148 France: Bearskin Mitre of a pioneer battalion from the Ancien Régime, 2nd half of the 18th century.

 Embossed front plate of silver-plated copper with the French royal coat of arms. Crossed axes in the angles.

The bearskin mitre restored or renewed in the 19th century. With original lining and leather sweatband.

Very rare headgear of the French army from the period before the French Revolution in good condition worthy of display.

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