Original U.S. Seminole Wars Early 19th Century State Militia Artillery Shako Manufacture Type_Original Items It bears serial number 8993

It bears serial number 8993 below the low profile trigger

and has some cracks from age and use

The green felt base on the bottom is still complete

in the wood under

Most succeeded in landing at Hickam where they were attacked on the ground

Original U.S. Seminole Wars Early 19th Century State Militia Artillery Shako Manufacture Type_Original Items It bears serial number 8993Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of early Artillery Shako which was worn from the 1830 to early 1850s. The design and appearance leads us to believe that this cap would have been born by an Artilleryman from either the New York or Massachusetts state militia. A shako is a tall, cylindrical military cap, usually with a visor, and sometimes tapered at the top. It is usually adorned with an ornamental plate or badge on the