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Bicorn hat of a civil engineer under Napoleon III, 19th century.
Made of taupe-black felt with black moiré silk trim, a large tricolor cockade, a black silk band embroidered with gold laurel leaves, and adorned at the bottom with a hemispherical brass uniform button stamped with the Second Empire eagle surrounded by laurel branches, with a top band inscribed "Ponts et Chaussées" (Bridges and Roads). The interior lining consists of a tobacco-colored calfskin band and an ivory silk lining. Good overall condition, hat shows signs of wear. Size 55 cm.
Ref: 1FNQ37VS2S