RUSSIAN GRENADIER PRIVATE’S MITRE CAP OF THE 1763 PATTERN, REIGN OF CATHERINE II

A cone-shaped mitre made of red wool on the upper part and green wool on the lower part, with a brass front plate depicting the imperial eagle beneath the crowned cipher of Catherine II inside a cartouche, surrounded by military equipment and banners. There are three grenade badges on the lower part. It is surmounted by a pom-pom of white wool. PROVENANCE: Private collection, USA