CAPTAIN'S KEPI OF THE MARINE INFANTRY, Second Empire. 32340
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CAPTAIN'S KEPI OF MARINE INFANTRY, Second Empire. 32340
Entirely in almost black dark blue wool, band embroidered in threads and golden cannetille with a fouled anchor of the navy, braids and soutache in golden cords, top adorned with a Hungarian knot composed of a silver-gilt braid. Jugulars in silver-gilt braids held by two gilt half-spherical buttons stamped with a crowned anchor of the navy. Square-shaped visor in black waxed leather lined with green goatskin, edged with a black varnished leather welt sewn over the outer edge. Inner lining composed of a band in gilded brown waxed morocco on its upper part and a crimson silk lining, crown lined with black waxed canvas gilt with "PRÉVEL / 8. R. de Richelieu. 8 / PARIS" at the front.
France.
Second Empire.
Fair condition, oxidized embroideries and braids with faded gilding, lower part of band detached at the front without damage, inner lining worn with some tears and soiling.
NOTE:
This kepi was featured in the book by Frédéric COUNE "Képi, une coiffure française," Volume I - 1830-1939, page 20.
Entirely in almost black dark blue wool, band embroidered in threads and golden cannetille with a fouled anchor of the navy, braids and soutache in golden cords, top adorned with a Hungarian knot composed of a silver-gilt braid. Jugulars in silver-gilt braids held by two gilt half-spherical buttons stamped with a crowned anchor of the navy. Square-shaped visor in black waxed leather lined with green goatskin, edged with a black varnished leather welt sewn over the outer edge. Inner lining composed of a band in gilded brown waxed morocco on its upper part and a crimson silk lining, crown lined with black waxed canvas gilt with "PRÉVEL / 8. R. de Richelieu. 8 / PARIS" at the front.
France.
Second Empire.
Fair condition, oxidized embroideries and braids with faded gilding, lower part of band detached at the front without damage, inner lining worn with some tears and soiling.
NOTE:
This kepi was featured in the book by Frédéric COUNE "Képi, une coiffure française," Volume I - 1830-1939, page 20.
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32340
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An authenticity certificate of the item including the description published on the site, the period, the sale price, accompanied by one or more color photographs is automatically provided for any item priced over 130 euros. Below this price, each certificate is charged 5 euros.
Only items sold by me are subject to an authenticity certificate, I do not provide any expert reports for items sold by third parties (colleagues or collectors).