A dark melton shako with ornate lace with thistle design, plaited cords that are suspended from thistle shaped badges with hoooks, a five pointed star suspended on a coiled cord design (that has pulled away), and a large bugle badge. Original black hackle is in place. The fluted base from the hackle is loose. The interior has a portion of its lining in place that is named to "Hawkes & Co. London, Swords & Acutement Makers". The original chin strap is also in place, as well as the leather sweatband. The shako is approximately a size 55.