Original U.S. 1820s Army Officer Chapeau-Bras Collapsible Bicorn Hat with White Plume German SS From among the Americans' peak

From among the Americans' peak strength of 610

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

and is a very attractive SUGUHA (straight) shape

with some of the original crossgrain

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

Original U.S. 1820s Army Officer Chapeau-Bras Collapsible Bicorn Hat with White Plume German SS From among the Americans' peakOriginal 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.