Original U.S. Military Academy West Point Shako Helmet with Plume in size 7 - Circa 1910 British "Bobby" Police These same paints were used

These same paints were used to camouflage helmets as well

Many of these bayonets were imported to the United States during the civil war

These new materials required less effort and energy to procure than the elaborate traditional smelting process

but is solid and looks great

as well as some tearing and fraying on two corners

Original U.S. Military Academy West Point Shako Helmet with Plume in size 7 - Circa 1910 British "Bobby" Police These same paints were usedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This a very nice example of an early 20th century West Point cadet's parade shako with the original plume (often missing or replaced). The front brass badge has a folded banner across the top around a Federal Eagle, which reads: DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY, WEST POINT, MDCCCII, USMA. The roman numeral date stands for 1802, the year the Academy commenced operations on July 4th. Leather liner reads THE CADET STORE WEST POINT