VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE CADET DRESS SHAKO-CIRCA 1870.

VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE CADET DRESS SHAKO-CIRCA 1870. This is a post Civil War example of the traditional dress shako worn by cadets at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia. The cap of black felt on pasteboard is 5” tall with straight sides. The exterior crown is covered in tarred or patent leather and a ¾” leather band decorates the crown and the base of the shako body. On each side is a small tin ventilator. Mounted on the front is a large V.M.I. die stamped brass insignia consisting of the State Seal of Virginia surmounted by V.M.I. surrounded by a wreath. The chin strap is ¾ “ wide and is held in place with two brass shako buttons reading “Cadet” / “V.M.I.” The short turned down visor is of tarred leather. The shako retains its 2” wide sweatband but is devoid of any other interior linings or markings. CONDITION: Good. Dark black felt body has faded with a greenish tint and there are several cracks around the crown. Shako is in relatively good condition but is slightly bent out of shape. Plate on the front has a medium patina. Pompom, and other interior fittings are missing. 4-50699 CW19 (400-600)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	597	$575.00	VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE CADET DRESS SHAKO-CIRCA 1870. This is a post Civil War example of the traditional dress shako worn by cadets at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia. The cap of black felt on pasteboard is 5” tall with straight sides. The exterior crown is covered in tarred or patent leather and a ¾” leather band decorates the crown and the base of the shako body. On each side is a small tin ventilator. Mounted on the front is a large V.M.I. die stamped brass insignia consisting of the State Seal of Virginia surmounted by V.M.I. surrounded by a wreath. The chin strap is ¾ “ wide and is held in place with two brass shako buttons reading “Cadet” / “V.M.I.” The short turned down visor is of tarred leather. The shako retains its 2” wide sweatband but is devoid of any other interior linings or markings. CONDITION: Good. Dark black felt body has faded with a greenish tint and there are several cracks around the crown. Shako is in relatively good condition but is slightly bent out of shape. Plate on the front has a medium patina. Pompom, and other interior fittings are missing. 4-50699 CW19 (400-600) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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