Original U.S. Late 19th Century / Pre WWI 7th Regiment New York National Guard Shako by Ridabock & Co. New York Snider Rifle Parts less weight

less weight

German doctrine was the reverse

Made from solid brass this is in fact two pieces used in the construction of perhaps the French answer to the American Zippo

for September 1941

Original U.S. Late 19th Century / Pre WWI 7th Regiment New York National Guard Shako by Ridabock & Co. New York Snider Rifle Parts less weightOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a 7th Regiment, National Guard New York issue shako circa 1890 1917. Inside top of crown is a fine maker label that reads: FROM Ridabock & Co. Manufacturers of and Dealers in Uniforms & Equipment 149 251 WEST 36th STREET NEW YORK Black wool felt shako 6. 5 inches tall with bell crown and black patent leather visor and trim; button with crossed rifles in relief and attached hooks from which