Original French Model 1931 Republican Guard Chief Warrant Officer Shako Kepi with Maker Marking Category_Martini-Henry Parts The liner is original as

The liner is original as is the waistband

and does not have any external markings on it except for a small letter "o" on the bottom of the blade before the edge

This comes out of the woodwork and is ready to display

The earliest of those weapons were small hand held cannons on long shafts followed by fixed Rampart Guns used to repel invaders from the city or castle walls

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

Original French Model 1931 Republican Guard Chief Warrant Officer Shako Kepi with Maker Marking Category_Martini-Henry Parts The liner is original asOriginal 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)