Original U.S. Late 19th Century - Early 20th Century US Army M1832 Style Infantry Shako With Plume Brunswick Guns FARLOW 1737

FARLOW 1737

Ammunition Type: Cap and Ball with Tape Primer

There are multiple German Waffenamt proofs are various parts of the display gun

but otherwise no major damage or repairs

Original U.S. Late 19th Century - Early 20th Century US Army M1832 Style Infantry Shako With Plume Brunswick Guns FARLOW 1737Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of an Infantry Shako which was worn mainly from the 1830 to early 1850s and later for parade and ceremonial use. A shako is a tall, cylindrical military cap, usually with a visor, and sometimes tapered at the top. It is usually adorned with an ornamental plate or badge on the front, metallic or otherwise; and often has a feather, plume or pompom attached at the top. From 1800 on, the shako