Kolbak van sappeur of tambour-maitre, M. 1823 after 1823

This "Kolbak van sappeur of tambour-maitre" (fur hat) was created by Willem Pauwels & Zn. after 1823. It features a thick, dark fur that is likely bear or sheep, covering a black wood or leather base. It is a classic example of 19th-century military headwear, and its thick, fur-lined design would have provided warmth to soldiers during cold weather. The hat has been used by both "sappuers" (engineers) and "tambour-maitres" (drummers) in the Dutch military. It was a common accessory worn by soldiers in the Netherlands in the 19th century.