FRENCH ENLISTEDMAN’S BLACK FELT BICORN-TYPE CHAPEAU.

FRENCH ENLISTEDMAN’S BLACK FELT BICORN-TYPE CHAPEAU. A standard French army infantry dress hat of the style dating to the period 1850-70. A black felt hat with the front and back brim tipped up and formed around the body of the crown. The hat is decorated by a red, silver and blue silk cockade with white feather pom-pom. The interior is lined with unmarked dark green polished cotton and has a 2.5″ high thin leather sweat band. CONDITION: The hat shows medium wear with staining to the sweat band and interior lining. The felt is strong but has minor cracks and light chipping at the edge of the brim. The crown is a bit weak. 4-46111 (700-900)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2002

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1682	$0.00	FRENCH ENLISTEDMAN’S BLACK FELT BICORN-TYPE CHAPEAU. A standard French army infantry dress hat of the style dating to the period 1850-70. A black felt hat with the front and back brim tipped up and formed around the body of the crown. The hat is decorated by a red, silver and blue silk cockade with white feather pom-pom. The interior is lined with unmarked dark green polished cotton and has a 2.5″ high thin leather sweat band. CONDITION: The hat shows medium wear with staining to the sweat band and interior lining. The felt is strong but has minor cracks and light chipping at the edge of the brim. The crown is a bit weak. 4-46111 (700-900) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2002 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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