Original U.S. Seminole War Era “Unity is Strength” Militia Helmet Plate with Loops - Ca. 1825 Napoleonic as well as a Gebirgsjäger

as well as a Gebirgsjäger regimental marking

under the command of the First Army

which could be cleaned out

There are lots of different markings stamped into the wood

However instead of the usual subcaliber barrel sleeve to

Original U.S. Seminole War Era “Unity is Strength” Militia Helmet Plate with Loops - Ca. 1825 Napoleonic as well as a GebirgsjägerOriginal 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. This example features the American Federal eagle clutching an olive branch and lightning, with a shield reading 1776 below him. Over the eagle is UNITY IS STRENGTH with the sunburst pattern and