SET OF DECORATIONS WHICH BELONGED TO COLONEL VERLY OF THE SQUADRON OF THE HUNDRED GUARDS, Second Empire. 28082
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SET OF DECORATIONS WHICH BELONGED TO COLONEL VERLY OF THE SQUADRON OF THE HUNDRED GUARDS, Second Empire. 28082
- COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL OF THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN, created in 1859, Second Empire.
Round in shape, diameter 3 cm, in silver, engraving by Barre, representing on the obverse the effigy of the Emperor crowned with laurel framed by the legend “NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR”, bordered by a laurel wreath. On the reverse, inscription “ITALIAN CAMPAIGN 1859” framing the names of the battles of Montebello, Palestro, Turbigo, Magenta, Marignan and Solferino.
Silk ribbon alternating six scarlet vertical stripes of 4 mm and five white vertical stripes of 2 mm. It is bordered with a 1 mm white border. Ribbon width 3.6 cm. Steel staple hook sewn into the back of the tape.
Second Empire.
Very good state.
PROVENANCE: This decoration is reproduced under numbers 169 and 175, pages 120 and 329 of the work “Cent Guards for an Emperor, the elite squadron of Napoleon III”, Compiègne 2004, published on the occasion of the exhibition dedicated to the Hundred Guards at the Musée de la Figurine, March 6 - May 2, 2004.
France.
- ROSET OF OFFICER'S CROSS RIBBON OF THE LEGION OF HONOR, Second Empire.
France.
Second Empire.
Good condition.
- JEWEL OF COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR, Second Empire (1869).
Well-marked vermeil star, with five double rays with buttoned points, enameled in white, surmounted by a crown. Star surrounded by light green enamelled oak and laurel leaves.
Obverse center in gold representing on a sandblasted background the profile of the crowned head of the Emperor, head on the right, surrounded by a circle of blue enamel with the inscription in gold letters: “NAPOLEON EMPEREUR OF THE FRENCH” .
Center reverse showing the Imperial Eagle on a sandblasted background, head to dexter, surrounded by a circle of blue enamel with the gold motto: “HONOR AND HOMELAND”.
Star surmounted by a crown, independent and surmounted by a small ball through which the suspension ring passes, presenting eight large florets with eight arches. Small green and scarlet enamels adorn the base of the crown.
The crown has a hook inside to be passed through the suspension ball of the easel located between the two upper branches of the cross.
Star diameter: 6 cm. Crown width: 3.3 cm. H of the crown: 3 cm. H of the crown + the star: 8.8 cm.
France.
Scarlet silk ribbon sewn onto a black silk tie ribbon, lined with yellow silk marked in scarlet ink “Melle Lauun Bing / patented s.g.d.s / Rue Pont des Morts 43 / Metz (France)”.
Second Empire.
Good condition, some small chips at the ends of the few tips.
PROVENANCE: This decoration is reproduced under numbers 168, pages 327 and 328, 176 and 177, pages 120 and 121 of the work “Cent Guards for an Emperor, the elite squadron of Napoleon III”, Compiègne 2004, published on the occasion of the exhibition dedicated to the Hundred Guards at the Musée de la Figurine, March 6 - May 2, 2004.
- COMMANDER'S CROSS OF THE ORDER OF THE OAK CROWN of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Second Empire (1861).
In enameled gold, in the shape of a white enameled cross pattée, centers in two parts with chiseled crown on a green background, transverse ring. Green and orange silk tie. Height 4.8 cm. Width 4.4 cm.
PROVENANCE: This decoration is reproduced under numbers 178, pages 120 and 121, and 171, page 329 of the work “Cent Guards for an Emperor, the elite squadron of Napoleon III”, Compiègne 2004, published in occasion of the exhibition dedicated to the Hundred Guards at the Musée de la Figurine, March 6 - May 2, 2004.
- COMMANDER'S CROSS OF THE ORDER OF THE RED EAGLE, created 1705, Prussia, Second Empire (1867).
In gold and enamel, in the shape of a cross pattée, maker's mark "WILM", reverse monogram of crowned Friedrich Wilhelm, surrounded by a black scroll, small chip. Long white silk ribbon with wide orange vertical stripes.
Width: 4.7 cm - Height: 5.2 cm.
Kingdom of Prussia.
Very good state.
PROVENANCE: This decoration is reproduced under numbers 179, pages 120 and 121, and 172, page 330 of the work “Cent Guards for an Emperor, the elite squadron of Napoleon III”, Compiègne 2004, published in occasion of the exhibition dedicated to the Hundred Guards at the Musée de la Figurine, March 6 - May 2, 2004.
