Pattern 1763 Catherine the Great era grenadier private’s mitre
Lot 1447
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Cone-shaped mitre of red wool on the upper part and green on the lower band with brass front plate depicting the Imperial eagle under crowned Catherine II cipher inside of a cartouche surrounded by military equipment and banners. Three flaming grenade badges on the lower part. Surmounted by pom-pom of white wool.
Provenance: Private collection in the USA