France, Second Republic (1848-1852). - Lot 99

France, Second Republic (1848-1852). Shako model 1848 National Guard troop. Conical cardboard shaft covered with black taupe felt, black patent leather cap and flat scarlet braid woven into a cul-de-de-sac, black patent leather bourdalou at the base of the shaft. Flat black patent leather visor, green underside. Plaque with rooster on brass flag background, originally silver-plated (remains). Scalloped tricolor metal cockade. Stamped silver-plated copper scale chinstraps, patterned with rosettes each stamped with a flaming grenade. Black leather inner cap with nine wolf's teeth. Fitted with a double scarlet wool pompom. Worn. (Minor wear and tear, old shako restored, visor attached, small buffalo strap at end of left chinstrap attached. Fairly good condition).