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Original Spanish Cavalry Shako with Oilcloth Cover Span Am War Kepi Hat Uniform

$ 211.19

Availability: 97 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Condition: Please read description and view photos closely.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Spain
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Time Period Manufactured: Spanish-Amer War (1898-1902)
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Modified Item: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    Attic fresh, an original Spanish Cavalry Shako with oilcloth cover. Visor has come unstitched and is attached on one side only. (I have attached it with a binder clip as shown to prevent additional damage.)  Cork body is exceptional with solid chinstrap, cavalry buttons to each side. One small black button that attaches oilcloth cover is missing. Silk liner is present but has become loose. No tears, or damage just adhesive holding it to the body has failed. Liner and leather sweatband are marked "JESUS MARTINEZ 57, MAYOR, 57. MADRID". There is a thin horizontal line to rear of body with a slight loss of finish. I'm unsure, but this may be where a neck cloth was originally present.  This rare Spanish shako is one of two Spanish military hats from the Spanish American War that we have available. Please view our other auction for the other one from this estate.