France, Third Republic (1870-1940). - Lot 140

France, Third Republic (1870-1940). Shako troupe de Chasseur à Cheval model 1874. Cardboard shaft covered in dark blue cloth, edged at the top with black cul-de-de braid and black patent leather bourdalou. Black patent leather cap. Tombac copper vents on the sides, painted the same color as the background cloth. Stamped brass hunting horn badge. Scalloped cockade in blue-white-red tricolor iron, to which is attached a double-stranded square braid in dark blue passementerie held in place by a smooth brass button. Chinstrap with gilded brass curb chain lined with black patent leather, held around the shaft by three gilded metal lion heads. Black patent leather visor encircled by a brass snap ring, with serial number "02103" inscribed under the visor. Inner cap in black leather with six wolf teeth, size 56. White stamp of the reception commission, illegible. Comes with an orange wool pompom. Worn. (Wear and minor wear, a few moth holes around the shaft. Fairly good condition).