- STAR OF COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF NICHAN AL IFTIKHAR - BEY MOHAMED ES SADOK 1859-1882, created in 1837, modified 1857, Second Empire (1861).
Silver star with ten enameled and alternating green and red branches set against a background of a radiant sun, the tips of the branches decorated with diamond points interspersed between the enameled points. Domed center presenting the signature in Arabic of Bey Mohamed Es Sadok on a green enameled background, bordered by a diamond-point scroll. Domed reverse with mark of a Tunisian manufacturer. Bail made of a ribbon in the shape of a knot. Light green moiré silk ribbon, bordered with two red vertical stripes. Star diameter 6.2 cm. Height with bail: 8.3 cm.
Tunisia - France.
Around 1861, Second Empire - Third Republic.
Very good state of conservation, tiny losses to the enamel of the tips.
PROVENANCE: This decoration is reproduced under numbers 180, pages 120 and 121, and 170, page 329 of the work “Cent Guards for an Emperor, the elite squadron of Napoleon III”, Compiègne 2004, published in occasion of the exhibition dedicated to the Hundred Guards at the Musée de la Figurine, March 6 - May 2, 2004.
HISTORY: The Nichan Iftikhar or Nichan al Iftikhar, from the Turkish Iftikhar (Order of Pride), is an old Tunisian honorary order desired between 1835 and 1837 by Moustapha Bey and actually formalized by Ahmed I Bey, then bey of Tunis. This first order, by its date of creation, was awarded to reward civil and military services to both Tunisian and foreign nationals.
- PLATE OF GRAND CROSS OF GRAND OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF CHRIST OF PORTUGAL, Second Empire (1867).
In silver, star formed of forty-eight rays with a diamond point finish, enameled center, in three pieces, it bears the Sacred Heart in gold at the upper part. Signed on the reverse "HALLEY 143 Gl de Valois 143 Palais Royal". Diameter 7.3 cm, Height 8.1 cm.
Portugal.
Second Empire (1867).
Very good state.
PROVENANCE: This decoration is reproduced under numbers 181, pages 120 and 121, and 173, page 330 of the work “Cent Guards for an Emperor, the elite squadron of Napoleon III”, Compiègne 2004, published in occasion of the exhibition dedicated to the Hundred Guards at the Musée de la Figurine, March 6 - May 2, 2004.
ORIGIN :
Former Laissus collection then Charles Marchals.
NOTE :
Each object (with the exception of the Cross of Commander of the Legion of Honor) is accompanied by its own handwritten label attesting that it was worn by Colonel Verly and mentioning “Collection J. Laissus”.
- COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL OF THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN, created in 1859, Second Empire.
Round in shape, diameter 3 cm, in silver, engraving by Barre, representing on the obverse the effigy of the Emperor crowned with laurel framed by the legend “NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR”, bordered by a laurel wreath. On the reverse, inscription “ITALIAN CAMPAIGN 1859” framing the names of the battles of Montebello, Palestro, Turbigo, Magenta, Marignan and Solferino.
Silk ribbon alternating six scarlet vertical stripes of 4 mm and five white vertical stripes of 2 mm. It is bordered with a 1 mm white border. Ribbon width 3.6 cm. Steel staple hook sewn into the back of the tape.
Second Empire.
Very good state.
PROVENANCE: This decoration is reproduced under numbers 169 and 175, pages 120 and 329 of the work “Cent Guards for an Emperor, the elite squadron of Napoleon III”, Compiègne 2004, published on the occasion of the exhibition dedicated to the Hundred Guards at the Musée de la Figurine, March 6 - May 2, 2004.
France.
- ROSET OF OFFICER'S CROSS RIBBON OF THE LEGION OF HONOR, Second Empire.
France.
Second Empire.
Good condition.
- JEWEL OF COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR, Second Empire (1869).
Well-marked vermeil star, with five double rays with buttoned points, enameled in white, surmounted by a crown. Star surrounded by light green enamelled oak and laurel leaves.
Obverse center in gold representing on a sandblasted background the profile of the crowned head of the Emperor, head on the right, surrounded by a circle of blue enamel with the inscription in gold letters: “NAPOLEON EMPEREUR OF THE FRENCH” .
Center reverse showing the Imperial Eagle on a sandblasted background, head to dexter, surrounded by a circle of blue enamel with the gold motto: “HONOR AND HOMELAND”.
Star surmounted by a crown, independent and surmounted by a small ball through which the suspension ring passes, presenting eight large florets with eight arches. Small green and scarlet enamels adorn the base of the crown.
The crown has a hook inside to be passed through the suspension ball of the easel located between the two upper branches of the cross.
Star diameter: 6 cm. Crown width: 3.3 cm. H of the crown: 3 cm. H of the crown + the star: 8.8 cm.
