THE FIRST CIRCA 1880, THE SECOND CIRCA 1860, THE THIRD 1848-70
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A GROUP OF FRENCH ACCOUTREMENTS AND OTHER ITEMS
The first circa 1880, the second circa 1860, the third 1848-70
A naval officer's aiguillette, 1874 model, of thin gold cord, with attached black velvet shoulder-strap printed with an anchor; a brass shako-plate of the 2nd Regiment of Engineers and a shako-cockade, now mounted on a later water-bottle of infantry pattern; a Cantinière's painted metal cask with brass tap and buff leather sling (paintwork largely missing, and other defects); a late 19th century copy of an 1814 Model helmet-plate of the Gendarmerie d'Elite; and a red feather plume of the 3rd Republic (5)
The first circa 1880, the second circa 1860, the third 1848-70
A naval officer's aiguillette, 1874 model, of thin gold cord, with attached black velvet shoulder-strap printed with an anchor; a brass shako-plate of the 2nd Regiment of Engineers and a shako-cockade, now mounted on a later water-bottle of infantry pattern; a Cantinière's painted metal cask with brass tap and buff leather sling (paintwork largely missing, and other defects); a late 19th century copy of an 1814 Model helmet-plate of the Gendarmerie d'Elite; and a red feather plume of the 3rd Republic (5)