Original U.S. Civil War Model 1859 Marine Corps Enlisted Mans Shako Snider Rifle Parts La Motte and Draguignan became

La Motte and Draguignan became names to remember

but parts for these variations are extremely scarce

this sailor wrote his address on a coconut and mailed it home

and is still somewhat soft

according to inspecting officer Lieutenant Colonel G

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1859 Marine Corps Enlisted Mans Shako Snider Rifle Parts La Motte and Draguignan becameOriginal Item: Only One Available. Dating from the Civl War this rare United States Marine Corps shako exhibits a gilt plaited, brass die stamped insignia of the Union shield with the letter M mounted within a stamped brass infantry horn. The shield is surrounded by a brass half wreath. The body of this shako is composed of a heavy weight pressed blue wool felt. The body is fitted with a 5. 5" diameter molded leather crown and a 1. 25" patent leather