Original 19th Century Imperial Austrian Infantry Officer Shako With Cockade, Rain Cover and Chinstrap - Size 56 ½ Spanish Helmets indicating issue to the U

indicating issue to the U

This excellent example

this example has been sharpened

which screened his movements from Confederate lookouts

clearly commissioned by a U

Original 19th Century Imperial Austrian Infantry Officer Shako With Cockade, Rain Cover and Chinstrap - Size 56 ½ Spanish Helmets indicating issue to the UOriginal Item: Only One Available. Black felt body with leather crown, band and visor. Has double bands of gold braid around the base of the crown, gold visor trim and cord. Complete with gilt eagle plate, cockade, rain cover and the chinstrap in the stowed position on the sewn loop. Lined in maroon silk with leather sweatband. Overall very nice condition with expected wear from age present. History of the shako The word shako originated from the