Original Rare U.S. Pre-Civil War Era Regulation Model 1851 “Albert Cap” Artillery Shako - Marked "C" British Holsters we believe this example to

we believe this example to be British manufactured

Flag Code doesn’t discuss the American flag’s gold fringe

The outside of the helmet definitely has been repainted later in the war

while the "U

double sided

Original Rare U.S. Pre-Civil War Era Regulation Model 1851 “Albert Cap” Artillery Shako - Marked "C" British Holsters we believe this example toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of a Pre American Civil War Model 1851 Shako, used by an Artillery Enlisted Man. 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. A system of branch colors was also introduced: