Original 19th Century Imperial Austrian Infantry Officer Shako Russian Issue Equipment The top securing strap is

The top securing strap is unfortunately missing

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shows use and there is some pitting on the hammer and rear portion of the lock plate where the safety is located and also at the rear end of the barrel

Blade Style: Single Edge Straight Sword

of perfectly standard brass and copper construction made and has a regimental brass badge soldered onto the bell

Original 19th Century Imperial Austrian Infantry Officer Shako Russian Issue Equipment The top securing strap isOriginal Item: Only One Available. Black felt body with leather crown, band and visor. Has triple bands of gold braid around the base of the crown, gold visor trim and cord. Complete with gilt eagle plate but missing cockade. Lined in maroon silk with leather sweatband. Overall very nice condition with expected wear from age present. Size is approximately US 7 (56cm). History of the shako The word shako originated from the Hungarian name csks sveg