A coatee of scarlet facecloth, the epaulettes of gold braid applied with fleurs de lys, Royal Cheshire Fusiliers, early 19th century; another from the Royal Cheshire Volunteers Light Infantry; a plush bicorne with marabou feather trim, the crown stamped JUSTO GOMEZ MEDALLO DE ORO EN LA EXPOSICION DE BRUSELAS 1910 MADRID, early 1910-20; and a red and white plume (4)

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A coatee of scarlet facecloth, the epaulettes of gold braid applied with fleurs de lys, Royal Cheshire Fusiliers, early 19th century; another from the Royal Cheshire Volunteers Light Infantry; a plush bicorne with marabou feather trim, the crown stamped JUSTO GOMEZ MEDALLO DE ORO EN LA EXPOSICION DE BRUSELAS 1910 MADRID, early 1910-20; and a red and white plume (4)
Provenance
The late Mrs Pegaret Anthony, a stage designer and costume historian who for many years taught at Central St Martin's College.
Sale room notice
Please note that the two coatees are in fact from the Royal Carmarthen Fusiliers.

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