Model 1854 Shako help

[BerdanBraafladt]

Guys,
I am looking for any information on 1854 Shakos. Are there any good sites with photos of originals? I am very interested in the construction of the shako. So an internal photos would help immensely. Also any advice would help. I am looking to build one so that I can crush it as you commonly see in photos to make it look like a forage cap.
Thanks,
Kevin Braafladt

[Mcouioui]

Can the French model help you?

[LonestarRifles]

Mr. Braafladt,
I'm not sure if there are any 1854 style shakos on here, but this link has quite a number of original shakos from the pre-war era.
http://www.historicalimagebank.com/gallery/main.php/v/album02/album22/album63/PW73ds_1851_Connecticut_Militia_Shako_CT_State_Lib rary.jpg.html
I hope this is of some help,
-Patrick

[BerdanBraafladt]

Thanks that link was a lot of help. Any others out there, I can use all I can get my hands on.
Thanks again!

[BrandonEnglish]

Pamplin Park owns a beautiful shako, it isn't on display. The curator there may be able to send you a picture. He's a nice guy, pretty easy to work with. I can't remember what model Shako it is though.

[FTrooper]

See the realted post "Shako Help" for pictures of the repro we just bought.

Chris Fischer
Fort McKavett
&
F-Troop