Lot 6543
A shako for enlisted men of the foot troops, circa 1850 - 1860
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
High, stiff skull covered with fine black cloth, the hatband, visor and lidded top of black leather. Attached to the forehead the embossed griffin emblem of non-ferrous metal (one eyelet detached). Brown leather sweatband with fine natural-coloured linen lining (partially detached from the border). Incomplete, partially slightly damaged, signs of wear and age. Rare.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?