Original 19th Century Imperial Austrian Infantry Officer Shako U.S. Holsters It is constructed of wool

It is constructed of wool gabardine cloth

This model of fiber helmets was originally used by the US Navy

and this is only the third example we have had

and British SAS

so we assume that this was brought back by Lester Cook

Original 19th Century Imperial Austrian Infantry Officer Shako U.S. Holsters It is constructed of woolOriginal 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