Original Mexican-American War Era Mexican Officer’s Shoulder Boards by F. Sibuet - French Imported - Subteniente Brown Bess Musket Parts The brass butt plate on

The brass butt plate on this example is what really makes it interesting

Original Item: In actual fact

Modello 38

The bayonet is quite standard except for the grip

This was one of the first produced in 1888

Original Mexican-American War Era Mexican Officer’s Shoulder Boards by F. Sibuet - French Imported - Subteniente Brown Bess Musket Parts The brass butt plate onOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a gorgeous set of Mexican officer shoulder boards dating to the Mexican American War era. They indicate the rank of Subteniente or 2nd Lieutenant. They both bear Mexican Army buttons depicting an eagle with a snake in its mouth over RM for Republica Mexicana. This is a very scarce model of button, as most from this period had Republica Mexicana written out instead of RM. The shoulder boards have lovely silver