Original U.S. Seminole Wars Early 19th Century Dragoons Shako French Gun Magazines Its high fuselage-mounted "Davis wing"

Its high fuselage-mounted "Davis wing" also meant it was dangerous to ditch or belly land

The battalion departed from San Diego

The original scabbard is in good condition

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Original U.S. Seminole Wars Early 19th Century Dragoons Shako French Gun Magazines Its high fuselage-mounted "Davis wing"Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of early Artillery Shako which was worn from the 1830 to early 1850s. The design and appearance leads us to believe that this cap would have been born by a Cavalryman (Dragoons) from either the New York or Massachusetts state militia. A shako is a tall, cylindrical military cap, usually with a visor, and sometimes tapered at the top. It is usually adorned with an ornamental plate or badge