Name/Title
HatEntry/Object ID
2009.0341.a-bDescription
a- Hat Black wool hat size 7
lack lacquered leather visor and crown band
brass emblem above visor 4 inches X 4 inches indicates ? fire brigade
Torch, #7 red wool
Pro Patria et Gloria (for country and glory)
Brass button hooks at sides to attach chin strap, these hooks have 2 cannons in crossed position
heavily braided cotton cord looped through brass rings and hangs to visor and back of hat
brass rings are attached to brass shield with 13 stars
small round vents of black wire mesh at top of crown and sides of hat
crown 10 X 9 inches with a rise of 5 1/2 inches
interior has trade mark stamp
black cotton lining at top of crown and linen on sides
deep black leather band shaped in 6 waves with eyes for threading adjustable cord
b- Plume white wool 4 1/2 inch with decorative metal prong attached to flat metal 2 inch sheath
b- PlumeCollection
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