Cap

Object/Artifact

Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

CW 1661

Description

Men's West Point cadet shako helmet. Brass badge on front with shield, Federal Eagle and banner reading "DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY, WEST POINT, MDCCCII, USMA." Stiff black patent leather bill with brass edging. Brass strap over bill. Black wool body. Tall black wool plume. Leather sweat band that reads "THE CADET STORE / WEST POINT / N.Y.".

Dimensions

Height

13-1/8 in

Width

7-1/8 in

Depth

9 in

Dimension Notes

Pouf is 6-1/4 in tall.