Original Danish 19th Century M1831 Officer’s Shako with Plume & Chinscales Lewis Gun handle and blade

handle and blade

The included gaiters are in similar condition

and magazine housing (overstamped) are all marked with the Hammer proof of Tula Arsenal

Ceremonial and security services for the highest national personalities and important foreign guests

Malat by the Kayan people or Baieng by the Kenyah people or Bandau by Lun Bawang or Pelepet/Felepet by Lundayeh

Original Danish 19th Century M1831 Officer’s Shako with Plume & Chinscales Lewis Gun handle and bladeOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an exquisite well preserved example of the scarce Danish M1831 Officers shako. The shako features a tall black leather body with brass trim and front plate. The large brass insignia bears the crowned royal cipher "FR", consistent with the reign of King Frederik VI or Frederik VII. Leather back chinscales are held in place by two Lions head bosses, and the front of the shako retains a faded white feather