Albert shako
Shako worn in the British Army from 1844 to 1855
The Albert shako is a shako that was worn in the British Army between 1844 and 1855. It was developed from the Albert hat proposed by Albert, Prince Consort, in 1843 as a replacement for the bell-top shako then in use. The Albert hat is 7+1⁄10 inches (18 cm) tall, 7⁄10 inch (1.8 cm) taller than the bell-top shako, and has a brim all around rather than just a peak to provide better protection from the sun. The hat includes innovative ventilation features.