Original U.S. Seminole Wars Era Model 1824 Bell Crown “Tar Bucket” Shako Lewis Gun Cowden was commissioned as a

Cowden was commissioned as a member of the WASPS in March 1943

Brossois traveled to the contractors in Austria and Germany to inspect early shipments of the M1895 bayonet

This indicates manufacture at the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield

What we have measures about 31" in overall length made of a wood stock that is perfectly straight with a widened bulge towards the from to accommodate the barrel

Original U.S. Seminole Wars Era Model 1824 Bell Crown “Tar Bucket” Shako Lewis Gun Cowden was commissioned as aOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is an extremely rare and rather lovely M1824 Bell Crown. Although the plume is a replacement, 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. This very original example has a portion of the front eagle insignia missing but