Original U.S. WWII General George Brett Army Officer Visor Cap Empire Edged Weapons It closely resembles older Sharps

It closely resembles older Sharps Rifle but has firing mechanism uses a hammerless striker rather than a hammer and firing pin like the old Sharps Rifle

The heat lot stamp in this helmet is mostly covered in paint

It was first introduced in battle during the French "Chemin des Dames" offensive in April 1917 where it contributed to the very high casualty count among the French assailants

• Presidential Unit Citation

with an SS style national eagle with outstretched wings

Original U.S. WWII General George Brett Army Officer Visor Cap Empire Edged Weapons It closely resembles older SharpsOriginal Item: One of a kind. Recently acquired from a highly respected private collection, this WWII Officer Visor Cap is named to General George Howard Brett. Beyond originating from a respected collection which contained multiple named items with provenance, there is no provenance or paperwork offered with this hat. Based on the origin, quality, markings and other factors we believe this hat to be genuine. George Howard Brett (7 February 1886 2