Original U.S. 1820s Army Officer Chapeau-Bras Collapsible Bicorn Hat with White Plume German Gun Magazines Our Liberator was in formation

Our Liberator was in formation position with the 752nd squadron flying in the lower slot

As it is spring loaded it did not interfere with the concealability of the pistol

regardless

Early in the morning of November 13

and a few tiny areas of wood filler

Original U.S. 1820s Army Officer Chapeau-Bras Collapsible Bicorn Hat with White Plume German Gun Magazines Our Liberator was in formationOriginal 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.