CARTRIDGE OF AN OFFICER OF CHASSEUR À CHEVAL OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, model 1854, Second Empire. 27100

CARTRIDGE OF AN OFFICER OF CHASSEUR À CHEVAL OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, model 1854, Second Empire. 27100

Banner in calfskin sheathed in black velvet and covered with a large silver braid (5 cm) with three stripes of dark green silk. Gilt brass fittings composed of a buckle, a bar and a shield at the end of the banner, on the front a radiant sun decorated with an uncrowned imperial eagle connected to an imperial crown by means of three curb chains, eyebolts for fixing to the gilded brass box in the shape of oak acorns.
Wooden box covered in black waxed morocco lined with dark green velvet, H 6.7 cm, width at the top 13 cm, width at the bottom 13 cm; below, a gilded brass nail is intended to fix the tab of the tab, sides in gilded brass. Black patent leather tab framed by a gilded brass bangle, the center is decorated with the large Imperial Arms on a background of a radiant sun in gilded brass, H 9 cm, width at the top 14.5 cm, width at the bottom 16, 5 cm.

France.
Second Empire.
Good condition, braid of the banner with oxidation from use, gilding of the fittings in perfect condition, varnish of the box blistered, rear velvet of the box rubbed.