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[SOLD] Antique Civil War US Navy Bicorn Naval Cocked Hat
[EA224]
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SOLD--Antique 19th century Civil War period US Navy black beaver officer
Bicorn - Cocked Hat of classical form. The silk lining bears the gold
embossed retailer's name and address: ADAMS BROS 5 KENDUSKEAG BRIDGE
Bangor, Me., and the famous French hat maker's name “CHAPEAU BREVETE
Laville Petit & Grespin PARIS” With his honorable liable” Including:
DEUX MEDAILLES de 1 CLASSE and the official seal of the EXPOSITION
UNIVERSELLE 1855 with the coat of arms of Emperor Napoleon III on the
center, which clearly indicates that this is an authentic civil war
period time Bicorn. Many military goods manufactured in Europe
(including swords) were imports.
During the Civil War and prior, many retailers imported military goods
from Europe including swords, so on many objects can be seen both the
names of the European manufacturer and the American retailer.
Overall length: 41 cm (16 1/8 in) .CONDITION: The hat is in good
condition considering its age with minor wear on the edges. |
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Price: $0.00
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