Original U.S. Seminole Wars Era Massachusetts Militia (“National Guard”) Model 1824 Bell Crown “Tar Bucket” Shako by William Cressman of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania War of 1812 indicating the rank of Oberstabsarzt

indicating the rank of Oberstabsarzt (Senior Staff Surgeon)

is some of the hardest to find material on the collector's market due to the low number of medical and abysmal survival rates

was established on 20 April 1967 flying the E-2A Hawkeye

with the recently rebranded Marine Special Operations Command reclaiming its forbears’ distinctive title

Original U.S. Seminole Wars Era Massachusetts Militia (“National Guard”) Model 1824 Bell Crown “Tar Bucket” Shako by William Cressman of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania War of 1812 indicating the rank of OberstabsarztOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is an extremely rare and rather lovely M1824 Bell Crown. Although the chinstrap is absent, the overall condition is unusually exceptional. This style of hat was in use during the 1821 1835 period. This is a very nice U. S. Militia bell crown "tar bucket" shako. Used by regular forces as well as militia units from 1820 1835. Shako retains the original pressed leather rosette with Massachusetts State pattern