antique Massachusetts state militia bell crown shako war 1812 museum quality

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this is a original  Massachusetts militia  shako  i  bought it at auction about 15 years ago  this is a museum quality item   it is still in nice shape for its age  i decided to sell some of my collection   this i was told is from  the 1812 period     try and find another one    it has some wear to it   all the ordinary wear for its age. i have never seen this shako from mass entact with original hat usually you may find a plate  with no hat. i am looking for a good home for this item please vie all the pictures  i will not ship this shako  i am firm about that  must be a local pick up   i just don't want to see it get damaged   i really don't  if it does it does  please ask ay questions you may have before bidding