Original U.S. 1820s Army Officer Chapeau-Bras Collapsible Bicorn Hat with White Plume Spanish Militaria and this would make an

and this would make an excellent display piece over any fireplace

Manufacture: 1864

and is serial numbered 86

Looking at the pictures

with a great looking stock and polished bright steel metalwork

Original U.S. 1820s Army Officer Chapeau-Bras Collapsible Bicorn Hat with White Plume Spanish Militaria and this would make anOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a fantastic piece of history that dates back to the early years of the United States Army! A Chapeau Bras, which translates literally to hat arm, is a bicorne hat that is designed to be compressed and carried under the arm, formerly worn on dress occasions by men in the 18th Century. Worn by all line and staff officers of the army, this type chapeau was worn at a slight angle or 'sideways' atop the head.