Original U.S. Military Academy West Point Shako Helmet - Circa 1915 Military Flare Guns proclaimed that the "Capture of

proclaimed that the "Capture of Epieds [was] a Test of Fighting Quality Under the Hardest Conditions

which used a nitrated linen or paper cartridge

army groupings due to their owner's selfless heroic service and scarcity due to the high number of casualties

The bolt moves freely

Reaction to the drab model was generally positive over the years

Original U.S. Military Academy West Point Shako Helmet - Circa 1915 Military Flare Guns proclaimed that the "Capture ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This a very nice example of an early 20th century West Point cadets parade shako. It is missing the plume (very common). The front brass badge reads Duty, Honor, Country, West Point, MDCCC, USMA. Leather liner reads has faded gold embossed maker information. West Point, New York is the home of the United States Military Academy. The stiff patent leather peak retains the brass edging and the Academy brass helmet plate