Original British Early 19th Century “Bell-Top” Shako Helmets bright with clear land and

bright with clear land and grooves

The author used this knife and a specimen for his wonderful book and even signed page 292 where this knife is featured

Offered in very good condition with all original brass snaps and buckles in fully functional condition

In September

5 centimeters long by 4

Original British Early 19th Century “Bell-Top” Shako Helmets bright with clear land andOriginal 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