Original U.S. 1820s Army Officer Chapeau-Bras Collapsible Bicorn Hat with White Plume German SS This particular set was made

This particular set was made in 1828 and 1833

with some of the original crossgrain

and is a very attractive SUGUHA (straight) shape

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 This particular set was madeOriginal 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.