PAIR OF BRIGADE GENERAL EPAULETTES, in accordance with the 1st Vendemiaire Year XII regulation (September 24, 1803), First Empire. 33618(8727)
PAIR OF BRIGADE GENERAL EPAULETTES in accordance with the regulations of the 1st Vendemiaire An XII (24th September 1803), First Empire. 33618(8727)
Embroidered in a curl pattern of gold braids and sequins. Body embroidered with a design resembling a V-shaped ribbon, bordered by a scalloped rod on a dark blue, almost black wool cloth; shield decorated with a shield embroidered with ridges and adorned with two stamped silver stars clamped, Ø 2.2 cm. The outline of this shield is composed of two large turns: one in matte braid and shiny spun thread, rolled alternately and the other similarly but slightly smaller in diameter. Fringes gathered in three rows of large braids called "spinach seeds", reinforced at the fringe level with a leather ocher piping. Body made of cardboard lined with dark blue, almost black cloth.
Body length without the shield 7.27 cm.
Body length with the shield 12.5 cm.
Body length with the two turns 14.8 cm.
Body width 7 cm.
Width of shield and three turns 12.2 cm.
Total height of the body and fringes 6.5 cm.
Originally, these epaulettes were intended for a divisional general, the placement of the third star is still visible. It seems that this third star was deliberately removed as there is no trace of tearing and this element is missing on both epaulettes. During the Empire, especially during the Russian campaign, there are testimonies that recount that upon the death of a general, his clothing items were sold to other senior officers in order to gather money for his widow.
France.
First Empire.
Good condition, missing the third star on each epaulette as well as the original blue cloth lining.
Bibliography:
"The Regulations on the Uniforms of the Generals of the Staff Officers of the Armies..." was accepted on the 1st Vendemiaire An XII (24th September 1803), and was published in the official military journal of 1803, illustrated with twelve engraved plates.
Regarding senior officers of all ranks, the regulations prescribe: "The badge, made of gilded and chiseled metal, representing in relief a trophy of weapons..."
Embroidered in a curl pattern of gold braids and sequins. Body embroidered with a design resembling a V-shaped ribbon, bordered by a scalloped rod on a dark blue, almost black wool cloth; shield decorated with a shield embroidered with ridges and adorned with two stamped silver stars clamped, Ø 2.2 cm. The outline of this shield is composed of two large turns: one in matte braid and shiny spun thread, rolled alternately and the other similarly but slightly smaller in diameter. Fringes gathered in three rows of large braids called "spinach seeds", reinforced at the fringe level with a leather ocher piping. Body made of cardboard lined with dark blue, almost black cloth.
Body length without the shield 7.27 cm.
Body length with the shield 12.5 cm.
Body length with the two turns 14.8 cm.
Body width 7 cm.
Width of shield and three turns 12.2 cm.
Total height of the body and fringes 6.5 cm.
Originally, these epaulettes were intended for a divisional general, the placement of the third star is still visible. It seems that this third star was deliberately removed as there is no trace of tearing and this element is missing on both epaulettes. During the Empire, especially during the Russian campaign, there are testimonies that recount that upon the death of a general, his clothing items were sold to other senior officers in order to gather money for his widow.
France.
First Empire.
Good condition, missing the third star on each epaulette as well as the original blue cloth lining.
Bibliography:
"The Regulations on the Uniforms of the Generals of the Staff Officers of the Armies..." was accepted on the 1st Vendemiaire An XII (24th September 1803), and was published in the official military journal of 1803, illustrated with twelve engraved plates.
Regarding senior officers of all ranks, the regulations prescribe: "The badge, made of gilded and chiseled metal, representing in relief a trophy of weapons..."
Price :
5 500,00 €
| Destination | Envoi recommandé | Envoi Recommandé + Express |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping France | 13,00 € | 40,00 € |
| Shipping Europe | 18,00 € | 60,00 € |
| Shipping world | 35,00 € | 90,00 € |
Insurance (1%) :
55,00 €
Reference :
33618(8727)
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FOR ALL PURCHASES, PAYMENT IN MULTIPLE CHECKS POSSIBLE
bertrand.malvaux@wanadoo.fr 06 07 75 74 63
An authenticity certificate of the item including the description published on the site, the period, the sale price, accompanied by one or more color photographs is automatically provided for any item priced over 130 euros. Below this price, each certificate is charged 5 euros.
Only items sold by me are subject to an authenticity certificate, I do not provide any expert reports for items sold by third parties (colleagues or collectors).