Original U.S. Pre Civil War era Pattern 1851 Type Leather Militia “Albert Cap” Style Shako Russian Flags All black Glengarry with ribbon

All black Glengarry with ribbon tail and large brass cap badge of running tiger over "65" surrounded by "second Yorkshire North Riding" with large Crown above

Proof marks are visible on various parts of the rifle

The bayonet itself is in very good condition

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Original U.S. Pre Civil War era Pattern 1851 Type Leather Militia “Albert Cap” Style Shako Russian Flags All black Glengarry with ribbonOriginal 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