Original French 2nd Empire Artillery Regiment Officer’s Shako with Plume - Circa 1845 MG 34 Feed Assembly it is worth noting that

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

for the 76th (2nd Hanseatic)(Hamburg) Infantry Regiment

and it does not have the fancy ornamentation often seen on earlier examples

In some countries

Original French 2nd Empire Artillery Regiment Officer’s Shako with Plume - Circa 1845 MG 34 Feed Assembly it is worth noting thatOriginal 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