France, 2nd Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 107

France, 2nd Empire (1852-1870). Troop shako of the 4th Marine Infantry Regiment (Toulon), restored and composite. Cardboard shaft covered in blue cloth, edged at the top with a flat scarlet braid woven into a cul-de-de-sac, and at the bottom with a black patent leather bourdalou. On each side of the shako is a flat scarlet braid woven into a V-shape with black piping in the center and metal vents. Black patent leather cap, green waxed underside. Model 1856 brass plate embossed with an eagle resting on a globe pierced with the numeral "4" and framed by a laurel and oak branch and two etaled naval anchors. Scalloped metal cockade painted in tricolor. Brass "gourmette" chinstrap held in place by two brass uniform buttons stamped with the navy anchor. Inner cap made of a wide black leather band, the inside of the shaft lined with red embossed paper. Inner chinstrap missing. It comes with a double daffodil wool pompom. (Wear and tear, headdress restored and composite, top braid in style, composite bourdalou, later black leather inner cap, Fairly good condition.)