{"product_id":"original-u-s-seminole-war-era-unity-is-strength-militia-helmet-plate-with-loops-ca-1825","title":"Original U.S. Seminole War Era “Unity is Strength” Militia Helmet Plate with Loops - Ca. 1825","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very scarce example of an early 19th century militia shako or cap plate, measuring 3 3\/4″ X 4 5\/8″. This example retains the two soldered-on iron loops to the reverse, and has a heavily tarnished patina overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example features the American Federal eagle clutching an olive branch and lightning, with a shield reading \u003cstrong\u003e1776 \u003c\/strong\u003ebelow him. Over the eagle is\u003cstrong\u003e UNITY IS STRENGTH\u003c\/strong\u003e with the sunburst pattern and thirteen stars overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis would’ve been used by militiamen during the Seminole War era leading into the Mexican-American War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous plate, the first of its kind we have offered. Comes ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43126148464709,"sku":"ONAC25JRD49","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC25JRD49__01.jpg?v=1753117637","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-seminole-war-era-unity-is-strength-militia-helmet-plate-with-loops-ca-1825","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}