Description

Here is a nice 19th century circa 1860 in date naval midshipman's hat in good original condition for it's age. The surface has very small areas of wear and the interior has it's original leather sweat band and red silk lining with the faint maker's name. Part of the original chin strap has remained. Similar to a sailor's hat but made for a midshipman or bosun. Naval officers had the same material bicorn hats for reference. In total measuring 12 inches wide and 3.5 inches high. Originally from Leith harbour, Edinburgh, Scotland from a gentleman's naval collection. 

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