France - Army/Infantry - Hat - Officer’s bicorne - 1900-1910
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This original French infantry officer’s bicorne, dating from 1900–1910, is made of wool, metal and textile and features a gold braid, a tricolour cockade and a cream-coloured ostrich-feather plume.
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Rare and authentic full-dress officer’s bicorne, adorned with its original historical insignia. A magnificent collector’s piece in superb condition.
• Major historical feature: The gold braid, made of twisted bullion wire, is secured at the lower section by its period officer’s uniform button in gilt brass, flat in shape and stamped with the crowned Imperial Eagle above thunderbolts.
• Main material: Thick black wool felt, still in excellent condition, rigid and holding its shape beautifully.
• Edging & braid: Wide, textured gold braid elegantly outlining the brim of the hat.
• Cockade: Pleated tricolour cockade positioned beneath the twisted braid.
• Plume: Exceptional, voluminous plume of genuine cream/beige ostrich feathers, sewn along the inner crown. The feathers have retained excellent density and majestic volume.
• Interior: Original pleated black satin lining. Perimeter sweatband in supple black leather, firmly stitched. The whole remains clean and sound, with no major tears.
Condition:
• Exterior: Very good overall condition. The felt is a rich black; the gilt finish on the Eagle button remains bright, with a superb period patina. Original, antique-made flat button, finely crafted and securely attached.
• Interior: Clean and sound, with normal wear to the leather consistent with the object’s age; no modern restoration.
Rare and authentic full-dress officer’s bicorne, adorned with its original historical insignia. A magnificent collector’s piece in superb condition.
• Major historical feature: The gold braid, made of twisted bullion wire, is secured at the lower section by its period officer’s uniform button in gilt brass, flat in shape and stamped with the crowned Imperial Eagle above thunderbolts.
• Main material: Thick black wool felt, still in excellent condition, rigid and holding its shape beautifully.
• Edging & braid: Wide, textured gold braid elegantly outlining the brim of the hat.
• Cockade: Pleated tricolour cockade positioned beneath the twisted braid.
• Plume: Exceptional, voluminous plume of genuine cream/beige ostrich feathers, sewn along the inner crown. The feathers have retained excellent density and majestic volume.
• Interior: Original pleated black satin lining. Perimeter sweatband in supple black leather, firmly stitched. The whole remains clean and sound, with no major tears.
Condition:
• Exterior: Very good overall condition. The felt is a rich black; the gilt finish on the Eagle button remains bright, with a superb period patina. Original, antique-made flat button, finely crafted and securely attached.
• Interior: Clean and sound, with normal wear to the leather consistent with the object’s age; no modern restoration.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Brand
3.1 Phillip Lim
Material
Metal, Textile, Wool
Country of origin
France
Hat size
One size
Condition
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Military Context
Yes
Army unit
Army/Infantry
Estimated period
1900-1910
Object title
Officer’s bicorne
Authenticity
Original/official
Height
28 cm
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
Width
50 cm
Depth
20 cm
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