Original U.S. Seminole War Era “Unity is Strength” Militia Helmet Plate with Loops - Ca. 1825 Napoleonic Admiral norwegische Südküste (Southern Norway)

Admiral norwegische Südküste (Southern Norway)

There are lots of different markings stamped into the wood

for mid 18th Century maker David Collumbell of London

We have compared it to known "snake leg" examples

consists of a 31" stout wood haft with a steel spike on the bottom

Original U.S. Seminole War Era “Unity is Strength” Militia Helmet Plate with Loops - Ca. 1825 Napoleonic Admiral norwegische Südküste (Southern Norway)Original 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