Original U.S. Spanish American War Era Army Artillery Shako by W. Stokes Kirk Rear Sight Assembly Tackett dated 1943

Tackett dated 1943

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Original U.S. Spanish American War Era Army Artillery Shako by W. Stokes Kirk Rear Sight Assembly Tackett dated 1943Original Item: Only One Available. Usually thought of more as a type of headwear only used in Europe, there was also a time when the Shako was used in the United States. These are sometimes called "kepis", but given the rigid design and shape, these are definitely shakos. This example has a gray felt exterior, with black finished leather trim, typical of other U. S. shakos we have seen. It has the Federal Eagle on the top front, and the "crossed