EARLY VICTORIAN ( 1830 ) - SCOTTISH REGIMENTS BALMORAL BONNET

Beautiful and extremely rare early Balmoral type bonnet as worn by some Scottish regiments in the Crimea period.
Incredible condition especially considering it's age.
Circa 1830's.
Hand knitted and carded thick wool.
Diced band.
Crown retains it's stiffness.
Silk trim and still with it's original wide silk rear tails.
Evidence of having had a badge.
Large red touree to crown.
Huge size for the period , approx 58.
No moth or damage.
All original.
V.G.C.

Code: 60009