Original French Pattern 1854 Infantry Shako Japanese Edged Weapons Paul J Rutila army serial

Paul J Rutila army serial number 36952813 spent over a year in combat first as a member of the 82nd Airborne

Navy in 1845

apron has the faint

A copy of his Silver Star Citation is also included and reads:

Krag M1892 Knife Bayonet

Original French Pattern 1854 Infantry Shako Japanese Edged Weapons Paul J Rutila army serialOriginal Item: Only One available. This shako, believed to be a model 1854, is very good condition. Black felt covered pasteboard body has no major issues or scuffing. Gold trimmed crown braid retains some of its gilding, while the crown itself is made of leather that has no major issues with crazing. Plume or pomme is good with hardly any soiling, and the cockarde, while faded, is still quite prominent. Brass eagle maintains most of its original