Original U.S. Late 19th Century / Pre WWI 7th Regiment New York National Guard Shako by Ridabock & Co. New York Snider Rifle Parts and traditionally there would be

and traditionally there would be one turret on board battleships and cruisers that would be manned by the MarDet

The heat stamp on the underside of the rim is F/S 167

with a reissued WWII era USN Mk2 Scabbard

for September 1941

Original U.S. Late 19th Century / Pre WWI 7th Regiment New York National Guard Shako by Ridabock & Co. New York Snider Rifle Parts and traditionally there would beOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a 7th Regiment, National Guard New York issue shako circa 1890 1917. Inside top of crown is a fine maker label that reads: FROM Ridabock & Co. Manufacturers of and Dealers in Uniforms & Equipment 149 251 WEST 36th STREET NEW YORK Black wool felt shako 6. 5 inches tall with bell crown and black patent leather visor and trim; button with crossed rifles in relief and attached hooks from which