United States. A War Of 1812 Dragoon Guards Helmet Plate Attributed To Capt Thornton, Alexandria Dragoons Auction Archive 48 mm x 112 mm

48 mm x 112 mm

followed by an uncertain posting for guard duty

surrounded by a ring inscribed REPUBLIC ORIENTAL OF URUGUAY

35" on the reverse

Lieutenant on April 20

United States. A War Of 1812 Dragoon Guards Helmet Plate Attributed To Capt Thornton, Alexandria Dragoons Auction Archive 48 mm x 112 mmM1800. 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