Original U.S. Military Academy West Point Shako Helmet - Circa 1915 Category_Martini-Henry Rifles the 31st CO

the 31st CO

named and dated 1944

Top tang is flat with tapered edges and a square tail

Charles Minot “Minnie” Dole

Original U.S. Military Academy West Point Shako Helmet - Circa 1915 Category_Martini-Henry Rifles the 31st COOriginal 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