Original U.S. Military Academy West Point Shako Helmet - Circa 1915 Military Flare Guns were generally carried in saddle

were generally carried in saddle holsters

proclaimed that the "Capture of Epieds [was] a Test of Fighting Quality Under the Hardest Conditions

describes him as: "

Reaction to the drab model was generally positive over the years

which used a nitrated linen or paper cartridge

Original U.S. Military Academy West Point Shako Helmet - Circa 1915 Military Flare Guns were generally carried in saddleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This a very nice example of an early 20th century West Point cadets parade shako. It is missing the plume (very common). The front brass badge reads Duty, Honor, Country, West Point, MDCCC, USMA. Leather liner reads has faded gold embossed maker information. West Point, New York is the home of the United States Military Academy. The stiff patent leather peak retains the brass edging and the Academy brass helmet plate