Steek van ambassadeur A.H.J. Lovink c. 1948

This is the bicorne hat of Ambassador A.H.J. Lovink, created around 1948 by Firma Noyen. The hat is a dark blue fabric with a white feathered trim. It features a gold braid and button along with an orange rosette, indicating the rank and position of the wearer. The bicorne, also called a cocked hat, is a type of hat worn by military personnel and government officials, popularized during the 18th and 19th centuries, and here, a symbol of officialdom in the mid-20th century.