Original U.S. Late 19th Century Old Guard of the City of New York Bearskin Cap with Plume & Knots by H.V. Allien and Co. in Original Tin Case Original Items

Original U.S. Late 19th Century Old Guard of the City of New York Bearskin Cap with Plume & Knots by H.V. Allien and Co. in Original Tin Case Original Items

Original U.S. Late 19th Century Old Guard of the City of New York Bearskin Cap with Plume & Knots by H.V. Allien and Co. in Original Tin Case Original Items

Original U.S. Late 19th Century Old Guard of the City of New York Bearskin Cap with Plume & Knots by H.V. Allien and Co. in Original Tin Case Original Items

Original U.S. Late 19th Century Old Guard of the City of New York Bearskin Cap with Plume & Knots by H.V. Allien and Co. in Original Tin Case Original Items

Original U.S. Late 19th Century Old Guard of the City of New York Bearskin Cap with Plume & Knots by H.V. Allien and Co. in Original Tin Case Original Items

Original U.S. Late 19th Century Old Guard of the City of New York Bearskin Cap with Plume & Knots by H.V. Allien and Co. in Original Tin Case Original Items

Original U.S. Late 19th Century Old Guard of the City of New York Bearskin Cap with Plume & Knots by H.V. Allien and Co. in Original Tin Case Original Items

Original U.S. Late 19th Century Old Guard of the City of New York Bearskin Cap with Plume & Knots by H.V. Allien and Co. in Original Tin Case Original Items

Original U.S. Late 19th Century Old Guard of the City of New York Bearskin Cap with Plume & Knots by H.V. Allien and Co. in Original Tin Case Original Items

Original U.S. Late 19th Century Old Guard of the City of New York Bearskin Cap with Plume & Knots by H.V. Allien and Co. in Original Tin Case Original Items

Original U.S. Late 19th Century Old Guard of the City of New York Bearskin Cap with Plume & Knots by H.V. Allien and Co. in Original Tin Case Original Items

Original U.S. Late 19th Century Old Guard of the City of New York Bearskin Cap with Plume & Knots by H.V. Allien and Co. in Original Tin Case Original Items

Original U.S. Late 19th Century Old Guard of the City of New York Bearskin Cap with Plume & Knots by H.V. Allien and Co. in Original Tin Case Original Items

Original U.S. Late 19th Century Old Guard of the City of New York Bearskin Cap with Plume & Knots by H.V. Allien and Co. in Original Tin Case Original Items

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Original U.S. Late 19th Century Old Guard of the City of New York Bearskin Cap with Plume & Knots by H.V. Allien and Co. in Original Tin Case

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Original Item. Only One Available. This bearskin cap was part of the dress uniform of the Old Guard of the City of New York, a patriotic organization of U.S. veterans established as a ceremonial unit in New York City. It was consolidated in 1868 when state legislation merged the predecessor organizations the New York Light Guard (1826, founded by Col. William W. Tompkins) and the New York City Guard (1833, founded by Capt. William M. McArdle).

Its longtime headquarters was at 307 W 91st St from 1920-2016, a historic building dating from 1896 by the architect Clarence True. The unit was known for its elaborate uniforms with bearskin caps, its participation at civic events, and its annual ball. The Old Guard Headquarters are now located at 485 West 246th Street, Bronx, NY 10471.

The cap is a tremendous example which still retains its interior structure. The plume is still intact at the top, as is the red cloth which hangs off of one side. The two bullion tassels are still in great shape as well. The original lining is intact but the string that tied the tongues together is gone. The front visor is well retained as well. The chinstrap is still intact with the chinscales fully integrated. A great example.

The original tin is intact, and is maker-marked on the top to H.V. ALLIEN & CO. NEW YORK. Henry V Allien (1814-89), though a native of New York, was the son of a French officer from Napoleon's ill-fated expedition to Haiti in 1802. This firm lasted until just after World War II. Allien's obituary noted that he was a member of the New York Light Guard.

The tin measures 16½” tall with a 12” diameter.

This is a phenomenal hat still in its original case, ready for further research and display.

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