Offered is an early U.S. Infantry shako headgear badge attributed to circa 1814, featuring a large circular brass construction with a prominent hunting horn surrounding a raised central disk with applied “US” letters. Raised five-pointed stars encircle the horn motif, while the outer perimeter has a distinctive radiating fluted or sunburst-style border. The reverse displays the corresponding embossed design and retains two attachment loops. The badge measures approximately 3 inches across based on the photographs. It exhibits substantial age and wear throughout, including oxidation, verdigris, discoloration, surface spotting, finish loss, scratches, and a deeply aged uneven patina. The central “US” letters, hunting horn, surrounding stars, and decorative border remain well defined. In our opinion, the construction, materials, attachment configuration, design, and overall appearance are consistent with an early 19th-century U.S. Infantry shako headgear badge attributed to the War of 1812 period, circa 1814. Exact age and attribution have not been independently verified. Please examine all photographs closely for measurements, construction, condition, attachment hardware, surface wear, patina, and overall appearance