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Militia Officer's Model 1840 Chapeau de Bras,

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Militia Officer's Model 1840 Chapeau de Bras, ca 1840s. Black felt hat with an outstanding brown silk black embroidered exterior liner presenting a repeating eagle and star motif. Black string connects both brims to the side of the crown of the hat. Left side of hat complete with black grosgrain fan-shaped rosette cockade with a four-cord silver bullion sash terminating in a wheel-shaped bullion button. Interior of hat with black silk liner and wool filler complete with a gold drawstring. Overall height 8.5".

Part of liner severed from body, VG+.

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