Original U.S. Indian Wars Era 1872 Pattern Shako 7th Infantry Regiment New York National Guard Russian Issue Equipment suddenly appear on the collector's

suddenly appear on the collector's market

The design is inspired by the old interwar mail pilots who ferried mail across the US

(hence the nickname The Two Tens)

The group was used to attack Japanese troops

These English made carbines were heavy grade with 26-inch barrels and were intended for use by British troops in the Indian subcontinent

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era 1872 Pattern Shako 7th Infantry Regiment New York National Guard Russian Issue Equipment suddenly appear on the collector'sOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a circa 1880s 7th Infantry Regiment New York National Guard shako. Once Blue faded felt body with a leather front visor. Patent leather chinstrap. Gilt Artillery chin strap buttons. Brass front plate with 7 regimental number. Oil cloth sweatband. HENRY V. ALLEN & CO paper maker's label mounted to top inside of shako. Shako named to "B. HOUSTON" of Company I, 7th Regiment. Approximate size 7. Moth nips and