Original British Early 19th Century “Bell-Top” Shako Category_Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts was a lieutenant in the

was a lieutenant in the U

while the rest has worn off

The Canteen comes with a small cork stopper which is most probably a replacement since the 1860s

"cag" represents Swarovski Wattens of Tirol

and has much of the original cross-grain

Original British Early 19th Century “Bell-Top” Shako Category_Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts was a lieutenant in theOriginal 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