France, Third Republic (1870-1940). - Lot 169

France, Third Republic (1870-1940). Képi scarf model 1886 of Lieutenant Colonel of the 136th Infantry Regiment of Saint-Lô (Dept 50 Manche). 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 green waxed leather. False chinstrap in flat gold braid held in place by two small gold metal buttons stamped with the flaming grenade. Yellow satinette inner cap and brown leather sweatband, unmarked. Worn. (Wear and accidents, chinstrap button missing, moth holes, missing, needs cleaning. In original condition).