FRENCH 2ND EMPIRE ARTILLERY OFFICERS SHAKO HELMET

This is an exceptional example of a French 2nd Empire Officer’s Shako complete with the plume and liner! The shako was originally worn by an officer of the Artillery. The shako is in excellent condition for its age. The shako is constructed of a wool covered leather body, with leather visor and crown. Around the crown is a red band for artillery. The front still bears the crossed cannons and flaming bomb for Artillery, with a red white and blue cockade under an Artillery button within red cording. The original red Pom Pom is in great condition. The original lining on the interior is in great shape with all the leather tongues. Excellent. Roughly a size 7