Bicorne (bikorn) - the official male headdress, triangular-shaped hat made of dark felt and suede with two ends.
Until the end of the XVIII century men wore three-cornered hats, as well as at balls and receptions were not taken part with their hats, Bicorne it was an excellent replacement: it is easy to fold and it was convenient to handle. Bicorne was the official headdress of European and later the Russian military form. Its width, style and Badges pointed army rank.
Until the end of the XVIII century men wore three-cornered hats, as well as at balls and receptions were not taken part with their hats, Bicorne it was an excellent replacement: it is easy to fold and it was convenient to handle. Bicorne was the official headdress of European and later the Russian military form. Its width, style and Badges pointed army rank.