Original British Early 19th Century “Bell-Top” Shako Spanish Artillery There were far fewer Glider

There were far fewer Glider Infantry Regiments and of the ones that did exist the death rate of those men was close to 70%

It was known as the Special Works Park RE (Royal Engineers)

Overall condition of the helmets good

The brown paint on the hilt has worn

and when it was later liberated

Original British Early 19th Century “Bell-Top” Shako Spanish Artillery There were far fewer GliderOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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 (see hackle) or pom pom attached at the top. The word shako originated from the Hungarian name csk for the peak, which Hungarian border soldiers (Grenz Infanterie) added around 1790 to their