A mitre for a grenadier of the Landgraviate of Hesse dating: 19th Century provenance: Hessen, Beautiful, relieved plate bearing the arms of the Landgraviate and monogram of the Landgraviate of Hesse 'FL'. Red, raw cloth covering with yellow wool profiling and bands. Three granades. Red tassel for grenadiers. Black leather interior with raw canvas lining. A beautiful old replica probably used for commemorative events. height hat only 26 cm.

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