Inspector General of Chinese Maritime Customs Uniform

Cocked hat of Inspector-General of Chinese Maritime Customs. Black beaver folding, with black ostrich feather border. Blue and white circular silk cockade. With gold embroidered black velvet loop and domed gilt button with a design of Chinese characters within a circle of leaves on lined background. A band of black watered silk ribbon across the front flap on either side of the loop. White silk lining edged with a leather band. Folding hat.