Lot 4692

A visor cap of a high functionary in the Ministry of Colonies, before 1946

Orders & Military Collectibles from 1919 | A90r | Live auction | 80 Lots

Description

Fine dark blue fabric, the hatband richly decorated with gold embroidery and sequins. The obverse featuring the crowned, gold embroidered eagle emblem on black cloth. Chinstrap attached to gold eagle buttons and black lacquered leather visor (heat damage). Brown leather sweatband with gold embossed inscriptions "G. Lanizza & C.", "Beaver Light Weight", and "Fabrizi Roma", quilted black silk lining. Partially slightly damaged, signs of age and wear.
Very rare and well preserved.

Condition: II + Questions about the lot?

General Information

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