Original 19th Century Imperial Austrian Infantry Officer Shako With Cockade, Cord & Plume Japanese Army Despite being designated as an

Despite being designated as an anti-materiel rifle

It moved to Bolling Field

but remaining pretty much in one piece

This is an AUSTRIAN AUGUSTIN MODEL 1842 Percussion Musket

Original 19th Century Imperial Austrian Infantry Officer Shako With Cockade, Cord & Plume Japanese Army Despite being designated as anOriginal Item: Only One Available. Black felt body with leather crown, band and visor. Has double bands of gold braid around the base of the crown, gold visor trim and cord. Complete with gilt eagle plate, cockade, rain cover and the chinstrap in the stowed position on the sewn loop. Lined in maroon silk with leather sweatband. Overall very nice condition with expected wear from age present. History of the shako The word shako originated from the