F2195-2

Non-regulation cocked hat Long Caption: This cocked hat, of beaver felt, is an example of the type of non-regulation clothing that was often worn with uniform. From 1795 the regulations did include hats, but officers often chose to personalise their uniform. The edges of the hat are bound in black ribbon and there are two metal thread tassels set in at each side. The cockade is no longer in place, but there are the remnants of a metal thread loop, possibly silver, attached to a base metal button. The hat is lined with glazed linen and there is a duty stamp on the lining 'STAMP OFFICE/No. 56/Hat-Duty/Value/Above/Twelve/ Shillings/Two-Shillings.' Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: UNI0082 Artist: unknown Date: 1807 Medium: beaver felt; ribbon; linen; gold; base metal Size: 526 mm x 165 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.