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US Army Officers Chapeau de Bras (Dakota Territory Militia)
Guns International #: 102078224 Seller's Inventory #: 43848
Category: Military Collectible US - Military Clothing
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
This is a 19th century US Army pattern chapeau, or bicorn hat. The hat is constructed of beaver fur, lightly worn along the edges, with black silk riband adornments, bullion wire tassels are present fore and aft, and the cockade on the right side has both a US eagle badge and a pre-statehood "DAKOTA NG" domed brass button. The bullion and brass accents have darkened somewhat over time, and now have a predominantly yellow-ochre patina. Furthermore, the rear bullion tassel is somewhat loose. The edges of the brim are trimmed with ostrich feathers, and the interior of the crown has an intact red silk lining, with an intact leather comfort band that has detached in a few spots. There is no discernible maker’s marking, but a small size label is present on the interior: "7 3/8". This is a well-preserved piece of 19th century military headwear, that was made prior to the introduction of North and South Dakota to the Union as states, and would make a great piece for display.
SOLD
Manufacturer: US Military
Model: Chapeau