Shako
Category
Costume
Date
1844 - 1855
Materials
Fur, Gilt, Leather
Measurements
172 mm (H)178 mm (W)
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Snowshill Wade Costume Collection, Gloucestershire
NT 1350805
Summary
Cap; Shako of an officer of the Infantry (regimental insignia missing). Made from black beaver mounted on felt. The top is leather covered with a leather band around the base. There is a fixed peak rear and front. there are rose pattern ornaments at the sides with gilt on black leather chin strap. (uniform)
Provenance
Charles Paget Wade Collection, Snowshill Manor