What is Shako?

Shako is a high military hat made of felt or fabric and shaped as a cylinder, which is often decorated with a metal badge or plate at the front, braids and pompom or feathers at the top. This style of the hat sometimes narrows at the top to create a cone and, besides soldiers and military commanders, can wear a drum and marching bands.

The term Shako is considered a Hungarian origin and the hat was first worn as part of the Hussar uniform or a light cavalry than received by many other armies, including France, Spain, Britain, Britain, Belgium, Mexico, Mexico, Portugal, Portugal, Japan, among others. Already Napoleonic Wars at the end of the 18th and early 19th century. The hussars were cavalry who drove agile horses and wore colorful uniforms, which included a short jacket with gold braids called Dolman, Color Pants, High Eomery Shoes and Shako. Although this style of head was aesthetically impressive, it turned out to be impractical during the battle because it effectively protected the wearer from the elements notbo combing injuries. As a result, Shako eventually became part of the show rather than a battle dress.

In addition to hussars, grenades or soldiers selected and trained to throw grenades, Shakos also worn. Grenadiers were organized in special societies until the mid -17th century, and since accidental injuries and death were common, these soldiers required some courage. As a result of the increased risk, Grenadier was given special privileges, higher salary and wearing an elegant battle uniform that included Shako.

Every army was wearing its own Shako version with a unique height, trim and color. The Spanish army accepted a very low style called "ROS", which was lower than at the front and made with black skin and gray. Shakos of the Russian Imperial Guard was very high and more sophisticated with golden decorations, braids and often long feathers or a large pomp at the top. The colors of the decoration distinguished different withPolečnosti.

In Europe, in the United States, various Latin American nations, India and Russia, Shako still wears specific regiments, military cadets and army in a ceremonial uniform. Some universities, secondary schools and the National Police Academy in the Philippines also accepted Shako for festive opportunities. American civilian drum choirs and marching bands, such as the Irish Irish Guard of the University of Notre Dame, can also wear sophisticated Shakos during shows and other exhibitions.