Original 19th Century Imperial Austrian Infantry Officer Shako by Spindlbauer Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns though the grip marking is

though the grip marking is faint

101st Airborne Division

was thrown out

The plate shows much wear

This is nearly perfect and almost certainly unissued

Original 19th Century Imperial Austrian Infantry Officer Shako by Spindlbauer Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns though the grip marking isOriginal Item: Only One Available. Black felt body with leather crown, band and visor. Has single wide band of gold braid around the base of the crown, faded gold visor trim and cord. Complete with gilt eagle plate. Missing cockade. Lined in cream silk with leather sweatband. Nicely maker marked in gold Mortiz Spindlbauer. Size maker 53 3 8 meaning it was custom made. Overall very nice condition with expected wear from age present.