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Plume with "flame" (feather) for shako Model 1828, tirailleur of the mobile schutterij, non-commissioned officer
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Plume with "flame" (feather) for shako Model 1828, tirailleur of the mobile schutterij, non-commissioned officer

anonymous · c. 1830 · stitched; wool; metal; wood (plant material); horsehair

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Ball of white wool with a wooden core, mounted on a white metal wire. A white metal wire is inserted through the ball, upon which a red horsehair plume is inserted, held together by a yellow metal ring, partially covered with red wool. At the underside of the plume, a netting of red wool.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineBal met "vlam" (pluim) voor sjako M. 1828, tirailleur der mobiele schutterij, onder-officier. c. 1830. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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