1832-approx. 1834 Shako Hat Ornament.  We have been told it was a Light Infantry, as well Light Artillery, Shako made of stamped brass and has two wire loops on the back for attaching to the hat. It measures approximately 2 1/4 inches high and 3 1/4 inches wide.  This Federal Eagle has been seen on Martingale of officer saddles and officer saddle bags and may have been used in the early years of the Civil War.  Available in Brass or silver plated.

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