Original U.S. WWI 7th Regiment New York National Guard Infantry Shako with Feather Plume By Ridabock & Co. New York Antique Remingtons This is a charming piece

This is a charming piece of Great War history

but this is the first time we have found one with 8 groove rifling and offered it for sale

with no signs of structural issues

but had been stalled by British opposition led by former Prime Minister Winston Churchill

Flag measures approximately 38” by 30”

Original U.S. WWI 7th Regiment New York National Guard Infantry Shako with Feather Plume By Ridabock & Co. New York Antique Remingtons This is a charming pieceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This was a 7th Regiment, National Guard New York issue shako circa 1890 1917. Inside top of crown is a fine maker label that reads: FROM Ridabock & Co. Manufacturers of and Dealers in Uniforms & Equipment 251 FIFTH AVE NEW YORK Black wool felt shako 6. 5 inches tall with bell crown and black patent leather visor and trim; button with crossed rifles in relief and attached hooks from which metal scale chin strap with