Rare French 2nd Empire Enlisted Mans Shako ( Pre 1860)

A rare French 2nd Empire enlisted mans shako in original & unrestored condition, the body is made from pressed card with a wool felt covering, pressed leather peak (one split to side edge) and a leather top crown ( some light damage/ surface cracks).
A pressed brass enlisted mans shako plate , the pressed tin plate cockade now missing, metal gilt washed chinstraps with small leather strap ( now dry ), gilt finished side bosses with star within circlet.
Red woven cloth banding to top rim and a green pom pom.
Please study photographs in regard to condition, additional photos will be supplied on request.
A rare item and great display piece.

Code: 50409