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THE FIRST 1854-70, THE SECOND LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A TRUMPET-BANNER OF THE GARDE IMPERIALE CAVALRY, 2ND EMPIRE; AND A LATE 19TH CENTURY CAVALRY TRUMPET
The first 1854-70, the second late 19th century
The trumpet banner of the Cuirassiers of the Garde Impériale, dark blue cloth, red fringe, both sides edged with red braid and bearing the crowned 'N'; the trumpet of cavalry pattern, the bell now mounted with crowned 'N' and engraved 'GARDE IMPLE. REGIMENT DES GUIDES' (the cypher and inscription both 20th century)
The banner 17¼ x 17¼in. (2)
The first 1854-70, the second late 19th century
The trumpet banner of the Cuirassiers of the Garde Impériale, dark blue cloth, red fringe, both sides edged with red braid and bearing the crowned 'N'; the trumpet of cavalry pattern, the bell now mounted with crowned 'N' and engraved 'GARDE IMPLE. REGIMENT DES GUIDES' (the cypher and inscription both 20th century)
The banner 17¼ x 17¼in. (2)