Original U.S. Pre Civil War era Pattern 1851 Type Leather Militia “Albert Cap” Style Shako WWII AF-44-14751

AF-44-14751

It appears to have been constructed from the top of an artillery fuse after comparing the characters

service used condition and are free of any extensive damage

Length of Scabbard: 20 ½ inches

The design has a cross showing flames around a central Swas (hook cross)

Original U.S. Pre Civil War era Pattern 1851 Type Leather Militia “Albert Cap” Style Shako WWII AF-44-14751Original Item: Only One Available. This is a rare and interesting example of a Pattern 1851 shako, complete with decorative chinstrap and lining. When we are fortunate enough to stumble across these 1851 shakos, they are constructed with dark blue wool, never oilcloth leather like this one. It has the same standard P1851 forward slant and rounded tarred leather brim. The chinstrap is retained, another rarity, delicate to touch but is complete and