U.S. Civil War Imported French Model 1860 Union Infantry Shako
$700.00
In 1861 the Federal Government contracted with the Godillot firm in Paris for 10,000 sets of infantry clothing based on the uniform of the French light rifleman. Delivery of the uniforms, to include the Model 1860 infantry shako, was made in December of 1861 and the sets were first issued to the 62nd and the 83rd Pennsylvania Infantry and the 18th Massachusetts infantry regiments. The front of the shako carries the stamped and painted American eagle infantry plate. Overall very good condition, showing typical scuffs and age crazing, but being sound and intact, and making a very good appearance.