Original French Model 1931 Republican Guard Chief Warrant Officer Shako Kepi with Plume and Feather by J. Barrau Price_$-030 - $50 Discontinued but available military or

Discontinued but available military or equivalent batteries:BA-3386/U alkaline nonrechargeableBB-586/U NiCad and BB-LA6 SLA rechargeable

but unfortunately due to the script in which it was written

It was first introduced in battle during the French "Chemin des Dames" offensive in April 1917 where it contributed to the very high casualty count among the French assailants

The bolt is marked with a slightly later Circled Hammer

This very USN WWII uniform jumper is featured on page 131 in the book Sailors in Forest Green

Original French Model 1931 Republican Guard Chief Warrant Officer Shako Kepi with Plume and Feather by J. Barrau Price_$-030 - $50 Discontinued but available military orOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original Model 1931 Republican Guard Chief Warrant Officer Shako. Offered in excellent condition with correct helmet plate Complete with liner and chinstrap with maker stamp in dome, red feather and white plume. The Republican Guard has the duty of protecting the Presidency of the Republic. A great looking shako for your collection and very difficult to find in the USA. Size is approximately US 6 3 4