Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 28th March 2017

Lot 775

A Royal Naval officer's dress bicorn hat and epaulettes

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £650

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Description

A Royal Naval officer's dress bicorn hat and epaulettes, by Gieves, in fitted and velvet lined tin case complete with sword belt to an internal compartment, name painted on lid: 'G.H. Cunningham R.N.'; another similar set by Gieves Matthew & Seagrove Ltd., in fitted and velvet lined tin case, name plate to the lid: 'F.S. Wickham R.N.' (lacks sword belt); and a small collection of later Royal Naval uniform items, comprising: Greatcoat; frock coat with Sub-Lieutenant's cuffs; Mess Dress jacket with Captain's cuffs; No 1 Dress jacket with Commodore's cuff; each with trousers and waistcoats (where applicable).