Pennsylvania Civil War

Civil War Infantry Shako Federal Chasseur Pattern


Civil War Infantry Shako Federal Chasseur Pattern
Civil War Infantry Shako Federal Chasseur Pattern
Civil War Infantry Shako Federal Chasseur Pattern
Civil War Infantry Shako Federal Chasseur Pattern
Civil War Infantry Shako Federal Chasseur Pattern
Civil War Infantry Shako Federal Chasseur Pattern
Civil War Infantry Shako Federal Chasseur Pattern
Civil War Infantry Shako Federal Chasseur Pattern
Civil War Infantry Shako Federal Chasseur Pattern
Civil War Infantry Shako Federal Chasseur Pattern
Civil War Infantry Shako Federal Chasseur Pattern
Civil War Infantry Shako Federal Chasseur Pattern
Civil War Infantry Shako Federal Chasseur Pattern
Civil War Infantry Shako Federal Chasseur Pattern

Civil War Infantry Shako Federal Chasseur Pattern    Civil War Infantry Shako Federal Chasseur Pattern

US Civil War Infantry Leather Shako. Marked "4 1/8" and a handwritten "6" on the inside.

The underside of the front visor/brim has.... The front brass plate is barely attached, mainly leaning in place both hooks are on the back though. The pom pom is a little dirty. Stitching is tight and complete. A little wear on the brim corners.

Exterior Leather is stiff but complete with light surface loss. The sweatband is mostly complete, part of the seam has let go, there is one tear, and overall shows wear. Most of the straps inside are complete. Ordered by the War Department from Paris as part of 10,000 complete Chasseur uniforms in 1861.

Issued to five Northern regiments including the 18th Massachusetts, 62nd and 83rd Pennsylvania, also the 72nd New York and regiments in New York's Excelsior Brigade. Measures roughly 5 1/2" Tall, 9 1/2" Front to Back, and 6 1/4 Side to Side. Check out my other War items!! Including Many Swords, Bayonets, and more great stuff!


Civil War Infantry Shako Federal Chasseur Pattern    Civil War Infantry Shako Federal Chasseur Pattern