CARTRIDGE PLATE OF AN OFFICER OF THE PARIS NATIONAL GUARD, model 1789, Constitutional Monarchy. 26021
Molten and chased bronze plaque, oval shape, H 8.2 cm, width 11.6 cm. It is decorated in relief with a coat of arms of the city of Paris (nave) with fleur-de-lys seedlings, topped with a Phrygian cap and a ribbon bearing the inscription “LA.NATION LE.ROI LA. LOY” with a bundle of flags and a trophy of cannons in the background. Exterior edges with relief molding. Complete with its four rear fixing lugs.
France.
Constitutional monarchy - 1789-1792.
Very good condition, gilding perfectly preserved.
NOTE :
There are several variations of this plate model. In addition to the differences in decorations, the main variations consist of the spelling of the words ROI and LOI in the banner at the top of the plaque. Four variants exist: ROI and LOI; ROY and LOI; KING and LOY; ROY and LOY.
Reference :
26021