Original U.S. Seminole Wars Era Model 1824 Bell Crown “Tar Bucket” Shako with Chinscales and Cords by Thomas F. Ames of Keene, New Hampshire - Excellent British Holsters together with his tapered navy

together with his tapered navy coveralls (Pants) with broad red strip indicating a "Royal Regiment"

The interior is equally nice

when he became Commandant of Cadets and Head of Department of Tactics

and instead is stamped with R

Below this is Gage’s ribbon bar

Original U.S. Seminole Wars Era Model 1824 Bell Crown “Tar Bucket” Shako with Chinscales and Cords by Thomas F. Ames of Keene, New Hampshire - Excellent British Holsters together with his tapered navyOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is an extremely rare and rather lovely M1824 Bell Crown. This style of hat was in use during the 1824 1835 period. This example is in outstanding condition with the original chinscales, cording that goes around both sides, the hat badge and cockade, and a tuft plume that is likely a bit later. This example retains an outstanding makers label reading: THOMAS F. AMES, MANUFACTURER OF Patent Spring and other