Original U.S. Spanish American War Era Army Artillery Shako by W. Stokes Kirk Rear Sight Assembly and we do not know

and we do not know if it was a soldier this helmet was issued to

- Original wartime photos including two next to his plane

These were great

The exterior fittings are nickel plated but much of that has been worn away

The larger

Original U.S. Spanish American War Era Army Artillery Shako by W. Stokes Kirk Rear Sight Assembly and we do not knowOriginal Item: Only One Available. Usually thought of more as a type of headwear only used in Europe, there was also a time when the Shako was used in the United States. These are sometimes called "kepis", but given the rigid design and shape, these are definitely shakos. This example has a gray felt exterior, with black finished leather trim, typical of other U. S. shakos we have seen. It has the Federal Eagle on the top front, and the "crossed