My rather scarce original AMERICAN CIVIL WAR MARINES Shako !!!

[arrestingu]

Thought I would share this gem with you ....Original AMERICAN CIVIL WAR MARINES shako.....Buttons to side correct half crecent fixing. Shako badge ...wire fitting...loops to central badge , general aging and some crazing to leather ,correct liner remains of internal gold decoration on sweatband ..... anyway hope you like !!
cheers
steve

[cricketchris1944]

Super item,where did you find this.
chris

[StuG III]

Still looking good for being 148+ yrs old!

Tom

[guns ltd]

Great looking Item.


john

[arrestingu]

.....just a recent pic up !! ..believe they are pretty rare ???? !!! and slightly desirable....American civil war isn't majorly my thing but had to have it !! as it just screamed originality !! glad you like !!

[gel65]

Wow you cant say you see one of these everyday, a great hat civil war hats are hard to find in good condition alone great find

[stuka f]

Oh ,yeah!
Like it too!
Great pick up.
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[Scout]

A rare beast. I like it!

[S.Vestae]

Rare bird ! CS are la crème de la crème !

[timothy]

Super Rare shako I have seen a lot of civil war museums here I don't think I have ever seen a Marine. timothy