Original U.S. Indian Wars Era 1872 Pattern Shako 7th Infantry Regiment New York National Guard Russian Issue Equipment the B-17 Joy Riders and

the B-17 Joy Riders and others

The group was used to attack Japanese troops

(hence the nickname The Two Tens)

These English made carbines were heavy grade with 26-inch barrels and were intended for use by British troops in the Indian subcontinent

suddenly appear on the collector's market

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era 1872 Pattern Shako 7th Infantry Regiment New York National Guard Russian Issue Equipment the B-17 Joy Riders andOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a circa 1880s 7th Infantry Regiment New York National Guard shako. Once Blue faded felt body with a leather front visor. Patent leather chinstrap. Gilt Artillery chin strap buttons. Brass front plate with 7 regimental number. Oil cloth sweatband. HENRY V. ALLEN & CO paper maker's label mounted to top inside of shako. Shako named to "B. HOUSTON" of Company I, 7th Regiment. Approximate size 7. Moth nips and