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

Civil War Infantry Shako Federal Chasseur Pattern    Civil War Infantry Shako Federal Chasseur Pattern
US Civil War Infantry Leather Shako. Marked "1" over "A" on the underside of the visor/brim and the corners each look to have a B. The front brass plate is attached on the bottom but loose on the top. The pom pom is missing. Stitching is tight and complete. Exterior Leather is stiff but complete with light surface loss.

The sweatband is complete and shows wear. The chin strap with original strap retainer in the crown are both 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 5 3/4" Tall, 9 3/4" Front to Back, and 6 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