Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A French Second Empire 5th Infantry Officer’s Shako.
A scarce example c.1860, the black leather body with silver lace, black and red pompom with Tricolour cockade, the frontal plate gilt Imperial Eagle resting on arrows, ball with ‘5’, ornate chin scales with star bosses, complete with red silk lining, very good condition £400-£500