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570 - SWISS CLAQUE OR BICORNE HAT (*), circa 1880–1900, in its ori…
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Estimate €85
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SWISS CLAQUE OR BICORNE HAT (*), circa 1880–1900, in its original shaped transport box - Black felt with two diagonal strips of black moiré fabric at the front, 4 cm wide (presumably a funeral hat) - Richly decorated with interlaced embroidery and small round buttons, featuring a HEPTAGRAM at the centre – a seven-pointed star representing the seven days of creation, a symbol of peace that wards off evil. - Length 46 cm – width 15 cm – height 16/17 cm. - Good condition. ( * ) – SWITZERLAND - A church official responsible for leading processions and ceremonies and maintaining order during services. He wore a distinctive uniform comprising a bicorne hat and a weapon (a pike, etc.) – the uniform could be simple, a full ceremonial dress, or funeral attire...
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About the sale SALE OF COINS, BANKNOTES, MEDALS, CIVILIAN AND MILITARY HEADGEAR, INSIGNIA AND DECORATIONS – lots 300 to 598 Followed by OLD PAPERS, PHOTOGRAPHS, POSTCARDS, DOCUMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS – Lots 599 to 862
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Auction time 10/20/2026 at 2:00 PM
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