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The '''Stout Shako''' is a [[hats|headwear]] item for the [[Soldier]] that was worn by the Victorian Era British military. It appears as a team-coloured tall cylindrical hat, with a shiny black visor and three gold badges connected by straps.
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The '''Stout Shako''' is a [[hats|headwear]] item for the [[Soldier]]. It appears as a tall team-coloured cylindrical hat, with a shiny black visor and three gold badges connected by straps.
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
* This hat is the second one hailing from the Victorian era of the United Kingdom, the first being the [[Vintage Merryweather]].
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* The shako was a common part of regimental uniforms from the late 18th century, and is still worn as part of certain parade uniforms and marching bands. It resembles a stereotypical "toy soldier" hat.
* It was common for these styles of hats to be worn by various armies, mostly by higher-ranked military personnel.
 
* The hat also vaguely resembles a trombonist helmet.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 23:54, 1 October 2010

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Down and give me twenty!
The Soldier

The Stout Shako is a headwear item for the Soldier. It appears as a tall team-coloured cylindrical hat, with a shiny black visor and three gold badges connected by straps.

Trivia

  • The shako was a common part of regimental uniforms from the late 18th century, and is still worn as part of certain parade uniforms and marching bands. It resembles a stereotypical "toy soldier" hat.