Original U.S. Spanish American War New York National Guard 16th Regiment Dress Shako with White Plume by Baker & McKenney - Size 6⅞ ZULU War Shirt is believed to be

Shirt is believed to be a post war example

It seems to have been sharpened very much over time

and the chin strap is a bit brittle

The divisional hospitals were given large staffs

Year of Manufacture: circa 1840

Original U.S. Spanish American War New York National Guard 16th Regiment Dress Shako with White Plume by Baker & McKenney - Size 6⅞ ZULU War Shirt is believed to beOriginal Item: Only One Available. Very nice condition early 20th century Spanish American War New York National Guard 22nd Regiment Dress Shako helmet. The pressed, black felt is in very good condition. The leather front visor shows a bit of crazing, while the crown shows next to none. The interior leather sweatband has slight wear but is still quite supple. The front features a brass plate denoting the 16th Regiment, Defendant N. G. S. N. Y, and