FRANCE, XIXème-XXème siècles Marine officer's bicorne. Third Republic. Body in taupe velvet edged with black braid with interlacing and anchors, gilt metal gauntlet and tricolor cockade, with gilt metal button embossed with an anchor. The cap has probably been refurbished. With black patinated wooden box bearing a "Paul De Joncquiere" calling card on the reverse (as is). ON JOINT : - collar embroidered with a laurel branch. - silver and tricolor thread lanyard. - leather belt. - a few military or civilian metal buttons. - white or blue thread purse. = wear, soiling and minor accidents; some oxidation.