*British, Royal Navy Bicorn with Original Carrying Box*
Approximate measurements:
Bicorn: 43.5 length x 17.2cm width x 15.2cm height
Head opening (Small) – 19.2cm x 15.1cm
Box:
46cm x 19.5cm x 18.5cm
An original early twentieth century Royal Navy Bicorn Hat housed in its original box with name plate. The front of the bicorn bears a black cockade, with twisted gold bullion wires on both side ends. The edges are finished with black brocade featuring a continuous oakleaves & acorns design. The inside is lined with crimson silk and cream coloured leather ‘sweat band’.
The bicorne, or bicorn (meaning “two-cornered”), is a historical hat style that became widely adopted in the 1790s as part of the uniform for European and American military and naval officers. It was commonly worn by generals and staff officers during the Napoleonic era and remained in use as a formal dress headdress into the 20th century. Worn in the side-to-side athwart style during the 1790s, the bicorne became normally seen fore-and-aft in most armies and navies from 1800.
*Condition*
The tin is in a worn condition with rusting. The bicorn is in very good condition but bears no makers marks, the brocade has lost its tightness please refer to photographs. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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