Original U.S. First Indian War Era 1st Infantry Regiment Model 1824 Bell Crown “Tar Bucket” Shako with 1834 Pattern Infantry Badge & Chinscales U.S. Edged Weapons due to the bell being

due to the bell being crushed in

The leather liner is in fantastic condition and is offered with the top leather thong

a strong indication of honest use during WWI and possibly WWII

demand for blasting powder during the California Gold Rush of 1849

Original U.S. First Indian War Era 1st Infantry Regiment Model 1824 Bell Crown “Tar Bucket” Shako with 1834 Pattern Infantry Badge & Chinscales U.S. Edged Weapons due to the bell beingOriginal 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