Original U.S. Pre Civil War era Pattern 1851 Type Leather Militia “Albert Cap” Style Shako WWII It appears to have been

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

it was awarded for humanitarian and patriotic work towards the war effort

Some people refer to the batch of steel as the "heat of steel"

The miniscule German towns through which the 29th fought—Siersdorf

"Sun Rising"

Original U.S. Pre Civil War era Pattern 1851 Type Leather Militia “Albert Cap” Style Shako WWII It appears to have beenOriginal 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