An officer's shako, as worn by the Gendarmerie of the Imperial Provinces of Alasace-Lorraine until 1888. Felt body with black mohair covering, dark blue velvet trim, minimal wear. Black leather top and band. Gilded plate with field insignia of metal covered yarn. Chin straps on silver rosettes with superimposed golden stars. Black sweatband. Silk lining is missing. Size 58. historic, historical, 19th century, uniform, uniforms, clothes, headpiece, headpieces, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs,

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Photo credit: © INTERFOTO / History / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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