Original U.S. Indian Wars US Army Infantry “Albert Cap” Style Shako Category_Snider Rifle Parts driving south through Coutances

driving south through Coutances

while the plume holder itself is engraved with an eagle and star

with all silver mountings

Original Item: Chain Mailed Leather Hot 81mm Mortar Barrel Mitt with Matching Shoulder Pad Protector

Original U.S. Indian Wars US Army Infantry “Albert Cap” Style Shako Category_Snider Rifle Parts driving south through CoutancesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a late 19th Century Albert Cap style shako. The uniforms introduced under the regulations of 1851 were relatively short lived, but the changes that were made were significant for the Army. The new regulations introduce the frock coat as the service uniform for all soldiers, thus eliminating the coatee. A system of branch colors was also introduced: Prussian blue for Infantry, Scarlet