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EUROPEAN INFANTRY SHAKO.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
EUROPEAN INFANTRY SHAKO.
This shako, at first glance, seems to be a French shako for the 1st Infantry and dates likely between 1825 & 1845. The front plate appears to be French, but the cockade above it is likely Prussian. The shako appears to have had some alterations in the past and may be created from different parts of shakos from different time periods. This example has a black felt body over heavy cardboard. It has leather trim on the top, sides, & bottom with a leather visor. The brass diamond front plate has a cutout number “1”. Above the front plate is a black & white Prussian cockade. The shako cords are white cotton. The scaled chinstrap is an early example. The interior has a brown leather sweatband with a cotton muslin bag liner. Although parts of this shako are early, we do not guarantee the age of the entire piece. CONDITION: in general, the shako shows moderate wear with alterations. (02-20137/BF). $300-500.