Original French Grenadier Officer Pattern 1818 Shako Helmet- Dated 1834 U.S. Edged Weapons these are an extremely rare

these are an extremely rare commando item from WWII

This bayonet was also used extensively with the 8mm M1888 Commission Rifle

now we know why

just one small carton of fewer than 20 examples found in the IMA warehouse

Original French Grenadier Officer Pattern 1818 Shako Helmet- Dated 1834 U.S. Edged Weapons these are an extremely rareOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original French Grenadier officer's shako from the Louis Philippe reign of 1830 1848. This is actually the Pattern 1818, the helmet plate displaying the Gallic Cockerel on a trophy of background of flag banners in front of the red, white and blue cockade surmounted by a black Pom Pom to top. The color of the Pom Pom denoted the actual unit. Typical embroidered gold band around helmet top and quality