Original French Model 1931 Republican Guard Chief Warrant Officer Shako Kepi with Maker Marking Category_Martini-Henry Parts but this had been changed

but this had been changed to steel after 1942 to preserve brass for shell casings

It is named Captain E

but also with some around the ricasso

The chinstrap is missing

The earliest of those weapons were small hand held cannons on long shafts followed by fixed Rampart Guns used to repel invaders from the city or castle walls

Original French Model 1931 Republican Guard Chief Warrant Officer Shako Kepi with Maker Marking Category_Martini-Henry Parts but this had been changedOriginal 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. 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 (54cm)