GIBERNE IN SMALL OUTFIT OF A LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER, model 1854, Second Empire. 27568
Wooden box covered with black waxed sheepskin. Pattelette in black patent leather bordered with a gilded brass framing ring, in the center a crowned imperial eagle in gilded stamped brass is stapled. H 9 cm, width 14.3 cm at the top, 15.6 cm at the bottom.
Banner in black patent leather lined with black velvet, gilt brass fittings, with lion's head and escutcheon decorated with the crowned imperial eagle.
France.
Second Empire.
Bad condition, discolored brass parts, broken banner, partly missing velvet lining.
Reference :
27568