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Another unique German inspired American Militia helmet.
This one is similar to a German 1842 in size and style
but is much cruder. The spike looks almost as
though it was designed by the Tin Man in the Wizard of
Oz. The cruciform base is much smaller than the German
counterpart and there is no pearl ring on the spike
base. This has one cockade and is leather like the
German variety but in red white and blue American
colors. Not only is there no remaining liner but you can
see that there was no hole in the center for the spike.
The wappen is small and un-shined and the front visor
is painted to look like it is metal when indeed it is
not.
We have no idea of the source of this helmet and
welcome what you know.
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