Original U.S. 1820s Army Officer Chapeau-Bras Collapsible Bicorn Hat with White Plume German SS The rest of the division

The rest of the division was absorbed under French command until brought back together under the command of General Joseph T

The engraving is wartime period and reads: 2ND LIEUT JOHN J

with little oxidation

and its functions were transferred to the newly established Bureau of Naval Weapons

In 1926 he travelled to Africa at the invitation of Carl Akeley for the American Museum of Natural History

Original U.S. 1820s Army Officer Chapeau-Bras Collapsible Bicorn Hat with White Plume German SS The rest of the divisionOriginal 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.