Artist/Maker Ridabock & Co.

Shako

1918-1931

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Wool, leather, cord, metal

Overall: 6 3/4 x 11 x 9 1/2 in. ( 17.1 x 27.9 x 24.1 cm )

Gift of Edmond C. Bonaventure

1951.331a

According to the accession records, this shako was worn by the donor during his service with the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York (1918-1931). His uniform coat, trousers, epaulets, and belt are also in the N-YHS Collection.

DescriptionBlack wool felt shako with bell crown and black patent leather visor and trim; gilded metal front insignia with "7" in red enamel at center of circular medallion flanked by laurel branches and surmounted by a grenade; button with crossed cannon in relief and attached hooks from which metal scale chin strap with black leather backing is suspended; braided white cord draped in front and back; hole for pompon reinforced with metal grommet (pompon missing); black vinyl(?) half lining with lacing.

Markingsrelief/intaglio: on front insignia: "PRO / PATRIA / ET GLORIA / 7" maker's label: affixed inside top of crown: "FROM / Ridabock & Co. / Manufacturers of / and Dealers in / Uniforms & Equipments / 149-151 WEST 36th STREET / NEW YORK"

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM