Original U.S. War of 1812 New York Militia Officer Chapeau-Bras Collapsible Bicorn With Partial Box Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns under the grip

under the grip

Army 79th Division (Cross of Lorraine) Patch

The helmet shell retains the original liner rivets

these were designed to hold 10 flares inside for emergency use inside of crewed aircraft such as bombers

Original U.S. War of 1812 New York Militia Officer Chapeau-Bras Collapsible Bicorn With Partial Box Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns under the gripOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a fantastic piece of history that dates back to the War of 1812. 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, and later in the United States Army by General and Staff Officers. This is a scarce War of 1812 era officer's bicorne hat or chapeau bras. It is