Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 385:
Rare ID’ed American Revolution to War of 1812 Navy Sailor’s Boarding Hat ~ Naval Helmet. A very good early example found in Sacket’s Harbor, New York and bearing illegible owner’s name and some numbers struck on the exterior of one of the broad brims. Dating from anywhere between Revolutionary War and War of 1812, made of hardened leather which in most cases would protect the sailor from majority of edged weapons including naval cutlass blows. Following the outbreak of war between the United States and Great Britain in June 1812, Sackets Harbor became the center of American naval and military activity for the upper St. Lawrence Valley and Lake Ontario. The brig Oneida, with a company of marines, was already at the harbor to suppress smuggling between northern New York and Canada. Local woodlands provided ample timber, and a large fleet was constructed at the harbor extensive shipyard. Barracks were also built for the thousands of soldiers, sailors, and mechanics who soon arrived to provide the manpower for the invasion and conquest of Canada. A rare attribute of early English or American Naval History, survived in very presentable shape with expected wear consistent with the age.4" x 9 3/4" x 11 1/2" x 8"
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