US 1820's, Officers Chapeau De Bras, Named, With Original Box
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $1695.00

Original era manufacture. A very complete example of a circa 1825 officers Chapeau de Bras, as worn by Assistant Surgeon, H. D. Paine, of the Washington Guards. Black wool felt bicorne hat with a large black silk cockade on one side with a four strand, woven silver wire band decorated with a large silver ball type button. Wide tan moroccan leather sweatband with the name H.D. Paine written on one side, and a white silk lining. On the opposite side of the hat are remnants of an additional silk cockade done in a star pattern. Large white cock feather plume, fits into a felt socket at the top of the hat. The original cardboard storage box has a large paper label on the lid stating H.D.Paine, Asst. Surgeon. Wash. Guards. The bottom portion of the box is sound, overall displaying normal wear and tear for its age.