#17

Three French Military Parade Helmets
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$450
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2" (5 cm.) Each 2" head width. 3"-5" h. including decorations. The three firm-sided military caps have black leather-like brims,grey or blue wool flannel sides,and are decorated with gilt metal ornaments,along with gold braid and pom-poms.Two of the hats are identified by interior ink- script label,including Officier Artillierie 1855 and Ecole Imperiale 1853. The parade helmets were created as models for use by uniform tailors and milliners,and are suitably sized for poupee about 12"-15". Excellent condition. French,late 19th century.