KÉPI OF CAPTAIN ANTOINE DE CHASSELOUP-LAUBAT IN THE 4TH REGIMENT OF THE VOLTIGEURS OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, Second Empire (1868-1871). 26874

KÉPI OF CAPTAIN ANTOINE DE CHASSELOUP-LAUBAT IN THE 4TH REGIMENT OF THE VOLTIGEURS OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, Second Empire (1868-1871). 26874

Headband in black cloth covered with a regulatory elite braid woven cul-de-dé, in gilded silver H 2.1 cm topped with three flat braids indicating the rank of captain. Madder cloth headdress with two soutaches in flat golden braids sewn vertically on each side. Cap bordered with a flat golden braid and a Hungarian knot in its center with three soutaches in golden cords, diameter 13 cm. At the front above the headband is sewn a pomegranate in threads, cinnamon and gilded silver sequins (H 4 cm) on madder cloth. False chinstrap in gold braid; It is held on the headband by two half-bell buttons in gilded brass. Visor in black patent leather, lined underneath with black waxed leather, folded leather band astride the outer edge.
Inner headdress composed of a light brown leather band with iron on the upper part, topped with a purple silk headdress.
The underside of the cap has a handwritten label stuck “Képi having belonged to Mr de Casseloup-Laubat, former captain of the Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard 2nd Empire”. This mention causes confusion with the regiment of Voltigeurs de la Garde Impériale in which Mr. de Chasseloup-Laubat served from 1865 to 1870. He was related to the Marquis de Chasseloup-Laubat, president of the Council of State.

France.
Second Empire.
Good condition. This kepi was worn during the 1870 campaign, which justifies classifying it in good condition despite its insolated sheet, a few moth holes and accidents on the headdress, the oxidized trimmings, the edge of the visor worn, the inner headdress worn. It nonetheless remains an exceptional testimony to the Franco-German campaign of 1870.

NOTE :
More than a kepi, this historical souvenir is reproduced in the work of Louis Delpérier “THE IMPERIAL GUARD OF NAPOLEON III”, Éditions du Canonnier 2000, page 381 illustrations 769 and 770.

BIOGRAPHY :
Antoine de CHASSELOUP-LAUBAT, born June 11, 1830 in Saint-Cyprien department of Dordogne, died November 21, 1913 at the age of 83 in his town of birth. Son of Antoine de Chasseloup-Laubat and Elisabeth Paul.

He joined the 14th line infantry regiment as a private soldier on September 2, 1848, he rose through the ranks one by one (corporal 1849, corporal-fourriè 1850, sergeant-fourrier 1850, sergeant 1852, sergeant-fourrier 1852, sergeant- major 1853, second lieutenant 1855).
He moved to the 2nd Regiment of Voltigeur of the Imperial Guard on September 23, 1855, he was appointed lieutenant on May 21, 1859, it was in this rank that he was wounded at the Battle of Solferino on July 24, 1859. Captain on August 13 1865.
Assigned to the 3rd regiment of Algerian riflemen on August 13, 1865.
On March 11, 1868 he was appointed to the 4th Voltigeur regiment of the Imperial Guard.
On March 30, 1871 he was promoted to Adjutant Major in the 84th line infantry regiment, then captain on November 9, 1871.

CAMPAIGNS:
1855: Orient from January 11 to November 25.
1859: Italy from May 1 to August 3, 1859. He was wounded by a gunshot to the left shoulder on July 24, 1859 at the Battle of Solferino
1865-1867: Africa from December 8, 1865 to December 10, 1867
1870: Campaign against Germany (in Germany) from October 28, 1870 to March 30, 1871

DECORATIONS:
Knight of the Legion of Honor on August 13, 1859.
Italian medal.
British Crimean Campaign Medal
Officer of the Legion of Honor on March 16, 1872.