France.
Scarlet silk ribbon sewn onto a black silk tie ribbon, lined with yellow silk marked in scarlet ink “Melle Lauun Bing / patented s.g.d.s / Rue Pont des Morts 43 / Metz (France)”.
Second Empire.
Good condition, some small chips at the ends of the few tips.
PROVENANCE: This decoration is reproduced under numbers 168, pages 327 and 328, 176 and 177, pages 120 and 121 of the work “Cent Guards for an Emperor, the elite squadron of Napoleon III”, Compiègne 2004, published on the occasion of the exhibition dedicated to the Hundred Guards at the Musée de la Figurine, March 6 - May 2, 2004.
- COMMANDER'S CROSS OF THE ORDER OF THE OAK CROWN of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Second Empire (1861).
In enameled gold, in the shape of a white enameled cross pattée, centers in two parts with chiseled crown on a green background, transverse ring. Green and orange silk tie. Height 4.8 cm. Width 4.4 cm.
PROVENANCE: This decoration is reproduced under numbers 178, pages 120 and 121, and 171, page 329 of the work “Cent Guards for an Emperor, the elite squadron of Napoleon III”, Compiègne 2004, published in occasion of the exhibition dedicated to the Hundred Guards at the Musée de la Figurine, March 6 - May 2, 2004.
- COMMANDER'S CROSS OF THE ORDER OF THE RED EAGLE, created 1705, Prussia, Second Empire (1867).
In gold and enamel, in the shape of a cross pattée, maker's mark "WILM", reverse monogram of crowned Friedrich Wilhelm, surrounded by a black scroll, small chip. Long white silk ribbon with wide orange vertical stripes.
Width: 4.7 cm - Height: 5.2 cm.
Kingdom of Prussia.
Very good state.
PROVENANCE: This decoration is reproduced under numbers 179, pages 120 and 121, and 172, page 330 of the work “Cent Guards for an Emperor, the elite squadron of Napoleon III”, Compiègne 2004, published in occasion of the exhibition dedicated to the Hundred Guards at the Musée de la Figurine, March 6 - May 2, 2004.
- STAR OF COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF NICHAN AL IFTIKHAR - BEY MOHAMED ES SADOK 1859-1882, created in 1837, modified 1857, Second Empire (1861).
Silver star with ten enameled and alternating green and red branches set against a background of a radiant sun, the tips of the branches decorated with diamond points interspersed between the enameled points. Domed center presenting the signature in Arabic of Bey Mohamed Es Sadok on a green enameled background, bordered by a diamond-point scroll. Domed reverse with mark of a Tunisian manufacturer. Bail made of a ribbon in the shape of a knot. Light green moiré silk ribbon, bordered with two red vertical stripes. Star diameter 6.2 cm. Height with bail: 8.3 cm.
Tunisia - France.
Around 1861, Second Empire - Third Republic.
Very good state of conservation, tiny losses to the enamel of the tips.
PROVENANCE: This decoration is reproduced under numbers 180, pages 120 and 121, and 170, page 329 of the work “Cent Guards for an Emperor, the elite squadron of Napoleon III”, Compiègne 2004, published in occasion of the exhibition dedicated to the Hundred Guards at the Musée de la Figurine, March 6 - May 2, 2004.
HISTORY: The Nichan Iftikhar or Nichan al Iftikhar, from the Turkish Iftikhar (Order of Pride), is an old Tunisian honorary order desired between 1835 and 1837 by Moustapha Bey and actually formalized by Ahmed I Bey, then bey of Tunis. This first order, by its date of creation, was awarded to reward civil and military services to both Tunisian and foreign nationals.
- PLATE OF GRAND CROSS OF GRAND OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF CHRIST OF PORTUGAL, Second Empire (1867).
In silver, star formed of forty-eight rays with a diamond point finish, enameled center, in three pieces, it bears the Sacred Heart in gold at the upper part. Signed on the reverse "HALLEY 143 Gl de Valois 143 Palais Royal". Diameter 7.3 cm, Height 8.1 cm.
Portugal.
Second Empire (1867).
Very good state.
PROVENANCE: This decoration is reproduced under numbers 181, pages 120 and 121, and 173, page 330 of the work “Cent Guards for an Emperor, the elite squadron of Napoleon III”, Compiègne 2004, published in occasion of the exhibition dedicated to the Hundred Guards at the Musée de la Figurine, March 6 - May 2, 2004.
ORIGIN :
Former Laissus collection then Charles Marchals.
NOTE :
Each object (with the exception of the Cross of Commander of the Legion of Honor) is accompanied by its own handwritten label attesting that it was worn by Colonel Verly and mentioning “Collection J. Laissus”.
Reference :
28082
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