Original U.S. Seminole War Era 1830s Epaulettes Miscellaneous Gun Parts It appears that this bronze

It appears that this bronze was removed from a plinth or base and that it was vandalized which was very common after his death on April 28th

with the paint well retained

and the barrel has 6 groove rifling with a very slow rate of twist

Definitely great example by a well-known and desirable maker

Original U.S. Seminole War Era 1830s Epaulettes Miscellaneous Gun Parts It appears that this bronzeOriginal Items. Only One Set Available. Epaulettes are a type of ornamental shoulder piece or decoration used as insignia of rank by armed forces and other organizations. Flexible metal epaulettes (usually made from brass) are referred to as shoulder scales. Their direct origin lies in the bunches of ribbons worn on the shoulders of military coats at the end of the 17th century, which were partially decorative and partially intended to prevent