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i want to know more details about the shako in westpoint and plumes .. history of that .. differents transformations of that shako with plumes .. is there any legende behinde that .. what kind of blume is used (the name of bird)..
i am wriiting an article on shako used by cadets in westpoint and in saint cyr college in france from where i was graduated several years ago
Lt col : bader
It's good to hear from you, Lt Col Bader. I apologize for the delayed response as I have been traveling.
The general background on the shako can be found at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shako
During my cadet years (1966-1970) we called them Full Dress Hats, or "tar buckets." Cadet Officers wear an eagle feather plume mounted at the top front of the hat.
I can't seem to find much more online at the moment (I'm traveling, again!). If you send me your contact information I can probably connect you with someone who has more information for you.
Best Regards,
Bill Taylor
billt@virtualwp.org
Gambrills, MD
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I am a 1970 Graduate of West Point. I served six years on active duty and another 8 years in the active reserve. I have been actively involved as a Field Admissions Representative for over 15 years and have participated on my Congressman's Academy Selection Panel for over 20 years. I am actively involved in West Point Alumni affairs, serving in roles both with the West Point Association of Graduates and the local alumni chapter in Annapolis, MD. I also have two sons who graduated from West Point in 1995 and 2001. Both are veterans of the Iraq war and continue to serve on Active Duty in the Army.
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