ENGINEER'S COLLAR, model March 19, 1872, Third Republic.
Brass collar (lacking gilding). Decorated in its center with the emblem of the engineers stamped in silver metal representing: a cuirass topped with a helmet.
Silver passementerie buttons (oxidation from use).
France.
Third Republic.
Good condition, never cleaned.
NOTE:
This model was discontinued on December 2, 1881.
Reference :
2095