Adjustment strap rear french shako

[Viking Bob]

I would like some help on the detail of the adjustment strap and buckle, on the rear of the french shako. 1808-15.
I have just realised that this is missing from the shako I am currently painting.

 

[DaddyO]

Interesting one Bob - been through my references and apart from a couple of contemporary prints which almost show the back (and not much detail) best I've found is this modern reproduction. I'll take a look at the Rousellot plate in a moment or two to see if that helps any
Paul

 

[DaddyO]

Here's a Russian one, which is a different shape, but should help in the general arrangement

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[Bournouna]

Hi Bob,

Here is more info if you still need it.

Joel

 

[DaddyO]

Okay final instalment from our favourite French reference.

 

[akaryu]

Two views of the real thing, the 1806 infantry shako. Photos published in Tradition Magazine No 224 July/August 2006. Hope this is of some use,
cheers,
Pierre

 

[Viking Bob]

Interesting one Bob - been through my references and apart from a couple of contemporary prints which almost show the back (and not much detail) best I've found is this modern reproduction. I'll take a look at the Rousellot plate in a moment or two to see if that helps any
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Hi Bob,

Here is more info if you still need it.

Joel

Two views of the real thing, the 1806 infantry shako. Photos published in Tradition Magazine No 224 July/August 2006. Hope this is of some use,
cheers,
Pierre
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Thank you all very much. I also had searched the repro market. I had been looking for originals but drew a blank.
Thank you again.
Regards

 

[Mirofsoft]

If you want to buy repro, have a look here
http://fr.empirecostume.com/coiffes-militaires-empire-shakos-c204.htm

 

[Viking Bob]

If you want to buy repro, have a look here
http://fr.empirecostume.com/coiffes-militaires-empire-shakos-c204.htm

I'm thinking, how many figures I can get for one repro Shako.

I have viewed this website before, very good reproductions.