Republican Guard officer's shako. Barrel covered with black chevron cloth and braid in gold lizard trimmings. Patent leather shoulder strap. Pomegranate buttons, chinstrap with guilloché rings and gilded brass plate. Tricolour metal cockade (needs refixing). Tricoloured plumeet. Inner headpiece in leather decorated with iron and white satin. Leather chinstrap. Good condition. Third Republic. Provenance: Collection of Mr F. EXPERT: Arnaud DE GOUVION SAINT-CYR.