Original Rare U.S. Pre-Civil War Era Regulation Model 1851 “Albert Cap” Artillery Shako - Marked "C" Russian Field Gear It reads: "For outstanding and

It reads: "For outstanding and heroic performance of duty in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations on 20 March 1945

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while the buttons themselves are original

1915 – January 1

In 1855 Colt introduced another pocket percussion revolver

Original Rare U.S. Pre-Civil War Era Regulation Model 1851 “Albert Cap” Artillery Shako - Marked "C" Russian Field Gear It reads: "For outstanding andOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of a Pre American Civil War Model 1851 Shako, used by an Artillery Enlisted Man. 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: