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  • Model 1854 Shako help

    Guys,
    I am looking for any information on 1854 Shakos. Are there any good sites with photos of originals? I am very interested in the construction of the shako. So an internal photos would help immensely. Also any advice would help. I am looking to build one so that I can crush it as you commonly see in photos to make it look like a forage cap.
    Thanks,
    Kevin Braafladt
    Sgt. Kevin Braafladt
    Sykes Regulars West

    "You may find me dead in a ditch somewhere. But by God, you will find me in a pile of brass."
    Tpr. M. Padgett

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    Re: Model 1854 Shako help

    Can the French model help you?
    William Miconnet
    French Mess
    AES
    BGR & IPW Survivor
    Never ever give up!
    In memory of Steve Boulton, live the little story, lost in the history...
    I believe!

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    • #3
      Re: Model 1854 Shako help

      Mr. Braafladt,
      I'm not sure if there are any 1854 style shakos on here, but this link has quite a number of original shakos from the pre-war era.
      http://www.historicalimagebank.com/g...brary.jpg.html
      I hope this is of some help,
      -Patrick
      W. Patrick Smith

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      • #4
        Re: Model 1854 Shako help

        Thanks that link was a lot of help. Any others out there, I can use all I can get my hands on.
        Thanks again!
        Sgt. Kevin Braafladt
        Sykes Regulars West

        "You may find me dead in a ditch somewhere. But by God, you will find me in a pile of brass."
        Tpr. M. Padgett

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        • #5
          Re: Model 1854 Shako help

          Pamplin Park owns a beautiful shako, it isn't on display. The curator there may be able to send you a picture. He's a nice guy, pretty easy to work with. I can't remember what model Shako it is though.
          Brandon English

          "There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell."--William T. Sherman

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          • #6
            Re: Model 1854 Shako help

            See the realted post "Shako Help" for pictures of the repro we just bought.

            Chris Fischer
            Fort McKavett
            &
            F-Troop

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