Original U.S. Pre Civil War Era State of Maine Heavy Artillery Model 1851 “Albert Cap” Shako Category_MG 34 Mounts "[15]A squadron from the regiment

"[15]A squadron from the regiment took part in the Second Battle of Charasiab in April 1880 and the regiment

There is also the original reoil spring and buffer included as well

Label inside jacket reads:

but unfortunately a section of the glue on the binding has deteriorated and a few pages are loose bur still in place

• 1917 fine weave lightweight wool uniform pants with leather belt

Original U.S. Pre Civil War Era State of Maine Heavy Artillery Model 1851 “Albert Cap” Shako Category_MG 34 Mounts "[15]A squadron from the regimentOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of a Pre American Civil War Model 1851 Shako, used by an Officer of a Maine artillery unit. 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. All branch insignia was to be