Lot 6692
A visor cap for members of the Hessian infantry, circa 1900
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Lidded top in dark blue wool cloth (superficial moth damage, upper edge slightly stained), red piping, red band (small holes), lacquered sheet iron cockades, lacquered peak (craquelures, heat damage). Ochre-coloured oilcloth lining with silver imprint “Uniform-Mützenfabrik A. Lang Darmstadt”, glued-in wearer's label “Gardist / Günther II. / 6. Company”, ochre-coloured leather sweatband. Also includes a contemporary hat box (edges open) by “Phil. Lorenz Hoflieferant Darmstadt”. Slightly damaged in places, signs of age and wear.Condition: II Questions about the lot?