France, Third Republic (1870-1940). Captain's képi scarf of - Lot 195

France, Third Republic (1870-1940). Captain's képi scarf of the 3rd Bataillon de chasseur à pied. Cap and turban in fine black wool and velvet for the headband. The cap is trimmed with soutache and adorned with a silver single-strand Hungarian knot. Silver passementerie rank braid all around. Body number "3" embroidered in silver piping. Black patent leather visor edged with black leather piping. The underside of the visor is monogrammed with "M. B. L.". Silver-plated flat-braided chinstrap held by two small silver-plated metal buttons stamped with the corps de chasse (one has been replaced). Yellow satinette inner headpiece and tan leather sweatband with gilded hatter's mark "J. Auzeau 86ème d'Infanterie". (Damaged and moth-eaten, needs cleaning. As is).