Maroon Silk Hand-Made Shako/Bearskin Dress Cord with Tassels

A maroon silk hand-plaited cord in the tradition of 19th-century European military dress and ceremonial cords, of the type worn with shako or bearskin headdress and full-dress uniform. Hand-plaited in a tight chain-braid pattern, forming a large loop secured with a woven knot closure, and finished with three ornate flemish-knot "acorn" tassels of varying sizes with dense silk fringe. Details: Material: Silk cord/braid Color: Maroon Style: Hand-plaited chain-braid cord, triple flemish-knot acorn tassels, knotted closure Use: Styled as a ceremonial dress cord worn with shako or bearskin headdress (unconfirmed maker/regiment) Era: Styled in the 19th–20th century military ceremonial dress cord...Read more