France, Second Republic (1848-1852). - Lot 95

France, Second Republic (1848-1852). Shako model 1848 for an officer of the 2nd Legion of the National Guard. Conical cardboard shaft covered with black taupe felt, black patent leather cap and braid with silver lézarde trimmings, black velvet bourdalou at the base of the shaft. Flat black patent leather visor, green waxed underside. Cockerel plaque on a background of silver-plated copper flags, the globe cut out with the number "2". Scalloped tricolor metal cockade. Stamped silvered copper scale chinstraps, patterned, with rosettes each stamped with a flaming grenade. Black leather inner cap with seven wolf's teeth. It is fitted with a scarlet wool pompom. Worn. (Wear and minor wear, good condition).