BICORNED HAT OF AN OFFICER OF THE BODYGUARDS OF A MR OF THE KING'S MILITARY HOUSEHOLD, Restoration. 26104

BICORNE HAT OF AN OFFICER OF THE KING'S BODYGUARD OF MONSIEUR FROM THE ROYAL MILITARY HOUSE, Restoration period. 26104

Hat made of black "flamand" felt; Height from the front part starting from the curved section 18.5 cm, Height from the front part starting from the bottom of the horns 24 cm, Height from the back part starting from the curved section 27 cm, Height from the back part starting from the bottom of the horns 33 cm, Width 44.5 cm, Depth of the cap 17.5 cm.
Ganse formed of three matt and shiny silver braids, which double around the uniform button and are held by the same button. Uniform button in silver-plated metal stamped with the arms of Monsieur, the King's brother, large module, model 1814, diameter 2.7 cm. Cockade made of white silk and silver trimmings, diameter 9.5 cm.
Interior lining composed of a band of black waxed leather topped with a black silk cap.
White wool pompom with a diameter of 6 cm.

France.
Restoration period.
Good condition, with a repair and a crack on the back part of the felt, pompon not the original model.

NOTE:
The braiding of the hats of the King's Bodyguard is according to the regulation woven in the pattern of the uniform braid of the corps. Here, the braids may suggest an officer's hat.