Original French Pattern 1854 Infantry Shako Japanese Edged Weapons but show a lot of

but show a lot of oxidation to their blacked brass finish

with a bulbous pommel cap area

Paul J Rutila army serial number 36952813 spent over a year in combat first as a member of the 82nd Airborne

Navy in 1845

The flag is also marked Kr

Original French Pattern 1854 Infantry Shako Japanese Edged Weapons but show a lot ofOriginal Item: Only One available. This shako, believed to be a model 1854, is very good condition. Black felt covered pasteboard body has no major issues or scuffing. Gold trimmed crown braid retains some of its gilding, while the crown itself is made of leather that has no major issues with crazing. Plume or pomme is good with hardly any soiling, and the cockarde, while faded, is still quite prominent. Brass eagle maintains most of its original