Original 19th to Early 20th Century Belgian Infantry Shako Antique Winchesters The Mortar appears to have

The Mortar appears to have been repainted several times over the years

It has a back that folds open to stand the watch on a flat surface

and is intact

The Victoria Cross (VC) was awarded 628 times to 627 recipients for action in the First World War (1914–1918)

Original 19th to Early 20th Century Belgian Infantry Shako Antique Winchesters The Mortar appears to haveOriginal Item: Only One Available. A shako is a tall, cylindrical military cap, usually with a visor, and sometimes tapered at the top. It is usually adorned with an ornamental plate or badge on the front, metallic or otherwise; and often has a feather, plume or pompom attached at the top. This example does not have a plume or anything, but does have the leather pocket present behind the red and black cockade. In 1914, the shako was still being worn