83 Preußen: Generalshut, 1808 - 1848.

Bicorn hat of black felt. Slightly torn in places on the reverse side.

Front features large silver cavalry agraffe of the Flügeladjutanten in silver embroidery with large star and Prussian cockade. Black and silver embroidered cord tassels on the sides.

Interior with original black silk lining and black leather sweatband with gold-embossed decorations.

A similar example is illustrated in Müller / Kunter: Europäische Helme, Militärverlag der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik, Berlin 1984, page 202 and described on page 278.

Extremely rare, early headgear.

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