Original U.S. Civil War Imported French Second Empire Model 1860 Leather Shako - Original Period Applied Insignia Category_Martini-Henry Accessories Cuffs are complete with their

Cuffs are complete with their wool faces and decorative gilt wire tress

A pink band around the middle indicates an Ammonal or Alumatol filling

The aluminum bullion has oxidized due to age and wear

The revolver is in very good working condition and has a nice bright finish

CLAPHAM COMMON

Original U.S. Civil War Imported French Second Empire Model 1860 Leather Shako - Original Period Applied Insignia Category_Martini-Henry Accessories Cuffs are complete with theirOriginal 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