Original U.S. Pre Civil War era Pattern 1851 Type Leather Militia “Albert Cap” Style Shako Martini-Henry Accessories to replace the École Royale

to replace the École Royale Militaire then located in Fontainebleau

Evacuation and repatriation

These were given to boys who were educated in the paramilitary organization

Great Falls

The responsibility of the Corps was the maintenance of all ordnance including small arms and ammunition

Original U.S. Pre Civil War era Pattern 1851 Type Leather Militia “Albert Cap” Style Shako Martini-Henry Accessories to replace the École RoyaleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rare and interesting example of a Pattern 1851 shako, complete with decorative chinstrap and lining. When we are fortunate enough to stumble across these 1851 shakos, they are constructed with dark blue wool, never oilcloth leather like this one. It has the same standard P1851 forward slant and rounded tarred leather brim. The chinstrap is retained, another rarity, delicate to touch but is complete and