Original French 2nd Empire Artillery Regiment Officer’s Shako with Plume - Circa 1845 MG 34 Feed Assembly The grenade is composed of

The grenade is composed of three separate pieces that were stored in different crates until use: the warhead and optional sleeve

The frog is an early pattern type

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it is worth noting that the signature on the painting was added post-war

all WWI German leather equipment was issued in a mid brown colour

Original French 2nd Empire Artillery Regiment Officer’s Shako with Plume - Circa 1845 MG 34 Feed Assembly The grenade is composed ofOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an exceptional example of a French 2nd Empire Officers Shako complete with the plume and liner! The shako was originally worn by an officer of the Artillery, and there is a museum tag inside dating the shako to 1850. There is a name on the interior, a great research project. The shako is in excellent condition for its age. The shako is constructed of a Beaver Pelt covered pasteboard body, with leather visor