LOT #72152 |
Sold on Jun 29, 2008 for: Not Sold
Circa 1835 US Militia Dragoon Helmet with Original Horsehair....
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Description
Circa 1835 US Militia Dragoon Helmet with Original Horsehair. This high comb brass-bound form had become de rigeur for American mounted units by the 1830s. The leather body of this example is a bit shaken but intact with no major breaks. The decoratively cut tarred leather visor exhibits bubbling to the finish but excellent. The brass comb with extensions, brass binding around the base and five pointed star side buttons are all excellent and soundly affixed. The oval brass front plate is of the pattern prescribed (in pewter) for regular army US dragoons in 1814. Produced for use by militia units in various forms including clipped corner and cross belt plates, it is certainly the most sought after form of dragoon insignia by collectors today. The helmet retains much of the original horsehair which is draped from the comb, although clearly reglued. Also retains what appears to be the original 5½" wool pom-pom, white tipped with red with 5½" horn shaft. The pom-pom attaches to a leather socket on the side of the helmet. Inside the helmet retains a portion of the original maker's label from C. S. Storms, as well as an ink label with the owner's ID. A rare piece of American mounted headgear.Auction Info
2008 June Signature Civil War Auction #6002 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2008
29th-30th
Sunday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
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