Sous-Prefect's kepi, Second Empire. 32335
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UNDER-PREFECT'S KEPI, Second Empire. 32335
Entirely made of dark navy blue almost black cloth, with braids and soutache cords in flat silver thread. Band 3.5 cm high embroidered with a design of oak and olive branches with fruits, embroidered with silver thread, spangles, and sequins. Top knot decorated with a Hungarian bow in silver braid. Visor in square black patent leather, underside in green waxed calf leather, black patent leather welt sewn on the outer edge. False chinstrap in silver trimmings with two silver-plated brass bell buttons. Inner cap made of golden brown waxed calf band, lining in pink silk.
France.
Second Empire.
Good condition.
NOTE: This headdress is reproduced in Frédéric COUNE's work "Képi, une coiffure française" Volume 1 - 1830-1839, page 14.
Entirely made of dark navy blue almost black cloth, with braids and soutache cords in flat silver thread. Band 3.5 cm high embroidered with a design of oak and olive branches with fruits, embroidered with silver thread, spangles, and sequins. Top knot decorated with a Hungarian bow in silver braid. Visor in square black patent leather, underside in green waxed calf leather, black patent leather welt sewn on the outer edge. False chinstrap in silver trimmings with two silver-plated brass bell buttons. Inner cap made of golden brown waxed calf band, lining in pink silk.
France.
Second Empire.
Good condition.
NOTE: This headdress is reproduced in Frédéric COUNE's work "Képi, une coiffure française" Volume 1 - 1830-1839, page 14.
Reference :
32335
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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).