Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Era 2nd Dragoons Officer’s Model 1851 “Albert Cap” Shako French Flags Activated on 29 May 1943

Activated on 29 May 1943 in Tunisia

Hans Lody and her sisters then spent the next six months in southern Norway laying minefields at the entrance to the Skaggerak and escorting convoys to and from Norway

The quiver measures 20"

This is a all-matching example of the rare Sharps & Hankins Model 4C Pistol

Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Era 2nd Dragoons Officer’s Model 1851 “Albert Cap” Shako French Flags Activated on 29 May 1943Original 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: