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Late 19th Century 7th New York Officer's Fore & Aft Hat

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 350.00 USD
Late 19th Century 7th New York Officer's Fore & Aft Hat
<Our item number 122536><B>Late 19th Century 7th New York Officer&#39;s Fore & Aft Hat.</B> A ca. 1880s militia officer&#39;s hat of the 7th New York National Guard in beaver fur and ostrich plumes with a satin edged brim. On the right side a gold bullion braided badge of the 7th NY with brass National Guard button and gold bullion tassels at front and back. The inside crown of aqua satin with a silver maker imprint as &#34;Henry V. Allien & Co. Military Goods 7 Bond Street New York&#34;. Some light chipping to the intact leather sweat band and wear to the beaver fur where handled during use, otherwise good condition and scarce. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;250-350. <BR><BR>Our item number 122536<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/43jpegs/122536.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>