France, Third Republic (1870-1940). - Lot 147

France, Third Republic (1870-1940). Gendarmerie colonel's képi scarf, circa 1900. Fine dark blue drap cap with silver passementerie three-strand Hungarian knot, black drap headband, silver passementerie rank cord braids, silver "lézardé" woven wire elite braid and false chinstrap held in place by two small silver buttons stamped with the flaming grenade. Headband grenade in silver piping and sequins. Yellowish satinette inner headpiece and black leather sweatband with gold "E. Bidal, rue Richelieu" milliner's mark. Bidal, rue de Richelieu Paris". Black patent leather visor, lined with black embossed Moroccan and edged with black leather trim. Complete. Worn. (Wear and tear, cap insolated and replaced, to be cleaned, as is).