Artillery Shako

[Guns Garrett]

Dirty Billy's Hats offers a beatiful example of this hat, but I was wondering if any other sutler/vendor offers a Shako like this.  DBH hats are great, but I'm afraid he's a little out of my price range.  Anyone know of another source for one, even a "naked" shell that I could "dress" to fit?  I was impressed with Hardtack Henry's Infantry dress cap at the Muster, and thought I might try something similar for next year.

[Drydock]

www.hatcrafters.com  Vanguard page.   Got my M1881 shell from these folks

[Grapeshot]

I have to agree with Sgt Drydock, Hatcrafters makes a fairly decent hat.  I had one of their 1851 Shako's and have one of their Union Slouch Hats.  Well Made and fairly durable.  Should do you well for the costume contests.

[Major 2]

"there is a company I ordered a 1880's cavalry hat from some years ago , very nice quality fur felt and lined "
But of the top of my head I couldn't think of their name.....

then I read the next reply..... DUH  .... Hatcrafters.com  ...that's it !