Gendarme's Bicorne Hat, Model 1872, Third Republic. 27752

GENDARME'S BICORN HAT, model 1872, Third Republic. 27752So-called three-cornered shape, front part H 13.5 cm, back part H 22.5 cm, made of waterproof felt, edged on each side of the horns with a silver braid woven in Hungarian point, 2.7 cm wide. Flat braid 3.8 cm wide, with a 4 mm black stripe in its center, ending in a point, length approximately 13 cm. Cockade in tricolor braiding, diameter 7.5 cm. Silver-plated metal uniform button stamped with the flaming bomb with the legend "Gendarmerie - Public Order". Inner cap composed of a black glossy sheepskin topped with a black canvas with a torn printed paper label, the canvas bears two identical stamps "Commission de réception de la Gendarmerie accepté". Inside, in the upper part, two black lacquered metal clips are intended to receive the black waxed leather chin strap with brass eyelets. France. Third Republic. Very good condition, cockade with some wear.