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

began firing at both the attached ships indiscriminately

There is however oxidation as well

This is a very nice Original British World War Two Small Union Jack Flag

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