Original French Second Empire Model 1855 Enlisted Felt and Leather Shako Untouched Antique Guns a Can Opener

a Can Opener

following a long period of research and writing

Attack Squadron FIVE TWO (VA-52) has had a long and distinguished history as an integral part of Naval Aviation

Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor bringing America into World War II

Fusils such as these were commercially made and would have been officer's private purchase weapons

Original French Second Empire Model 1855 Enlisted Felt and Leather Shako Untouched Antique Guns a Can OpenerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a French Second Empire Model 1855 military shako. The body is constructed almost entirely of blue wool covered stock, trimmed in black leather, and this is definitely for an enlisted soldier, and not an officer. The exterior is blue with black leather trim. The front of the helmet has a French Crowned Imperial Eagle plate over the correct Tri Color Cockade. The Original plume pom pom is