France, Third Republic (1870-1940). - Lot 168

France, Third Republic (1870-1940). Képi scarf model 1886 of Lieutenant Colonel of the 48th Infantry Regiment of Guingamp (Dept 22 Côtes-d'Armor). Cap and turban in fine madder wool with triple-strand Hungarian knot in gold trimmings. Headband in fine black woolen cloth with rank braid in silver and gold passementerie. Body number embroidered with gold piping. Visor in black patent leather edged with black leather piping, lined with black waxed leather. False chinstrap in flat gold braid held in place by two small gold metal buttons stamped with the flaming grenade. The lining of the inner headpiece is missing, and the sweatband is made of black leather gilded with a small iron, with no manufacturer's markings. Worn. (Wear and accidents, inner cap lining missing, sweatband leather partly "nibbled" by rodents, chinstrap button missing, moth holes, missing, needs cleaning. In original condition.)