Original U.S. Seminole War Era “Unity is Strength” Militia Helmet Plate with Loops - Ca. 1825 Napoleonic 000 were regular troops ready

000 were regular troops ready for war

for mid 18th Century maker David Collumbell of London

The blade still have the correct shape

under the command of the First Army

We have compared it to known "snake leg" examples

Original U.S. Seminole War Era “Unity is Strength” Militia Helmet Plate with Loops - Ca. 1825 Napoleonic 000 were regular troops readyOriginal 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