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* The {{w|Shako}} was a common part of regimental uniforms from the late 18th century, peaking in popularity during the Napoleonic Wars. Many European regiments still wore Shakos as part of their uniforms during the early stages of World War I, until the need for more protective headwear was needed. It is still worn as part of certain parade uniforms and marching bands. | * The {{w|Shako}} was a common part of regimental uniforms from the late 18th century, peaking in popularity during the Napoleonic Wars. Many European regiments still wore Shakos as part of their uniforms during the early stages of World War I, until the need for more protective headwear was needed. It is still worn as part of certain parade uniforms and marching bands. | ||
* The Shako resembles a stereotypical "{{w|Toy Soldier}}" hat. | * The Shako resembles a stereotypical "{{w|Toy Soldier}}" hat. | ||
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Revision as of 04:52, 24 October 2010
| “ | Down and give me twenty!
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— The Soldier
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The Stout Shako is a headwear item for the Soldier. It appears as a tall team-coloured shako], with a shiny black visor and three gold badges connected by straps.
Painted Variants
Main article: Paint Can
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| An Extraordinary Abundance of Tinge | Color No. 216-190-216 | Peculiarly Drab Tincture | Aged Moustache Grey |
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| A Distinctive Lack of Hue | After Eight | Radigan Conagher Brown | Ye Olde Rustic Colour |
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| Muskelmannbraun | Mann Co. Orange | Australium Gold | The Color of a Gentlemann's Business Pants |
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| Dark Salmon Injustice | Pink as Hell | A Deep Commitment to Purple | Noble Hatter's Violet |
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| A Color Similar to Slate | Zepheniah's Greed | Drably Olive | Indubitably Green |
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| The Bitter Taste of Defeat and Lime | A Mann's Mint | ||
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| Waterlogged Lab Coat (RED) | Waterlogged Lab Coat (BLU) | Balaclavas Are Forever (RED) | Balaclavas Are Forever (BLU) |
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| Team Spirit (RED) | Team Spirit (BLU) | Operator's Overalls (RED) | Operator's Overalls (BLU) |
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| The Value of Teamwork (RED) | The Value of Teamwork (BLU) | An Air of Debonair (RED) | An Air of Debonair (BLU) |
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| Cream Spirit (RED) | Cream Spirit (BLU) | Unpainted (RED) | Unpainted (BLU) |
Trivia
- The in game description calls the shako "The grand achievement of Victorian military fashion." This is somewhat inaccurate as Shakos were generally more popular during the Georgian era.
- The Template:W was a common part of regimental uniforms from the late 18th century, peaking in popularity during the Napoleonic Wars. Many European regiments still wore Shakos as part of their uniforms during the early stages of World War I, until the need for more protective headwear was needed. It is still worn as part of certain parade uniforms and marching bands.
- The Shako resembles a stereotypical "Template:W" hat.
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