Original U.S. Civil War Imported French Second Empire Model 1860 Leather Shako - Original Period Applied Insignia ZB 26-ZB 30 probably at sea

probably at sea

Case measures approximately 11" x 10 1/2" x 10 "

adopted on January 21

To the front of both thighs are pleated patch pockets with scalloped flaps

There is however oxidation as well

Original U.S. Civil War Imported French Second Empire Model 1860 Leather Shako - Original Period Applied Insignia ZB 26-ZB 30 probably at seaOriginal 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