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French Officers Bicorne Hat

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,200.00 USD
French Officers Bicorne Hat
Early 19th Century, believe 1st Empire, possibly 2nd, French Officer black beaver pelt Bicorne cocked hat manufactured by Delbarre of Paris, bullion embroidered ribbon, and tricolor French National cockade. The brass button has the Imperial Eagle, and the inscription "ENRECt ET DOMAINES". Inside on the ivory silk interior is embossed with maker information,black leather sweatband. Silk lining is poor, coming apart, with tears, losses. You can still read most of the makers information. Adopted 1790.