Cavalry Lieutenant's Kepi

Description:

Cavalry Lieutenant's Kepi, c. 1870-80, dark blue broadcloth body with black soutache braid, crossed sword insignia on the front, leather bound edge visor, leather chinstrap, two cuff-size general staff buttons, and a black silk liner.
Estimate $400-600

Some loss on the visor edge, missing the sweatband.


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