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Virginia Military Institute Felt-Covered Shako,

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Virginia Military Institute Felt-Covered Shako, planchet with VMI and Sic Semper Tyrannis with image of Roman soldier with dagger in left hand and spear in right hand defiantly posed with his foot upon his fallen foe. Shield with three-quarter laurel wreath with Virginia below on a festooned ribbon on stippled background. Complete with single interlaced chains encompassing front half of the hat attached with two VMI Cadet buttons. Leather band encompassing base of hat. Leather chinstrap. Interior with glazed cotton lining. 6.5" height.

Felt covering with some small scuffing - especially on right side. Leather visor is dry and rough with some scuffing. Leather base band is severed but taped together. Lacking plume.

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