A garrison cap for enlisted men of the Gardes de Corps du Roi, as worn after 1814 Cap of dark blue cloth with silver braid lace, an attached spun silver tassel, and an embroidered emblem bearing the Medusa head. The interior lined with leather, and bearing an old "Collection André Thélot" label, with the hand-written description, "Bonnet de Police des Gardes du Corps Compagnie de Luxembourg Maison du Roi 1815". The cloth shows insect damage in places. The braid is rubbed and darkened. The leather lining shows marks of wear. Height 22 cm. Interesting example of ,

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