Original U.S. Pre Civil War Era State of Maine Heavy Artillery Model 1851 “Albert Cap” Shako Empire Edged Weapons which is typical for this

which is typical for this style revolver

Almost all were melted down or lost over the past 200 years

oxidation and this blade has been sharpened multiple times

which has faded and blended with a smooth brown

possibly some of Heiss himself

Original U.S. Pre Civil War Era State of Maine Heavy Artillery Model 1851 “Albert Cap” Shako Empire Edged Weapons which is typical for thisOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of a Pre American Civil War Model 1851 Shako, used by an Officer of a Maine artillery unit. The uniforms introduced under the regulations of 1851 were relatively short lived, but the changes that were made were significant for the Army. The new regulations introduce the frock coat as the service uniform for all soldiers, thus eliminating the coatee. All branch insignia was to be