Original U.S. Indian Wars Named Connecticut 8th Artillery Regiment Militia Pattern 1872 Shako by W. Stokes Kirk Napoleonic It looks like the most

It looks like the most recent honor awarded at the time this helmet was made was SABRAON

2-Manufactured after the two most famous battles (Isandhlnana and Rorke's Drift

and he was recalled to London only to be told that he was to return to Ceylon to face a court marshal

which makes sense since members of Railway Battalions often wore M1 Helmet Liners on their own when not engaged in combat situations

The three upper suspension bands are joined together with a correct string

Original U.S. Indian Wars Named Connecticut 8th Artillery Regiment Militia Pattern 1872 Shako by W. Stokes Kirk Napoleonic It looks like the mostOriginal Item: Only One Available. Fantastic pattern 1872 Indian Wars rigid shell kepi. Characteristics that define this version are sturdier construction and a lather banding around the crown. This fine example dates from the end of the 19th century and belonged to an Officer of the 8th Connecticut heavy artillery regiment, as identified by the insignia on the front. Cap is in good condition for being well over a century old. Blue felt is solid with