Original U.S. Seminole Wars Era Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Shako with Period Plume - Excellent Japanese Holsters All of these features appealed

All of these features appealed to the armed forces

with a lot worn off the front side

Bolivar embarked reinforcements at Hollandia and sailed back to Leyte

and two screws behind the lock

These types of helmets were worn by the Israelis until it was replaced by a US M1 style helmet

Original U.S. Seminole Wars Era Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Shako with Period Plume - Excellent Japanese Holsters All of these features appealedOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a fantastic militia shako which was worn by a member of the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia during the 1830s and 1840s. A shako is a tall, cylindrical military cap, usually with a visor, and sometimes tapered at the top. It is usually adorned with an ornamental plate or badge on the front, metallic or otherwise; and often has a feather, plume or pompom attached at the top. From 1800 on, the shako became a common