Chapska For Lancers Of The French National Guard, Model 1836 / Schapska / Shapska / Szapska

Superb and impressive French lancer's chapska of the National Guard, Model 1836. Early July Monarchy period (1830-1848).
It is made of cardboard covered with black leather and  dark blue cloth with red piping.
The front is adorned with a silvered copper frontal plate in the shape of a radiant sun, with a brass rooster at its center—the emblem of the July Monarchy. As well as a French cocard made of leather and metal (later repainted).
The sides are embellished with two silvered copper lion masks for attaching the chin strap which consists of a metal chain mounted on black leather.
The visor is made of black leather decorated with a floral motif and edged with a silvered copper band.
The liner is also made of black leather.
Long falling plume of madder-red horsehair very similar to that worn by lancers (but originaly for a shako of the mounted artillery).
Rare headdress in very good condition. Minor wear consistent with age.
Total height: 40 cm.
Height without the plume: 28 cm.
Width: 35 cm