CRUPPER CROSS FOR SADDLE CLOTH OF THE 1st COMPANY OF THE KING'S MILITARY HOUSEHOLD, Restoration period. 28879
Cross composed of a silver braid, framed by a strip of gilded silver thread, ending in fleur-de-lis made of gilded silver thread; the cross is adorned with five angled flames in gilded silver thread, all bordered with silver thread. Dimensions: Height 14 cm, width 14 cm. The cross is embroidered on scarlet cloth.
France.
Restoration period.
Perfect condition.
NOTE:
There are two variations of this type of cross, either the flames are in crimson cloth, or they are - as here - in gold thread. Perhaps indicating a variation in rank?
Reference :
28879