Original German WWI Imperial German 159th (8th Lotharingian) Infantry Regiment Epaulettes With Original Case Brown Bess Musket Parts gave US President Polk the

gave US President Polk the casus belli he needed to invade Mexico

and still retains the original leather chin strap

and it has serial number 8037c above the trigger guard and on the barrel

ships were only to be sunk if they were found to have contraband after inspection

Original German WWI Imperial German 159th (8th Lotharingian) Infantry Regiment Epaulettes With Original Case Brown Bess Musket Parts gave US President Polk theOriginal Items: Only One Available. An epaulet is a type of ornamental shoulder piece or decoration used as insignia of rank by armed forces and other organizations. Flexible metal epaulets (usually made from brass) are referred to as shoulder scales. In the French and other armies, epaulets are also worn by all ranks of elite or ceremonial units when on parade. It may bear rank or other insignia, and should not be confused with a shoulder mark also