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Condition
Vintage naval cap showing wear from age and storage. Ribbon tally has a small tear and the interior lining shows wear. Wool body remains intact with good overall display appearance. Please review all photos carefully for condition details.
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Description
Original French Navy sailor cap (Bachi) featuring a ship tally ribbon embroidered with the name “Duquesne.”
French naval sailors traditionally wore these caps with the name of their ship embroidered on the tally ribbon. This example displays the name Duquesne, referencing the French Navy cruiser that served during the Cold War era.
Features include:
• Dark navy wool sailor cap
• Original embroidered tally ribbon reading Duquesne
• Decorative French tricolor flags on the ribbon
• Long ribbon tails with embroidered anchors
• Classic naval sailor cap design
The Duquesne name has been carried by several French naval vessels, including the Cold War era guided missile cruiser D603 Duquesne, making pieces like this appealing to naval and militaria collectors.
A great display piece for:
• Naval history collectors
• Military memorabilia collections
• Nautical décor
• French Navy memorabilia
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