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In the US Army, the last shako model of 1872 (a cut-down version of the 1851–1854 pattern) was replaced by the spiked helmet in 1882. [29] Cavalry and artillery had adopted the helmet already in 1872. [30] For undress or campaign dress, forage caps [31] and felt hats [32] had replaced the shako style cap since 1825 respectively 1855.
Pages in category "Military hats" The following 49 pages are in this category, out of 49 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
British Army cocked hat with General officer's plume, worn by Lord Dannatt, (Constable of the Tower). By the 20th century, the term cocked hat had come to be used more often than not in official British usage (uniform regulations etc.) with reference to that shape of hat (particularly when worn as part of a uniform), [1] but in the rare instances that hats were directed to be worn side-to-side ...
A hat made from the fur of the Karakul breed of sheep, typically worn by men in Central and South Asia. Keffiyah or Ghutrah: Three piece ensemble consisting of a Thagiyah skull cap, Gutrah scarf, and Ogal black band. Kepi: A generic worldwide military hat with a flat, circular top and visor. First seen in central Europe. Kippah or Yarmulke
From the time of the New Model Army broad-brimmed Flemish hats were worn. After the restoration of the Monarchy in 1660 the Monmouth cap, a broad-brimmed, low-crowned felt hat, with one side of the brim generally turned up, was introduced. Then came the tall Flemish hat which developed into the low-crowned Carolina hat and the tricorne hat.
The article stated that, at that time, bearskin hats cost £7–5s each (about 35 contemporary US dollars; [43] £600 in 2007 pounds) [44] and noted "it can readily be seen what a price has to be paid for keeping up a custom which is rather old, it is true, but is practically a useless one save for the purpose of military display."
Kenya’s military hastened efforts Thursday to evacuate hundreds of people trapped by raging floods that have hit many parts of the East African country. Floods have killed at least 170 and ...
Note his headgear, the feather bonnet of c. 1800. The feather bonnet began with the knitted blue bonnet with a chequered border. This was propped up and worn with a tall hackle. During the 17th and 18th century, the highlanders who wore this hat began to add ostrich feathers to decorate it. This decoration evolved into a full covering of the ...