Headgear US US Indian Wars Era, 4th Maryland NG Shako

Item #64444 : Original era manufacture. Black wool, pressed felt body with a patent leather top, lower band and bound visor. Infantry side buttons with hooks on each side for a chain chinstrap.On the front is a brass plate with an enameled center, Latin inscription'Judicemur Agendo: MD NG.A red lambswool pompom is inserted into the top front of the shako. Nice label inside, Government Goods.