France, Second Republic (1848-1852). - Lot 96

France, Second Republic (1848-1852). Shako model 1848 for a grenadier officer of the Garde Nationale. Conical cardboard shaft covered with black taupe felt, black patent leather cap and braid with silver lizard trim, black velvet bourdalou at the base of the shaft. Flat black patent leather visor, green waxed underside. Model 1837 cockerel plate in silver-plated copper, the globe embossed with a flaming grenade. Tricolor scalloped metal cockade. Silver-plated copper, embossed scale chinstraps with rosettes, each embossed with a flaming grenade. The inner headpiece features a wide black patent leather band. Fitted with a double scarlet wool pompom. Worn. (Wear and minor wear, the cardboard shaft has been replaced and restored. Fairly good condition).