France, Third Republic (1870–1940). - Lot 269

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France, Third Republic (1870–1940). - Lot 269
France, Third Republic (1870–1940). 1886-model kepi with a scarf worn by an infantry captain of the 35th Infantry Regiment of Belfort, circa 1886–1910. Cap and turban made of fine madder-red and black woolen cloth for the headband. The cap is edged with soutache; the Hungarian knot is missing. Three horizontal and two vertical rank braids on the sides and back, made of gold-colored trim. On the front of the cap, the regiment number “35” is embroidered in gold cannetille on a rectangle of black woolen cloth sewn around the edge. The visor is made of black patent leather and edged with a black leather band; the underside is lined with green waxed leather. A faux chin strap made of flat gold braid is secured by two small gold-plated metal buttons stamped with the image of a flaming pomegranate. Inner cap lining in black satin and a fawn-colored leather sweatband with a small gold-stamped mark by the hatmaker: “AERIPERE BERTEIL PARIS – REGISTERED TRADEMARK.” Worn. (Signs of wear and normal use; the Hungarian knot on the cap is missing; part of the black satin lining is missing; in fairly good condition.)
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