Swiss, 19th Century Shako, 3rd Artillery
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $325.00

Original era manufacture. A French inspired shako of the mid to late 1850's, featuring a black wool covered cardboard body with a leather top, liner, visor and pull-down chinstrap. Brass crossed cannon and regimental number on the front, below a white-red metal  cockade and a green and red wool pompom. Sound condition for its age, no moth damage.