can you ID this old military helmet badge?

[Comanche Todd]

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anybody know what era this large helmet badge comes from? it's about 4 1/2" inches in size, with a screw back for attaching to some type of hat or cap, helmet ?

Im guessing it could be pre WW1 era maybe Spanish American War era? 1895 - 1900's

 

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[Charlie P. (NY)]

Shako hat, War of 1812 through to 1850 I'll have to hunt it up.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Good news/bad news. Definately a shako hat fitting. Bad news is that the image here is a company that makes them currently for high school marching bands. Whole hat is $35, emblem $10. You'll have to find some marking that would identify the maker, at least.

 

[Montana Jim]

Good work Charlie...

One time... at band camp...

 

[Leon]

Old, or new, either way it's still a great find, WTG!!!
Good luck, & Happy hunting~

 

[PBK]

Well done, Charlie!​

 

[Comanche Todd]

there is a possibility it was used by the US Army band?

circa 1896