{"product_id":"original-u-s-seminole-wars-era-model-1824-bell-crown-tar-bucket-shako-with-tuft-scarce-laced-back","title":"Original U.S. Seminole Wars Era Model 1824 Bell Crown “Tar Bucket” Shako with Tuft \u0026 Scarce Laced Back","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is an extremely rare and rather lovely M1824 Bell Crown. This style of hat was in use during the 1824-1835 period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very nice U.S. Militia bell crown \"tar bucket\" shako. Used by regular forces as well as militia units from 1820-1835. This very original example retains the eagle insignia. Shako retains a pressed leather rosette with star pattern militia button, white tuft plume, and eagle side rosettes. Nice arched drop in the back adds a more dramatic look to the overall form, and this example is unique in that it has a laced back for tightening to the head, very rare to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall shape is intact with a nice arched drop back still holding its overall shape. Typical crazing and expected period commensurate wear to the tarred black finish over pressed leather. Polished cloth lining is absent, with a solid leather sweatband and worn skull cap. The height is approximately 8 1\/2\" without the plume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely example ready for display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43836264939589,"sku":"ONJR25SEM01","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25SEM01MAIN.jpg?v=1760562887","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-seminole-wars-era-model-1824-bell-crown-tar-bucket-shako-with-tuft-scarce-laced-back","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}