Full Dress Military Cocked Hat Bullion Epaulets Sword Belt Kit

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Full Dress Military Cocked Hat Bullion Epaulets Sword Belt Kit

About the Item

Presented is a cocked hat, sword belt rig, and epaulets of the highest quality and extremely rare for someone of this rank to have worn for "Dress". It is in "Near New" condition and shows only the slightest evidence of use. Because the wearing of the cocked hat and epaulets was discontinued in 1940, we believe this set to date from about that time. The articles were sold by the U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman's Shop, but the epaulets are made in France which accounts for their high quality. All the gear is housed in a leather brass bound case that also shows little use. THE COCKED HAT: was worn by officers with full dress uniforms commonly refereed to as a "fore and aft" hat or bicorne. During the 1700's the hat was worn parallel to the shoulders, but in the 1800's was modified to be worn with the points to the front and back. Wearing of the Cocked Hat was discontinued on 12 October 1940 in the U.S. Navy.

Creator:
Meyer - France (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
Ca 1939
Condition:
The hat shows a wear mark on the front and back of the crown from where the top of the case rested. There are also some wear marks on the underside of the epaulets from where they rested in the brackets within the case. EPAULETS: The epaulets are of the finest French spun gold bullion with all the tassels in excellent condition. The gold bar of rank at the outside end is that of Ensign and a silver bullion anchor is behind followed by a button embossed with the American eagle over crossed flags. The underside is marked with a shield withe "Meyer" in the center and is stamped at the shoulder end, "Made in France" SWORD BELT RIG: This rig is "like new" condition. It is of the six gold band style which is rarely found today. The size is set at 28 inches with an additional 4 inches available for further adjustment. The leather tongue is stamped 32. The unmarked gold washed metal buckle is in perfect condition. After 1852, the standard sword belt was to be of black glazed leather. THE CASE: is leather and brass bound with three latches. The case shows the normal marks of age and nothing more. It is in good sturdy condition. There is no key. Size: 18 1/2" L x 8" W x 6 3/4" H Packed weight 8 lbs 12 oz Copyright 2012 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved.
Seller Location:
Palm City, FL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: U1207299257100