Original U.S. Civil War Imported French Second Empire Model 1860 Leather Shako - Original Period Applied Insignia VHS This resulted in a new

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

This order lasted almost until 1900

This bayonet was recently acquired from a top European bayonet collector

it was marked for destruction

The production date of 1944 and individual MG contract delivery number

Original U.S. Civil War Imported French Second Empire Model 1860 Leather Shako - Original Period Applied Insignia VHS This resulted in a newOriginal 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