Original U.S. 19th Century Naval Commander Fore-and-Aft Hat with Epaulettes in Tin U.S. Civil War In fact the basic contour

In fact the basic contour of the V-42 closely resembled that of the famous Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife

As Commissary General

The liner itself is in good condition

The crossguard has an open winged eagle which looks to the viewer's left

Nice aluminum construction box buckle with a pebbled background

Original U.S. 19th Century Naval Commander Fore-and-Aft Hat with Epaulettes in Tin U.S. Civil War In fact the basic contourOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. Dating from as early as 1868 to as late as 1900 this is a French made high quality black sealskin fore and aft hat, or cocked hat, with gold wire tassels. The black satin lining is in excellent condition and bears the gold lettering: Expositions Universelles Quatre Premiers Prix 1851 1855 1862 1867 PARIS Which translates to: Worlds Fair of 1867 Four First Prizes Paris The gilt wire French made Epaulettes are