United States. A War Of 1812 Dragoon Guards Helmet Plate Attributed To Capt Thornton, Alexandria Dragoons GTRexclude 1894 - May 25

1894 - May 25

he was appointed acting Adjutant General

missing its gold-coloured trim along the edge of inside lid on the right side

The scabbard is constructed of thick and stiff brown leather

constructed of a wooden frame with a faux dark blue leather exterior liner

United States. A War Of 1812 Dragoon Guards Helmet Plate Attributed To Capt Thornton, Alexandria Dragoons GTRexclude 1894 - May 25M1800. In die stamped pewter, oval shaped, ground found, illustrating a left facing helmeted mounted dragoon in the act of charging, brandishing a sword in his right hand, his left hand holding the reins of the horse, the front legs of the horse raised and its rear legs on the ground, the ground indicated by a horizontal rule, an eagle flying above and carrying a wreath in its beak, measuring 69 mm (w) x 93. 5 mm (h), four die holes of which one pair