Original French Third Republic Model 1872 Artillery Shako with Pomme & Museum Tag Category_MG 42 Accessories Surprised French infantrymen raced to

Surprised French infantrymen raced to the scene of the crash

the addition of a swivel and oiler was approved

The language there is more of a blend of Dutch and German

with the original blued finish faded to a grayish patina

It did not undertake offensive actions

Original French Third Republic Model 1872 Artillery Shako with Pomme & Museum Tag Category_MG 42 Accessories Surprised French infantrymen raced toOriginal Item: Only One Available. A nice example of a French Third Republic military shako, circa 1880. The cardboard body displays a thin covering of black wool, with a yellow worsted wool band at the top, and a black painted rigid top. There is a black thin leather strap around the base, black pressed oil cloth visor and original brass flaming bomb crossed cannon plate with cockade to the front of the shako. The original woolen Plume (or Pomme)