Original French Model 1931 Republican Guard Chief Warrant Officer Shako Kepi with Maker Marking Category_Martini-Henry Parts except where demarcation lines were

except where demarcation lines were agreed with Britain's principal Allies (the Soviet Union and the United States)

The stylized R indicates use by a reserve regiment

The chinstrap is missing

This comes out of the woodwork and is ready to display

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

Original French Model 1931 Republican Guard Chief Warrant Officer Shako Kepi with Maker Marking Category_Martini-Henry Parts except where demarcation lines wereOriginal 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)