Shako
Object number2019.108.3
Date1870-1890
MediumLeather; Brass; Metal; Paint; Fabric
Credit LineGift of Robin Eichleay
DescriptionBlack leather shako cap. Oval cylindrical cap with upturned brim. Brass insignia mounted on front with eagle, horn, branches, and arrows; black, gold, and red painted metal rosette mounted above. Front of crown has off-white pom with gold metal hemispherical base. Black metal button on proper right side at center just under crown; button missing from proper left side. Underside of brim is green leather and has raised letters at left, center, and right. Black and brown leather sweatband is partially detached.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 9.125 × 6.25 × 10.625 in. (23.2 × 15.9 × 27 cm)InscriptionsUnderside of brim has raised letters at left "B.F.", center "... / E", and right "B.F."
Black text inside cap at back is difficult to read, but appears to read "G F / 5".
Historical NotesInfantry shako hat. The shakos were made in France and given to several Civil War regiments as a prize for their drill proficiency, including the 62nd of Pittsburgh. Part of a collection related and passed down through the Eichleay family.
Related institution
62nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Terms
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1949-1985
c. 1954
Keystone Uniform Cap Corporation
1939-1945
