Rare French 2nd Empire Chasseur Officers Shako ( Pre 1860).

A rare French 2nd Empire officers shako in original & unrestored condition, the body is constructed from pressed card with a wool felt covering, the peak is made of pressed leather (small split to side edge) along with a leather top crown, detachable pom pom. An officer rank gold braid top band, tin plate silver washed shako plate with pressed tin tricolour cockade, metal gilt finished chinstraps , gilt bosses (Chasseur French horn within circlet). The small leather securing chinstrap is now dry and fragile, original 7 tongue leather liner. Please study photographs in regards to condition, additional photos will be supplied on request. A rare and seldom seen piece of military headwear, great display item.