako exhibits wear, stripping of pom pom holder and push with break on shako crown. The Albany Burgess Corps was formed in Albany, NY in 1833.The Corps served as Co. R of the 25th New York Infantry, a 3 month state militia regiment which served from May 31, 1862 to September 8, 1862. Provenance: Eugene T. Lomas collection. **Please Note: In-house shipping is NOT available for the U.S. Civil War Materials auction. Please refer to the terms and conditions of this auction for local shippers.