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 this doesn't really tell us

this doesn't really tell us exactly the date of manufacture

The interior is equally nice

The globe used in the original design was an azimuthal projection focused on the North Pole with the United States

and instead is stamped with R

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 this doesn't really tell usOriginal 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