Original 19th Century Imperial Austrian Infantry Officer Shako U.S. Machine Guns 000 contract issued by the

000 contract issued by the Union Army in October 1863 for delivery over 12 months beginning with serial number 23

especially in the later decades of the 19th century

At about the same time the new gunship arrived

There no looseness in the guard or hilt

Seamen and so much more

Original 19th Century Imperial Austrian Infantry Officer Shako U.S. Machine Guns 000 contract issued by theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Black felt body with leather crown, band and visor. Has triple bands of gold braid around the base of the crown, gold visor trim and cord. Complete with gilt eagle plate but missing cockade. Lined in maroon silk with leather sweatband. Overall very nice condition with expected wear from age present. Size is approximately US 7 (56cm). History of the shako The word shako originated from the Hungarian name csks sveg