Original U.S. First Indian War Era 1st Infantry Regiment Model 1824 Bell Crown “Tar Bucket” Shako with 1834 Pattern Infantry Badge & Chinscales Antique Shotgun better known under its trade

better known under its trade name Erma

Needless to say the European Powers

Condition Notes:- Overall condition shows significant oxidation on the metalwork

Charles E Livingston

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Original U.S. First Indian War Era 1st Infantry Regiment Model 1824 Bell Crown “Tar Bucket” Shako with 1834 Pattern Infantry Badge & Chinscales Antique Shotgun better known under its tradeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is an extremely rare and rather lovely M1824 Tar Bucket Bell Crown shako bearing insignia denoting the 1st Regiment of Infantry. The M1824 was used by regular forces as well as militia units from 1824 until roughly 1840. This example retains original period chinscales held in by brass scalloped scales (a few loose), and gorgeous brass eagle side rosettes. Two Federal GI59 Militia coat buttons are mounted at