American Federal Period Officers Dragoon Cavalry Helmet 1833 Pattern Brass Visor For Sale

Up for your consideration isthisvery rare Pattern 1833 Officers DragoonShako from the Federal Period of the United States Cavalry. It has the correct solid brass bill for an officers rank along with the decorative bullionaiguillette cord and tasselsdraped around the helmet body. Theeagle front plate and side buttons are also correct. The plume is one that was packed with the helmet as we found it. It appears to me that there might have been a more elaborate mounting for the plume. The leather body is in fragile condition but all there. It is crazed and needs some restoration work. The threads have separated from the round top piece. The liner is in good condition and overall the helmet is sound.An unusualpiece andawonderful addition to any collection!I will answer any questions you might have regarding thisitem to the best of my ability, so please write. I accept only Paypal and will ship next day priority mail upon receipt of payment. Payment is due in three days. Thank you for your interest ! <div style=\"text-decoration:none\"