A very rare Chapka of the 7th Regiment of Polish Lancers dating: Early 19th Century provenance: Francia, A fine officer's chapka with leather skull, body covered with faded-blue/tending to purple blue cloth (the original colour is clearly visible under the uprights and under the radial pattern), oxidised silver-wire rank en suite with the other garnitures including the intertwined cords ending in racket and pendants. Frontal brass badge with radial pattern with an 'N' featuring a crown with small eagles (both attached). Lions' heads with cords for the hooks. Square peak with rope outlining covered with silver wire. With only two of the ball-shaped spikes featuring a round, pleated base. Stiff, black visor with smooth, brass border. Leather strings inside with a segmented decoration and evident signs of use. With an old ink label in English language on the lower side of the visor. Missing cockade and plume.