Original U.S. Civil War Era New York State Officer Chapeau-Bras Collapsible Bicorn by Baker and McKenney MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly These Pro-NSDAP Cossacks became known

These Pro-NSDAP Cossacks became known as the "DON COSSACKS"

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Clearly for Military use this sidearm has been fitted with a heavy sheet iron guard protecting the hand from two directions

The only marking on it is a makers mark on the breech end of the barrel

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Original U.S. Civil War Era New York State Officer Chapeau-Bras Collapsible Bicorn by Baker and McKenney MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly These Pro-NSDAP Cossacks became knownOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a fantastic piece of history that dates back to the Civil War era. 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, and later in the United States Army by General and Staff Officers. These caps were intended as a Dress Hat, and not too many survived the ages due