Featured in this lot is this U.S. 5th Maryland Regiment Shako circa 1890s-1900s. The hat, worn by the 5th Maryland National Guard in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, is made of fiber material and features a black felt-covered shell, a patent leather visor, and a brass visor rim. Features leather trim and a top with an authentic felt plume. A black leather chin strap wraps around the rear, while a brass scale chinstrap hangs in front. A big brass helmet plate with the 175th Infantry logo "DECUS ET PRAESIDIUM" sits on the front, along with the number "5" over the date of organization, which was 1867. The leather liner with fabric extension is present, as is the cinching string. This is a wonderful example of the 5th Maryland National Guard Shako with ties to its Civil War Confederacy Heritage. The "5th Maryland" designation is the officially recognized traditional designation of the 175th Infantry Regiment, Maryland Army National Guard. This entry refers to the rural 5th Maryland, whose lineage is separate and distinct from the Baltimore 5th Maryland perpetuated by the 175th Infantry Regiment. The shako shows good condition overall with slight wear present from its age and use over the years, but no major signs of damage are noted. It measures 10" L x 7 3/8" W x 12 3/8" H and weighs 14 ounces.