Original U.S. Civil War Imported French Second Empire Model 1860 Leather Shako - Original Period Applied Insignia VHS or with the points of

or with the points of the hips very prominent

This resulted in a new version of the propaganda message being made

He produced them in both

it was marked for destruction

A great chance to pick up a rare Belgian parade helmet

Original U.S. Civil War Imported French Second Empire Model 1860 Leather Shako - Original Period Applied Insignia VHS or with the points ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a French Second Empire leather shako imported by the Union during the American Civil War. The Second French Empire remained officially neutral throughout the American Civil War and never recognized the Confederate States of America. The United States warned that recognition would mean war. France was reluctant to act without British collaboration, and the British government rejected