Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Era 2nd Dragoons Officer’s Model 1851 “Albert Cap” Shako Receiver Top Cover The 57TH REGIMENT OF FOOT

The 57TH REGIMENT OF FOOT was raised in 1755 for the 7 Years War which we know as the FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR

- Original WWII Photo of Lt

It is nicely painted on the side Painted World War I - 110 lbs

it was being gradually replaced in the European and Mediterranean theaters by the more powerful British-developed 57 mm gun M1

with a great color with most of the ribbed texture still present

Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Era 2nd Dragoons Officer’s Model 1851 “Albert Cap” Shako Receiver Top Cover The 57TH REGIMENT OF FOOTOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of a Pre American Civl War Model 1851 Shako, used by an Officer of the 2nd Dragoons. The uniforms introduced under the regulations of 1851 were relatively short lived, but the changes that were made were significant for the Army. The new regulations introduce the frock coat as the service uniform for all soldiers, thus eliminating the coatee. A system of branch colors was also introduced: