Original 19th to Early 20th Century Belgian Infantry Shako Antique Winchesters 5” tall and 17” wide

5” tall and 17” wide 23" tall respectively

It has a back that folds open to stand the watch on a flat surface

but doubtless saw service during the conflict

The Mortar appears to have been repainted several times over the years

However you will notice that this rifle has a replaced hammer almost certainly fitted in it's wartime active life

Original 19th to Early 20th Century Belgian Infantry Shako Antique Winchesters 5” tall and 17” wideOriginal Item: Only One Available. A shako is a tall, cylindrical military cap, usually with a visor, and sometimes tapered at the top. It is usually adorned with an ornamental plate or badge on the front, metallic or otherwise; and often has a feather, plume or pompom attached at the top. This example does not have a plume or anything, but does have the leather pocket present behind the red and black cockade. In 1914, the shako was still being worn